Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!! After a looooong and busy summer, I'm heading off to the beach for four days to catch some waves, fresh Atlantic air, fresh fish and salt water taffy.

Don't forget to participate in my Shopbop giveaway below; there's still plenty of time to participate! Have a great weekend!

We are tied to the ocean.  And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. ~ John F. Kennedy

(images via Glitter Guide and Pinterest)

Happy Friday!!! (Ready for take-off!)

Tomorrow morning, I'm heading to the sunshine for a week of fun & relaxation.

I'll be doing a bit of writing for a local magazine, catching up with some stylish friends, reading loads of books and relaxing.

My bags are packed with lots of pink, turquoise and mint green.(colors I can't wear often in the Canadian winter).

Here's a glimpse at what I've put in my bag:

A Dior tube top picked up on e-Bay

A pair of hand painted Italian loafers, bought on sale in New York.

Aldo stripped clutch, sequin evening bag from the flea markets and a pair Pucci turquoise pants.

Before I go, I also want to tell you about a great Oscar inspired contest on Pinterest.

 Marco Polo Designs is running a fun “Oscar Inspired” Pinterest board, and encouraging people to “Pin” images from their jewelry collections for a chance to win one of four fabulous collections! 
And the nominees are:

My Week With Marilyn: Amber Lava 
              
The Help: Silver, Golden, Aqua and Spring Green Sparklers 

The Artist: Liquid Light 

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Supernova 

Marco Polo’s Pin It & Win It Oscar Inspired drawing starts today and runs through March 2nd. Winners will be contacted and their names announced the week of March 12th. For anyone not on Pinterest who would like to participate in the drawing for a chance to win one of these stunning Oscar-worthy jewelry collections, you can send an email to Marco Polo at FollowUs@MarcoPoloDesigns.com for an invitation to Pinterest. 

There’s more info on the giveaway on the Marco Polo blog.



Have a great weekend!

(Images via here)

A dream writing cabin ( part two)

Happy Tuesday! I hope you all enjoyed a fabulous long weekend with lots of sunshine and fun times. I had some friends over for a long lunch, swimming and relaxation. We also roasted marshmallows on the fire, the perfect summer treat.

I recently posted pictures of a dream writing cabin, and have now found another one for my (very long) wish list in Provincetown, Ma. I always loved the beachy, laid back atmosphere of that seaside town, not to mention its amazing artistic scene. Most of the pictures above are from New York magazine,

 and the ones below represent what I would wear and eat out there!

Wishing you a great week and lots of creative inspiration.

(images via New York Mag, Atlantic-Pacific, Pottery Barn, and Cul de Sac)

Random summer loveliness

I would add a few more items to the list above: read more chick-lit, swim more often in the pool, soak up some more rays ( I know, it's bad for your health...but great for the complexion) and eat more hamburgers fresh of the grill! What do you want more of this summer?

(Images via Mary Ruffle, Brocante Home and Country Living)

Labor Day: heading off to the beach!!

Coastal Living

Signing off early as I'm heading off to the beach for the long weekend! Taking my running shoes, ipod and a good book. Here is an article from Coastal Living about what you can find in Trina Turk's beach bag.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!