:: what i wouldn't give for a little shut eye... ::

and these five items, on my body ASAP.

It's only Thursday...how can it be ONLY Thursday?! Maybe it's because it's been so dreary in Boston this week, but all I want is my bed and some white wine and a book. And maybe a roaring fire, but that might be asking for too much.

These earplugs are amazing, BTW.

Untitled #65

:: beachy neutrals ::

I know summer is the time to get bright and fluorescent and loud with color, but I'm feeling a little bit more subdued this year. Not in a bad way, just in a "doze off in an Adirondack" rather than a "kill it at Bonnaroo" kind of way. And I feel like this is the kind of palette that can get me there. Doesn't it feel all beach glass-y and relaxing? Get me to the ocean!

beachy neutrals 

placid blue

If meditation and deep breathing and feeling centered had a color, i think it would be Pantone's Placid Blue. And while my natural inclination is to talk about color as something I wear on my body, this one is definitely a feeling. And that scarf and blanket I can curl myself up in so we're kinda still talking fashion here.

Now I just need an in on a beach house in Nantucket and I'll have this whole Placid Blue thing totally down. Anyone?

placid blue 

And if you're curious about adding Pantone's other Spring 2014 into your life, check out the lovely ladies here. Between all of us, we've got you totally covered. 

An InLinkz Link-up

:: pantone-ing it with radiant orchid ::

I'm ready for 2014. So ready. And feasting my eyes on the shade below as Pantone's pick for color of year, makes me even more excited for the year ahead. Purple is my favorite color, but usually I'm drawn to more of an eggplanty/aubergine instead of this more pinky swatch. But it's working for me. It matches with black, brown and navy. I haven't seen that since....well, since Pantone's pick for 2013. But that makes them at least two for two in my book.

Also, I need that fur hooded coat in my life, stat. It's getting cold up in here.

pantone color of the year 2014 

:: things i love thursday ::

Black and gold: I have a JPK bucket bag in dark purple and despite how heavy it is (thanks to that gorgeous gold hardware) and my inability to find ANYTHING in it, I just love it.

Breaking Bad: Poor, poor Walt Jr.

Shaken iced tea: I can't make my own iced tea at home. I can not.

Any tiny studs: I have those Gorjana hexagon studs in yellow. They are perfect and versatile and super cute.

Hard, shiny, clear nails: I swear, French manicures are over. You heard it here first.

Pretty pencils: And also the pouches to carry them in.

Linking up with All Things Thursday!