Alas! The time has come to share my Amalfi Coast photos. I feel like I spent HOURS editing them (yeah, I had over 1000) but I’m ridiculously excited about how they turned out. This magical land is so beautiful that I was asked to post them on Style Me Pretty Living. And you KNOW we only showcase the prettiest of the pretty over there (you can now consider me beyond flattered). I feel like I’ve been leaving you all hanging forever, but you’ll have to wait just a little longer as they’re going up today at 2pm EST! In the meantime, we’re talking all things Amalfi Coast as we cover a few of my what-to-pack essentials and a delicious recipe that I seriously can’t get enough of. And? I’m dedicating all next week to breaking down each and every town we visited paired with a little explanation on how we spent our time (just in case any of you are planning any Italian excursions anytime soon). Stay tuned!

UPDATE: They’re up!

all images original to lark & linen

Hello, lovelies! Annemarie here from Brunch at Saks. First, I want to say I’m so happy (and thankful) that Jacquelyn asked me to guest post for her today because lark & linen has been one of my daily reads for as long as I can remember. I love the space she has created here and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. So, onto the post!

I had a few different topics in mind, but ultimately thought it would be fun to share something that I’ve never done in my own home, but would love to one day: a wallpapered bathroom. Not only is this look pretty and elegant, but I also think wallpaper can be one of the easiest ways to transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary in very little time. I’m not sure how well this would work in a space with a shower due to moisture, but for a guest bathroom where water isn’t an issue, I think it’s really stunning. Here are a few wallpapered bathrooms that have caught my eye:

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If you’re currently on the hunt for wallpaper, here is a list of those featured in these photos:

+ ‘Arches’ (in chocolate brown) by Phillip Jeffries Ltd.

+ ‘Eranthe’ by Osborne & Little

+ ‘Best in Show’ by Osborne & Little

+ ‘Sussex Black & White’ by Designers Guild – Nabucco Collection

If there’s one thing I know for sure it’s that there WILL be a wallpapered powder room in my future. Thank you sweet Annemarie! And happy weekend my dears. I’ll be back early next week with some trip updates. XOX!

Hey guys! Sarah here from Girlcrush. While Jacquelyn is having the time of her life on the Amalfi Coast (I’m not jealous at all, are you?) I thought I would share a little taste of Italy for all of us stuck at home!

I found this recipe in the June issue of House and Home, one of my favourite places for recipes, and immediately needed to try it. Enjoyed warm or cold (I prefer the pasta warm although it is meant to be served cold) this dish is a must try.

For the Dressing:
Olive oil for brushing
1 lb plum tomatoes halved lengthwise
1 clove of garlic, minced (I used 2)
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad (Pasta):
1 lb dried pasta, such as penne or farfalle
5 oz of washed baby kale
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella
1/4 lb thinly sliced prosciutto

1. Line a heavy-dute baking tray with foil.

2. Brush both the foil and tomatoes with olive oil.

3. Place tomatoes on tray skin-side-up.

4. Broil for 6″ from heat until lightly charred, approximately 5 minutes on skin side and 10 on cut side. Remove and cool.

5. Place tomatoes, garlic and vinegars in a blender. Puree. Slowly add oil. Transfer to a bowl.

6. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drains and rinse with cold water until cool, or enjoy the pasta warm.

7. Place pasta, kale and chopped basil in a large mixing bowl.

8. Add some dressing and season. Mix.

9. Arrange on a large serving platter or plates.

10. Tear mozzarella into chunks and distribute on top.

11. Tear prosciutto into ribbons and distribute on top.

12. Drizzle with oil and enjoy!
You can rest assured that this will be the FIRST thing I make upon my return.  A big thank you to Sarah, recipe maker extra-ordinaire.

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Hey guys! Molly & Sally here from A Piece of Toast. We are SO excited for that Jacquelyn (and a little jealous) that she and her love get to travel to romanic Amafli, Italy.  Based on her post last week it sounds like their trip is a bit of an open book right now… So we thought we’d help her pack!  Must haves for any trip abroad during the summer season: outfits for day trips exploring, a swim suit and cover up for time on the coastal beach, and breezy attire for evenings out.  With out realizing it, the items we collected all had a very pretty and sweet vibe – just like Jacquelyn!  Enjoy your time on the coast, J + J – we can’t wait to see your photos when you return and we hope we made packing a bit easier (:

Yep, Molly & Sally definitely hit the nail right on the head with this one. My shopping list has just grown exponentially! Thanks again ladies <3

Hey there! Tobe from Because It’s Awesome here, holding down the fort while Jacquelyn is off In Italy! Italy??? Italy?!?!? Seriously, you guys, is she just not so cruel?

I kid, I kid. So excited for our Jacquelyn and her adventures overseas! I’m sure I’m not the only one that eagerly awaits her photo journal upon return so we can live vicariously through her. Quite frankly, I’m not sure what I’m more jealous of — Jacquelyn getting to see Italy, or Italy getting to see our sweet Jacquelyn.

While she and Justin are off gallivanting from one dreamy space to another, I thought I would try my hand at finding a home worthy of her House Envy column. This one by Amy Aidinis Hirsch seemed to fit the bill in all of its naturally chic glory.

design by Amy Aidinis Hirsch as seen in AtHome in Fairfield County via The Zhush

{My favorite breakfast at home. Greek yogurt with jam from SQIRL, blueberries and coffee}

Hi, Jessie here from Sweet Thing. When Jacquelyn asked me to guest post, I thought it would be fun to carry on her weekly tradition of “Scenes From My Weekend” with my own version.

{Admiring the beautiful blooms at Clementine}

{Peach season has begun at the farmer’s market}

{A stop at my local record store Vacation Vinyl, to pick up the new Vampire Weekend}

{A cocktail at Bar Stella}

{Coffee and a donut at Broome Street General Store after a morning walk around the reservoir}

{Wine with friends at Jay’s Bar}

A big thank you to dear Jessie! I can’t even begin to describe how honoured I am to have THE Jessie Webster’s personal photos up on my pages.

I’m thrilled to have been a contributor in this months Xquisit Magazine sharing one of my favourite fall recipes: goat cheese stuffed beet ravioli in a brown butter shallot sauce. Definitely not low-cal – but really delicious, and bright pink! It doesn’t get much better than that. You can find the recipe on page 68 here.

ps a sweet interview, an ombre inspired guest post and some notes to myself. It’s been an active month over here!

I’m over here participating in Jess’ “Design Your Life” guest series. Check it out!

My very favourite blogging duo, the adorable Molly and Sally, have asked me to be a part of their awesome series: She Wishes She Was Wearing. Hop on over to A Piece of Toast to check it out! This anti-fashionista happens to have some pretty sage advice ;)

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Come find me over on Madison’s blog, The White Ruffle!

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Today’s house envy post can be found on Victorias blog.
Hop on over if you so please!

I’m gust posting over on The Girls of Lincoln Park today! Go take a peek

ps: we’re having some technical difficulties getting my new blog up and running. Hold tight! We’re working on it.

Happy weekend, lovelies!

Today I’m over on Katrina’s blog, Dot Dot Dash.
Click here to see what I’m talking about!

click here for more!

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With the temperature on the rise (it’s supposed to be 21 tomorrow!!),
it’s pretty clear that my spring fever is in full bloom.
Whether it’s fresh tulips beside my bed,
drinks on a patio (that view wouldn’t hurt either),
or a leisurely bike ride on a Sunday afternoon,
I’m really looking forward to all things spring.

In the meantime, here are a few things I’m loving on this week:
a building filled with hammocks
a rainbow hotel
fifteen (fifteen!!) different mac & cheese recipes
the most beautiful line of tiles
an English town I’m just dying to visit
and some “hipster branding” (is it a problem that I love them all?)

Additionally, it’s been a busy few days for lark & linen!
I was featured on The Everygirl
Lauren had some questions about my trip to India last year
and I made it on the “up and coming” bloglovin’ list! Oh happy day!
(of which I’ve since been taken down, but still, Oh happy day!)

Have a wonderful weekend suntots <3

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I’ve been a Style at Home magazine reader for as long as I can remember. To date, I have recollections of heading to the corner store to pick-up a sour key, a Bop (for my monthly dose of JTT, of course) and the latest Style at Home. So you can only imagine my excitement when they recently asked me to participate in their guest-blogger series. While brief, it gives my validation that I am on the right track and I’m doing this for a reason. I’m now more convinced than ever that this is where I’m supposed to be. Hop on over here if you’d like to check it out!

In addition to my post this morning, I’m over on Buckets & Bunches while Chelsea prepares for her upcoming nuptials (congrats Chelsea!) There I’m showcasing a few classic pieces I currently have my eye on – you may want to go take a gander.

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Head on over to Andrea’s blog here where I’ll teach you how to tackle Toronto in the most luxurious fashion – should money be no object of course. Hey, sometimes it’s nice to dream!

Happy weekend guys!

Today I’ve over visiting Kirby & Alexa at The Short and the Sweet of it. Hop on over to find out a few things I’m looking forward to in 2012!

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I’m excited to announce that I’ve been featured in the new Xquisit magazine! Filled to the brim with inspirational images (the likes of what you see above) I feel honoured to be amongst so much prettiness. Hop over to checkout my interview on page 4 & 5 here

Head on over to Because It’s Awesome where I’m holding down the fort while Tobe gets her new home all pretty-like! In light of her upcoming move, I’ve put together a housewarming gift guide to suit any budget (bonus: it’s perfect for Christmas gifts as well!)

found here & here 

Because sometimes it’s just nice to oogle pretty things.

Happy weekend lovelies!

ps. head on over here where I’m holding down the fort for Kay while she’s off on adventures in India! 

{the $1 pumpkin currently adorning our dining room table}{boot weather}{the cutest salt and pepper shakers that ever existed}{the first salted caramel hot chocolate of the season}{delicious restaurants that serve jars full of warm cookies for dessert}

Those of you who’ve been around for a while may remember my “100 things” series; a series in which I spent 10 weeks listing 100 simple things that made my days just a little bit brighter. I had so much fun putting it together back then and I knew that I wanted to keep it up in one way or another. Here we are, almost a year later, and I’m back with another rendition. Here are a few simple little things that are currently making me happy. What are some of yours?

ps today is the last day for the giveaway if you haven’t entered yet! I’ll be drawing a winner tomorrow afternoon.
pps if you so please, head on over to the lovely Alexandra’s blog, Avoiding a Quarter-Life Crisis to checkout my interview!

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As of this moment, I envision a wooden bathroom counter in my future. They instantly add that touch of warmth to a space that would otherwise feel cold and stark.

ps. head on over to Simply Irresistible where the sweet Lara has asked me to share a few of my fav Toronto spots.  

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While doing some research for an upcoming project, I found that my internet travels led me astray (I’m a compulsive link clicker and often have as many as 30 tabs open at once. It’s a bit of a problem). I didn’t find what I was originally intending, but fortunately it wasn’t all a waste for I stumbled upon this dreamy space. The herringbone floors, the intricate ceiling, the perfectly chic, brightly lit kitchen… feast your eyes on these goodies as they are aplently.

ps. as an aside, the lovely Victoria interviewed me for her blog yesterday. Take a look! 

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I’m so pleased to be one of over forty bloggers participating in Megan & Katie’s “Surprise Party”. They’ve recently curated this event to announce what I know will be a hugely popular venture. Head on over to The Fresh Exchange and The Pink and Blue Blog to take a look at their new endeavour and take part in some great giveaways (you know you wanna!) While you’re there, see if you can spot my post. Hint: it’s chalk-full of pink-party-goodness.

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Today is my first day at my brand new job! I’m not sure if it’s the fact that it coincides with the first day of school, but I’m feeling like a child all over again. I’ve had my outfit chosen for a week now, I’ve brainstormed hairdo’s and the nerves and butterflies are in full force. I find myself hoping that my new desk is in the perfect location and that I sit next to someone cool (although, designers are cool, right? I think I’ll be okay here). I was too nervous/distracted to put together a post this morning, so please accept my apologies and know that my scenes from my weekend will be up tomorrow.

In the meantime, head over to the lovely Sofia’s Journal where I’m holding down the fort while she’s off on a much deserved vacation. Over there you can checkout a few of my very favourite beauty products.

And if you have a few good luck vibes to spare, feel free to send em’ my way. Much appreciated!

You can find me over here today! Victoria from vmac and cheese has asked me to participate in her “behind the scenes” series and I could not be more thrilled! Check it out to find out where I plan on travelling, and what I hope my life looks like in the next five years.

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I’m excited to announce that today I’m being featured on WiNK’s blog! Head over here to check it out.

ps. it’s really strange to see my face on their homepage. Eep!

Thanks for having me WiNK ladies <3

{a picture of our camel trek through the thar desert in jaisalmer}

Head on over to Aspiring Kennedy who’s asked me to share a few words on what she should expect while visiting India! (click here)

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Psst! Check-out my very first interview over at the lovely Claire’s blog: Celebrate Creation (click here)

Thanks again Claire!

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I’m so excited to announce a guest post for a series entitled 5 questions that I’ve recently put together for Leah at Freutcake. Have you been to her blog? If you have not you must go. Now. Immediately, if not sooner. She has a serious eye for all things pretty, and not to mention an impressive collection of incredible recipes (yes, I’ve flagged them all for future use, thankyouverymuch). So if you don’t go to check out my 5 questions (here), at least go and check out her stuff. You can thank me later!
And thanks again Leah for including me in your series!

Remember when I spoke about painting my desk (here)? Well, guess whose desk before & after was featured on Design*Sponge this afternoon! Lil ol me! I’m so pleased, I could almost fist pump (but nobody wants to see that). Check it out -> here! (weeeee!!)