Working woman's best friend.

Lurrrving this Recycled Leather Dog Caddy. My makeshift desk is organized chaos at best. I love dogs. I love recycled leather. Perfecto, Flor!


$74 at gigglefish.

iPod lurrrve.

Ever since I first discovered AB Sutton, I've wanted to buy something from them. I love their custom wallets and adore their Moleskine notebook covers (how could I not?), but what I really want most is one of their iPod cases.

In particular, I want this one: the iPod classic case ($88).

It's not my birthday, and it's not my anniversary, either...but if you were considering buying me a gift, this is what I would like--a yellow or blue one that would fit my little iPod Classic, please.

Anthro 101

So, I don't mean to brag, but I discovered Anthropologie way before most Folks had even heard of it.

Folks: Wow, I love your outfit!
Me: I know, right?
Folks: Where'd you get it?
Me: Anthropologie.
Folks: Where? I've never heard of that.
Me: It's a store called Anthropologie. They have a super cool catalog [pre-Online Shopping Era].
Folks: Wow, that's so awesome. You are so awesome.

Of course now Anthro is everywhere and everyone can spot their stuff a mile away. But I still lurrrve them. Most lately lurrrving these lounge pants:

Wicker Bloom Pants, $48 at Anthropologie.com.

Gorgeous.

When I was planning my wedding, I lusted after Jennifer Behr's gorgeous bridal hair accessories. (Check out this one--it's my current favorite.) Her stuff is pricey, but so beautiful, it's like jewelry for your hair.

Now that I've celebrated my first wedding anniversary and wedding planning is firmly behind me (and thank heavens for that; I was a horrible bride), I find myself drawn to Jennifer's fantastic hair creations that are worthy of Carrie Bradshaw, but not so kooky that I would feel ridiculous wearing them. On the right occasion, of course.

Take a look:


Celestial Tiara, $425
This one is obviously over-the-top (ha), but isn't it gorgeous? I think it would be so perfect for a formal New Year's Eve party. Or, if you're doing it up with style, maybe for the 4th of July.


Camellia Floating Tiara, $395
This one is more work-appropriate--if you work at Vogue and you're feeling dramatic. But I could see it being so much fun to wear to a wedding, or a backyard party, or even a cocktail party. It would make your little black dress so much more interesting.


Patent orchid on skinny headband, $198
This one I actually would wear to work--with a dress, with a suit, with a really understated outfit...with anything, really. Wouldn't you just want to steal it right off your co-worker's head?

Wallpaper that will floor you.

In my imaginary dream home, there's a powder room off the foyer with fabulously loud wallpaper (think decorative equivalent to Janis Joplin). Enter Graham and Brown, available online at Design Public. Their patterns make me want to be a wallflower:


Graham and Brown Marcel Wanders Alice Wallpaper, $75 at Design Public.

Lurrrving...bathing suit season?

As a girl who just got back from a vacation that prominently featured beer (lots of beer) and a lot of hearty food like Irish stew, I will not be attempting to squeeze my butt into a bathing suit any time soon. However, I stumbled onto these handmade Jessie Williams suits today at Edge of Urge and had to share.

Cute, flattering, reversible (although I do have reservations about a reversible bathing suit, but...let's not go there)--and in a bunch of colors. $98 for the top, $55 for the bottom.

One-half of Lurrrve is going on vacation.

So posting may be lighter next week while one of us takes a (much needed) vacation.

In the meantime, if you're desperate for more things to love, you can check out my scrolling wishlist in the sidebar...and of course Lindsey Beth will still be posting her fabulous finds!

Au revoir, my little Lurrrve-lings!

(Note to self: Must find out how to say "hello" and "goodbye" in Gaelic while I'm in Ireland.)

Green Day

Grassroots is a super cool online store out of Toronto that offers environmental products for your home, office, mama, baby, bath, etc. As part of their 10-year anniversary celebration, they have Feel Good Fridays. On the last Friday of each month, Grassroots donates 10% of their net sales to local or national environmental organizations. So mark your calendars!

I have my eye on the Coyuchi Organic Cotton Towels:

Wiksten

I love indie clothing labels, and today I stumbled on Wiksten via Oh Joy! -- loving this simple Haeshu Dress made out of denim ($150). I think I could live in it all summer.

Taking Care of Frizz-ness

I'm an Aveda girl. I have more hair than God, and have searched far and wide to find product to tame my unruly tresses. Other gels and sprays have helped, but I always come back to Aveda and its lurrrvly aroma of pure flower and plant essence.

Living in The South in the summertime, humidity wreaks havoc on my hair. Aveda saves the day with their Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade. A smidge of this stuff worked through my hair will keep the frizz away all day. Truly brilliant.



Aveda's Brilliant Anti Humectant Pomade, $18 at aveda.com.

Mexico is for lovers.

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at La Villa del Valle in beautiful Mexican wine country exactly one year ago. It was spectacular -- the food was incredible, the wines were delicious, the scenery was beautiful...but the true gem was this little six-room bed-and-breakfast.

The proprietors, Phil and Eileen, took wonderful care of us -- they even went horseback riding with us! The villa's breakfast each morning was a hearty breakfast of eggs, tortillas, refried beans, and fresh avocado, complete with homemade granola, and a freshly-squeeze juice (strawberry, melon...you name it). The dinner service was just as lovely, and we often felt as if we'd chosen to spend our honeymoon in Tuscany instead of in Mexico.

If you're looking for a European destination but don't have the budget for European prices (or just want something different), I highly recommend our little villa. It won't be a well-kept secret for long.