such an easy summer collection from Built by Wendy.

today I embark upon a new adventure: my thirties.  so far, so good.  here’s a little birthday dreamlist.  I’m off to eat cake and celebrate with my two favorite guys.  happy weekend, friends!

one: silk boyfriend shirt / two: philly boots / three: black tartan polish / four: black diamond ring / five: staub cocotte / six: score & solder terrarium / seven: bodhi desk

{most of these I’ve pinned over the past few months.  follow me here if you’d like}

loving these looks and fresh springy colors from Confezioni Crosby.  the perfect dose of sunshine on a dreary January day.

{via frances may}

to further fuel my cabin obsession {and yours, too, apparently} I put together inspiration for a romantic forest getaway for Jen of Honey & Kennedy blog, including staring at the stars and whiskey by the fire.  go look!

{photo by henrik kettunen}

a few things I want to add to my closet.  {not the imaginary one – the real one!}

1. an oversized white button down
2. a long, whispy earth toned skirt
3. chunky, cable knit sweaters
4. a watch
5. skinny black pants

{images and more inspiration here}

we’re heading off to Florida next week where the temps are in the mid to upper 70s during the day and dip down to the low 60s at night.  I’d happily pack these pieces from the Steven Alan resort collection in my suitcase.

{from la garconne}

Portland winter days are a filled with a dreary misty rain more often than not.  sometimes that rain is combined with wind that usually turns an umbrella inside out.  I quickly learned that a wool coat with a hood is an absolute must.  I’ve got a charcoal grey coat that I’ve had for two winters but I’d like another so I can have more of a rotation.  these two duffle coats are topping my list.

{from asos}

I often turn to Totokaelo for wardrobe inspiration.  here’s a few looks I love for fall.

{images from Totokaelo}