I’m going through a phase I guess. I’ve always thought of myself as more of a Carrie, style wise. But it seems lately I’ve turned into Charlotte. How has this happened?

Anyway, here’s my pick for the cute look of the day: A Herringbone tweed jacket over a Nike rugby shirt over a Polo shirt. Pearls essential.

(Via Moet Things.)

Have you heard this amazing song? It was written by Justin Vernon for his folk band Bon Iver and then re-recorded by Birdy, who made it into an international hit. There’s been lots of speculation on what it’s about, but recently Vernon gave an interview explaining the meaning and talking about the relationship that prompted him to write song. It’s about a love, of course, but the sort of love that’s destructive and unsustainable.

Anyone else out there who likes this song?

Illustration, above, by Contra Bellee.

I love the idea of repurposing old things as planters — cowboy boots, tin cans, milk crates. But this is the first time I’ve seen vintage suitcases used as containers for succulents! It’s at once clever and slight shocking.

What do you think about this idea? What are some of the things you’ve used as flower pots?

By the way, there’s a really wonderful book called Planted Junk dedicated to using found objects as planters.

(Photo via Nest Vintage.)

It’s rainy and cold here today, which means my weekend consists of two things: Reading and watching old movies. (By the way, thank you for all the great book recommendations this week! Trying to resist loading them all onto my Kindle!)

What are you doing this weekend?

Photo Credits: Lecia, Lauren Schmauren, Books by Henry, Carmi and Sunken Treasure.

I’m trying to branch out a little in my weekly design posts for Lamps Plus. This week I profiled the lovely Liss Winnel at Daydream Lily. She talks about the inspiration for her blog and her dreamy aesthetic. Let me know what you think! Link HERE!
xo

Woolrich is one of the US’s oldest clothing brands, with its iconic red and black plaid shirts and jackets. Recently, the company started a very chic line, via Italy, to give the traditional pieces more of a European look. It warms my Europhile heart. But like all beautiful things from Europe, it comes with Prada-sized prices. If I could sew, I would remake some of the vintage Woolrich pieces but I’m not that crafty. (Is it too late to learn?)

See more from the Woolrich euro line HERE. And the standard issue (and more moderately priced) clothing HERE.