On the hunt!

Two items that I'm DYING to find and are no where to be found...

This ridiculously perfect trench by Elizabeth & James.  I keep seeing it worn by Saucy Glossie blogger Lindsey and I NEED to have it.  Sadly, it's no where to be found.  I've been searching for a new trench and I just LOVE the color, length and black leather detail...



Another item I can't find ANYWHERE are these fabulou Sam Edelman booties that appeared in the August 2011 Marie Claire...



So rude.  I haven't given up yet... still on the hunt!

Have a great weekend everyone!  Will this be our last without a baby in our lives?!  We shall see :)

{ Photo Credit: saucyglossie.com, Marie Claire Aug 2011 }

Teeny Tiny Feet.

Is there anything more precious than the teeny versions of adult shoes?!  Nope, definitely not.  I couldn't even handle opening this package the other day, when I saw the teeny TOMS box and the even sweeter Tiny TOMS inside...



And then there are these mini Havaianas sandals, that I can't WAIT to get our lil one into...



Baby de Windt thanks our STYLIN' friends for such sweet, thoughtful gifts :)  You both are so amazing!

Engagement Announcement - Min & Joe!

I have to take a moment to brag about a dear friend, from my days growing up in Bangkok.  Everyone thought Minya and I were sisters, which we loved to pretend.  Fast forward 16 years later and I'm so thankful that we've been able to keep in touch and visit during my BKK trips.  (I'm also EXTREMELY grateful for the role she played in making my engagement story a complete fairytale!)

More importantly, Min is getting married!!  I was so excited when she filled me in on the big news and couldn't wait to put together these BEAUTIFUL pictures into an electronic engagement card to share the exciting announcement...



Could she be more stunning?!  Such a classic beauty.  And that dress...

Lots of love and a BIG congrats to Minya and Joe on their upcoming wedding!  I hope your honeymoon finds you somewhere close to Colorado :)  Joe, I can't wait to meet you!

Red/Coral and Black Combo!

I'm loving these images that were posted at PinkWallpaper, a super sweet interior design blog that I visit daily.  I've always thought that red/deep coral with black was a bit harsh, but paired with these whites, tans and grays are amazing!

I would be pumped sitting at this desk for the hours upon hours that I spend at my current desk...



With drawers lined with this paper, of course...



How about these matching buffets for my dining room, which were actually plain IKEA chests before this DIY-er got her hands on them...



My husband thinks I'm crazy because I want to paint every piece of furniture, book end, frame (EVERYTHING!) in our house a high gloss white. Maybe he'll feel differently if I mix in a little high gloss red/coral?!

{ Photo Credit: pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com } 

64 & Sunny... Yes Please!

It's going to be a high of 64 degrees today in Denver, which is a welcome change from the 80 degrees we've been having. If I planned to leave my desk at all today, I like to think I'd be roaming around town in an outfit as fall-fabulous as this...

I love the denim rolled up shirt peaking out from under that cozy cream sweater, paired with the super dark wash skinnies and suede booties. Love, love.

I would recreate with this, this, this, this, this and of course THIS! :)

Happy Hump Day everyone!

{ Photo Credit: topshop.com }

An Extra Special Card for Hubby!

For this anniversary, we decided not to do gifts. (A healthy baby would be the best gift of all!) So I followed the rules and decided to make an extra special card for my hubby, who I knew would do the same...

A flip book! When was the last time you saw one of these? For me it was a Christmas flip book from my Dad when I was about 10. Loved that thing! Who wants to let me design one for their wedding Save The Dates? :) And I promise I won't cheat by sketching, scanning and gluing!

Hubby, on the other hand, did NOT follow the rules. A little white box and ribbon appeared on the table with his card, which I can't say I'm upset about, but he's still in trouble!

If you're hungry, then skip all this, but I have to tell the rest of you about our dinner at Fruition. I had been hearing a lot about this spot and it did not disappoint. The owner was so sweet, the small dining area was very charming and it was the best meal I've had in a long time. We had the Rocky Ford Melon Gazpacho, Heirloom Tomato Salad and for our entrees, a Tender Belly Farms Grilled Pork Chop with sweet corn & goat cheese pancake, tomato confit vinaigrette and a Pan Roasted New Zealand Bass with truffled cannelini bean agnolotti & chanterelle mushroom vinaigrette. And at the recommendation of the owner, we finished this unbelievable meal with a Lemon Meringue Pie and fresh blueberry compote that was to die for. I think I dreamed about it last night. AND it's walking distance from our place, which could be dangerous. Time for lunch yet?

Overall, great evening with the most handsome man I know :)

Fruition | 1313 E. 6th Avenue, Denver

Still my best friend...

At about this time 2 years ago, I was sipping on a mimosa and bawling to my girlfriends, trying to read the vows I had written and was about to say to my soon to be husband. It started with...

Del, you have been my best friend for the past 5 years, and it's still hard to believe I get to marry you today.

Today, you are still my BEST friend, the love of my life, my captain :) and I can't imagine going through this next chapter of what has been an amazing life together, with anyone but you. In just a couple weeks I will watch you hold our new baby girl or boy and I know I will fall in love with you all over again.

Thank you for being you. Happy 2nd Anniversary, Lover!!

I'll be staring at these pics from last year's post all day long :)

{ Photo Credit: Melissa Vossler Photography }

Saving Money & Feeling Ambitious

I have big news to report, well, big news in my world. Probably not so much for you. BUT, after months of searching and way too much indecisiveness, we've FINALLY picked out a rug and bedding for the nursery. I know, VERY exciting ;)

Rug | Gilt.com

Crib Bedding | Restoration Hardware Baby&Child

Chambray Safari Animals | Restoration Hardware Baby&Child

Another item we've been dragging our feet on has been the changing table. I was inspired by this Dresser Makeover and have spent over a month searching Craigslist for a similar vintage dresser to use as a changing table. No such luck. So we settled on a dresser in a completely different style but still went for the two tone look. It's almost finished other than replacing the knobs with something a little more fun. I LOVE these and these and these from Anthropologie but at $10-14 a knob, wasn't sold.

THEN, I found the DIY directions for these...

Perfect. Since I'm am saving $$ using the old knobs AND feeling a little ambitious, I'm going to give them a whirl. Stay tuned for the finished dresser!

{ Photo Credit: rhbabyandchild.com, gilt.com, infarrantlycreative.net }

Custom Save-The-Date!

A few months ago I designed this Save-The-Date tri-fold for a couple getting married in San Diego next spring. They'll be traveling from Virginia for the big day and wanted something that would get their guests excited about making the trip as well. But let's be honest, San Diego... spring... wedding... sounds kind of perfect! Christine and Raul had SO many awesome shots from their engagement shoot (coordinated by the amazing Michele of Before I Do Events & photos by Josh Elliott Studios), that I wanted to include as many as I could.

I felt like a little kid on Christmas Eve, waiting for these to be printed. I just LOVE how they turned out!

Nude Nail for Fall!

I LOVE the fall season. The crisp, cooler air, smell of the leaves, fall fashion! The layers and spicy tones and fur (faux of course) lined outerwear... love it all. But at almost 37 weeks pregnant, my wardrobe won't be participating just yet.

My nails, on the other hand, are ready to go!

I'm digging the nude because it's subtle and goes with everything. The colors are Leotard Optional by OPI and for a little shimmer on my ring finger, Wild About Shimmer by OPI.

10 Days till it's officially FALL!

9/11 and far less important things...

I couldn't quite find the words to put together for a post that would accurately describe my feelings yesterday. September 11th, 2001 was one of those few days that I remember each and every minute of. The coverage provided by the media, 10 years later was more intense and emotional than I could have imaged and kept me glued to the TV. I will never forget and will never stop praying for the spirit of unity felt after this day and of course for all of those effected by the tremendous loss.

Well that's a bit heavy for a Monday morning... how about moving on to FAR less important things. Like, Project Runway's last episode. As much as I hate to say it, I've been a bit bored with this season. The drama is out of control, but the fashion has been a bit lacking, in my opinion. Anthony Ryan is still my #1 with Anya, Laura and Kimberly (not in that order) at a close second. But it's Viktor's dress that I'm obsessing over...

LOVING the cut, the full, flowy skirt and the sheer top/back with the black and white print. Can we also talk about how cool it would be to design your own fabric pattern?!

I also need to quickly comment on Season 4 winner, Christian Siriano's Spring 2012 Collection. I cannot get enough fo the nudes and neons!! It's kind of amazing. My favs...

{ Photo Credit: mylifetime.com, allprojectrunway.blogspot.com }

Have a great week everyone!

Coconut Cake!

Last night, I was seriously craving a decadent coconut dessert. And because I'm 35 weeks pregnant (tomorrow!), I've been giving in to these ridiculous cravings. I suppose I always have, who am I kidding.

So, around 9pm last night, I found myself frosting this double decker scrumptiousness in between breaks from Project Runway...

If you're a coconut fanatic, like myself, this is another Barefoot Contessa recipe worth trying. And it just looks so pretty in my cake stand :)