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It’s funny how life can get in the way sometimes. Like most people (I’m assuming) I’m behind on all things holiday, but even beyond that I seem to be lost somewhere between last April and whatever today is. I’ve managed to sneak in some pretty great stuff since our last Friday post, so here are a few of my most recent favorites.
The drinking chocolate flight at Cacao in Portland for my b-day getaway. Add it to your PDX to-do list!
Book Larder, a community cookbook store. (I love this store for more than just the cookbooks. I’ll show you what I mean later.)
My favorite autumn accessory has been the moccasins I snatched up in LA.
Parasols hanging at Boat Street Cafe. Add dinner here to your Seattle to-do list.
The holidays are a great time to give the gift of basics! I’m talking about our go-to pieces: the ones we use most, the foundations of our style and routine. Often times these basics are the things we most long for, but getting them (for ourselves) can sometimes seem indulgent so they are easily swept aside or compromised. Investing in a silky-soft tee, a stand-out umbrella, or specialty skin care products shouldn’t be hard…but it is. This is precisely why going basic will help you shine this year. Trust me, she’ll love you for it.
1. T by Alexaner Wang Every girl needs a proper tee. Yes, it’s worth the price tag! ($81)
2. The Row curved-square sunglasses A classic yet modern shape that will get tons of use. ($325)
3. Truman Handcrafted iPad Portfolio Forget the masses, go for handmade. So basic and so sexy. ($100 limited quantity sample sale.)
4. Handmade Cooper bracelets from Etsy shop Orange is the Sun A casual pop of color is a must for every jewelry box. ($24 each)
5. Rag & Bone Newbury booties A great basic shoe that will work with everything, year-round. ($495)
6. Skin & Bones organic face cleanser Don’t forget the basics refer to skin care too! Handcrafted, organic, very special. ($40)
7. butter London in Yummy Mummy A classic color that’s essential for any polish collection ($14)
8. PAPERSELF faux lashes Intricate patterns cut from paper. Not an every day basic, but fun and flirty is a vanity must. ($19)
9. Body brush Handmade in Sweden. Perfect for pampering but best with regular use. ($26)
10. Luxury eye mask from Etsy shop Bib Bon Every girl should sleep with a mask, and this is the ultimate. (I have two!) ($35)
11. Josie Maran Argan lip treatment Keep lips kissable. No GMOs, parabens, pthalates, sulfates. ($18)
12. Color Wheel Umbrella No girl should be without an umbrella. Is there a better way to brighten up a rainy day? Nope. ($40)
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For weeks I had been preparing to host my first guest since returning home. One of my favorite people took a few days from her crazy schedule to bop around Seattle with me; we had a lovely time, and I’m already counting down the days until we can cause some trouble again.
One of the great things about having a guest is that the house is spotless and you get to make sure it’s stocked with all of your favorite things. I wish we’d documented the weekend craziness a bit more, but spontaneity and relaxation were key for our little vacation, so here’s a tiny look at some things I had on hand for my VIP guest.
A tiny care package for my very important guest, one of my favorite people ever.
A small bunch of Dahlia’s from Marigold & Mint.
Stocked for the weekend.
I was ridiculously excited for this weekend, can you tell?
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I’ve been sprinting to the end of this week as I have a weekend ahead (thanks to Labor Day)! Even with some time off just around the corner, I had a lovely and productive week. My sleeping schedule is a bit of a mess, but I have a newly painted dressing room and a giant pile of laundry clean and put away. (How I miss my San Francisco laundry service.) Here’s a small glimpse into some of my favorite parts of this week:
Olive oil poached albacore, an afternoon snack at Sitka & Spruce.
Caribbean Blue Water, Benjamin Moore’s Natura (zero-VOC) line of paint.
Robert Palmer’s greatest hits, while late-night painting. A true fave (80′s cheesiness and all), I adore Robert Palmer.
It’s the Friday before a long weekend for many of you…I hope you have some fun and sexy plans!
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Today marks my 300th post. It’s really not anything that spectacular (I did just disappear for about 4 months) but I thought it would be a nice time to take a different approach to celebrating Friday. In the past my “Happy Friday” posts were in celebration of the weekend ahead, but with my new schedule I’ve come to appreciate all the elements that made up a great week. Here goes….
Tiny new glassware that reminds me of my favorite lipstick shade.
Perfect for sipping.
Noble Tonic 05 XO: it’s a tiny little thing, but worth every penny.
The best balsamic vinegar I’ve had. From Mikuni Wild Harvest
The perfect sleep mask. I use it every night; organic, perfectly constructed, and so soft. From BibBon on Etsy.
(Message your fabric choices with Bonnie, she was wonderful to work with.)
