Summerland is Open for Business!

I am so excited to finally announce that my online store Summerland is now live! Owning a shop has been a lifelong dream of mine, I am so lucky that I've been able to make it happen. I've put all my love into this new venture and I'm so happy to share it with you all.

Summerland stocks a curated selection of modern designers, housewares and print as well as vintage clothing and accessories. Here are just a few things that are currently in the shop, new arrivals are being added daily so check back often!

 Karen Walker Strummin' Dress

 

Ruby in the Dust Wedges

stone&honey Opal Aura Ring

Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way, especially my sweet boyfriend/web dude/cardboard box recycler. Couldn't have done this without you!

Super Swede

I stopped into a Swedish import store the other day while I was killing time before meeting up with some friends for bingo (I really know how to have a good time). This is what I came out with, though I think I probably could have bought up the whole store if I wasn't saving my money for bingo cards. In particular was an adorable dala horse serving tray that I had a really hard time passing up, as well as some pretty dishtowels and expensive lace yardage. Totally would have gone back everything if I had won big money. Next time!

Clockwise: licorice mints, an advent candle, note pad, guest soap and a wooden dala magnet. Score!

Freja

Shot by Cass Bird for Dossier. Oh those pretty Danish girls.

Jewels of New York

I am constantly inspired by The Jewels of New York, a catering business owned by two friends with a love for cooking and the beauty of everyday things. Under the recipes section you'll find several simple and delicious looking recipes that are gorgeously styled. I only wish that they updated more often!

Delphine Manivet

A long engagement sure does give a girl a lot of time to think about lace, flowers, white silk and champagne. I've never been the type to spend hours daydreaming about my perfect wedding but my heart skipped a beat when I came across the dress line from Delphine Manivet.

Aren't they amazing? The first one is really making me starry eyed....hopefully I'll have a chance to see them up close and personal soon!

Lou's Place

A little look into Lou Doillon's home in Paris, courtesy of The Selby's second book to be released soon. I spy a teeny tiny live bunny, so sweet. Lou has always been a great inspiration to me...I guess I consider her to be the underdog of the Jane Birkin clan with everyone being sooo crazy about her sister Charlotte. Lou is my favorite, I love her slight awkwardness and rebellious little sister attitude.

Cold Tofu Salad

I threw together this salad the other day to use up some silken tofu I picked up during an epic shopping trip at Asian superstore Uwajimaya. I always go there with the intention of just picking up a thing or two and emerge two hours later with a million bags of goodies. I also found the cat section in the bookstore that was almost too good to be true! Photographic evidence:

Back to the salad! This turned out so so delicious, I've already made it a few more times. Here are the components:

-raw sliced cabbage (if that's not your thing substitute any green you like)
-cubes of silken tofu
-carrot
-chopped scallion
-perfectly ripe avocado
-sesame seeds
-miso dressing
-drizzle of sesame oil and soy
-sriracha to your liking

I'm pretty sure this is going to be my go-to lunch this Summer. This and caprese....and panzanella. I've been a little salad crazy these days.