wed / shoes for the bride

I am 99% sure I've settled on my wedding gown (!!!) and now I'm really excited to start looking for accessories like veils, jewelry, and of course, shoes! I've had my eye on these Kate Spades for awhile, but of course I want to see them with my dress.

I've started looking around and there are great options that are very "bridal":

...and there are awesome options for something a little more clean, but definitely more re-wearable...

...I'm thinking something ivory or nude or gold. Anything I've missed? Any suggestions?

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wear / pineapple earrings

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My pineapple obsession is growing. I recently found and bought not one but two pineapple jars from TJMaxx (only $5 each!), bought this iPhone case for my new phone, and now I'm coveting over these pineapple earrings. Someone send for help!

weekend

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Happy Friday!! It is very chilly here in Boston and I'm ready for another weekend snuggled up inside. I think I might make a batch of my trustiest short ribs.

Some fun things for your weekend...

Kate Spade made this adorable video of Anna Kendrick.

Have you ever cried at the gym? I admit to crying in yoga once and after reading this article, I wish I had truly let go.

An oldie but goodie: What your coffee order says about you.

15 Simple moves that will change your career. 

I learned about the Bullet Journal and totally nerded out. I am really excited about upping my notebook game and being more organized. 

After staring at yesterday's blog post, I pulled the trigger on this scarf using A Cup of Jo's code for 20% off (CUPOFJO2014).

A gorgeous historic home in Australia.

We had an amazing time in Bristol, RI last weekend! Here's the post if you missed it.

weekend / summer

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Happy long weekend my dears! Anyone have any exciting plans? I’m planning to take it easy and get ready for a fun week next week: making my friend a birthday dinner, going to the Boston Ballet, and leaving for a wedding in Las Vegas. 

Here are some fun things from around the interwebs…

I’m loving this dress and this dress, but can’t come up with an excuse to get one.

Tory Burch stores are pretty freaking awesome!

20 adorable pups going home from the shelter. 

I tried two new easy dinner recipes this week and LOVED them. Orecchiette with Leeks, Peas, and Pecorino (I might add Pancetta next time) and Korean Beef Bowls.

I FINALLY read Dan Brown’s Inferno this week. Amazing as always.

An MBTA map of Boston/Cambridge bars. I agree with some, but not others. Thoughts?

quote / ksny

We’ve all heard this quote from Kate Spade, but does it ever really get old?

This snapshot from one of the KSNY stores is just too cute!

decorate / my apartment bookshelf

I’ve been on a book buying spree (especially coffee table books) over the last couple months and I’m in the process of styling this bookshelf. I currently have some shelves in my bedroom with most of my novels but my bigger books and Martha Stewart Weddings magazines have been shelved in the living room. (Side note: I need to paint this bookshelf. Maybe white with robin’s egg blue in the back?) Without further ado, I would like to share my recent book additions top to bottom:

• In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite by Melissa Clark
• Style Me Pretty Weddings by Abby Larson
• Handmade Weddings by Moyle, Moyle, and Faust 
• My Life in Paris by Julia Child
• Sips and Apps by Kathy Casey
• Recipes for Parties by Parker and Leva
• The Daring Book for Girls by Buchanan and Peskowitz
• Things We Love by kate spade new york

What coffee table books (or any books) do you recommend?