Sock Monkey + Nautical = Socktopus

Prippys heart Sock Monkeys... and Prippys heart all things nautical...

So clearly we HEART Socktopus!

Sparkly Things... Lizzie Fortunato

Lizzie Fortunato Jewelry is so my style and definitely prippy... and the creators, twins Kathryn and Elizabeth, even went to my prep school.


These hometown girls made stylishly good, have developed a devoted fashion following and now have collaborated on a line for Madewell.


You can also find these great pieces at select boutiques throughout the country.

Lobster, Bluberries, and Micro Brews...

(Painting by Judith Cheney)

I'm off on a weekend trip to Maine tomorrow - hooray!

Lobster rolls, blueberry everything (beer, ice cream, pancakes, etc.), salt air, rocky shores, and good friends. Basically, I will be in heaven.

In the meantime, check out this amazing blog from a Colby College student that completely drew me in called The Restless Transplant by Foster. Amazing talent and a beautiful tribute to Maine.

Popcorn Worthy... Going the Distance

I just saw a preview for cutey Drew Barrymore's new film, "Going the Distance," and I'm SO excited to get my popcorn on!

Seriously, the premise already has me intrigued... a couple meets with only six weeks left in the same city (NYC) before the girl moves to San Francisco.

When I met my boyfriend, I was living in NYC and had been offered an amazing job in San Fran just as my company was a sinking ship in the sea of the financial crisis. Needless to say, we had many a long talk... and I ultimately made the choice that was best for me by moving to DC.


I can't wait to see how this story plays out!

Have you ever done the long distance thing? How'd it work out?

Delicious, Delicious... Mast Brothers Chocolate

Mast Brothers Fleur de Sel is one of the most delicious chocolate creations of all times. I love dark chocolate, and the salt pushes this over the edge of heavenly.

The handmade goodness is top-to-bottom with this bar... including the gorgeous wrapping.

Nom Nom

My Dream Dress...

No... I'm not getting married just yet... But I did see this dress and think "Wow, that would make one hell of a wedding dress!" I think it may even be my dream dress.

I would wear just about anything out of Chris Benz's resort collection, you know, to a party... a wedding... the grocery store... clearly I could go on and on!

Oh, and I love the Babe Paley-esque hair

Video Magic...

Music videos seem as outdated as Sega Genesis (bring back Sonic the Hedgehog!), but when Cee-Lo Green, of Gnarls Barkley fame, decided to cover the brilliant Band of Horses haunting tune "No One's Gonna Love You," I couldn't wait to check it out.

This video beautifully and completely plays out that moment we've all probably been through in the wrong relationship... when we know its over and the highs of love are long gone. Seriously, I could watch this video as a full feature film any day!

Let me know what you guys think... do you relate?