May Around The Web

The end of this month is particularly exciting because I’m headed to Europe for three weeks (and when this posts I will be in England)! This also means that I’m wrapping up a rotation in Hallmark’s Global Trends Studio and will rejoin my normal team after my trip. Besides all the prep-work to be out for my vacation, this month was filled with meetings for Holiday Mart, the return of Hallmarket (one of my favorite days of the year!), time with friends (dinner with Brandon & Sonya, charity event with Alyson & Kale, dinner with Laura & Leslie), Grammy and Aunt Edna’s birthday lunch, and lots of time photographing all the blooms. Peony season is my absolute favorite!

• Around the web, I was inspired by this home in London (especially since I will be spending time there this month!)

• Kate Spade’s new Cabana Collection is perfect for summer

• Thoughtful read on Kate’s spending freeze

• We are hoping to head to NYC this fall and I’m saving this list of outdoor restaurants

• And a Charleston guide I’m bookmarking as well!

• Lars does it again with this beautiful papier-mâché vase

• Do you love documentaries as much as I do?

• It’s truly summer when I am in the mood for cobbler!

• And loved this recap of the In Pursuit of Happiness conference

See you across the pond!

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Letters Are Lovely Gift Guide For Her

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, holiday shopping has also officially begun! Here are a few ideas for the ladies who appreciate lettering & design: 

1 In Progress (Jessica Hische) | 2 Bunting Fan Garland (Oh Happy Day) | 3 Be Curious Today Throw Pillow (Alexandra Violet) | 4 Be Present Print (Ampersand Design Studio) | 5 Camera iPhone 6 Case (Kate Spade) | 6 The Art of Hallmark: Coloring Book for Adults | 7 Inverna Journals (Anthropologie) | 8 Zebra Finch (Pete Cromer)

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Statement Sparkle

I am always a fan of a good statement necklace. Here are some of my current favorites, these are especially great because they could be worn with almost any outfit. Enjoy!

1 Disco Fever Bauble Necklace | 2 Crystal Box Necklace | 3 Aiea Bib Necklace | 4 Lulu Frost 50 Year Necklace #27 | 5 Rhinestone Encrusted Statement Necklace | 6 Rapunzel Bib Necklace | 7 Jenny Packham Gazelle Crystal Necklace

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September Around The Web

Fall is officially upon us! While we are just now heading into the colder months, Kate Spade's #missadventure Episode 3 has me in the holiday spirit a little early. If you haven't seen it, take a look and enjoy some other links I discovered around the web this month: 

• Mapiful — Now if only I could decide which city / where I would hang my print.

• If you are a fan of podcasts check out Limetown. One of my new favorites. 

• Look at all these beautiful Hallmark Signature cards available online!

• I love Kelly's first outfit in her recent Studio DIY post. 

• If you browse online long enough eventually you will purchase something. This month it might end up being this Lulu & Georgia rug. 

• One of my favorite recent pins. 

• Think.Make.Share's DIY tutorial is inspiring me to get going on handmade Christmas gifts. 

• I have started using the Five-Minute Journal. While I haven't been completely consistent yet, I have found it meaningful to be grateful on a daily basis. 

• Last, but not least, enjoy this JR JR song.

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Fall Fashion

In an effort to not spend my entire paycheck on new clothes, I decided to round up a few of my favorite fall picks on the blog instead. I have been looking for a new winter coat, and am obsessed with J.Crew's Lady Day Coat (I might have to splurge and go ahead and order it). Enjoy! 

1 J.Crew Double-Cloth Lady Day Coat | 2 ASOS Moonstone Flat Shoes | 3 Lulu Frost Datura Spike Necklace | 4 Anthropologie Dotted Funnelneck Pullover | 5 Madewell High Riser Skinny Skinny Jeans in Davis Wash | 6 Kate Spade Cedar Street Hayden Crossbody

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Wedding Party Links

I'm back! #dalliesmith is now official (we were married June 6th!) and I decided to take the rest of the month off from blogging. I am excited to now share my dress, and links to what the wedding party wore. While at times stressful, I had the best time planning our wedding. I hope that the pictures, links, and other details I am able to document on the blog will help me to remember the planning stages and the little things that together helped make our wedding so special. Be on the lookout for much more! 

Wedding Dress | Bride's Earrings | Flower Girl Dress | Bridal Robe | Bride's Shoes | Bridesmaids' Earrings | Groom/Groomsmen Tuxes | Bridesmaid Dresses

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