Beach Please!

As many of us are trudging through the thick of winter, you might be familiar with a common phenomenon we simply refer to as beach envy. Facing forecasts of cold, gloomy days can really cause us to pine for warm, carefree seaside escapes, preferably with tropical drink in hand. 

Below, we've rounded up a few beach-inspired picks to tide us over until we can bask in summer's blissful glow once again. Oh, and if you're reading this from on or below the equator right now, please send some much needed beach vibes our way, will ya? 

1. Cold Coconut Tee by Ladyslider
2. Issa de Mar 2016 Lookbook
3. Leila Lou Fragrances -- such a fresh, intoxicating scent!
4. Dana Haim Starfish Pompom Mobile 
5. Matthew Allen Blue Beard Print
6. Floating Leaf Pouch by Samudra
7. Nui Beach Towel by SLOWTIDE
8. Large Drippy Vases by Knotwork LA
9. Pineapple Planter by Chen Chen & Kai Williams
10. Waikiki No. 4 Print by Max Wanger

Press Play: Sing it, Girl!

If someone were to ask you to list your top favorite singers or bands of all time, chances are a few female vocalists would quickly dominate that list. Why? Because girls rule, that's why! Seriously though, we have nothing but the highest reverence for the talent and passionate female perspective that our favorite songstresses have shared and continue to share with the world.

This playlist could easily go on forever, but here's just a small sampling of some of the most badass ladies whose tunes are worthy of pressing play time and again. Enjoy! 

Merry Everything...

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season filled with laughter, love and wonder. 
xo- Nina & Hannah

ONE FOR YOU...TWO FOR ME...

When it comes to gifts, we totally agree that it's the thought that counts, and that the real meaning of the holiday season doesn't have anything to do with gifts at all. But sometimes, you just have to spoil yourself a little. Be your own Santa, if you will. We've rounded up some of the frivolous yet fabulous gift picks we hope to find under the tree this year. Even if the box says "To: Me, From: Me" 

CHRLDR Très Bien Snapback

Pebble Time Round Smartwatch

Ace & Jig Patina Patched Scarf

In God We Trust Nope Necklace

The Kinfolk Home

Hario Copper Pour-Over Kettle

Everlane - The Petra Backpack

Tatcha Indigo Soothing Triple Recovery Cream

Ban.dō i did my best sweatshirt

Pantone Color of the Year 2016

When the color connoisseurs at Pantone® graced us with not one but two Colors of the Year, you just know 2016 is off to a great start. The harmonious duo of Rose Quartz, a soft, warm pink , and Serenity, a tranquil blue, may represent a shift towards gender neutrality, but regardless of the underlying theme, we think this pretty combo is pure eye candy!

It's no secret that we both tend to gravitate towards a black, grey and neutral palette. But adding a touch of these deliciously soothing hues is a total breath of fresh air just in time to start a new year. 

1. Rebecca Minkoff 'Leo' Envelope Clutch in Graffiti Print
2. Glossier Balm Dotcom 
3. Common Projects Achilles Premium Low in Blush
4. Theory Icon Shirting Perfect Buttondown
5. Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera in Pink
6. Wildfox Lolita Sunglasses
7. Casetify Lauren Essl iPhone 6 Case
8. Urbanears Medis In-Ear Headphones in Forgetmenot
9. Sephora + Pantone Color of the Year Layer Lipstick 
10.Floss Gloss Nail Polish in Baby Baby

Even Drake is down with the Rose Quartz & Serenity...

Web Crush Wednesday 12.2.15

1. 9 mistakes to avoid when decorating a small space | via mydomaine
2. flower & vase pairing: 9 ways to mix & match | via proflowers
3. DIY Modern Side Table | via homemadebycarmona.com
4. 35 ways to decorate with mirrors | via designsponge.com
5. top 10 best coffee table decor ideas | via top inspired
6. 21 Weird Home Decorating Tricks | via buzzfeed

The things we choose to surround ourselves with are definitely indicative of what matters to us. Our personal spaces should not only inspire joy every time we inhibit them, they really ought to be visual representations of who we are and the things we value. Whether it's coffee table books by artists we admire, our favorite flowers, film photographs from our travels, a potted plant gifted by a friend, carefully curating the things that spark joy in our daily lives can make a huge difference in both our physical and mental space. 

Wander List: Chicago

As the great Anthony Bourdain so eloquently said, “No matter how great you think your city is, Chicago is one impressive f***ing city.” This massive beast of a metropolis is home to many all-American icons: deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, baseball, skyscrapers…yet there is so much more to Chicago than what you see at first glance.

When I first visited Chicago a few years back, it was on a whirlwind two-day trip where my friends gave us an abbreviated tour of all the top tourist spots. Millennium Park, Willis Tower, Gino’s Pizza, Wrigley Field...taking it all in proved to be an overwhelming endeavor in such a short timeframe. 

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