How does your garden grow?

Loving these indoor herb-growing kits from Potting Shed Creations. I've always dreamed of having fresh herbs at the ready and now these cute kits, made from recycled wine bottles, may do the trick. I think I will start off with the basil + parsley kits to sprinkle on this pasta. ;)

P.S. See more cool gardening tools here.

P.P.S. Awesome herb-savor mini pods.

(Via Daily Candy)

Spring Cleaning Means Spring Shopping

Marrakesh Ruffled Summer Dress via

Built by Wendy.

Le Mont St. Michel Printed Shift Dress

via Urban Outfitters.

Edun Wrap Dress via Oak.

Now that it's getting nicer, I've finally gotten around to doing a little spring cleaning. I spent a few hours yesterday doing my annual and stressful task of sorting through my clothes to decide what to keep and what to save. I am definitely not one to be sentimental about my closet, but sometimes it really is hard to let go of certain pieces. And I usually try to maintain the rationale that if I haven't worn something in over a year, chances are, I probably never will. But after getting rid of what seems like too many piles this weekend, I can't help but really want to spruce up my hangers with some of these pretty little things.

How about you guys? How often do you spring clean your closets?

Spring Soups

It's slowly getting a bit warmer here in New York, but it's not quite spring weather just yet. We're still in that in-between seasons phase and because of that, I'm still not craving the fresh and light foods that I usually do when it's warm out. So until I break out the crispy lettuce to make refreshing salads, I'm entering into spring soup mode. I found these two good looking ones over on Martha Stewart, so I think I may be attempting these this week. They look healthy and still comforting for this semi-chilly weather.

Recipe for Spinach and Pea Soup here.

Recipe for Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto here.

(Photos via Martha Stewart.)

Have a Dreamy Weekend!

How I'm getting pumped for spring (clockwise from top-left): Peonies, the official spring time flower that will adorn my home; ASOS Nude Round Retro Sunglasses; Borrowing Lisa's Diana F+ Camera for trips to Coney Island; Listening to Cee Lo's new album during my resolution to run outside; Parker Scarf that doubles as a purse for trips to the Farmers Market; Rivieras Leisure shoes, cause they're awesome; center: Galaxy dress for some outdoor concerts.

For the past few weeks, New Yorkers have been occasionally teased with days of spring weather only to be followed by days of dreaded snow and rain (not cool, Mother Nature.) But on the those rare days, I get totally besides myself and go nuts online shopping for springy outfits. I think my weekend will include rummaging through my closet and cherry picking what's gotta go to bring in the new!

Link time!

Mark your calendar! The Novogratz family is back on April 5th.

Cute video by the High Highs. Will make you ♥ NY.

Wanted: crystal stud earrings.

Root vegetable carpaccio. Delish.

Thom Yorke dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies (Lisa and I thought this was real!)

Off to Miami next month. Love this VPL swimwear line!

I need a pantsuit.

Have a dreamy weekend! xx