FASHION: Orla Kiely Spring 2011

I just love how fun Orla Kiely's spring line is... I just want to drive down the 101 and find a beach and hang out for a month or two. 

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FOODIE: Sugar Bar

You know you are having a good day when you are walking your dogs down the street to get the mail and your neighbor asks you if you can take some of the most scrumptious Key Lime Cupcakes home with you as she had just started her own cupcake business, Sugar Bar. SERIOUSLY!? I kid you not that this is one of the best cupcakes I have ever had and I admit that I've had a couple (ok, a lot more than a couple) so I know what I am talking about. I highly recommend that you check out her site and pass the word along... love it!!  ps. I love their slogan: "at this bakery, it's ALWAYS Happy Hour!"  so fun!

DESIGN: Eloise Renouf

Check out these beautiful prints by textile and stationary designer Eloise Renouf.  She does such a fabulous job capturing nature with simple yet interesting textures and designs.  Just lovely!

Nothing But Rain; $25

Nature No. 3; $25

Passing Shower; $25

Nature No.4; $25

FASHION: Zooey Dechanel + Oliver Peoples

A little inspiration from two of my favorites: Zooey Dechanel + Oliver Peoples.  I just love her whimsical style and how it is meshed with the iconic styles of Oliver Peoples in this 2008 ad campaign.

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SMOOTHIE BAR PARTY

I just love the super fun party blog Hip Hip Hooray! This smoothie bar party would be so much fun as part of a backyard garden brunch.  I love all the fresh fruit and bright colors.  Delish!

OUTDOOR PARTY

As the weather warms up, I cannot wait have more backyard parties! I've always wanted to have an outdoor movie night so I think we'll have to give it a go this year.  Here are some of my favorite moments of inspiration - check out that amazing lighting!!  

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FASHION: Eclectic with a Dash of Whimsy

I just love this gorgeous fashion photo shoot! It is so fun an artistic...