Required Reading Vol. 4

It’s been a while since we last did a required reading update on here. I find that lately I don’t have a good enough attention span to keep up with many blogs, but here are a few that have been making my daily reads for the last couple months:



You Are My Fave is my fave. Melissa’s attention to detail in the parties and events she plans are stunning. The Strawberry Breakfast Party, above, is just one example of her amazing design sense. Her blog is full of personal pictures and things she finds and “faves” online, all of which have me coming back daily.


It’s no secret that Juliana Swaney of Oh My Cavalier is one of Hollie & I’s favorites; her work is stunningly beautiful. I recently started following her personal blog and I love reading it to see the inspiration she gathers, and the progress of her work. Plus, I found this video because of her, and now I am officially spooked!


Unruly Things is a great blog that showcases “ideas, fashion finds, photography, design, and inspiration from everyday life”. I love the simple design of the blog, and I find myself drooling over everything that Alyson posts. Case in point: these amazing beachcombing prints.



I’ve been following Dores on and off for a while, and not only is Stephanie’s jewelry design stunningly simple and lovely, but her blog is beautiful. Also, have you seen that house? Oh my god.


I almost feel silly posting this, because who isn’t reading A Beautiful Mess these days? I’m going to anyway, because I still can’t believe how long I went for without knowing about this amazing blog/shop/team of ridiculously talented ladies, and if even one of you out there isn’t reading it, it’s time to start. Elsie & her sister Emma opened the AMAZING vintage shop Red Velvet, complete with an adorable sweets stand inside, and Elsie has just released her very own vintage-inspired dress line. Jealous? You should be.