dior pre-fall 2012.

can't get enough of these pieces.  might just be the chicest way to survive a winter.

of course, i'd have to layer a big scarf + puffy coat on top to go anywhere.  but once i'm back indoors?  oh yes, bring on the chic! 

xo. di.

*images via dustjacket

much love monday.

i like to use monday as a way to reflect on the previous week, to start anew, and to send a little love into the world.  won't you join me?    

today i am grateful for:

a fantastic event for the joffrey ballet on thursday, followed by a super relaxing/lazy weekend.

pictures worth a thousand words:

 {heading out the door to pointe of departure!}

 {mementos of the night - sketch by rosemary fanti}

{spent saturday morning basically recreating this picture}

{valentine writing}

{winter comfort food}

this week's blog love: 

• johanna of 101 things to love has some great words on giving up the idea of perfection.
• oh, hello friend has a fantastic collection of downton abbey images.
• i always go for a fashion + interiors post like this one by liz of sequins & stripes.
• home makes me all kinds of jealous that i don't live in london with some fabulous images - the english national ballet is performing a balletic interpretation of strictly gershwin.  obsessed with this idea!
• alaina of live creating yourself gets me with more words worth reading.

here's to another grateful and love-filled week.  

xo. di.
    
*images by me

winter beauty: january 27, 2012.

the winter beauty series: a picture or two to remind us there's some pretty to be found in these gray, cold days.

the perfect image of a winter sunday spent cozy indoors.  

xo. di.

*image via

winter in the mountains.

let's spend today in villa miodula in the tatra mountains of poland.

oh yes, i could feel quite cozy here.

xo. di.

p.s. pointe of departure is tonight!  you can still buy tickets at the door.

*images via

daydream.

"i try to maintain a healthy dose of daydreaming, to remain sane."

- florence welch

i love when both an image and a quote speak to me at the same time.

xo. di.

*image via

creams + browns.

i recently realized that i was pinning an exorbitant amount of images featuring creams + browns.  the chocolate colors left me warm and cozy while the whites left me light and airy.  the combination is perfect for a winter's day.

hoping they have the same effect on you.  

xo. di.

*image 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

much love monday.

i like to use monday as a way to reflect on the previous week, to start anew, and to send a little love into the world.  won't you join me?    

today i am grateful for: 

a weekend full of new experiences!

pictures worth a thousand words:

  {grilled cheese + tomato soup for c and me.  just felt right.}

 {friday night snowstorm made for a cozy night in, watching the snow come down around the city}

 {a bff's bday present.  am clearly obsessed with craft paper}

{bff's birthday dinner at gyu-kaku followed by a night spent at a korean spa (this was SO fascinating!)}

 {sunday afternoon spent blogging, working and rewatching romeo + juliet}

 

this week's blog love:   

• loved getting a closer look at danielle of breakfast at toast's apartment here in chi, both on her blog and in the new issue of rue.
• i loved one sydney road's post inspired by stardust, a personal favorite neil gaiman book + movie.
• a lovely escape chooses what she'd wear on the red carpet.  some of my recent favorites too!  
• am OBSESSED with small shop studio's post on old hollywood red carpet style.  seriously, love.

here's to another grateful and love-filled week.  

xo. di.
    
*images by me