Sunshine Girl

Q+A With..

So delighted to introduce you to Cassie Pyle from The Veda House today. Perhaps you're already familiar with her blog? It's full of amazing photography, interiors, home tours and more. Cassie herself is an incredible graphic designer and photographer and she features her own work, as well as the work of other talented photographers on The Veda House. I am especially obsessed with her home tours which offer intimate glimpses into the lives and homes of other bloggers and creatives. She also recently got engaged on her trip to DR, so be sure to wish her a congratulations, so incredibly exciting! Stop by her blog for all kinds of goodness, and learn more about her below too!

And find out more about Cassie below:

My favorite reads are: (Blogs) Kinfolk, Design Sponge, Katie's Pencil Box, & (Book Series) The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon

Favorite place to travel to: Any place that has a beach, palm trees, and the smell of sun lotion.

The best hotel I ever stayed at was: This little quant hostel in Florence, Italy. Our room had a beautiful outdoor garden attached to it.

My favorite food is: Anything with sugar in it....seriously.

Restaurant where I’m a regular: St. Louis Bread Company (cafe)

Thanks so much Cassie, for joining in the Q+A series!

Perfect Postcard

One city that I've been dying to go to for quite some time now is New Orleans. The energy and food scene alone make me want to plan a trip there ASAP. I've found quite a few awesome hotels through research about the city, and Loft 523 is a standout modern option. It has a great location and was converted to a hotel from an old warehouse. In the second installment of Perfect Postcard, I'm bringing you to NOLA to check out this sleek hotel beauty.

More facts on Loft 523:

Best amenities: Large, spacious rooms & Aveda amenities

Location: Near the French Quarter, but not right in the thick of it

Rates: $$ (on a scale of $ to $$$$); expect to pay anywhere from $100-$300, depending on the time of year and how busy the city is.

Book the hotel here

Scenes from Miami

Remember when I went to Miami a couple of months ago? Well, I finally got around to getting the photos I took with a fun, waterproof disposable camera developed. I'm pretty happy with how they came out and they capture the weekend well. The graininess of the photos is kind of nice. I haven't used a disposable camera in ages, so it was fun to experiment with this one. What do you think?

Three Things

A few things that I've been eyeing on the web lately. Especially that pup, I can't get enough. Happy Monday, all!

One | Summer bonfire

Two | Zimmerman Spring '13

Three | Sleepy pup

Birthday Girl

That's me! Officially one year older and perhaps slightly wiser this year...happy 24 to me. Birthday streamers and balloons below to celebrate!

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Listen Up..

Loved this quote from the moment I saw it a few days ago. The photo by Alice makes it that much better. My birthday is tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to enjoying it with some my favorite people. And Friday, a full day off to explore this amazing city I live in. Here's to NYC, and the upcoming few celebratory days!

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Wishlist Wednesday: Mother's Day Edition

Dedicating this week's Wishlist Wednesday to all the mothers out there, including my mom! The one day of recognition they're given isn't nearly enough. I thought I'd round up some goodies that would make for great gifts, and of course, spending time with your mom if you can is the best present of all.

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Tour of Hermès Atelier Sacs

This rare peek inside the Hermès Atelier Sacs is gorgeous and fun to look at in itself, but what really sets it apart is the incredible photography, which was done by Shini Park. She's the creator of Park & Cube, and she has an eye for capturing incredible moments and details through the lens. Enjoy bits and pieces of the tour below.

Found here | See the full set here

Q+A With..

I'm super excited to introduce you to Jessie Artigue of Style & Pepper today. I was fortunate enough to be paired up with Jessie in a holiday calendar swap earlier this year, and she sent me a fun, bold Warhol calendar that hangs in my apartment now. Soon after, we planned a coffee date and I found out just how awesome Jessie is in person too. She's incredibly fun, smart and positive, and she has a great sense of style, of course! It's great that she lives right over the river from me! Jessie's blog contains awesome recipes, fun looks and chronicles her travels. Be sure to check it all out on her blog and learn more about her below too.

And more about stylish Jessie below:

My favorite reads are: Memoirs, Spy Novels & anything by Madeleine L'Engle

Favorite place to travel to: San Diego, CA

The best hotel I ever stayed at was:  The Montage in Laguna Beach

My favorite food is: Shrimp Ceviche

Restaurant where I’m a regular: Cafe Gitane in Nolita and Aria in the West Village

Thanks Jessie, for being a part of the Q+A series!

Dear Hancock

I've been stumbling across the most adorable cards by Dear Hancock at various shops and boutiques lately. I couldn't resist picking up the pretty watercolor dot card and the station wagon party card. Both were too cute to ignore. I love the way they're illustrated and the bright colors don't hurt either. Big fan!

Buy them here