Journal

Master Class

So I'm helping some friends who are new homeowners with the design of their new pad.  I guess I'd call their style rustic, industrial chic.  Here is the concept board I put together for their bedroom.  There have been a few changes since putting this together, but overall this is the look and feel. Can't wait to see it when it's all said and done.[1] Wisteria Home Sunburst Mirror[2] Ballard... Read more

Blogger’s Style Challenge: Soyoung’s Springy Ensemble

My sister-in-law Soyoung just started a great blog called Dogear Press.  I'm loving the photography in her posts. She created this fun spring-inspired look for the Blogger Style Challenge. Enjoy![1]  Banana Republic Heritage Print Square Scarf in Creamsicle[2]  Anthropologie Even Flurry Dress [3]  Low Luv by Erin Wasson Faceted Metal Stud Earrings [4]   J. Crew Edie Purse in Pecan [5]   Madewell... Read more

Jess’s Fetes: A Radio Flyer Birthday

Welcome to a new series of posts that I'm doing in collaboration with my friend Jessica Houlemard called Jess's Fetes. Jess is the mastermind behind my baby shower and is amazing at party planning. Here is a peek at the beautiful Radio Flyer themed bash Jess threw for her nephew.The setting was a casual backyard barbeque with hints of classic toys, radio flyers and bright red and blue colors. Here... Read more

The past week on Instagram

Top Row: Farmer's market florals, Bryan enjoying high chair time.Middle Row: Saturday errands and candied apples at the farmer's market.Bottom Row: Post mid-century architectural tour lunch by hubby, farmer's market florals Read more

Blogger’s Style Challenge: Jen’s Floral Fiesta

In lieu of today's Friday Fancies (today's topic was March Madness and I really have nothing to say style-wise or in general about basketball), I'm posting another Blogger's Style Challenge post from Jen Johnson over at Closet Rivalry. Kim, Jen & Julia are quite the trio of blogging sisters. I have to give them a big shoutout for featuring meso many times. Thanks Jen for this great springy... Read more

Blogger’s Style Challenge: Haute Punch of Color

Today Cori from Pretty Haute Mess is here for the Blogger Style Challenge giving us a much needed punch of Wednesday color: [1] Blouse via Modcloth [2] Glasses via H and M [3] Earrings via Nordstrom [4] Bracelet via Nordstrom [5] Bag via Nordstrom [6] Jeans via Express [7] Shoes via Modcloth Read more

Bathroom Update

So the bathroom renovation began a couple weeks ago. I started by creating my concept board and so far it's turning out as planned (minus a small error where I misread 3'-9"x 4'-2" as 39" x 42" ...whoops!).  Here is the progress to date: Read more

This weekend on Instagram

Top Row: Nandina Berries, Arugula blossoms in the yard.  Middle Row: Rainbow chard in the yard, and picked and ready to eatBottom Row: Random tulip in the yard and Hawthorne bushes in bloom Read more

Friday Fancies: St. Patty’s

This week's Friday Fancies takes insipriation from some four leaf love, a pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow, and maybe some green beer. [1] Silent Roses Shamrock Earrings [2] Banana Republic Bracelets [3] Burano Place like Home Top [4] Cambridge Satchell Company Gold Satchel[5]Current Elliot Polka Dot Skinny Jeans[6] Madewell Suede Sidewalk Skimmer Read more