Golden

One of my favorite favorite favorite pieces of jewelry is my Catbird Threadbare Ring.  I should say rings, because so far I have two.  I would love one on each finger.  They're delicate, shimmering, and beautiful.  My newest lust is their new necklace that can either hang down the front, or how I'd wear it, down your back. 

 Catbird Threadbare Ring

Catbird The Changeling

 

Catbird The Tiniest Ring

Cheeky Pouches

Pamela Barsky makes some killer pouches.  There are tons to choose from, and most of them are seriously funny!  I received one for my birthday that was slightly cheekier than the ones below...Buy them here.

Stumped

I am desperate for a tree stump table.  I saw this beauty at Z Gallerie last year and fell in love.  With my affinity for white interiors, this table would add the perfect amount of wild and whimsy.  Effortless yet statement making.  For a side table, I would love to find a tree stump and DIY my way to my dreams.  A Beautiful Mess has an article that covers the process of making your own.  If you need more help just google 'DIY tree stump table.'  If you're less into elbow grease and more into flexing your shopping muscles, Crate & Barrel has a nice option. 

 

diy tree stump inspiration

sequoia console table


 

root accent table
 



sequoia dining table

 

Crate & Barrel

Greetings

A beautiful greeting card is hard to find.  Usually they're too sappy or tacky for my taste.  They should be simple but striking.  Or even a touch of silly.  Either pop one of these cards in the mail with a lottery ticket tucked in, or add a bottle of champagne, a beautiful flower, or the perfect sweet and hand deliver.  Ta da!  You have the perfect gift. 

Happy B-Day Indigo Card

Hello Darling Card

 

Striped Thank You Card

 

 

XO Card, Boxed Set

 

You're A Fox Card

 

 

Anatomy Of Love Card

Shimmering Birthday Card

 

Hello Gorgeous Card

Parenting Manifesto

I was chatting with my older sister in her car the other day, and in the middle of our conversation her four year old threw an empty McDonald's cup at my head.  He has pretty good aim.  My sister later sent me this article from the Huffington Post with crazy tips to prepare for parenthood.  Great, there is so much to look forward to.

This article, also from The Huffington Post, has a more serious take on parenthood.  Brene Brown, the queen of daring greatly, wrote The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto.  It was inspired by Toni Morrison's account of how she always made sure her face would light up when her children entered the room, instead of criticizing or getting right to the parenting business.  This manifesto is absolutely an inspiration.  Parents and non-parents alike can take this to heart and use it as a mission statement for life and any relationship one has.

You can go here to download an illustrated copy of the manifesto.

Fountain of Youth

For my birthday last week I was smug about welcoming old wrinkles with "mirth and laughter."  It was a lie!  I don't want any.  Nope, no thank you.  I use retinol from my dermatologist, which works for both blemishes and wrinkles,  because I am really lucky that my skin both wants to and cannot grow up.  But the beauty industry would have one believe that at least 10 other anti-aging  products are needed.  Here are a few other products I hope will help with the proverbial fountain of youth. 

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Exfoliating Treatment

 

 

Clarisonic Aria Cleansing System

 

 

Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic

 

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

 

Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concetrate

 

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte SPF30

 

 

Current Read

Last week I read The Fault in Our Stars.  It was one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I absolutely adored it.  It was funny, sweet, sad and incredibly well written.  It is definitely a must read.  I am currently reading Dan Brown's Inferno.  I purchased it months ago when it came out but have held onto it for summer.   He always follows the same formula for his books, but it makes for a an exciting beach read.