Steven Alan, your entire inventory makes my heart go pitter patter...and I just so badly wish your store was my closet. Something tells me I will be working in blues/greys a lot this spring. Just out of curiosity, if you only had ONE store to shop from for the rest of your life, what would it be? I have a few front runners...wonder...

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  Adoring the jewelry from Fortune Favors The Brave...especially that gorgeous gold and turquoise necklace. Perfectly bohemian for summer. And year round really. I want to pile it on all at once. Hot. ...

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{Image Credit: Cafe Fernando // Printable Recipe Card: Triple Max Tons} If you follow Triple Max Tons on Twitter, you might have seen my catastrophic attempt at inventing  a ramekin-sized recipe for chocolate cake. I never knew a few tablespoons of this, some teaspoons of that, and a dash of whatever could cause such an disgusting looking dessert explosion in my oven. My...

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One day.... What is your dream bag? {Image via Edit New York} ...

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I spent the afternoon scouring the spring collections to check out what beauty trends are hot for spring/summer, and I am loving what came down the runways. Gianfranco Ferre went into bombshell mode with tawny skin and smoky eyes. Bright lips were spotted at Fendi, Gucci, Jil Sander and Diane von Furstenberg. Preen went etheral and soft with a dusting of minty eyeshadow...

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While I generally like furniture to be neutral, I am a lover of all things colorful when it comes to textiles (think bold pillows, bright rugs, patterned curtains, etc). Right now we have this black and white striped "Rand" Ikea rug in our living room, and these rugs from Decorative Carpets are so much fun. A splash of any one of these lively...

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While we are still getting peppered with snow flurries here in Boston, proof that spring is nearly here is right outside my window. Flowers are starting to shoot up, the gray is slowly but surely dissipating, and the bitter cold is fading fast. With spring's cool weather and sporadic showers comes the inevitable rainbow. Inspired by the cheerfulness that this colorful arch in...

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My dad, the hero! Considering the fact that it was my dad who coined the term "triple max tons" (one of his many ingenious sayings....other personal faves include reekus area regions, anything "noids" and anti-sqwakatory), I am going to give a big shout out to my pops on his birthday. Hope you have a great birthday, Dad....I love you. ...

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{Image} I love having live plants around the house, but it's official: I have the black thumb of death. I just  tossed my fave zebra succulent that I bought in San Juan Capistrano, CA after getting engaged. I thought of that super rad green and white zig zag plant as my non-psycho version of the love fern from How To Loose A Guy...

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Scarf: H&M // Dress: Patterson J. Kincaid // Sweater: J.Crew Outlet // Belt: Thrifted // Tights: DKNY // Boots: Nine West Vintage America Collection I always feel like a total awkward Annie when I do these style posts - that is why they are few and far between. Definitely not used to flaunting my outfits to the whole world (and I use that...

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{Photo Credit:  Fred Meylan} Erin never ceases to amaze me....every photo she poses for I am instantly smitten with. The styling, the tats, the hair, the attitude...everything in this Zadig & Voltaire campaign is so spot on. That's not even mentioning the fab clothes this European shop stocks.  Love it. Now to the question that begs to be answered: would I get a tattoo?...

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Wrapped To Wear is a small company doing big things with wrap jewelry, and I love how designers Lesa and Mary Beth play with texture and color. Each piece featured in their newly launched Etsy shop is hand made using genuine leather and high quality beads, and reflects the beauty of nature and travel inspirations. I dig the stacked effect when piling their...

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Glasses - I have been rocking them since 1999, and have yet to find the perfect pair. Having gone through 4 pairs since my eyesight began to wither away to near blindness, my current specs are less than spectacular. I always take them off when taking photos, and look like a real champ with those annoying red dots on the side of my...

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With my upcoming trip to California on the horizon and after the great response to my first post about how to pack light for trips ranging from a few days to a few weeks, I decided to do a follow-up to solve that pesky "no liquids" and "3 oz and under" rule. You know how there is always some guy getting pissed off...

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Just had to share this recipe because it blew my mind.....I had NO IDEA how easy it was to make your very own vanilla extract! Granted it isn't a last minute type of thing and takes quite a bit of time to 'mature,' but having an endless supply of this vanilla extract (aka liquid gold in this household) is too tempting.  A bottle...

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{Pinterest Via Elle.com} I love this look....so girly and fun, but very lady-like. The metallic pleats, flirty scarf, plush coat, whimsical polka dots, and casual bag are working in perfect harmony. Whoever this chick is, she totally nailed it. A great transitional outfit for this winter-to-spring weather. ...

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{Image: Striped Canvas Pumps by Carven Via Net-A-Porter}  If I only had $600.... {Image: Striped Canvas Pumps by Carven Via Net-A-Porter}  If I only had $600.... ...

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Designed and crafted by Jennifer Sarkilahti in her Brooklyn studio, "Odette New York is a jewelry line inspired by organic and industrial shapes, natural specimens, antique artifacts, and travel mementos; made using ancient and modern wax carving techniques and hand fabrication.Each original design begins from a pencil sketch that is carefully translated by hand into wax like a tiny sculpture before being cast...

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Crate & Barrel Cleo Lamp This three legged lamp reminds me a bit of antlers or tree roots. It is a little bit mid-century style mixed with some rustic flavor. It's organic and sculptural, and I love it. Home Decorator's Holbrook Console Table This rustic wood and iron framed console table is both easy on the eyes and wallet. Whenever John and I...

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 Since moving to Boston, grocery shopping has become the bane of my existence. In between ripping my shoulders out of their sockets and shattering my wrists into a million pieces while lugging our food back home on that hellish march back to the South End from Shaw's, and then getting home and realizing I forgot something, I just can't muster up the strength...

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The hubby and I went to the MFA yesterday for an impromptu date, and had a great time. In the 'Arts of the Americas' gallery, there were 2 chests and hand-printed art from German immigrants that settled in Pennsylvania that really caught my eye. In celebration of this inspiring expression of culture, history, and style, here is a round up of Etsy artisans...

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This look just screams "Go big or go home"...which I actually wouldn't mind doing if my home looked like that. Benjamin Moore's hot pink "Razzle Dazzle" paint was used to give the statement entry's walls their signature hue, and I give huge props to the designer (Jonathan Berger) and the owner for making that commitment - and pulling it off!  The room just...

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Nicole Hill Gerulat is really talented and takes super fun photos. If you are ever in need of party inspiration, looking for some fantastic lifestyle shots, or just need to be cheered up, take a gander at her portfolio. For some additional wow factor, check out the wedding images she has up on her site! ...

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