as promised, here it is: the couch we waited seven long months to call our own. two more months and we could have had a baby. HA! but in all seriousness it was totally worth the wait. it’s the right size and style for the room which is a bit of a decorating challenge due to it’s shape and layout (see more here). and although having a custom couch made was an investment, a nerve wracking experience and something i might not be inclined to take on again, i think for this room it was the best option for us. so friends, welcome to our living room where you can now SIT ON ACTUAL INDOOR FURNITURE!!!!
i know you’ve also got your eye on that credenza, which is a fabulous loan from our friends max and margaux. it’ll get us by until we tackle stage two of operation living room make-over. and the rug, that’s new since this sad update too. it brings in the warmth and coziness i wanted to help balance out the concrete floors! next on the list is pillows (which we’re going back and forth on because i’m thinking the ones we have are working out pretty well for the moment) and a coffee table. can’t wait to share more with you as we move forward! xx- sarah
*edit: the rug is from anthropologie (sold out), the morroccan wedding blanket is from here, the neon vase is from here, the fringey throw pillows are also from anthropologie and the pink pillows are from a recent trip to tulum. hope that helps!
sometimes i think cooking is a bore and it feels more like a big fat chore than anything. but there are recipes, like this one, that are mysteriously fun. i don’t know what the secret is, why sometimes it’s a joy and sometimes it’s a pain in the arse. one of life’s mysteries i guess. but this recipe is a good ol time in the kitchen- maybe because it’s just so simple and quick. and are the perfect thing to grab for breakfast when you’re in a rush or snack on in between meals. sweet & healthy goodness, these bars.
hi everyone, i hope you had a great weekend! today is the day- our new couch arrives! after 7+ months of patio furniture covered in sheets (seen here) you can imagine how excited i am! as in: there isn’t a bouncy house large enough to contain it! if all goes well (PLEASE COUCH GODS, LET IT ALL GO WELL) i’ll share photos tomorrow or wednesday. the anticipation of it has me fantasizing about pillows (those are next!). part of me wants big pouffy handira pillows like these, the other part wants colorful textiles like this from mexico or dyed indigo pillows like this one. all those parts are fighting, and lou will probably be the tie breaker. but if you have any other contenders you’d like to throw into the mix i’d love to hear! xx-sarah
hi again! here’s a trip down the interweb rabbit hole for your weekend. things that inspire, excite, inform or are just plain pretty… i hope you enjoy! more after the jump.
simple doesn’t mean boring, it can be oh so chic when done right
these have been calling my name, i think i might have to make a batch this weekend
if you’re looking for more work wear inspiration, spend some time here and you’ll be set
i’m wishing we had room in our house for one of these great beauties
i love this, mostly for the excuse to procrastinate
you might have seen via my instagram after this post that i just couldn’t hold back, i bought the zara flats. in both colors! and i’m so glad i did, they’re that good. so there’s that, my shoe conquest. and then there’s also this: i’ll be back later this afternoon with a roundup of things that have inspired me around the ol’ internet this week, for your sunday morning interwebbing pleasures! have a great one! xx -sarah
I would love a post on what to wear to work. All you ladies who own creative businesses and dress so stylin’ everyday make me jealous! My office is business casual and although I don’t have to wear a suit everyday I have trouble putting something together that is professional but still cool and creative. Any advice?
Thank you! -Katy
dear katy,
thanks for the great email! you are the sweetest for thinking that I dress all stylish everyday. here’s the reality of my working from home situation: i have a grey cotton onesie (as in: long sleeves, pants, drawstring waist) that i spend 85% of my life in. ok, i have two. and i rotate them. i have my husband take pictures of me when i DO manage to get dressed and leave our house because it’s just that much of an occasion. HA! i kid. kind of.
along with my pair of grey onsesies i also have a very rich fantasy life where i get dressed to go into an office everyday. so here is my advice: invest in a high quality and versatile handbag, buy pieces that can be mixed and matched, make best friends with accessories (they’ll be what make you look put together). most importantly: remember that clothes are a tool that can be used to send a message to the people you work with. think about what message it is you want to send and invest time in putting together outfits that send it loud and clear. good luck katy! xx- sarah
who this is for: the young femme in a creative field who wants to be taken seriously but doesn’t want to lose herself in business casual dressing.
why this look works: it’s playful but still put together and polished. it says “i take my job seriously, but I also have a personality. RESPECT!”, which is what you want your clothes to say about you, right? a simple gold necklace like this one and one of these will take this outfit to the next level.
who this is for: the sophisticated woman in a professional environment who wants her clothes to be stylish but not a distraction.
why this look works: the dress is graphic and bold, the booties bring something unexpected and the necklace adds a pop of color and draws eye right on up to the face (which is where you really want people looking!) ad another pop oof color with a coral lipstick or gloss and you’re KILLING IT!!
who this is for: casual friday for anyone who can get away with it!
why this look works: these black pants aren’t denim so you can wear them to the office without worries. on any other day of the week you can pair them with a blouse and look perfectly dressed up. the leopard shoes bring some pattern to the look and the chambray shirt is effortlessly chic. add red lips and a well styled ponytail to pull it all together.
**do you have a question you’d like answered? i’m not a one trick pony, you can email me about anything and i’ll search high and low for an answer, i promise. [email protected]
hi everyone, i hope you had a great weekend! today is the day- our new couch arrives! after 7+ months of patio furniture covered in sheets (seen 
