Elizabeth and James Blazer, Equipment Blouse c/o, Zara Skirt and Clutch, Gap Shoes, Anthropologie Necklace

Though this outfit feels slightly reminiscent of something you’d wear on Easter, it incorporates pretty much all of my favorite things: a bright lip, crisp blazer, pretty florals, a statement necklace, and an oversized clutch.

This past weekend we had a few friends over to watch the Golden Globes (and of course, to indulge in some fun treats). We plowed through a massive cheese platter, drank blood orange mimosas, and ended with a slightly more dignified version of one of my favorite childhood desserts. I made this recipe, which calls for browned butter and a bit of sea salt, and it added such a nice depth to an already near-perfect combination. And so our party didn’t feel too reminiscent of a bake sale, I wrapped up each square in a bit of parchment paper tied with twine and lined them up on a tray for easy access.

Diane von Furstenberg Dress, Elizabeth and James Sunglasses, Topshop and Hermes bracelets, Vintage Clutch, Alaia Booties

Sometimes the dresses that look really awkward on the hanger turn out to be the most fun to wear. But then again, anything that pairs bright citrusy colors with toned down neutrals typically gets my vote.

{Dried flowers for future card making}

Do you ever have those weeks that no matter your best effort, you simply can’t keep up? That’s how I felt everyday this week and each night before bed, I couldn’t help but recount all of the things I didn’t finish. My friend taught me a prioritizing trick though, that helped get everything in perspective. She said to focus on just two things and that everything else could wait until later. So even though I have tons of emails to respond to (thank you for all of your amazing Italy recommendations. I’m so touched by all of your comments/emails/tweets), and several incomplete projects, it will all get finished in due time. Have a great weekend!

P.S. To understand the true scale of the cookies below, I placed a penny by the plate. Kind of unreal/amazing.

{New obsession: wearing one teeny tiny ring}

{It’s still January, but my closet has already transitioned to spring}

{Seriously large cookies from last night’s movie-watching party}

{Long matches for lighting lots of candles at once}