apartment 34: February 2010

2.28.2010

Monday Work Wear {Accessories}

Last week I mentioned I've gone on a shopping hiatus until the (rapidly approaching!) wedding. It's terrible to admit but after only two months I'm already bored with my closet. That is why I'm getting on the accessorize bandwagon. It's the quickest and simplest way to make something old new again and Apartment 34's newest sponsor, Stella & Dot has exactly what I need.

I've decided I'm going to rely on the jacket this spring. It gives me the versatility my closet really needs right now. Adding a perfect accessory or two would provide so many options all in one.

photos by tommy ton via style.com, necklaces all from stella & dot

Switch things up with a different tank, a layered T-shirt, or a classic button up and great necklace. Looks for days. Check out Stella & Dot if your wardrobe needs a little pick me up. Just be sure to tell them Apartment 34 sent you.

Happy Monday!

2.26.2010

Happy {Playful} Weekend & the Winner Is...

My dears, did this week fly by for you as quickly as it did for me?? I don't understand how we're not only at the end of a week but the end of February! Eek! I'm going to do my very best to slow down and enjoy a patch of free time this weekend.

photo via here

But before I do that I get to announce the lucky winner of the t.ruffles notecard giveaway. And the winner is...Megan of Lovely Happenings! Email me at apt34blog {at} gmail {dot} com to claim your prize.

Congratulations again to Megan. And thanks to the fabulous t.ruffles ladies mary and karey. You can check out their etsy shop for more sweetness here.

Happy weekend luvies. Till Monday.

2.25.2010

I've Got a Crush

On black and white,

On Alexnder Wang hobos,

On perfectly styled vanities,

On soft leather motorcycle jackets,

On this sweet grey kitchen,

And on total shoe perfection!

Happy Friday luvies!

Loving Some Luxury

I don't think I've mentioned yet, but since the wedding is just around the corner I've gone on a shopping hiatus - exceptions only being wedding related essentials. For two months it'd been going really well....but now I feel my resolve weakening.

In attempt to resist the urge, I'm tiding myself over by lusting after some luscious labels - from afar of course.

via lonny mag, plush palate, and 100 layer cake

A touch of luxury never hurt anyone though, right?

Speaking of luxurious, check out my guest post on the lush and lovely blog Bright, Bold & Beautiful. You'll find a bounty of fabulousness there!

2.24.2010

A Sweet Giveaway

Maybe it's leftover sentiment from Valentine's Day or the fact that I'm exactly two months out from our wedding, but my heart is a ball full of mush these days. That's why I’m so excited about today's giveaway from the t.ruffle girls.

The t.ruffle girls are all about sweetness, so I'm particularly giddy to gift two note card sets to one lucky sweetheart. Each set is a trio of four-by-six delights, sitting prettily on velvet matte cardstock and accompanied by three envelopes all in white. and while our little cards love to travel, they're also thrilled to hang out on walls and inspiration boards.

Leave a comment for your chance to win. A name will be selected at Random at noon on Friday, February 26. Be sure to visit the t.ruffles shoppe for your very own take-away treats. and stop by the sweeterie, where they make candy for your soul. Twice daily!

2.23.2010

Wedding Wednesday {Honeymooning}

With only two months of wedding planning to go it's easy to get sucked into the minutia. But one can't forget I've got a honeymoon to plan too! Well, my honey is actually planning it, but there are still wardrobe choices to be made.

When the Lauren Moffatt spring line landed in my inbox I was so thrilled to discover they may have taken care it for me!

via lauren moffatt

Add a mango margarita to any one of these looks and call me good to go.

PS stop by later for a great giveaway for the honey in your life!

I'm Loving...

A killer DIY before and after.

via wiley valentine

I need to uncover my latent flea market gene because this is too awesome!

2.22.2010

Breath of Open Air

Kitchens with open shelving get me every time and these may be some of the best examples I've spotted yet.

via dress design decor and delight by design

Gorgeous flooring, apron sinks, amazing lighting options and subway tile aren't half bad either. If any of these kitchens were mine I'd never leave it again!

2.21.2010

Monday Work Wear {My Spring Uniform}

I know fall looks have been strutting down runways in every nook and cranny in New York, but nearly 60 degree, sunshiny weather in Seattle has me so over winter wear. I've fully moved on to brighter days and the Spring 2010 collection from Built by Wendy has exactly what I need.

In fact, I don't think I'll need to look anywhere else! They have my favorite color palette.