Giddyup

Dear Santa, May I please have these boots for Christmas? I know I bailed on my riding career in ninth grade (my broken arm is completely healed), but I don't think those boots will fit anymore. I would love to have a pair of these under the tree. Can't wait to see you in December! love, laura
p.s. mom--They're already on their way.
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Cupcakes

Sometimes it seems as though cupcakes are taking over the world, and that is just fine by me. They are awfully fancy these days, but I'm happy with them right out of the box (even using applesauce instead of oil). I did hear that Sprinkles is coming to Atlanta, and we've already got the delightful Sweet Pockets.
{images: top and cupcake with candle, sprinkles; others, martha stewart}

Ultimate Luxury

As you might have guessed, I'm a bit obssessed with books. Started out as an English major. But I'll admit, there is nothing better than a good magazine. So decorator Charlotte Moss' leather-bound Vogue magazines would be pure heaven. Think I'd have them bound in orange.
{image: new york social diary via style court}

Dream Libraries

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I think I would really enjoy a library where the books were organized by color. Instead of organinzed by, um, well nothing right now.

Bell'occhio

I've never been to this store in San Francisco, but I sure would like to go. Until then, it's a nice place to browse from afar on a rainy Friday night. Those shells are small boxes, and they have their own perfumes. Found via Oh Happy Day.

Alabama Chanin

Pretty pictures from Alabama Chanin. Handmade jewelry, fashion, furniture, accessories--edgy Deep South. You can get lost in their website, especially the Journal.

Favorite Things

Took this picture while doing a little window shopping in Savannah.

Lucky Scent

I love this website, and I just love these pictures in general. They carry lots of perfumes I've never seen or heard of, and you can order $3 samples of almost all of them. And there are descriptions and comments about each fragrance to ease your choice of a new signature scent.
{images: lucky scent}

The Sartorialist

I think the Sartorialist would agree that the ladies off the runway look as good as those on the runway at NYC Ready to Wear 2008. Now where is my navy coat?

{images: the sartorialist for style.com}

Soap and Glory

I was so excited to find that my local Target now carries Soap and Glory. By Bliss' Marcia Kilgore, I love the goofy packaging. Good thing I was desperately in need of some new lotion and bubble bath.

Marc Jacobs

I have always been a fan of Marc Jacobs' quirky but lady-like details. Reminds me of something you might pull out of your fabulous great aunt's closet. From his Spring 2008 Ready to Wear Collection.
{images: Don Ashby and Olivier Claisse for style.com}

Serious Visual Impact

I found this great post by A Little Sussy. It's a collage of polaroids by Grant Hamilton. Needless to say, my polaroids never looked like that.

Suzani Pillows

Inspired by style court's wonderful post "More Hippie Luxe," these fabulous suzani pillows from Madeline Weinrib.

Because Books Need Accessories, Too

From Kate Spade, these great bookcovers. Available for download here. I've always loved that the Spades, in their ads and in their homes, aren't afraid to work in a few well-read paperbacks. I sure will miss her when she's gone.

pink + orange

I think the colors pink and orange allow for a nice transition from summer to fall.
{first and last images: madeline weinrib}

The Bubble Roome

I've never tried these bath potions, but I sure would love to have them displayed in my bathroom. Just so darn cute.
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Not Ready for Fall

Maybe I should wear this to the first Georgia Tech football game tomorrow? Just kidding, of course. This isn't Gainesville, Florida. Really, I just love the picture and wanted an excuse to post it.
{image: Papo d'Anjo via beachbungalow8}

Ready for Fall

A few days at the beach gave me a chance to actually read my new magazines, instead of merely using them as a distraction from exercising while on the treadmill. I adore this Jonathan Adler "Richard Nixon" throw, from the pages of Blueprint. Can't wait until the leaves are this color, too.

Southern Coastal Vernacular

Just a few quiet images of Florida's northernmost barrier islands. Sidney Lanier's "Marshes of Glynn" describes it better than I ever could. Except he doesn't mention my favorite sandals.

p.s. I know Glynn County is in Georgia.

p.p.s. I know Jack Rogers aren't the original Navahos, but I love them all the same.

New at Sephora

So what do you get when you mix seven college friends, one condo, and three days at the beach? Not a lot of counterspace, but a whole lot of fun.