Dear Santa....

Dear Santa,

I've been a very good (well, good enough) girl this year.

Here's my list!

Xoxo,

Mackenzie Page

Dying over this enamel Hermes "H" bracelet.

I think it's so chic in white and gold.

Slim Aaron's "Poolside Gossip"

I've had this on my list forever---and I'm really really hoping for it.

I lost my sunglasses recently, and these Ray-Ban Wayfarers in Tortoise are the perfect replacement!

I have tons of these Nikibiki tanks already, 

but I need more. I wear one everyday---Super comfy and great for layering.

I'm always looking for coffee table books to add to my collection 

and these two are at the top of my list!

Lots of people are Lululemmon lovers---but I'm a Lucy girl.

Their yoga wear is fab and I love their black leggings.

 

I'm definitely needing some new kicks to start my resolutions off right!

What's on your list?

Saturday Morning Coffee

One of my favorite things to do over Saturday morning coffee (when we have the time, anyway) is talk to my "Style Soulmate" Lauren. Sometimes we let two hours pass by talking about vintage finds on EBay and Etsy, the decision to make a big home purchase, pillows, weddings, fashion----You name it.

I thought it would be fun for a new blog series to share a few of my favorites from the week, things I'm thinking about, purchases I'm contemplating.

Welcome, to Saturday Morning Coffee at MackenziePages.

I just made my (very belated) Christmas list and one of the things on there was a Slim Aarons print.

I asked for "Poolside Gossip", a favorite of mine, set in Palm Springs (see below). In the process of deciding on my first Slim Aarons acquisition, I came across this holiday photo of his, showing his wife floating in a Christmas festooned pool. As someone who adores sun and water time virtually anytime of year, this is just SO fabulous.

Last night I stayed up late re-watching the first season of Mad Men and fawning all over Betty Draper's fabulous ensembles. I love how demure and glamorous she is. And, most of the things she wears, I would wear now. It inspires me to be a little more glamorous each day. This photo above reminds me of a Betty Draper inspired fashion moment.

Pillow via Furbish Studio

I'm currently helping a friend with her home, and I'm LOVING this color combo as a pop for the living room. It may be too bright for some, but I love how unexpected this combo is.

Happy Saturday! More to come next week!

A New (to me) Face on the Design Front.....J Logan Interiors

Last night, a friend emailed me a link to the website of J Logan Interiors.

Jennifer Jones of J Logan Interiors is a New York based designer that I share Houston roots with,

so I was intrigued.

I was so refreshed by the images I saw. She seems to have such a clean and classic style, without being boring or TOO subdued. I like her mix of color and textures and the nod to trends while maintaining a timeless aesthetic.

See for yourself!

I love how effortlessly chic this boutique is. It's refreshingly simple.

It's like those girls you see who look so chic with a sleek ponytail and almost no make-up.

 I love the mix of color in her living areas. Some of these were designed with Robyn Karp of Robyn Karp Interiors.

I can't decide which of these two is my favorite.

I love this orange chesterfield mixed with soft pinks and greys.

This living room is so clean and ethereal. I love the addition of the beach photograph and the eclectic rug.

And what a DARLING little girls room!

This kitchen looks sleek and functional. I love how the tulip table and faux bamboo chairs are quietly trendy, but classic all at the same time. And a nod to the 60's---which of course I love.

I love this solution to a small space. The clean look of white cabinets and backsplash with the crisp stripe on the walls is fantastic!

I'm glad for the introduction to Miss Jennifer of J Logan Interiors.

Her designs have inspired me in more ways than one!

Wedding Wednesday....Shoesies

Just a few fun wedding shoe picks....

I'm so OVER the picks everyone seems to be wearing these days.

You know the shoes I mean.

Whimsical

B by Brian Atwood---at $325 a pop, they're pretty darn reasonable too!

Edgy with Valentino

Sweet & Classic with Red by Valentino

images via SaksFifthAvenue.com & Pinterest.com

Super Fun, and not to mention, New Year's Eve wedding worthy

with Miu Miu.

Happy Hump Day!

Thankful....

As much as I don't like to admit it, I think regularly about 

what I don't yet have.

A nice big kitchen in which to cook Thanksgiving dinner for instance, a big engagement ring, a new car,

a fabulous new bag.

"Keeping up with the Jones' " is a natural part of being in your mid-20's I suppose and I would venture to guess that it doesn't stop here. Today, however, I'd like to put all of that aside and focus on what I am truly THANKFUL for, because I do have one pretty amazing life.

My sweet man-friend, Brian, who is always there to make me laugh,

no matter what the situation.

Our even sweeter doggies, Trump and Trammell.

They're the best corgis anyone could ask for.

(And they're really excited about the prospect of table food today...)

My sister Molly, who drives me CRAZY and who I love fiercely all at the 

same time.

We have almost nothing in common, except our strange sense of humor.

And I love her for it.

My parents who are sweet, silly and always dancing.

Literally.

They're dancing in this picture (at my sister's college graduation in May)

And their "song" is Could I have this dance for the rest of my life, by Anne Murray.

NO JOKE.

They inspire me to have a perfectly imperfect marriage someday.

Our teeny-tiny cottage.

Even as I complain about it regularly (see above), I know I will miss it when we 

move on.

The decor in our house.

Not yet perfect, and always changing.

I've spent many hours toiling & thrifting, and although sometimes I think it would

be easier with an unlimited budget....($10,000+ sofa and Hermes throw may or may not equal Euphoria)

I love that it's completely me.

FINALLY, a design-related job.

It's stressful and I'm EXHAUSTED at the end of every day,

but I've never been happier.

I love every minute of it.

The happiest Thanksgiving to all,

every one of my family and friends,

I am THANKFUL for YOU today.

And to my 94 (and counting!) followers,

for being so patient during my new job transition,

and the lack of time to blog!

Off to Fredericksburg!

One of my favorite places on earth.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jonesing for this look

I've been jonesing for dressing area for some time now.

A glamorous retreat for primping and sipping champagne.

And I just DIE over Julianne Moore's dressing area in A Single Man.

It would be so simple to recreate. And it's so fun and quirky, yet still grown-up and glam.

I put together an inspiration board to show how you can

"Get the Look".

Skirted Dressing Table in Quadrille's Kazak Fabric

Cowhide chair from Pieces Atlanta

Flower chandelier from Ikea

Lamp, Glass decanters & LOVE pillow from Pieces Atlanta

Settee from High Fashion Home

Side table from Wisteria

Mirror from Wisteria

Curated Bedding.... Sophisticated Aqua and Charcoal

Sometimes my friends ask me for decorating advice.

The question I get asked most often is, 

" How do I put together a stylish bed?"

SO, I thought I'd start a series of pretty bedding suites.

This bed is for someone who wants something extra-chic, very sophisticated, and a little edgy.

1. Headboard- Ballard Designs

2. Euro Pillows- Matouk Bedding

3. Headboard Fabric- Schumacher Agra Silk Weave in Turquoise

4. Duvet Cover and Standard Shams-  Organic Chevron Duvet Cover via West Elm

5. Sheets- Serena & Lily Aqua Gobi Embroidered Sheet Set

6. Coverlet- Hermes Avalon blanket

7. Throw Pillow- Gold Sequin Embellished via Etsy

8. Throw Pillows-Alchemy Ikat Stripe in Aqua via Woody Liana on Etsy