it’s summer and all i want to do is get back in my zipcar and drive back to the hamptons and the land of preppy summer clothes. while we were there our summer intern christy said, “doesn’t this weather just make you want to wear white linen pants?”. it sure does. it also makes me want to wear striped shirts, find a classic navy blue swimsuit and invest in a nice straw hat for the beach. but until i can find all three of those here are some of my favorite, slightly preppy pieces. along with a few extras i’ve been eying, just for fun.

[image above, clockwise from top left: calandria chair $1498, carved owl at pieces, gaslight blouse $78, overnight table lamp $69.95, scratch vase $24, kate sheridan purse (vase and purse via suzyjack), signet ring at erie basin]

[image above, left to right: julia rothman cuckoo clock painting $125, vintage patent chair $1495, optics address book $39]

i’m so thrilled to announce that my first column for craft magazine is out! in addition to helping out at domino, i’m joining the craft team to write a diy-based article for each issue. my first article is in the august issue which is out on stands now. click here to visit craft online or check out a copy in person at your local magazine store.

chair makeovers are always my favorite because a simple coat of paint and new fabric only take a few hours and can make a huge difference. this lovely butter-yellow example comes from jessica davids at jdavids on etsy.

I love vintage anything but my true favorite vintage purchases are accessories. Whether it’s a really cute bag, earrings or a belt I’m all over it! Here are just a few pieces from my vintage collection.

I adore vintage clutches and little coin purses. The belts are from my mother’s closet, I wear them all the time, probably too much.

Most of these were found at flea-markets or in boutiques and others were given to me as gifts. Some are new pieces that incorporate vintage elements like those vintage fabric covered buttons and those retro inspired bangles.

Philly has some GREAT vintage boutiques. Check these out if you’re ever in town:

Forbidden Planet has a superb collection of clothing and jewelry. The owner’s eye is on point. This is one of Philly’s hidden gems.
10 N. 3rd Street • Philadelphia, PA

Decades Vintage is another wonderful store with really cute accessories, it’s where I found the pink clutch.
615 Bainbridge St • Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Connection is filled with sweet and funky items old and new.
701 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA

jon at itsknotwood sent over this fantastic faux bois rug ($149+) from pottery barn. i just picked up the faux bois mat (which is pretty big in person!) and now i’m pining over this version. so cute. thanks, jon!

[if you're looking for more patterned rugs click here and here]

barb at knack studios has provided us with some fantastic (and comment-causing) before & afters this year and today’s example is no exception. perhaps it’s because i’m a sucker for patterned paper on anything, but i’m loving this made over dresser (and those fantastic gold rose knobs). click here for more work from barb.

just a reminder: today is the last day to vote for the lena corwin contest finalists! click here to view our final 9 and cast your vote for who should win one of lena’s gorgeous pillows and a signed copy of lena’s new book, printing by hand.