Champagne Friday - teeny tiny bubbles

 Earlier this week Estelle, Melissa, Danielle  and I were tweeting about our favorite bubbly drinks so decided to turn this Friday into a roving blog post dubbed Champagne Friday - Cheers!

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I know, I know....there's nothing more cliched and girlie than an unabashed love for all things bubbly (except of course naming this as your favorite color - although did you happen to catch this lady's hue of choice? and drink? well played, Sofia, well played)

and while with two girls I'm easily able to indulge my fondness for every shade of pink under the sun...quaffing a bottle of champagne is not always compatible with early wake-ups and nursing babies...thus, enter the mini...90's supermodel's drink of choice, and my personal favorite for a night in...making dish washing and post bedtime house cleaning a more glamorous affair. A quick perusal of my local wine shops for splits revealed a somewhat limited but workable selection...Sofia in a can (good for mixing & if you only have one no headaches involved), my personal fave - the classic Veuve - a bit of a splurge but really classes up the joint...and really deliciously decadent - pink AND bubbly...that's will be what I'm sipping on this Sunday for some Oscar viewing...(doh, why did I think they were last week?)

and when I have occasion to open a whole bottle? Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs is fantastic and won't break the bank...

Currently coveting: my sister-in-laws vintage, hollow stem, etched coupes...

 always have some Sofia's on hand in case of an emergency...

 washing dishes is made a lot more pleasant with a little sparkle on the side...

classic mixers - elderflower syrup (ikea), pellegrino, and lemon twist...

in my fridge...ready for Oscar night!

Okay...free time is over...I'll meet you back here on Monday for some post award show fashion dishing...now head on over and see what Estelle, Melissa, & Danielle  are drinking this Friday!
xoxo, M

Garden Party...

Is there anything more satisfying on a cold but sunny February morning than looking at lovely green spaces? Makes me want to raid my favorite flower shop stat...Spruce, I'm looking at you...

Hope you are all having a lovely Wednesday...I'll be back here Friday to do a little Champagne taste test with some of my favorite peeps...Have any bubbly favorites I should throw into the mix?

xoxo, M

m willems, skinny la minx - with a great diy macrame tutorial, m willems, studio choo - design sponge, isabel marant's apt on The Coveteur

New Arrivals & President's Day Sale!

Good Morning friends! Hope you are all having a lovely long weekend...ours has been pretty mellow...brunches, naps, trips to museums...we are still reveling in some weird parallel universe warmish Minnesota winter...which has me in full on spring gear mode...color, print...bring it on...

so here's a little sneak peek at Tucker...waiting to get it on a proper model but if you are familiar with Gaby Basora's gorgeous line you already know that her prints are amazing and the fit is sexy & easy all at the same time...and I actually ordered The Dress in black - perfect closet staple for any occasion...

speaking of closet staples - I've been in desperate need of a tee shirt update so these LnA basics arrived at the perfect time...I love a long, slouchy, boyfriend fit and these totally deliver...plus they are made in the good ole USA...

also made here in the US are Small Trades yummy knits...the new white collection is perfect for spring break getaways...or just cozy for sleeping in...

and bridging the gap between seasons are Virginia Johnson's always festive and beautiful shawls...

OKAY...have a lovely day off (if you are so lucky)...

and you can take 20% off ALL orders OVER $150 using "PRESIDENT" at checkout ....and 50% OFF all SALE items using "HALFOFF" at checkout...

xoxo, M

Hot Pants

I really love my....

coral J Crew toothpick jeans...can you tell? 

they kind of go with everything, are super bright and sunny...I'm tempted to get another color so I have one to wear while these are in the wash...green, bright blue, yellow??

Lila took that last picture this morning at the new, cool shop in town-  arrow (owned by in toto alums Sarah Dwyer & Mike Basham) and while I was trying some things on I let her loose with the iphone...here's a few from her point of view...

 I think the kids got a bit of an eye, no? Great stuff for all you Minneapolitans (like Vanessa Bruno & Jerome Dreyfuss) right across from Askov Finlayson & the Bachelor Farmer...head on over asap!

Speaking of great stuff - working on uploading new goodies - Tucker, Virginia Johnson, LnA Tees & more this weekend...check it out!!

Happy Weekend friends...I've got a hot date with my TV & the Mr - Drive to watch, the OSCARS!!!, and a double helping of Downton Abbey....xoxo, M

Ma Vie En Rose

 

 

It's been ages since I indulged my love for all things pink so what better way to kick off Valentine's day than with a little shot of my favorite color...Hope you all have a lovely day! xo, M

all images via my Pink pinterest board:

roller skates, vase, fiat jolly, chairs, feathers, eske rex, silke neumann, stamps, dull Diamond, rochas, dan flavin

Laura Lombardi S/S 2012

Laura's killin it again with her new S/S 2012 collection...now in the shop! and how that ring makes my heart go pitter patter...

xoxo, M

I need a fix...

Is it Sunday yet...because I'm all caught up on Downton Abbey and I NEED a fix...I know, I know - you're sick of hearing about it already but peer pressure, peer pressure...just watch it! Oh, and while you're at it add Up All Night to your TiVo...seriously, you'll thank me...

I vowed to not buy any magazines this year (as I stare at the pile languishing in the corner) but I want to read this GP interview in the new Bazaar...umm wowsa!

Thanks to Kate's instagram feed I can't stop eating avocado toast with black pepper & sea salt...why has it taken me 36 years to figure out something so simple?

and Speaking of green - i finally took the plunge and ordered some pressed juicery... Not doing the full cleanse but needed a little detox action...

Although maybe it's my twitter feed that needs some cleaning up...keep getting sucked in to @Gawker's blind items - so salacious and scandalous...dirty, dirty...

And speaking of celeb news I think Rose Byrne just killed it at the SAG's - especially after the fashion snooze fest that was the Golden Globes, no?

Okay...that's my pop culture minute...what are you lovelies up to these days?

xoxo, M

Ps - new small trades tees in the shop & Heidi Merrick is on the way! Preorder to get first dibs...