new sofia

Sofia Coppola's latest flick The Bling Ring hits theaters this weekend and I (like most of the ladies I know) am excited to check it out.

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I fell hard for The Virgin Suicides when I caught it in theaters back in high school (ouch, age). Talk about an awkward first date...

{me}longings studio pillows

Setting up house can be feel like a daunting experience. Deciding where to hang a favorite mirror takes back seat to locating those day to day necessities like shampoo and work clothes.

Slowly but surely we've begun to chip away at the seemingly endless task of getting settled. We ordered a new white sofa, but are still in the market for the perfect throw pillows. After all, aren't the details the best part?

{me}longings studio's "organic modern textiles" are printed by hand and oh so lovely.

Here are a few of our favorites of their designs (above and below) that are more than welcome to come and live at our house.

splash dyed

Etsy shop twostringjane has a darling collection of knits and tees.

Perhaps it's the Bonnaroo fever currently pulsing through Nashville, but I can't help but think these colorful splashed cottons would make an ideal get up for a festival weekend.

I know one little hippie near and dear to my heart who would almost certainly agree. Definite birthday gift contender, Beastly. You have been warned.

Etsy shop here.

(images via twostringjane)

watermelon soda float

I'm sorry. What's that you say? A soda float made with fresh watermelon? Somewhere in Nashville my husband's mind was just blown. "How refreshing!"

This summery concoction features frozen Greek lime yogurt combined with zesty, bubbly watermelon soda and garnished with melon balls (cantaloupe and/or honeydew are suggested). I believe I will take my float poolside.

Visit Bon Appetit's site for the full recipe.

"put your records on..."

Everyone knows that my dear S if far more hip than me. He's had a record player for awhile now. He's matched it well with a wide (and sometimes bizarre...) variety of vinyl.

The tunes it spins have been a welcome addition to our condo and helped our rented place feel like home.

Now that we are in the process of moving into our new house here in Nashville, we can't stop picturing backyard soirees with old fashioned soundtracks.

After spotting this adorable (and portable!) record player on Amazon for a cool $80...

my thoughts exactly...

Monday? Woof.

Hang in there dear ones. It's not that bad!

(image via modern hepburn)

half moon necklaces

Kate Miss (behind the blog For Me, For You) creates some striking pieces for her jewelry collection.

At the top of my list are two of her half moon-shaped necklace creations.

One is bold,

...and the other dainty.

Both would look lovely paired with breezy summer cottons.

Visit Kate's full shop here.

(images via Kate Miss shop)