$250 shopping spree... YOU CAN WIN THIS!

Hey you guys, have you entered the AMBIANCE shopping spree contest yet? 

  DO IT!  The contest ends today!  I'm a big believer in contests, and I've won two in the past two years.  That might not seem like a lot... but what if I told you that I've only entered 4 in the past two years?  Seriously!  Anyway... AMBIANCE is giving away a $250 Free People shopping spree 

and it takes about 30 seconds to enter.  30 SECONDS!  

The odds of winning are worth 30 seconds.  

CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW!

What would you get at AMBIANCE with $250?

I'd snag this pair of wildflower print Current Elliott stilettos - in a heartbeat!

GOOD LUCK!  

I'm not allowed to enter, so I genuinely hope YOU win.

{Jeans photo via Colette Paris}

Home Inspiration... Taylor Tomasi-Hill

I know this looks really basic, and you're thinking... huh?  

But the truth is, I love the freshness of this happy little spot in Taylor Tomasi-Hill's NY kitchen.  Look at the stark, STARK white and how the pinks and reds just jump off of it.  The plants and framed snapshot really help to soften the look.  And the silly red ants, countertop taxi planter, and goofy fly-swatters tell us that this is a fun, whimsical space.  You know, I'm all about the goofy and whimsical...  Oooh, and that darling, classic checkerboard floor?  It reminds me of my elementary school (built in 1835).  

What I want to know is... where in New York did she find that flood of natural light?!  SO beautiful.  And can we just talk for a minute about Taylor's amazing hair?  She famously refuses to cop to her colorist, but dang- if that doesn't give you the "maaaaybe I could pull off red" bug...  I don't know what. 

Taylor's Current Elliott Leopard "Stiletto" denim available here.

Girl about... the love!

A Valentine in your hair? Absolutely!

My Pre-V-Day favorites...

Ruffled tunic, Free People

Beaded cardigan, Charlotte Tarantola

DIY'd jeans, Current Elliott

Butter London in "Come To Bed Red"

Greeting Card, "Lovesick Sea Creatures" by Jeff Claassen

Bag, Vintage (from my grandma)

Heels, Prada

Books: Love Poems" by Pablo Neruda and "Tranquilista" by Kimberly Wilson

Candle in "Macaron", Voluspa

Aaand... a humongous heart ring complete with flashing lights. :)

d.i.y-not? Show your jeans some love...

It's almost VALENTINE'S DAY! How excited are you?! It's my all time most super very favorite day of the year. Nothing could be better than a day full of love, kisses, presents, and dressing up. Do you celebrate V-day by wearing your heart on your sleeve? How about an update on that old adage... Check out this quick and fun project we did:

With Evy's assistance, this took about ten minutes (minus drying time).

1. Try on your jeans and put a little mark right at the center of each knee.

2. Draw half of a heart on a sheet of sticky stuff. We used duct tape, but contact paper would work fine too.

3. Fold in half and cut out from the center, so your heart is uniform on both sides.

4. Peel off back and stick to jeans. Place sticky heart cut-out directly over your knee markings.

5. Fill in your hearts with red fabric paint. Sponge or brush works well.

6. Let dry.

7. Peel off and admire your handy work! :)