No color has the innate cheer, playfulness, or tidings of warm weather as yellow... 1) Invite your friends over for lemonade with these darling note cards from kate spade 2) Impossible to resist Caswell-Massey's classic products 3) Orange and lemon scented candle, divine! 4) Lemon aid eyelid cream, because by Friday I'm sure we can all use a little help looking perky 5, 6) Never overlook those charming finishing touches -- earrings and watch 7) This lemon wedge makes a perfect day shopper 8) These old navy flats put pep in your step and won't break the bank 9) Lilly's Breakers barstools – wish-listed! 10) This Chris Benz number is pure perfection! 11) These are calling out for a tall cold glass of lemonade with friends!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Vintage Holiday Cover: be it a framed vintage magazine cover or a decorative figurine, something that speaks to a place with special meaning can be the most thoughtful and original gift / Earrings, David Yurman / Espresso cups, Mikasa: from the jewelry box to the kitchen cupboard, objects with a timeless design most quickly become one's daily staples / Pillow, John Robshaw / vintage unused stamps, Verde Studio / Valentine's card, sugar paper / potted wishflower, branch

By now I'm sure you've seen our beautiful first anniversary issue, which came out on the 1st. I'm so proud of what we've accomplished this year, and even more excited about what the second year holds in store! It was a delight to shoot Jonathan Adler for our cover. His designs hold a special place in my heart and home. The magnificent Greenbrier resort was beautifully captured by Cooper Carras, and the home of fashion designer Jules Reid left me equally as inspired! In addition, there are lots of fresh ideas and fabulous new staples... I'm off to find my perfect bar cart ;) Happy Anniversary, Matchbook – to many more!

It's been an unseasonably warm winter – this time last year we were buried under snow drifts. I won't complain ;) I've been able to enjoy al fresco January lunches on the porch and field jackets and wellies and longer walks. A few other things I've been eyeing >>
yellow polka dot umbrella / flower shower gel / bunny toy / daisy earrings / yellow dress / book of sonnets / tall regent wellies / white watch / tortoise sunglasses / jonathan adler bud vase / neon tote / green bicycle note cards / trina turk pillow / daisy perfume

{ Matchbook / Elephant side table / striped rug }

I can hardly believe that January marks our 12th issue of Matchbook. I'm SO proud of our little team, and can't wait for what the year ahead holds in store. Be sure to read the latest issue here – and see more of my favorite animal picks in my editor's wishlist :)

A champagne cocktail is my go-to – it's easily made and just right for any occasion. Here's to a wonderful New Year. Cheers!

Wishing you and yours a very merry holiday! I leave you with a few snapshots from my week – a particularly scrumptious cupcake date with Sarah. xx

I'm off for the day to do a little museum-hopping in the city. Ideally, I'd don this fun big-buttoned red coat paired with these adorable mouse flats. I'd slap these pretty purple studs on my ears and a little tortoise on my wrists for good measure. Alas...
• book
• flats
• bag
• coat
• earrings
• red nail polish
• eye shadow
• bangles