Shelter Loves: Gift Guide for her

Hello, hello. I just returned from a whirl wind trip to Sedona, AZ. If you haven't been, go. It's beautiful.  It's the perfect weekend getaway for hiking, shopping, sipping wine and of course spa treatments!

Anyway back to business and the goodies listed above...I'm only going to curate two gift guides this year. In lieu of my normal Shelter Loves post, I thought I'd share my favorites for her (and myself) . Wednesday's list will be my favorite picks for your home! So I guess this is sort of my personal wish list too!

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Shelter Loves 11.15.12

Here's what I'm pinning, loving, pinning this week. If you're looking for more design inspiration be sure to follow my boards on Pinterest. In the meantime here's the skinny on the bling above!

1. Stylistically J.Crew pretty much nails it for me, mix in an edgy pair of faux leather pants and I'm all set wearing almost anything from their site! I may need to add this necklace to my bauble collection. Being a single momma I don't get much for Christmas, (really I'm ok with that) I guess that doesn't mean I can't buy a present for my self once in a while! ;)
2. I love Barrie Benson's designs and this red door at her home is AMAZING, hardware and ALL!
3. Lauren Merkin's clutch is the perfect staple for any wardrobe! I have about six clutches that I rotate when going out, I'm loving this embossed lizard kelly green beauty.
4. Scattering bowls of vintage ornaments is a great way to add some holiday flair to your home.
5. Oh Tory, I do love your shoes!! And your shoe boxes for that matter.
6. This is a clever idea, remove your closet for a stylish console, that's if you can give up the coat storage. I'm loving the pulls on this piece!
7. My newest style icon?? Giovanna Battaglia, she's fierce and fearless. I love that.
8. Wish list! See #1, for thoughts on the matter. via Kate Spade

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Shelter Loves 11.5.12

1. Shelter loves NYC and the surrounding areas who have been hard hit by Sandy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I also love fabulous ladies like MacKenzie from Design Darling who are donating a % of their site proceeds to the Red Cross. 
2. It's getting burrrrrrr chilly up here in Boston. I love relaxing by a grand fireplace and cozy room this time of year. The built in window seats are def. a plus in this space. I proposed the same concept to a client a while back!!
3. Pottery Barn kids Sherpa bean bags. I popped into the store this weekend, it looked so cute with warm faux fur everywhere. I think one of my little ones will be receiving one of these from Santa.
4. Elin Kling's gorgeous waves. Hmmm I want my hair to look like this!! I think I may need to invest in either a barrel curler or rollers! Thoughts?? All I know is it needs to be an efficient method, I never have much time to fuss with my hair in the am.
5. Camel boots. I'm obsessed with how versatile they are! These are from Chloe and Lucky Brand.

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Shelter Loves 10.25.12

1. Red Lanterns like this little guy from Shades of Light
2. Vests! I LOVE layering vests over everything this time of year. I could own all the colors of this J.Crew down version. (also adoring this vest over the mauve leather jacket - Adorable)
3. I'm excited for the release of Kelly's new book, Rhapsody. Her design trays are truly inspiring!!
4. How gorge are these jewels by the Nana Fabella line
5. Little Dragon has a great sound to work to, check them out!!

AND CLEARLY THE COLOR MIX PINK AND PURPLE ARE ON MY RADAR. THEY DIDN'T ALL COME TOGETHER INTENTIONALLY HERE!! ;)

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Shelter Loves 10.12.12

I can't even pretend to have my life in order this week. I moved yesterday so my life is in boxes. Well not my life, but the "things" that help me organized and sane like clothing, toiletries etc. If you've ever moved and have lived someplace temporarily (as I am while I search for a home) then I'm sure you can feel my pain! I really wanted to share a post today..Here's what I'm ADORING this week! Happy Weekend. I'll be back everyday very soon  - promise! xxx

1. I'm admiring this gorge cuff from here
2. Little, flexible stools covered in fun graphic like leopard and snakeskin.
3. Olivia Palermo - she always looks stunning but what I really love is how she mixes fresh trends with classic pieces. I donated about twenty large bags of clothes last week. I just couldn't hang onto all the clothing I never wore but some how still felt I needed!! Going forward I want to think like the french when it comes to my fashion choices. I'm going to purchase a couple of high quality, classic pieces a season and layer in a few less expensive funky more avant-garde choices, such as bags, baubles and scarfs !!
4. I'm so excited for the launch of Kelly and Nate's books this Fall. They both look fab. and I highly admire both their design philosophies. (Nate's collection for Target launches 10/21!!)
5. I really want a polka dot sweater. This cashmere sweetie is from J. Crew.

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Shelter loves 9.28.12

pinning, loving, pinning this week! Have a fabulous weekend! xx

1. The Chinti and Parker heart sweater for Goop. Sadly I won't be owning this one, it's $515.00 and a bit out of my "snack bracket" for a sweater.
2. Soft cozy blankets exactly like this! similar blankets here
3. Love this brass bar cart and the price is right: Crate and Barrel
4. Adore these Sandy Hyun cuffs
5. The Chloe Erin riding boot. These would be perfection paired with jeans and a chunky knit sweater
6. Gwen poses perfectly on the cover of this month's Bazaar! She's 43 and still looks killer! Rock on Gwen!

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Shelter loves 9.21.12

I'm adoring ALL things cozy and camel this week!

1. The Wendy Schwartz (image via Lonny) seating area within a bedroom. The mix of textiles, colors and shapes are fabulous. There are those sheep skin rugs again. Perfect for this time of year! I dread the day I have to turn the heat on in my house, today was it. It was a chilly 61 degrees in here this morning!

2. Camel bags! This Prada version would work.

3. A Fall plus? Scarf season. I love layering scarfs with outfits. A burberry classic is the way to go!

4. Albert Hadley design board!! - Simply inspiring.

5. Feather details and motifs. I'm seeing them everywhere.  Bracelet

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Shelter Loves 9.14

1. The Lulu Frost for J.Crew jewelry collection
2. Scuptural chairs always - these via First Dibs
3. The offices of Jordan Carlyle Design via La Dolce Vita blog
4. Loeffler Booties!! Need I say more.
5. The entire Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 collection

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SHELTER LOVES 7.27.12

Here's what I have my eye on this week....

1. The Hampton's Show House Nursery by designer House of Honey
2. These glamorous Emerald Earrings by Tory Burch
3. Someday I'll own a classic Cartier watch that can be passed down to my daughter and then to her daughter etc. etc.
4. Aside from honesty, the ability to laugh easily is a favorite trait in a person. On the dating front I  absolutely need this quality in a guy. ;)
5. I would love to add a Chippendale inspired stair rail to my new home!! (when I find it, that is)
6.  Ever since a fox family inhabited my urban backyard, I've got a penchant for foxes. I'm loving this door knocker from Ivy and Vine.

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Shelter Loves 7.19.12

Here's a round up of what I'm pinning this week!

1. Vintage Bridgette Bardot photos

2. Unique pulls: leather, Brass knot

3. Horseshoe cuff

4. Serena and Lily Marmot Pendant

5. Kate Spade Zebra Belt

6. This Nick Olsen bedroom via Veranda Mag.

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