congrats to me

Happy dance today because I won this happy silk and cashmere scarf and tote from Martha Angus's blog "Post & Grant!"

congrats to me.

One thing about blogging is the pure celebratory joy of winning fun give-aways.  It is that e-mail that comes in telling you that you have won!   Another thing about blogging is the pure joy of seeing so many incredibly talented designers.  If you have not met Martha Angus, well then hop on over here.
Her interiors have a fresh and happening vibe.  Congrats to Martha on the launch of her new site.
It is awesome.

map it out

Maps on the wall hung as a cohesive collection look so pulled together.

Maps show where one has been and where one is going.

A map of Paris "arrondisements" in black and white look tres chic!

A vintage calendar map to map out 2011.

I can hardly wait to get lost and map something out for some vintage maps to come my way that I won from domestic ease.

Some of you may remember getting lost in the car with maps spread open. When was the last time that you had to map it out to get to your destination?

top image House Beautiful, 2nd and 3rd from my files, 4th from domestic ease~

lucky lauren

Congratulations to lucky Lauren-

aka "Aspiring Kennedy" - She was randomly selected to win the JMcLaughlin tote. Please congratulate Lauren and send her a "cheers" as she moves to Oxford today. Lauren, let me know where to send your orange tote. Lauren's lifestyle blog inspired by Norheastern privilege will soon be inspired with a British accent.

Wishing you all the best in England.

baggage claim

The bag on the left will soon be mine to claim. This lovely lady hosted a give-away from here.

I am dreaming of the places I want to go carrying this sweet bag.

All of the sudden, I am thinking of all the fun things I think I need to put inside my new bag! I will truly feel the magic when I carry it. What was the last thing you won?