Pre-Fall Edit '17

RW BOOK CLUB // I've joined Reese Witherspoon's book club cult! I swear this woman knows how to pick the next thriller and she says Little Fires Everywhere moved her to tears! Good enough for me, it's time to AmazonPrime!

VERONICA BEARD BASIC // I'm obsessed with everything from this American sportswear brand. And although the price tags are steep, it's easy to find great sales on this women led clothing line on multiple websites. Each piece is made to be versatile and classic with a hint of bohemian and is high quality. I'm keeping a close watch on this Schoolboy Jacket with the Hoodie Dickey as it's clearly a perfect addition to my fall wardrobe.

IKEA PENDANT LAMP // This cozy "sinnerlig" light is only $59.99 and a total stunner! Perfect for a family room, entry or a little bambino - I know we'll find a place for this pendant in our home.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM MINI BUCKET BAG // I picked up this little bag for our trip to Japan and have been carrying it nonstop. It's the perfect size to hold just the essentials for a day out and about.

CHEETAH CARD SET // Even if the temperature is starting to get cooler you can keep it wild with this little card set from Mac & Murphy. And in case you're totally paper obsessed like me and already thinking about your 2018 wall calendar... this one is a keeper!

TATA HARPER CLARIFYING MASK // This tiny pot of magic has been added to my weekly beauty routine and it's non-toxic and all natural to boot! I love that it tingles so you can feel it working and you know it's getting the bad stuff!

TURN TABLE // I love this modern coffee table with extra storage capacity for your remotes, matchbooks and more - its simple lines make my heart sing!

NIKE AIR MAX // These shoes were made for walking and I can't wait to put some miles on 'em!

Thirty Two

August has almost come and gone but during these past few weeks, I had time to turn 32...!! You guys... THIRTY TWO, can you believe it?!  Taking a page out of my mother-in-law's book, the Hubs and I celebrated with "a day of Whitney" which entailed rolling around on my sweet new cruiser bike (thanks Hubs!), crab cakes and malasadas (Hawaiian style Portuguese doughnuts), a quick trip to the National Gallery to finally get my photo with Katharina Fritch's giant blue rooster and a spectacular mouth watering dinner at the Inn at Little Washington (#13 on my 101 list). My cup is so full and I have to say 32 feels just right. How do you celebrate birthdays? Any traditions? Please do tell, I'm all ears and I've missed you!!

Life by Design

Work has been busy busy and has us excited for our upcoming travels to Massachusetts and Montana!  We're even more elated to escape the heat... DC summers are no joke and with a heat index nearing triple digits, it's time to get out and save ourselves! 

But staying indoors in the A/C has lead to some new discoveries... like new paper goods from Constellation & Co. (thanks Paulo!) and P.S. Snacks' cookie dough. Although the texture is not quite there, the taste is good enough to satisfy your sweets craving and its chalk full of the good stuff like chickpeas, almonds and coconut oil. Ready to indulge with a clean conscience? Pick up this healthy snack at Union Kitchen Grocery and SHOP LOCAL (!!!) 

My day job includes several Capitol Hill fly-ins. This time our participants were guests at the new and trendy Pod Hotel in Chinatown. The Pod is attached to the Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar. I still haven't tried this little gem's food and drink but their space (pictured above) is g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s and was the perfect place to take a minute before hitting Member offices.