GAME MANIA

so I started back to teaching an interior design course yesterday, it got me thinking how excited I used to be about back to school shopping as a kid! I could use a bit of Fall back to school shopping myself. I'm finding the Fall trends very lovely! ;) Here's my "wish list" round up! Have a fabulous weekend! The 60's trend, clean, feminine and classic. I love this entire look, the pinned up loose locks, the chunky pink pearls, the fitted nubby sweater with a tweed skirt, timeless! First on my list= fitted nubby sweater - need to find a non-itchy version though! another feminine moment, love how the boots give this outfit an edge. Second on my list = ankle boots! image: Fashion Gone Rogue by Arthur Elgort Something with a bit of leopard, I'm thinking either clutch or a hat {see post here } A camel trench, camel boots, camel gloves and belt {you get the picture}! Thank you! {oh and to fit back into my skinny jeans - working on the post - baby belly + legs} ...

only time for a quickie today!! Enjoy the last of the warm sunny days of summer! Is today insanely hot everywhere or just in the Northeast? Photographs available for purchase through Monko Photography here! {the carnival series would be adorable in a children's play or bedroom}

1. 2. 3. 4. I took a break from my own home design this summer..but now with Fall approaching {can't really believe it's 9.1} I need to finish my baby girl's nursery! I of course always love sharing my finished spaces with you, so I'll be sure to do so..! I've definitely decided I am going to design her headboard {there is a guest bed, that will eventually be her bed in the room} and call it Emerson {her name} and add it to my furniture line! {that's in the works and will be open, for sale, and added to my website by mid-winter - beyond excited about this !}.. So here's my question to you..because you may be future customers right? What's your favorite? I will of course tweak the design a bit, but I'm leaning towards a timeless, feminine feel! {oh and would I love to use Leontine Linens? - you bet cha ,, but unless they have a huge sale, it's not going to happen in a child's room} image credits: Coastal Living , Kimberly Ayres , ?, La D...

Atlanta is such a hot "design" spot right now! I'm continually wowed by the design talent in this southern city. I'm a big fan of Melanie Turner's work, and this room for the Atlanta Designer Show-house is another example of Turner-Davis Design's detail design approach. This sitting room's subtle mix of soft color and modern glamour is working for me..for more on this room and the entire showhouse visit Atlanta Homes Magazine .. and for more on Ms. Turner see her site here .

For Fashion? I love, love, love layering my outfits with blazers! I live in them most of the year. This knit blazer from Madewell would be an instant staple for me. another staple? Sweedish Hasbeen boot At Home. warm neutrals, tufted velvet, leopard prints + mixing natural wood and paint! image: Paul Costello image: Canadian House and Home. a mirror in the kitchen? would you do it? love the look but is it practical? love this leather butterfly chair from Urban Outfitters and the warm unexpected colors of these Ikat rugs! Available at ABC Carpet and Home In the Kitchen I tend to cook more in the Fall then summer. Onion soup is a no-fail classic! See recipe here .

CELEBRATE! My good friend is turning 40 next week but she's celebrating in style with a big party on Saturday night! whoo hooo ! Have a great weekend + Happy Birthday Ann-Marie! I think I'm going to have to buy a few hundred balloons for my next fete! images: walking around where the sidewalk begins , Martha Stewart - Kevin Sharkey , vanessa and valentine

image via Casa Sugar Are you as excited as I am about the mid September launch of Rue Magazine ? It's another online shelter magazine, and the brainchild of four style savy bloggers! More design inspiration? bring it! For the inside story visit The City Sage + Casa Sugar !