...color surge...

...and I'm back from my travels...wow, what a whirlwind!  Boston => Nantucket => Vermont => Jackson Hole => Vermont => Francy Pants- never a dull moment!  While it was an amazing trip, I'm happy to be back & ready to tackle all of my upcoming design projects...AND, I'm moving into my new studio today!  Here's a powerful punch of color to get you going this week! All of these send a surge of energy & inspiration for me...{images via here, here, & here}

...interiors & wasson...

...just a couple images that made me smile today...definitely fitting given that I'm currently posted up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming!  Cheers to friday! x {images via here & here}

...for stomping...

...while I have to admit that I'm not fully ready for fall I know that it's coming whether I like it or not!  Seychelles always has the perfect balance of sweet & sass for me- affordable & stylish...here are a few that I'm hoping find a way to my closet for the season...the black platform booties are a must, don't you think?  You can view the rest of the collection here.

what's on your fall hit list?  In addition to amazing shoes I'm hoping to have a fall filled with creative projects, beach bonfires with my honey, cozy dinner parties with friends, fall sunset surfs, french lessons, layers, beanies, spiced wine, & pumpkins... x mvg

...mara hoffman sp13...

...here are the key pieces from nyfw mara hoffman sp13 collection that totally rocked it for me.

I'm not only crazy about the patterns, applications, & colors, but the silhouettes of these two maxi dresses are to die for!  The pattern placement is perfectly suited for them, don't you think?

Love the whole getup below...braided tasseled belt, utility-esque shirt paired with the jade green shorts & ethnic printed tee....love love....

...just saying...

{images via here & here} x

...confetti system x the selby...

...I'm feeling very confetti-ish today since it is my big 2-5...ha!  After 30 I decided that I would just choose to be as old as I feel & that happens to be 25 this year...so what a better way to celebrate than with a confetti systems post!  I think if I worked making beautiful things out of colorful paper in a beautiful space like this- shot by the Selby I would be smiling like Julie too!

...garland & paper creations inspired by rocks & gems...it's no doubt they're so gorg...

I love the tassle & rope creations below in cream & silver...understated yet beautiful!

...vermont love...

...I'm VT bound again & couldn't be happier about another visit so soon since I was just there in June (although I wish my babe was with me)!  If you've never been, Vermont is a very special place with great great people...A couple of gals that I used to work with at Burton have started some pretty amazing things over there so I thought I'd share....Cristin started the Syrup Souvenir Shop, where she makes & sells design conscious Vermont products from her cart on Church Street in Burlington as well as online.  While Ann Marie has started Scouts Honor Co., a very successful stationary studio based out of Burlington as well.

They both have a ton of talent & have figured out a way to make it work in one of the most magical places in the world...and yes even when it's raining!  Here is some of Scouts Honor Co.'s hand lettering...I just shared the Vermont inspired ones, but there is much more over at her shop!

I love the Syrup Shops pocket notebooks & vintage inspired pom pom hat below...Ahhh...the Green Mountain State- my heart is still there & I hope someday we will return!

...billabong winter 12/13 shoot...

...last fall billabong eu asked to use our house for their winter 12/13 photoshoot- I was flattered & obviously agreed- the campaign just launched so now I'm able to share!  Here are some of the pics that were used from our house....

...we now have a great big vintage french map framed with repurposed wood on that bare teal wall!  

And this behind the scenes video from the photoshoot not only includes our house, but also some of the most beautiful parts of the french & spanish coast on the bay of biscay...

....here are some of my favorite pieces from the collection for fall/winter...you can check out the rest of the collection here...x mvg

...root x designlovefest...

...check out my patternfest post from last week over at designlovefest here.  Hope your gearing up for a great week!  x

...tropics...

...here's a sneak at a tropical print I was working on this week....I think the black color way could be killer on a pair of cropped skinnies...which colorway is your fave?  I'm not ready for summer to end!

...tuesday takes...

...here are a few recent loves from my pinterest boards...I'd take them all!

FOR STYLE kind of digging the printed wide leg pants & the flowy top look

FOR INSPIRATION this little painting looks exactly like a print I just hand drew for one of my clients...definitely inspired to add watercolor to it now though...

FOR ARM in love with the semi-precious stones & braided rope combo- a little earthy & a little prep

FOR HOME versatile vintage textiles from bolivia- love that you can use it as a throw, beach blanket, table cloth...whatever

FOR HEART daily reminders like this keep me going & help me put this crazy life in perspective 

...root x designlovefest...

I'm a few days late!  Soaking up the end of summer & trying to get ready for my trip back east- but better late than never!  Check out my patternfest post from last week over at designlovefest...x mvg