Happy Friday!

I have a serious case of wanderlust and would love to be strolling along the streets of Paris, but it's only 6 weeks until my trip to NYC and the US Open.  I can't wait. . .

Here are a few links from the week:

A playlist for your weekend

Jelena Ristic, Djokovic's girlfriend, in Oscar de la Renta, love

I could go for a Summer Breeze or a Cucumber Gimlet this weekend

Finally got to watch HBO's McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice, it was perfection!

I'm a huge list person. Have you tried a 1-3-5 To-Do List?

The Le Sirenuse hotel in Positano, Italy looks divine

Some lovely summer drink and summer salad ideas

(via Branco Prata)

Karlie Kloss' Chop

The 'Karlie' or 'Chop' has already been named the haircut of the year by The New York Times.  The swingy, one-length, lightly layered, banged bob is a modern update of “sexy sixties” icons Jane Birkin and Jean Shrimpton. The length, just south of her chin, give or take and inch, is universally flattering according to Garren Defazio, who chopped Karlie's hair for this Vogue article late last year.

If you aren't ready to go quite that short, Alexa Chung's has been rocking her signature mid-length choppy cut for years. . .

(1, 2, 3, 4)

July Resolutions

It's hard to believe the year is already halfway over, but (glass half full) we still have six months, right? I'm going to try to take my yoga practice to the next level and take some classes at the Avenues Yoga studio. I think it will be nice to get a different perspective and to meet new people.

My Poppin order is arriving Thursday to get my office in tip-top shape and I'm hoping to make that space a little more inspirational and inviting. The best project is always the one you are starting next, so I'd like to try my hand at DIY concrete planters and these apparently amazing raised waffles.

Any fun projects, or interests you are hoping to further, for the next half of the year?

Have a Great Weekend!

It's another heat wave and I'm still on the fence about this summer heat, it beats the snow, but can't mellow temperatures last a little longer. . .  Do you have any plans for the last weekend of June?
Here are a few links from the week:

A playlist for your weekend

Made it to the She & Him concert on last Tuesday, loved the encore 'Sunday Girl'

Bought a bottle of Kraken dark spiced rum, it's just begging to be mixed with ginger beer

Still reeling from Federer's loss, Black Wednesday indeed

Interesting comparison of Farrow & Ball paint colors to the Benjamin Moore colors

DOMA's demise was just a matter of time, it just needed to get on the docket

In definite need of a bar cart, a tray just isn't cutting it. . .


(Matchbook Magazine)

Interior of the Week

This kitchen from designer Young Huh is actually brand new.  The clients wanted a 'lived-in, homey look' without sacrificing modern amenities.  Wouldn't it be just lovely if everything new could incorporate modern function with charm and quality workmanship?