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An ode to homemade donuts with more donut goodness than you can shake a stick at!

Guys. Something ridiculous is happening. And by “ridiculous” I mean positively splendiferous. Churros. They’re single handedly taking over the world. They’re fighting crime. They’re fixing the ozone. They’re making people smile. And holy heck they’re everywhere right now! I love churros. With rich, decadent chocolate, they’re like some kind of heaven that I’m sure we’re going to find out is illegal at some point. I’m warning you. This post is not for the faint of heart. You’re going to be drooling …

Over the past few years I’ve had a growing love affair with the chic, effortless look of all black and white design. Paired with a bold punch of graphic pattern? Well then you can consider me in design heaven. There’s something about this look that reads both fiercely modern and quietly classic. A flowing white dress studded with black polka dots, the perfect white typography set against black, Easter eggs decked out in good ol’ black Sharpie marker. It sincerely …

For the longest time I’ve had a thing for really simple, but supremely tasty cakes. As a kid my mom always made a white cake speckled with sliced strawberries and covered heartily in homemade whipped cream in lieu of frosting each year for my birthday. No intricate design, no artificially colored decorations or fondants, and just as perfect as a cake comes, in my book. In college I adapted a page from my mom’s book, making homemade cakes for friends’ …

Lately I’ve really been loving gorgeous table settings, in particular those that boast stunning golden details. There is just something so timeless and glamorous about gold flatware and gold-dipped glasses, don’t you think? What I love about this look is that it can go completely glam or just add a soft bit of shimmery sheen to a more rustic setting. I think it’s particularly perfect for winter! Naturally this look would be stunning at  a wedding, but let’s talk about …

Gorgeous branding and well designed packaging is one of the ultimate sources of inspiration for me. I admit, I am absolutely one of those people who can be tempted to work with a company or try a product based on the branding and overall design aesthetic. There’s just something about a clever play of type, great color and an inspired layout that gets me every single time. I’m constantly referring to my Branding Inspiration board on Pinterest when working on …

This summer I have an unshakable sense of wanderlust. All I want to do is travel, explore and adventure the days away. While my current schedule keeps that from being a reality, I am hoping that this fall I can set off on a few grand adventures. Topping my list? A trip to Banff National Park in Alberta with a stay at the unbelievable Fairmont. Seriously, is that place even real? Talk about a dream! Fancy hotels aside, I really …

I think it goes without saying that the stationery is always one of my favorite parts of any wedding. Gorgeous letterpress wedding invitations, colorful envelopes with beautiful hand calligraphy, the perfect envelope liners – you name it, I love it! With that said, I’ve had a pretty serious love affair with great wedding programs for years. It’s such a fun way to show off a bit of personality and add a little fun to the ceremony while guests are waiting …

Paper popsicles. They’re popping up everywhere lately and I’m completely loving them. Do you remember being a kid and running around on hot summer days slurping on popsicles? I do. I was usually barefoot with long tangled hair and skinned knees. Because that’s how I rolled. (For the record, that’s pretty much how I still roll.) Whether styled as impossibly adorable party invitations, crafted into a kid-friendly game of memory, or rockin’ out as pretty wall art, popsicles are where …

The color blocking trend taking center stage this spring is, admittedly, one that took a little while to grow on me. But, grow on me it has. Who doesn’t love bright, bold punches of color? I mean, let’s be real here, color just makes me happy. From skirts to satchels, dresses to t-shirts, color blocking is my newest love.

{Photos, from top left: Skirt / tank / mint + cobalt / yellow + periwinkle satchel / yellow + mint satchel / …