it's amazing how a little splash of color can turn around a monday...

{via kate spade}

{via kate spade}

sure it's monday and just barely forty degrees outside, but it's sunny!

it's the little things, as they say, and these little fluorescent cross-body handbags i spotted in the kate spade window display got me giddy for spring!

they come in 2 adorable sizes...small and smaller

while it's probably irresponsible for me to splurge on one of these beauties now that we've got diapers to save up for, there's no harm in looking or, better yet, for any of you to add to your collection!

happy shopping!

splash of color: calm, blue decor makes for sweet, blue dreams

{via real simple}

{via real simple}

{via coastal living}

{via coastal living}

sky blue. sea blue. blue.

it's calming & makes me want to take a nap, which is exactly why i think it would be a perfect color in the bedroom.

i don't know about you, but i tend to spend much more time decorating our living space while the bedroom is left as an afterthought. i suppose it makes a bit of sense as those are the areas that most visitors will see, but we spend so much time in our bedroom that it deserves a little attention too!

we're moving in just a couple of months & i plan to focus just as much attention on the bedroom if not more this time around.

i L-O-V-E the last photo with the subtle horizontal stripes. i think it would be a fantastic addition to any wall, especially a nursery. check out this helpful step-by-step process hgtv has put together on how to paint stripes. anyone try this out at home?

make you feel my love: wedding reading, song or just a good pick-me-up

there's no denying it, i'm a sucker for bob dylan. my brother read a portion of dylan's "wedding song" during our nuptials & i loved it. this morning i was listening to his song "make you feel my love" and thought it would be a great choice for a reading or, better yet, a first dance song. adele does a beautiful version of dylan's "make you feel my love," hear for yourself.

When the rain is blowin' in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue
I'd go crawlin' down the avenue
No, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love.

Though storms are raging on the rollin' sea
And on the highway of regrets
Though winds of change are throwing wild and free
You ain't seen nothin' like me yet.

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love.

wedding gowns at anthropologie: start shopping!

{all dresses via bhldn}

the time has come! as mentioned earlier this month, anthropologie has officially started carrying wedding gowns! check out the amazing collection, which includes bridesmaid dresses, shoes jewelry & more, at bhldn & start shopping. it's a couple years too late for me, but i'm loving a few of the shorter white dresses for a fun summer gathering or special occasion. enjoy!

a match made in heaven: anthropologie wedding dresses

exciting news for all you brides! anthropologie is about to enter the wonderful world of weddings!

beginning february 14th, anthropologie will unveil their line of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. it's safe to say they are going to be absolutely gorg and affordable!

go here to be the first in the know when the gorgeous gowns make their debut.

je t'aime paris! win a parisian honeymoon courtesy of pottery barn

who doesn't love pottery barn and paris?! well if you don't, this really won't apply to you, but here's the scoop: pottery barn has a sweepstakes going on right now for a chance to win a honeymoon in paris! that's right people, paris. in order to enter to win, you have to create a wedding registry online by february 23rd. go here to read more about the pottery barn sweepstakes and start registering.

what are you waiting for?!

time to make a snow angel...

another snowy day...

...here in new york, and while it looks absolutely beautiful & i do love the snow, i'm really ready for a beach getaway. that and a buttery lobster roll. something along these lines:

{luke's lobster roll via tasting table}

i've only been to the luke's location in the east village, but apparently they have a new outpost on the upper east side where they're currently offering a great deal starting today through february 10th. for $20 you get a half lobster roll, clam chowder OR spicy crab bisque, a bag of chips & and beer. that's quite a steal in manhattan, heck ANYWHERE, these days. you'll have to mention "rumble bundle" as seen here on tasting table.

it might not be a caribbean island, but there's a good chance you'll be reminded of warmer days when you're cozied up with some lobstah & a brewski.

if that doesn't work, find the closest sauna, throw on some shades & call it a day!