A NEAT NOOK + LINKS...

So here is the current scene as I write this post: It's Thursday night (last night), I'm in bed- and ready for bed, a glass of crisp white wine is nestled on my nightstand, and the rain is hitting my bedroom window. It's creating the most beautiful and comforting sound. After a week of dealing with a crazy workload, a broken A/C, and just feeling a little overwhelmed with life, I am so completely thankful for this quiet moment. I am also thankful that the only two things on my calendar this weekend are my first Pilates class in almost two months (Lord help me) and dinner with a good friend where I will partake in more good wine. That.Is.It. Other than that, I plan to ring in the month of August by chilling in my pj's with my hair pulled back in a scrunchie. Yep - a scrunchie. I have no shame. I hope your weekend is just as wonderful... :)

I'm currently reading this book, which is making me appreciate everything I already have even more...

Mary- Kate & Ashley Olsen designed this wedding dress. I surprisingly adore it.

A feature wall that was done entirely by hand. The girl is crazy talented I tell ya...

You could have an amazing closet like this for a mere $34 million...

How to properly layer ingredients in a blender. This so works!

A lovely haven in the Hamptons...

Chocolate chip cookie shots... Oh my.

Thirty really good things to know...

A look I'm loving for fall...

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