Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

Well it's that time of year.  Time to pack away the shorts and sandals and embrace jeans, leggings, and boots.  Though the fast approaching winter has me less than pleased, the transition into these clothing items always feels refreshing and comfortable.

Onto my favorite for this week! A nice pair of rugged boots is great for both fall and winter.  These Jeffrey Campbell boots are the perfect blend of trendy and classic. They hit the trend of over-the-knee boot for the season, but they can also be worn in the classic knee high style.  Additionally, their full length zippers are oh so welcome (and, in my opinion, necessary on high boots!), and the lace-up detailing on each side of the zippers is divine.

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

It's been a long time since my last post, but I thought it prudent to include some favorites from the nursery we're fashioning in our second bedroom.  We can't wait to fill it with a perfect little newborn!

Ordinal Dresser:

Lantern Arc Floor Lamp:

Luca Glider and Ottoman:

Nate Duval Sneakers 2 Print:

We've placed a black changing table topper on top of the dresser (and have it filled with the cutest, tiniest little clothes). The sneaker print hangs over the changing table/dresser and the glider and ottoman sit in the other corner of that wall.  The lamp hangs over the middle of the room for more light (as we have no overhead light in that room -- thanks to those pesky condo developers), and the walls are awash in turquoise!  Turquoise, black, and white with red and lime accents makes for an incredibly cheery place for our little guy to call home!

Soon, we will add the black crib my dad is constructing (with white linens) and hang mobiles around the room of the vintage marionettes I collected as a child.  I just can't wait for it to all come together.  I hope to follow with pictures of the completed room soon!

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

Frilly, Feminine, Flamenco:  Spanish Showering

I am absolutely in love with these lovely ruffled shower curtains.  They so remind me of the flowing skirts of flamenco dancers.  I love the idea of dressing the bath as if it's a person -- giving the shower it's own skirt.

Flamenco Shower Curtain

Smoldering Hues Shower Curtain

I have always preferred and procured crisp white shower curtains, but these two have me feeling like I've been missing out!

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

Feiyue Martial Arts (Wushu) Shoes:

My husband wears these every night for his Kung Fu classes, as do the Shaolin monks who teach him.  At $15 a pop, they deliver performance and style on the cheap.  I like that they look a little bit retro, a little bit Converse-like, and a lot bit unique.  I'm picking a pair up for myself to wear with shorts in the summer!

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

These Savannah Story Busts are so whimsical and sweet.  I already have the gazelle (no longer on Anthropologie's website) hanging on my living room photo wall, but I would love to hang the complete set of 4 in a nursery some day!  I was tickled to see (when I received the gazelle a few days after the Haitian earthquake) that they are all made in Haiti.  The production of these give jobs to Haitians who need them and also reduces waste by re-purposing it.

 

 

 

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

 

Kate Spade Abington Darcy:  This handbag is simply the most perfectly designed bag for my everyday needs.  It has ample space for phone, wallet, a small makeup bag and more.  Yet, it's not SO big that I lose said items into the abyss.  I'm so happy to see it's back!

I bought it last year in the mouse gray color, and it suits any and all outfits.  I picked it up majorly on sale, but it truly is worth every penny.

Favorites Friday

Friday feature:  favorite finds for my home, for my wardrobe, and in my dreams.

 Vintage drafting tables

I was tickled pink to have my very own drafting table when I started design school.  I sit there many restless nights since, drafting and sketching into the morning hours.

Mine is an old banged up wood table with an iron pedestal and a backless stool of the same style.  It was the old standard years ago for the designers in my grandfather's (and then dad's) billboard business.  I love the history, I love the drafting grooves etched into the surface, and I love the warmth and inspiration it brings.

 

Get Back always has great finds.

Happy Friday!