8.1.14

Have You Heard About ... Lemon & Line

During our trip to Newport, RI we happened upon Lemon & Line. It was love at first sight for Colin. A lover of sailing, he was immediately attracted to their new take on rope bracelets. We loved it so much that we visited the store twice in two days. This nautical line has been around since 2010 but recently opened up their first store in Newport. If you can't make it to there, you can find their products at a store near you or online. These would make excellent presents for friends, look great on their on their own or stacked!

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Happy shopping!

6.24.14

Have You Heard About ... Bla Bla Dolls

I'd like to start off by saying that no, I don't have kids. However, my life is currently full of little ones and I have to say I like them a lot. I like them so much that recently my shopping has expanded into toys. This could be weird but kids have birthdays and allegedly they like presents (although one could argue that the tissue paper is the real gift, have you ever seen a toddler with tissue paper? Hilarious). Due to a recent birth, I was on the lookout for a unique gift that would be appropriate and that had nothing to do with electronics (yup, I'm gonna be that mom). I had seen Bla Bla Dolls on my Instagram feed and thought they were adorable. So when I ran into them during a day trip up to Portland, ME I knew had to get one.

As I pointed them out to Patty, she stopped and told me how she had hand-made me a few dolls when I was little too. Just as I'm asking her where said dolls are now, she goes "Look! These are made in Peru too!" It was such a lovely moment for us that I swear we almost bought 3 dolls, one for each of us and one for the gift. I made her promise that when I do have children she must buy them Bla Bla dolls.

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Me and the ballerina I fell in love with.

With love, Kris

11.13.13

Have you heard about ... SHOPbymonika.

Blogging has been a great way to hear about new things, such this cute little online shop. I first heard about The Doctor's Closet through Glitter Guide. I very quickly realized how much I love Monika's eye for aesthetics. When I saw she was opening up her own little pop-up shop I knew I'd probably love everything. And I do. The shop literally just opened last Friday and already items are selling like hotcakes! Below are a few of my favorites:

The most feminine mug.

Sweet agendas just in time for the new year.

Dainty bracelet.

Festive bobbie pins.

Holiday serving sets.

11.8.13

Have you heard about ... The Little Market

If you haven't heard about The Little Market, you most certainly have heard about one of its founders. Lauren Conrad (LC to those who religiously followed Laguna Beach and The Hills) and Hannah Skvarla have teamed up to bring this online shop, featuring artisanal work from women around the world. Their goal is to help these women share their traditional skills with a broader audience while also helping them earn a living for themselves and their families. I chose to spotlight The Little Market particularly because they feature products from my native Peru. You should definitely check it out, they have some beautiful holiday decor right now!

Clockwise from center: Winter Wreath from Nepal // Bureau Pitcher with Glass from Mexico // Alpaca Knit Beanie from Peru // Copper Candle from India // Paisley Napkins from India

8.30.13

Have you heard about ... Samantha Wills, Lauren Hope, and Sea Elise

As I've mentioned, one of Patty's cardinal rules is: Never leave the house without earrings on! This rule seems simple enough but don't let it fool you. Patty loves her jewelry and earrings are just the tip of the iceberg. As with most things in life, mom leans toward the "more is more" ideal. I, on the other hand, like to keep it a little more simple. Regardless of the quantity, both of us agree that it should be special. The following pieces are from a few designers that are fairly new to me. They are all so beautiful and unique, I thought I'd share them with you.

Samantha Wills

These earrings are very much up my alley. 

Studs are easy to wear and these are so detailed that they will 

make even the simplest outfit feel just a little bit more special.

I have been lusting for this ring for almost a year now. Isn't it gorgeous? 

This will most certainly be a conversation starter at any cocktail party.

 Loren Hope

Hello, gorgeous. The color combo on these is perfect.

* The name of this pair is Abba, which just happens to be one of our favorite bands, aka, 

I may have just found the perfect birthday gift for my mom!

I'm a sucker for anything coral hued and this necklace showcases the color beautifully.

Sea Elise

A pop of color set in delicate gold, 

this is a pair that Patty and I would fight over and eventually share.

How amazing is this necklace? It's very surfer babe chic. 

Made to order, you can even pick what color tassel you want. 

I could see all my LA friends loving this guy.

7.24.13

Have You Heard About ... Kate Spade Saturday.

I know almost everyone is familiar with Kate Spade New York, but have you heard of their new line Kate Spade Saturday?! It launched back in February with a store opening in Tokyo and online. While the collection keeps in line with Kate Spade's love of bright colors, the best part is the price tag. Everything is priced at about 50% less than the Kate Spade brand. I finally had a chance to sit down and see what I've been missing out on. All I have to say is that Saturday's just got whole lot sweeter!

Here are a few of my favorite items:

This ring is everything I love, gold & simple. 

Also, how great are the colors on this link bracelet?

I love a one shoulder anything! And this little black dress is perfect for summer.

I am on a constant search for the most functional cosmetic case. This might be the one to end it! 

* This print is pretty cute but there are other available prints and solid colors

Last but not least, this weekender is just pulling at my heart strings. Look at all the compartments! 

Plus, you can design your own. The mint & striped one is my own creation. Love. It.