Tartan Tizzy

The design world is a buzz with the new Williams-Sonoma Home store opening in NYC. Over at Habitually Chic, she graciously gives us an insiders look at the Grand Opening.

Naturally I started perusing WS Home's website and I stumbled upon Tartan. I love plaid patterns and especially Tartan's which each trace back to a Scottish family.

I would love a room like this, but I don't think Josh would ever go for it.

Does anyone else ever look through catalogs and love the items being sold, but also wonder to yourself, "I love the room itself". I love the log holder and bright airy feeling, the Tartan couch doesn't feel at all stuffy.

I could however see myself using this modest application.photos via Williams-Sonoma Home

I love the shape of the couch, the contrasting pattern of the Tartan and the rug. I think this room is perfectly 'comfy chic'.

Anyway, a short post today, Josh and I are off to see a movie with friends. Have a wonderful start to your weekend!

Girl Crush

Some gals adore icons of yesteryear, some gals adore tanorexic drones with no talent, I adore the gal in Hollywood that is the epitome of quirkiness and charm: Zooey Deschanel.

Sweet with a side of sauce, Deschanel is on the cover of Nylon this month looking demure, but her interview reveals a spunky, sassy, 20-something with the world in her hands. She has a slew of new movies coming out and I cant wait to see her on the big screen; I loved her in Elf, Failure to Launch, and in The Go-Getter.


photos via Nylon

And while both my friend Kiki and the grocery store clerk mistook her for Katy Perry, I dare to say Zooey's voice is better; yes better! If you haven't heard her croon in one of her movies, or have and you loved her smooth, sultry, old-school voice then check out She & Him, her little Indie duo with M.Ward (also excellent). Their first CD Volume One has been out for a bit now and the songs are perfect for those sunny Fall drives. I love the vibe of Sentimental Heart.


Head over to Nylon to check out a behind the scenes look at her cover shoot.

Down with the Sickness

This weekend was a blast. I've caught some sort of bug, but instead of tending to my health on Saturday I celebrated our last Homecoming with Josh and friends. It was well worth it, but now I'm sicker than before.

Since I'm all cooped up, I taught myself to knit, which is turning out to be so much fun!

It's so easy to do and really relaxing; if you've never knit before, I suggest you try it.

I'll be back in full blogging force in a few days! The leaves are all falling here and it's getting to be the most beautiful time of year. Enjoy some pumpkin inspiration in the meantime, I l-o-v-e the faux bois Pumpkin!

photos via Country Living

Isn't this the sweetest?!?!

photo via Martha Stewart