The Selfie: Yay or Nay?

Alright, people. We've all done it, or most of us anyways. I've posted a few for #ootd or to show off a new lip rouge but deep down I always feel like an all too vain poser. What I think is really silly? People who post selflies titled, "I'm bored" or "Just hanging out" or other paltry concerns that should never be let out into the world for lack of purpose. I mean, do we really need to see a picture of you sitting there bored? And actually even more silly, a selfie for the main purpose of "showing off" your chest, bum, or other protruding body parts, lips included. #notnecessary

This post is the product of this interesting article, "Know Your Selfie: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Self Sabotage." It obviously got me thinking about this social media-crazed, often over-sharing world we live in. Do you "selfie" or no? If you do on occasion, why? And do you feel as silly as I do?!

p.s. An entire blog devoted to "The Art of the Selfie." If you were undecided, I have a feeling this will get you firmly on one side of the fence or the other.
p.s.s. Follow me on instagram, guilty as selfie.

Bedroom Thoughts

Our living room is a little cracked out on color (think ROYGBIV) so we made a strong effort to tone it down in the bedroom. Those pillows have since moved to the living room and the only real pop of color is these drapes. In my mission to add interest without too much rainbow bright, I fell in love with the look of muted floral wallpaper.

Our little Manhattan rental does not permit wallpaper, or paint for that matter, so I was giddy when I found "Gold Leaf Peonies" from Tempaper. Alan's reaction was a very minor, "Oh. My God. Really?" I took that as a yes :) He is a saint. Have you ever applied temporary wallpaper? We would greatly appreciate any tips!

Emily Rickard Pillows

How gorgeous are these abstract art throw pillows by Emily Rickard on Society 6? I think they would be a great way to add color to a room if you're nervous about investing in a huge piece of art, and if you're not, they're also available as paintings too! Here's more by the artist.

p.s. I'm about to pull the trigger on number 4. What do you think?!

{Asking for Directions | Color Study No.1 | Pie for Breakfast | Color Study No.6 | Library | Bits and Pieces}

Pass the Bar Cart

Why order just one cocktail when you can order an entire bar cart stocked with your favorite spirit and all the accoutrements that is then rolled right out to your greedy little fingers. Fine, call it a glorified bottle service, but wouldn't this be a silly and ridiculously boozy way to spend a Saturday night? Only in New York, I tell you. Pass the gin bar cart please!

p.s. The bar cart is back ;)
p.s.s. Alan I hope you are reading this, my birthday is only 11 months away.

{The Gin Cart available at the Nomad via NYMag.com}

Toile Tablescape

A favorite from the freshly published Lonny that solidifies my belief that custom tablecloths are the only way to go. I had such a hard time shopping for one for this (a sea of browns and bo-oooooring beiges. wah.) that I had to make one myself! Stay tuned, it's my new mission to add them to my shop! What do you think? Good idea? I swear there's a gap in the market :)

Get the look: (if you're brave enough to attempt this brilliance!)

Custom tablecloth in Gillian's Zebras (and more)
"Antique Baroque" Gold Flatware
Vintage ashtray

Darling Little Vessels

Ginger Jars
Place Cards

Pups

Blue Edge Coupe

Blue Wine Glass

Milk Glass Goblet

And don't forget the blooms!

{Lonny January/February 2013}

The Daily Stud

While my bauble belief usually falls into the bigger is better camp, on the daily I have a painfully basic jewelry routine- it looks like this paired with pearl or diamond studs and a dainty "cheers" necklace. The statement necklace is a regular in the rotation but ridiculously dangly earrings are reserved for a night out. (I think I have a secret fear of this. ha!)  I think it would be fun to mix up the usual studs with these small but hugely stylish statements. Do you have a favorite in the round-up? I'd love to hear!

p.s. A cute line of dainty jewelry (I have a solid crush on these stacks) and more studs we probably all need.

{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

Favorite New Shop: Note to Self

My sweet friend Sarah just launched her new print shop on Society 6 and it is not to miss! I'm obsessed with everything she does, but one of my favorite series of hers "Words for the Week" as well as her darling illustrations will now be available as prints, note cards, and iphone cases. I think I know just what I need to help round out that gallery wall I spoke of! Check it out here. Congrats Sarah!