Smitten

can't help myself. Totally can't afford it, but a girl can daydream.

Layering

I have always adored accessories but have never attempted layering until recently. Today I'm mixing a beaded hemp bracelet with a gold bangle and a gold-tone link bracelet. Around my neck, two strands of beads, a pendant and a delicate little gold necklace. Maybe not as stylized as this fabulous collection featured in Redbook, but equally as fun for me.

Mother's Day options

It seems like every year I get my mom a purse for Mother's Day or her birthday, which falls a mere two weeks later. But with sweet pocketbooks like this one from Claire Sanchez, who can resist?

Scenes from the weekend

Gracyn entertains us with her imitation of a circus dog. Sunday brings a light thunderstorm, and I add a touch of nostalgia to the thrift-store dome by tying my great-grandmother's heart pendant to the handle.