the row handbags

Earlier this week, Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen launched their line of handbags for The Row available for pre-order now at Barneys New York.  The line retails between $2,000 and $15,000.  The bags may run just a bit pricey for my pocket book, however; if I were to be making an investment in a timeless leather carryall, The Row Handbags is where I would go to find mine.  I am currently coveting the blue tote bag, second to the last of the handbags. 


What do you think of their new handbag collection?

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If you are looking to make a purchase, pre-order yours now at your nearest Barneys.

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steal this look

This sums up my perfect outfit.  Take a loose fitting blouse, add a feminine lace skirt, and adorn your wrists with a few simple yet demanding bangles.

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farmers' market

This past Saturday, I decided to forgo heading back to Iowa City and stay in Des Moines to enjoy some of the finer things Des Moines offers in the summer time.  My mom and I decided to brave the heat wave and head to the Downtown Farmers' Market.  We made sure to grab breakfast bowls from the Farm Boys Hearty Food Co. stand, hand-picked fresh flowers, and of course, purchase my favorite black raspberry sweet rolls.

my mind slips away...

Two weeks ago I spent a nine hours sitting in a car to make it to my own little paradise.  Every summer my family and I trek up to Northern Minnesota to White Eagle Resort.  Lake Vermilion calls our name and reminds us to turn off cell phones and stash away those computers.  Summer is about enjoying the gorgeous weather, great fishing, and quality family time, which for my family means game nights, wine on the rocks, rocking out around the campfire.

Here are a few snap shots I was able to capture before my phone died and was not seen again for 7 days...

stetson hat & marc jacob sunnies

at a cross roads

headed to the lake

triple d favorite (if you are a foodie, you know what i'm taking about)

heaven

this picture doesn't do the place justice

love this little set up

  

wild flowers next to the cabin