Phew – we made it to Friday! With a babe who insists on waking up at 5:30am right now, my brain has slowly but surely been turning into mush as the week wore on. I’m shocked I can type coherent sentences right now. I apologize in advance for any forth-coming gibberish.

We’re still digging out from under piles and piles of boxes in our house, but I’m excited to turn my sights on actually designing each room. Sneak peeks will continue to pop up on Instagram (and now on Snapchat too @apartment34!).

But I’m excited to bring my Friday Five back – and this week I’m focused on new discoveries. Designers, destinations and  treats. Because we all deserve a little something special now and again! (sorry I didn’t do pics this week – sometimes you just gotta cut your losses).

Smelling chic. I had the pleasure of visiting San Francisco’s brand new Jo Malone boutique on Union Street to test out their new Rare Teas perfume line. Infused with actual rare tea the scents are earthy, complex and sophisticated. Aka right up my alley. The glamorous fragrances come in their own specially designed bottle with a matte black magnetic top! No detail was spared in the design of this debut. I was truly impressed. And obsessed with the Oolong Tea fragrance that I took home. It has smokey tobacco notes that are delicious. 

Sophisticated Shopping. I’m dying to check out this new Mission boutique

Dining al Fresco. Even though I love being in our house I’ve been dying to get outside. This post is inspiring me – and it’s a good thing because I’m shooting a little outdoor inspiration for you tomorrow – it’ll debut on Monday!

Wanderlusting. I haven’t traveled further than wine country in ages and I’ve got the travel bug something fierce. This post isn’t helping.

Simply Lusting. I’m getting really anxious to get our house “done.” I know I have to desperately resist the urge, but this home tour as well as this one have me so inspired. You can check out all of my design inspiration right here.

 

Happy weekend friends!