As much as it is bad form to admit…I rarely embrace technology.  I tend to hold on to the simple, mundane ways of doing things…I still have a hand written diary with all appointments and happenings, I don’t tweet and I am quite honestly astonished that I have figured out how to ‘publish my posts’, here with my blog!  

But, if one doesn’t find technology inspiring, perhaps a simple charming accessory like my new iphone cover will encourage one to dream.

Yes – this cover is certainly for me!  A room with beautiful crown molding, a chandelier, green heels patting around the floor in the arms of a lova, heaps of artwork and a honkin’ vase of fresh flowers.  This should be my real life, no?  

Makes returning calls much less daunting…

Spotted:  Cupcake and Nutella Macarons nestled in my bag on my way home from charming Perriot Gourmet.

Heavenly.

Earlier this week I was meeting a friend for a coffee at local favorite, Floriole Cafe.  After too much easy conversation with this fellow wedding planning pal, we knew we had already spent too much time away from our desks and that client checklists and budgets were looming.

On my way back to my car, I found myself further sidetracked by bundles of fresh flowers seemingly spilling from a teensy, chic boutique across the street.  In the blink of an eye, and much to my delight, Epoch {the unusually artful floral design studio} has opened a genius ‘pop-up’ location to serve as a happy retail haven offering seasonal fleurs by the bunch.

Although we have an account at our local wholesale market, I couldn’t leave empty handed.  I found myself surprisingly wooed by an abundant bucket bursting with antique-looking and mottled carnations.  Carns {often getting a bad rap due to their uber-cost-effective nature {and what’s so bad about that!?} and poor design usage in the 80s and 90s} can be perfectly beautiful when used en masse and listen up: layered – often lending the illusion of {more acceptable} garden roses.

Enjoy this simple adoration – on even the tightest budget.