LOOKS OF THE WEEK

I don't think much explanation is needed for this outside of the fact that these have been some of my favorite fashion pins of late, and those that I have found to be the most inspiring.

Let's be honest, shorteralls (shorts + overalls) aren't something I ever thought I'd want in my closet again, but those (from Zara) are kind of a game changer as far as that's concerned. The rest of these are just fun, bright looks that are oh so Spring/Summer cool.

It should also be noted that some of these come from great fashion bloggers that I definitely think are worth checking out. So do that, and have yourselves a lovely week.

SUKAN PILLOWS

I remember first seeing Sukan's shop on Etsy a couple of years ago and falling in love with the unique aesthetic and colorful finds. The shop has definitely evolved since then, but has stayed true to creating eye-catching pieces. My favorites lately have been all of the beautiful and vibrant kilim prints.

 The color combinations are so bold and pretty and it's the perfect way to make a statement and express style without going nuts. And there's plenty more where these came from, so make sure to head on over and check out the shop!

BRASS PENDANTS

Well... we still haven't found the house for us, but on the bright side, the time spent looking has definitely given us an opportunity to browse around and get a lot of ideas for fixing a place up. I've already talked about our quest for the perfect sofa and coffee table, but one of the little things that I think makes such a big difference is lighting. Taking the time to find pieces that will make a big impact and that speak to our style is something I'm really looking forward to. And lately, brass pendants and chandeliers are what really make my heart pitter patter.

I love modern pendants with interesting lines equally as much as I like more traditional chandeliers. I couldn't pick a favorite of the bunch if I tried... so I won't. Although the fact that some of these are wildly out of our budget does help to narrow it down a bit. But if you have a favorite, do tell.

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SUMMER COCKTAILS

Summer is just around the corner, and in Texas, that means brutal heat is just around the corner too. Of course we have ways of adapting to the heat... running the a/c with reckless abandon regardless of the $300 electric bill we know is coming, pool/beach/river time... and of course... cool, refreshing beverages. Just the thought has me inspired to find some of the best Summer cocktail recipes. To me, they should be fizzy, fruity, and fresh (sorry for the shameless alliteration), and these are some of my favorites.

St. Germain is one of my favorites, as is champagne, so those are always a good idea. And I love all of the fresh fruits like grapefruit and peach, and green additions like mint.

What is your favorite Summer cocktail?

(paloma|southside|mojito|gin+tonic|cooler)

KATE SPADE SATURDAY

If you're anything like me, you often find yourself unable to show restraint around cookies, you cry at just about any movie you've ever seen, your hair puffs up like a blowfish in even the mildest humidity... or maybe you're just like me in the sense that you love all things Kate Spade. Well my friends, if you haven't yet heard of Kate Spade Saturday, you are in for a treat.

Kate Spade Saturday recently launched as the more accessible (read: affordable) and slightly less girly girl sister line to the colorful and sophisticated fashion empire that is Kate Spade. These are a few of my favorites from the line so far.

I just posted last week about my love of stripes and this bold black and white print jumped out at me immediately. Pair it with fun prints, bright colors (it wouldn't be Kate Spade without color), and retro-inspired and fun accessories, and I put this one in the win column for the folks over at Kate Spade. Bravo.