Old Family Photo

Mom posted this on Facebook yesterday and I just had to share. I love looking at photos of my parents back in the day :) And don't my brother and I look like little munchkins? His Peter Pan collar and little neck tie are killing me. Tweedle Dee, is that you? ;) Sometimes I forget we were ever that little!

Fairytale Towns

Yesterday I clicked on a tweet by Haven in Paris (one day!) and found myself lost in the the dreamy town of Colmar, France and then subsequently pouring over an article about "fairytale towns" while stopping nothing short of pinching myself. I want to drink up those very places- the sights, the smells, the culture, the food! Do you have a "fairytale town" you are dying to visit?

You must check it out, the roofs of the houses on Faroe Island are totally Hans Christian Andersen!

{De Quelles Planete Es-Tu?}

Twist Around Top + Laser Cut

A twist on a classic. My kinda wardrobe staple.

A T-strap, laser cut detail heel that would shatter my piggy bank into a million pieces but a girl can dream, right?

{Tobi | Aperlai}

Project Picnic

Ever since our new picnic blanket came in the mail, I've been itching to picnic in the park. Most New Yorkers have postage stamp living space, us included, so any opportunity or activity to get outdoors is a necessary survival tip against major cabin fever! Whether it's for sanity preserving purposes ;) or simply to enjoy the summer sun, here are picnic blankets to help you take it outside with style.

Zip 'n' Carry Ombre

Zip-N-Go Waterproof, Print, and Fleece

Bright Stripes (ours!)

Monogrammed Polka Dots

Crostini Combinations

I love when I stumble upon new-to-me blogs that inspire me to take my reading to reality. Erin's pea shoot and radish crostini had me fighting to cross 5th Ave during the pride parade just to snatch up my favorite ricotta. (It took me to 15 mins to cross. Surriously?!)

I also bought whole wheat baguette, micro greens, the best  brand of tomatoes I've ever had, lemon for zest, basil, and prosciutto then proceeded to have the easiest, lightest summer supper. Add wine of course ;) 

Tip: The possibilities are truly endless with crostini. As long as you have baguette for the base, and in my opinion really good olive oil, you can often whip it up without running to the store. Experiment with combinations of veggies, cheese, Italian meats, jams, and fruit. Here are 10 easy recipes to try and my version here!

{Photography via Reading My Tea Leaves}

Summer Scarf

Have you ever worn a head scarf? I noticed them on a few stylish heads around the city this weekend and I love the touch of bohemian flair or sassy glamour it can add to an outfit. I've only ever worn it as a head wrap, but I think it would be fun to wear it like Keiko or in a low bun wrap. What do you think? 

Necessary scarves:

DVF Graphic Goodness

J.Crew Silk Square

Tory Burch Fez

Madewell Spectacle Story

Pucci

"The Perfect Square" (I wish!)

{image via Refinery 29}

Weekend Picture Book

Gay pride on 5th.