HAPPY (MORE SUNSHINE PLEASE) WEEKEND!

After melting my way through two weeks of Mediterranean heat (and attempting to look quite glamorous while doing it), I brought back with me one of the best tans I've had in years...

So the rest of the summer will be spent attempting to keep it up! Gotta love a healthy summer glow...

I'll definitely be scheduling in some sunshine lounging this weekend in between work catchup and apartment hunting! It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it.

Hope you all have a relaxing weekend!

*images via tumblr (original source unknown) and by luigi cassinelli

GOOD MORNING, SPRINGTIME!

What's that I see? Sunshine? And the cherry blossoms are blooming?

Spring is here!! And, just in time I've caught myself a little spring fever. I guess that means I'll be sporting my floral prints in bed until this bug passes... but there's no way you're gonna wipe this smile off my face. Happy spring to ya'll!!


*photography by eric mallet for vogue russia

HAPPY (ALMOST SPRING!) WEEKEND

You know how I know it's almost spring? I left the house without a jacket. Or scarf. And was warm walking to the coffee shop this morning. Yipppeeee!



Here's to less clothing and more sunshine. Happy weekend my loves!




*photography by paul de luna

HELLO FROM LA!!

Hello lovely friends!! I can't tell you how wonderful it's felt to be back in my hometown of LA...

I flew in Saturday afternoon to loads of chilly but beautiful sunshine, and it's already been a whirlwind of fun! We kicked things off with a premiere party for the adorable and talented Emily Henderson's Secrets From a Stylist on Saturday night (have you watched? did you love?).

Then Sunday it was off to brunch with friends before heading to lunch at the stunning estate of Tony Duquette - Dawnridge - which I'll share more of later today.

After that we buzzed around town taking in some Oscar energy and ended the evening with a wonderful dinner at Ago, hosted by the folks at Sub-Zero. (The most amazingly delicate ravioli I've ever had!).

I've hardly had a moment to breathe and will be speaking in just a couple of hours for the Design Bloggers Conference, so I'm off to get ready! More photos and fun from la la land soon...

xoxo,
cassandra

*photography by steven chee

STREETS OF NEW YORK...

I know I've already shared a little recap of my adventures in NYC with the Rue ladies, but we just got a sneek peek at some of the team pics taken by the amazingly talented Trent Bailey, and I just had to share (hope you don't mind!)...

*i love these ladies*

*cuties*

Had I known we'd be shooting outside I would have brought my cute kelly green coat instead of my practical one. Can't blame a girl for trying to stay warm! Luckily we'll be making more Rue memories in LA soon! No bundling up required.

*all photos by trent bailey

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE...

Waking up to a warm sunny day will never cease to be one of my most savored things in the world...


I'll be spending the day in Palm Springs seeking out some fabulous shops and vintage finds with the ladies of Rue! And soaking in a little sunshine while we're at it too...

*photography by carter smith