Here are a few pics from our Memorial Day weekend in Franconia, New Hampshire! As I mentioned yesterday, we had such a blast with the sibs-in-law (and their too-cute-for-words daughter). Didn't post any pics of them though, since the paparazzi swarms that would surround them afterwards would be too intense to deal with....haha, juuuuuuuuuust kidding. Thanks so much for a radical weekend, A&A&H, and hope you all are feeling rested and recharged after the holiday break!

{Images by Chris Shipman for Chance}

John and I were lucky ducks this weekend - we nabbed an invite from his bro and wife to join them up in Franconia, New Hampshire for the holiday weekend. We had a great time coo-ing over their little baby girl, sharing "deep dark secrets",  evading pterodactyl-sized bugs, and hiking up the gorgeous Flume (in sandals and silk shorts...it's how I roll).  A five out of five star weekend for sure. My camera is dead- of course- and the cables/charger are all packed up because tomorrow is moving day! So instead I will leave you with these lovely images from Chance (aka my stripe heaven).

1. Hive Poppy Hanging Lamps // 2. Happy Bee Day Card // 3. Radiolaria Earrings // 4. West Elm Hive Vases  // 5. Ballard Bee Company Honey  // 6. Three Honey Bee Hives Archival Print  // 7. CB2 Hive Storage Unit

As I was running some errands in our neighborhood today, I came face-to-face with a vicious little bee that was not pleased to see me prancing around on his turf. Clearly I was distracting this bee from his simple yet intense life's duty, and he was NOT having any of it. Bees are the epitome of dedication and diligence - always buzzing about, pollinating, honeying, or defending their flower patch with a kamikaze-esqe fervor. They totally remind me of New Yorkers, haha. Plus, they don't have to worry about the high unemployment rates, bills, and foreclosures...aren't these little bugs lucky? Here's an ode to bees - nature's hardest workers.

Oh, and if you haven't made my honey lavender cookies yet, you must! They are amazing plain or as an ice cream sandwich.

Sveika is a Philadelphia-based textile design and screen-printing company, and their Etsy shop is full of lovely little pouches, totes, and napkins. The stencils used to print the fabrics are created using simple yet very cool hand-drawn, original imagery. They then custom mix the environmentally-friendly inks, and print using the traditional technique of hand-pulled screen printing. Voila! A super awesome accessory or home good that suddenly is on my "must have" list for spring.

I am totally digging MANGO's Spring/Summer 2011 collection.....stripes and color mixed and matched to perfection. Hurrah! What are you most excited about adding to your spring/summer wardrobe?

{Via Seven Eight}

I recently picked up the pencil again in an effort to get back to my drawing (well, more like doodling) roots...it's a shame I let my hand get so rusty. These lovely fashion illustrations from artist Leigh Viner caught my eye for plenty of reasons - interesting compositions, awesome mixture of mediums,  excellent technique to name a few! - and are definitely getting filed in my inspiration folder. What's your creative outlet?

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and a (fast approaching) happy Monday! xo

Geez...talk about a case of naughty blogger syndrome. I haven't posted in 5 days. Eeeek! Hope you had a grand ole' time rummaging through the archives, hehe! ;)

Now,  if there is one 'trend' that I have loved ever since their sweeping hems graced the runways, it is the maxi dress. Aside from the splurge-tastic Marc Jacobs striped frock, all of the dresses that made the list are perfectly attainable...and some are on sale just in time for the summer wardrobe revamp! To all the little shrimps out there - don't say you can't rock this trend. You can, I promise! Just go grab your highest wedges (or God forbid, a FLATFORM), some hem tape,  and get 'er done. To all the lady giraffes out there, pull those shoulders back and gallop forward with the pride of knowing this is the one trend you can pull off with ease.

{Images: William Waldron for Elle Decor  via The City Sage}

I spotted Keri Russell's heart-stopping, drool-inducing Brooklyn brownstone on The City Sage, and am in awe of the amazing interiors....can I live here please??? Absolutely amazing....and it's styled where you can actually LIVE in it. This place is perfection. Love it.

Also, I got a nice little mention in the "Best of Web"  feature on interior decorating website Be @ Home. Check it out, my little loves, and thank you to Krista for including me!

* Blogger deleted this post during their service outage, and I had to repost since it wasn't restored. Sorry to those who commented! 

Come and check out my post on hearted girl! I was oh-so-honored that she asked moi to guest post....Lynn's radical blog is full of positivity and inspiration, so stick around for a while after, wont'cha? It will seriously rock your socks off. I'm off to Florida (again) for some fun in the sun today......toodles, my loves!

My beauuuuutiful momma in NYC, 1973

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You are the most amazing person, and I am beyond blessed to have you in my life. You are my role model, friend, and inspiration...a true beauty inside and out. Thank you for teaching me all that you know - you have an invaluable wealth of spirit, strength, and resolve. I am so proud of all that you have accomplished - and have set out to accomplish (yay for nook + nest!).  I love you very much, and can't wait to see you in just a few weeks!

I am so inspired by all the blooming flowers and budding trees, so I decided to make a little stationary set featuring the season's finest flora from one of my fave Flickrers, Agence Eureka. The set is a little bit vintage-looking with a whole lot of springtime cheer. Naturally, I just had to share with all of you.  Download the note cards and envelope pdf, print a few sets, and send some well wishes to your friends and fam. Enjoy!

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