Yesterday was a long day. I sat in my apartment and watched the news following the blasts at the Boston Marathon with a heavy heart. You see… I’ve had a love affair with that city since first setting foot in it when I was 15 years old. In fact, the last time I was there, [...]
Ever since we finally got our own West Elm here in Seattle, I’ve been dying to do a fun little event with them. Turns out the feeling was mutual. So, we’re puttin’ together a little part-ay to celebrate the coming months of sunshine, and ya’ll are invited!! What are we gonna do? So glad you asked. [...]
mikky Fun, Fun, Fun! You guys definitely seem like the perfect pairing. This will be some great par-Tay!
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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Such pretty stuff!
Melinda's Musings What a great idea for a spring gathering and networking event! I’ll have to see to research if there’s something similar here in New York.
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to go to work on the wardrobe, kids. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got big ambitions for this season. The next few months are already booked with lots of weekend trips to sunnier destinations, so it was simply serendipitous that Banana Republic and I teamed up a few [...]
Naomi A Love that beach hat!
Kacie You did a great job editing! =) Love the looks. I need those polka dot pants!
Kacie
Cassandra LaValle Post author haha – you’re too nice. i think i need a workshop from you, but yes on those pants!! you DO need them – you’d rock them with your little (post baby) figure!
YOLONDA LOVE THESE PIECES…SO NOT NEUTRAL!
♥, LONDA
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Cassandra LaValle Post author THANK YOU!!! <3
Julieann Of course you are rocking these clothes but even more I love how much FUN you are having doing it! It is nice to see a grouping that is affordable and selections everyone can wear daily! Nice work girlie!
Mary Cute! Are the sunglasses from BR too?!
Cassandra LaValle Post author they are, but i don’t see them up yet on the site – i’m hoping they’ll be available again soon! or you can check in stores…
Splendid Market The pants are so fun, love them with the heels, must make a visit to BR.
Mikky Great hat!
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Sinem Amazing necklace selections, great combinations! You look beautiful!
Tiffany D'Souza Loving both outfits! So simple and chic. Where can I get those sunglasses?
Cassandra LaValle Post author Hi Tiffany! I’m not sure if the sunglasses are coming available,or are maybe in stores now, but they are by Banana as well!
Katie O'Keefe I absolutely love your first bold necklace! So perfect. Thanks for sharing
DonnaG Do I spy the Coronado Hotel?
Bon Bon simply gorgeous! love that beachy weather! xoxo
Carly Krause I love your blog and these outfits!! I was wondering, where did you purchase the gold necklace you are wearing in your second outfit? Thanks!
Cassandra LaValle Post author Hi Carly! Every piece is Banana Republic – i just don’t have a link for the necklace, but it may be available in stores!
Remember when I first got my new office space back in September? I was thrilled at the prospect of having a place to work outside of the house. I was also very aware that it would take some serious effort to get me to go there on a regular basis. To me, the main purpose [...]
Diana do Paço Love it so much!!It’s just so perfect!
Tiffany Wow Cassandra, this all sounds so amazing, and of course the space LOOKS amazing. I think this was the office you were destined to have! Congratulations.
carolina - patagonia gifts congrats, Cassandra! this space looks fabulous. perfect for you! wishing you all the best in the new office! xo
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Christy @ My Invisible Crown Whoa! I mean, WHOA! That space is beyond stunning. Just on another level really. I’m envious a little…well a lot. It’s perfect. For you more than me of course since I would need a kitchen and live in Alabama but congrats!!! I’ve been struggling terribly with the isolation of working alone. It can be almost debilitating. I’ve always wanted to build myself a small studio in little house form in my backyard with the workspace on the bottom and an office above complete with a cute winding staircase to get there but if I could find something like this I’d be in Heaven! Again, congratulations! It looks absolutely perfect. I know you’ll be so happy there.
Cassandra LaValle Post author thank you so much christy!! i can completely understand and relate to the isolation of working alone. part of the reason i wanted to write this post was to shed some light on the fact that it’s not just about getting out of the house, but getting out somewhere that motivates you – whether it’s a coffee shop, or a shared office! some of my most productive days come when i just change the environment a bit! good luck finding (or building!) your own happy place!
Naomi A She sounds like a great friend to tell you that she’s leaving this amazing spot! It can feel the creative juices flowing already!
Molly {Dreams in HD} oh my gosh. this is absolutely GORGEOUS! i would never want to leave the office if i were you congratulations!
Michelle Cope how dreamy!!!!!
Julie oh.my.goodness Cassandra! That space is AMAZING! Beyond amazing! The wallpaper, the architecture, the view. Amazing! So happy for you, congrats!
Karla Wow! That is so so gorgeous! I’d be inspired to work long hours there for sure.
Chloe @Ergo-Blog Wow so much space and I love ceilings, the huge windows, and the openness!! I hope you have a lot of success in this office!! =)
Cassandra LaValle Post author i hope so too… so that i may never have to leave it!! 
thanks chloe!
Cynthia Zamaria Your home away from home is simply stunning. What an inspiring place to create. The architecture and the clean white backdrop, and those windows – Oh my! Can I please be your intern? All the best in your new digs.
Work beautifully, Cynthia.
Liz B I’m going through a ‘not in love with my office space’ right now. So I totally get your excitement at this amazing space.. jee WIZZ!!
Good luck with the move!
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Cynthia Zamaria Your home away from home is simply stunning. What an inspiring place to create. The architecture and the clean white backdrop, and those windows – Oh my! Can I please be your intern? All the best in your new digs.
Work beautifully, Cynthia.
Jill Congratulations Cassandra! Just when you needed a little bit of encouragement to entice you to keep moving forward with your dreams and to pull you out of that funk you felt after your big trip to Africa (We All March On post), this happens! This couldn’t be a better sign to keep up the hard and amazing work! So happy for you!
Cassandra LaValle Post author Jill, you couldn’t be more right. It’s EXACTLY what I need. A new view and some energizing people to share it with! I have a feeling this will be a very good move for me! Thank you for your encouragement!!
Helena - A Diary of Lovely Gorgeous space, I’m sure many beautiful things will come out from here!
YOLONDA Love the space! Congrats!
Maria Valentin Holy gorgeousness! What a DREAMY space oozing with creative energy. Congratulations!!!!!
Melissa Wow that place is amazing! I am envious.
azure Cassandra ~ I have been in that space and know how amazing it is! What an ideal situation. Congrats!!
Krista Ah-mazing space. I mean, seriously, it does not get any better than that… and your office mates!! So, so happy for all of you. Being able to work in such a beautifully inspiring place will be incredible. And just think of the creative collaborations that will happen between you guys! I’m definitely coming to visit next time I’m in Seattle to see my sister. Congrats!
xo
Krista
Janice This is beyond gorgeous, really stunning!! I can’t wait to see what you do with it…and since I live near Seattle I know what a great spot that is! Congratulations!
Nicole Whoa. That space is amazing. Your new coworkers are amazing. So happy for you!
Cassandra LaValle Post author thank you sweet nicole!! i hope you’ll come visit someday xo
Christina OMG that space is amazing! I too am a solo business owner/blogger and completely understand the feeling of being isolated. I’m also a stay at home mom and so I really know the feeling of wanting to be surrounded by creatives – a 10month old doesn’t count Congrats on such a beautiful space, I don’t know how much more creative you can get since you’re already so creative and inspiring but I’m guessing that this space will definitely be a huge inspiration to work in
Raluca | WhatWouldGwynethDo Stunning! I too work from home and for every day that I love it, there is a day when I dream of a collaborative space like this to go to for a different point of view…enjoy!
Annie How totally exciting!! You know, maybe I shouldn’t say this… but when you shared the pictures of the last space… something about it just wasn’t working, it was evident. Like you wanted to be loving it, but you weren’t really sure you were. In contrast, this space and your genuine giddiness over it seems like the real deal. The space is sort of epic, and I’m excited for you that you found it!
Michelle AHAHAH! I freaking just died. Girl, you are rocking it hard. First of all congratulations on this amazing space, and on your pretty rocking line up of office mates. My dream is to have a space like this with amazing people to share it with. I am living vicariously through you
Juliane at Modern Mural What a stunning space. The arched windows are amazing. So exciting that you finally found your space! It is so important to have a welcoming space for creativity and hard word. I’m so glad you’ve found yours!
Sarah's Fab Day Love it! Such a wonderful space and filled with creatives? Who could ask for more. Maison Luxe was one of my favorite stores when I’ve visited Seattle, lucky girl to get her old spot. Congrats!
Maggie Rose Shut up! It’s perfect! I’ve loved this space since Kelie first shared pics of it on her blog, and have the Rue images saved for office inspiration as well. Definitely coming by for a visit (Ryan’s office is right nearby so I’m down that way semi-often. There is an amazing sandwich place very close called Delicatus (sandwiches are yummy, the boys are cute, it’s a win win).
Becca So so soooo amazing! I’m having serious envy over here haha.
Meredith What?! This space is amazing – how exciting! And I’m tickled that you’ll be near your family’s restaurant. What fun!
Alyse Hufford Absolutely stunning! I can’t get over all that light filled space. Something we all seek in grey Seattle. Best of luck to you in your new space and I can’t wait for your family’s restaurant to open.
Dyanna Littke Since yesterday I was so looking forward to reading this post! So excited for you! And I will definitely have to visit. The light and architecture are perfect for your endeavors- a dream come true!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures OMG it’s PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jordan Bariesheff Oh, the walls, the white & the windows! It looks like it has everything. And a great idea going in with others for a creative sounding board and sharing the rent. I look forward to seeing how it all pans out for you. If I lived in the area, I’d definitely be hiring for some awesome photography lighting : )
Tammie Burton Wow! The space is stunning!! Can’t wait to see what adventures await you in your new space. Congrats!!
Preciously Me Really a dreamy space and a dreamy office!
It’s amazing, love the bones of the room and the wallpaper you chose is gorgeous!
It’s great to see that now you have a real place to work, that your dream came true, it really makes me want to go out of my comfort zone to achieve mine …!
Franki GOOD Heavens!! It is positively perfect. I just got “shivers” looking at the windows alone and the view…EEEkk!! GOOD for YOU!! franki
Michelle Baron Love the new space and your way of thinking about the office space and the need to have creative people around you! Best of luck to all of you and can’t wait to hear more!!
Katie Wow! seems to be the word of the moment. What a fantastic office space (I can’t imagine it could get much better!) and what a talented group of office mates. Cheers to you for making it happen! xo
Tiffany D'Souza WOW! this place is pure heaven. Good luck to you and your new mates on this exciting and new adventure Cassandra! At times a change in the environment is all you need for a grea spark of inspiration. Once again, Congrats!
Lisa | Happy By Wow! I could move to Seattle for this place (but I have to cross an ocean first). But again, you deserve it girl. I applause for listening to your inner voice and feeling and not invest in the previous place and wait for the right one. Looking forward to updates from the bright future of this girl’s dream
Tamara We are going to be neighbors!!
That is so awesome! This neighborhood keeps getting better and better. I want to take you and Brian out for a drink at Bar Sajor some time…
Uncle Beefy So exciting and so perfect! For you, for Kelie, for the whole group o’ ya’! And, hey, at least I can walk to this one from the ferry. So, y’know, thanks for thinking of me in the process. xo
Michelle P I never would have guessed that this stunner was here in Seattle! Such a wonderful space – congrats!
kate what an amazing find, you’re SO lucky. I want to live there
Quinn This space is so stunning, so jealous. Enjoy it!
Miss B. Cassandra I LOVE it, congrats! I absolutely want to do something there one day, LOVE!
Monika what a GREAT space! so jeal … great photos of the space too. happy decorating!
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Caitlin This space is AMAZING!! If I still lived in Seattle I would be beggin’ to be a part of this creative haven!
Zak Graff Awesome space! And quite the collective of creative talent assembled as well. Congratulations!
-Zak
Steph This is the most glamorous and inspiring office space I have ever seen!!!!
Jackie I am insanely jealous!
Lindsay These windows are absolutely fantastic!!! I would live in that room
Julie Very exciting! What an amazingly beautiful space, Congratulations!
Julie
Well hello dear readers! It’s me, Crissie, back with more action for you from New York Fashion Week! Day 3 – the day after the storm – brought a lot of trudging through snowbanks and balancing on slippery sidewalks to get to the shows. But when you did make it though the mess there was plenty of [...]
Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation Wow — Christian Siriano killed it! What gorgeous dresses — I would have loved to have seen that show up close. Thanks for the update!
Franki Rafael Cennamo….minus the eyebrows! Great shots!! franki
While we’re on the subject of love, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about my heart. Yours too. In fact, all of ours. Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Did you also know that heart disease is the number one killer in men and women in the U.S.? A few weeks [...]
Chloe Moon I have my American Heart Association Red Dress pin on my cardigan right now! I’m going to wear it everyday! =)
YOLONDA Nice to see more people like you supporting a great cause!
♥,LONDA
bri sassy!!!
wmbg your makeup looks awesome.
happy healthy heart month!
Kiana Underwood Great cause and great pic!
Jessie I have my American Heart Association Red Dress pin on my handbag! Also love the makeup! Do you remember what our lipstick color was? Random question: where is your t-shirt from? I’ve been needing new white v-neck ts but all the ones I’m seeing are too thick in the material and yours looks just right.
Lisa Dreissig What is that amazing lip color? I’ve been wanting to go a little bolder and this is just beautiful on you!
As a former editor of Rue, I like to keep tabs on what my ladies are up to over there, and I am thrilled to be helping them make a big announcement today – the beginning of a whole lot more amazing content on a whole new Rue website! Rue will now be delivering daily [...]
Crystal @ Rue Thanks for the nice write-up, Cass! We’re so excited Rue Daily is finally here!
Chloe Moon YEAH!! I’m such a fan of the Rue magazine and I am always left wanting more when I finish it. This is awesome, I have to go to subscribe!! =)
Drew @ Catfish & Caviar Love the new look!
Gina I’m also really excited and I think the new look is super-pretty!
Cecilia Love the new look! xo
Erika ~TiptoeButterfly~ i REALLLLLY wish i did the on-line mag thing – ok i admit i have paper mags from the summer that are still in their bags – ekk i gotta get on it!
Ashley Fine I’m so excited! This made my day:)
joody Definitely worth all the excitement and suspense up to their “surprise!” Thanks for the preview. Gonna hop over now!
Sarah @ Curio Sounds wonderful – I’ve always loved Rue and it will be great to get a daily dose!
Franki Validation…I just made a feather wreath (found on our property) this past summer. LUV RUE! franki
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Eeeek how exciting!
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Beautifully said!
You expressed this perfectly. I too am trying to think of a way to express my feelings of this tragic event and after reading your post realize I am one of many.
I’m a Boston girl. I got married in Boston six months ago. My parents live three blocks from Boylston Street – my mother and brother were in the crowds. It hit too close to home. Thank you for the pause and the reflection. I’m deeply heart broken this happened – again – and on a day that has so much meaning. <3
here’s to healing and hugs to you and your family, jill <3
Eloquently and beautifully said, Cassandra. Thank you for not rushing back into the “blogsphere” and taking a moment to send prayers & good vibes for all those affected.
So beautifully stated.
Memoirs & Mochas
xo – Boston loves you right back
We ARE family. franki