LOV-ING

See snippets of things I'm LOV-ING this week!

Sparkly TOMS
Not sure if I would ever wear these, but I love them in theory!

Ecote Suede Patchwork Hobo

Studded Wrap Bracelets

Mini Round Sunnies

Alex & Ani Initial Ring

Silence & Noise Ruffle Dress

Have you seen anything special that you're loving lately?

Pomplamoose

I wasn't feeling the greatest this weekend, but it was a busy one, so I tried to catch my breath and relax on the couch when I could... one of the things that kept me entertained was watching these aDORable videos by the insanely talented Pomplamoose. I'm obsessed! I downloaded all of their songs and can't get enough.

Be sure to check out their YouTube channel for darling covers, including my fave: Beyonce's Single Ladies!!

Seriously, go watch right now!

The Jupiter Hotel

I'm finally getting a chance to post more about our great trip to Portland!

One of the things that I was most worried about was finding the right hotel. We were lucky enough to find a spot that fit our needs/budget perfectly and I must say that our stay at The Jupiter exceeded all of our expectations!

I HIGHly recommend it for accomodations in Portland... I think it was honestly part of why our trip was so fabulous, and I am so thankful that we chose to stay there!

The rooms are very reasonably priced, and the design is modern and GORGEOUS. We didn't get to see any shows because of our busy schedule, but there is amazing live entertainment at the onsite restaurant/venue, The Doug Fir.

Our room looked pretty much like the yellow and grey one above (um, hello... FAVE color combo!), and right when we walked in, I knew I had made the right choice. Might I also mention that the inside and outside of ALL the exterior doors are painted in chalkboard paint... perfect!

The staff was hip and oh-so-friendly, and the overall vibe of the entire establishment was youthful and fun. We had a great time!

I wish we could go get fun drinks and snuggle up with a bunch of friends next to that fire pit this weekend! Needless to say, we LOVED Portland and we will definitely be back... I know exactly where we'll be staying on our next visit!

Stripey

I've been OBSESSED with stripes so far this fall... I don't know what it is, but I'm having to do everything I can to try and keep myself from going overboard. (We don't want to look like a jailbird now, do we?) Here are a few of my current faves:

Lauren Conrad Striped Tee from Kohl's - $19.99

Shout-Shout from Bambako - $48

Could you not just DIE over those little buttons???

Nautical Sweater by Mirror/Dash - $48

Poe TOM'S - $54

(Ok, fine. It's herringbone, but they're really just itty-bitty stripes, right???)

Piperlime Picks, People (Plus some others...)

I've been shopping for black boots, can you tell????

Good Tuck Charm - $80

Maeko - $75

Seductive - $130
I don't know... I think it's kinda classy. ;)

Sebo - $110

Cone-heel - $89
(I know these are really similar to another pair above,
but they're a different texture... and price!)

Favorites? Thoughts? Any others that I need need NEED to know about?!

Dream Wedding Photos:

At a Zoo...





... In front of the Giraffes.

Yup, that would be them.


*Photography by Max Wanger (who else?) via A Cup of Jo

Supper Club

This cute DIY project has been posted all over blogland recently, but I just can't help sharing it here in hopes that it will encourage me to try it at my next Supper Club dinner (which I happen to be hosting at our humble abode).

They look so fun to make, and since there are only six of us, it should be a cinch!

Now all I need to do is nail down a menu....

I'm thinking something deliciously fall - Any ideas?


*Images and concept via Design*Sponge