The Dirty Dozen- Laura

12 Months. 12 People. 12 Questions

Today we are getting to know, Laura, of the Black Frames.

You may also know her as the blogger behind Something Legit,

{and the author of our own Alluring Kennedy series}

but her hidden talent is revealed this week with the debut 

of The Black Frames debut video: Legbone.

So Laura is a blogger, a bass player in a band, a world traveler...

and she has a full time job?

( ... I feel like an underachiever.... ) 

We asked Laura 12 Questions.

Beth has the first 6 questions.

I have the other half dozen below.

...

SEVEN

What do you do when you aren't doing... it?

I like to go out to dinner with my friends,

travel, yoga, book club, watch movies, and go to shows.

EIGHT

How could you take "it" to the next level?

Video blogging my friends.

It's the next big thing.

NINE

What do you watch?

30 Rock.

Every week, Tina Fey tells some of my story.

Also, episodes of Arrested Development. It never gets old.

TEN

When you aren't playing, what are you listening to?

Latest loves: The Mourning Benders, Toro y Moi, Tennis, Crystal Fighters, Talking Heads, New Order

ELEVEN

What do you read?

Last book was Blood, Bones, & Butter.

It's about a chef in NY. I was hungry the whole time I read it.

I wanted to consume food... and it was wonderful.

TWELVE

Where are you going?

It's wedding season, so you'll find me in a few bridesmaid dresses this summer.

I just got back from the UK & France, so I'll be playing that off for a while.

Next summer though, Costa Rica. It can't come soon enough.

... 

Read the first six questions

we asked Laura

at Hello Splendor to get 

the full picture!

ONE for the Press.

My friend, Beth, has a kid.

His name is Maxton, 

and he is pretty flippin cute.

And he looked extra adorable

in Dallas Child's latest issue

on his 1st birthday party!

Holy cow, Beth, 

stop being so creative & cute.

...or at least offer to be my surrogate.

*photos by Kevin Dotolo

*check out Heather & Carolina's mention

Souvenir Stylings: Provence, France

Hello again!

It's Aspiring Kennedy's faithful interior designer,

Beth Dotolo

of 

Pulp Design Studios & Hello, Splendor.

I'm charged with the task 

of designing her dream homes abroad 

and helping her recreate her travels at home.

...and by 'charged' I mean: 'out of the kindness of my heart'.

Recently Aspiring Kennedy travelled

to Southern France for 'work'.

(Yes, that's real life.)

Southern France is known for

it's picturesque countryside & rural villages...

But, let's be honest,

Aspiring Kennedy ain't no farm hand! 

So we're taking French Provencal up a notch 

& adding a little twist.

Because, even though 

Aspiring Kennedy 

is simple at heart... 

She's just plain... fancy. 

Now, that's a French countryside 

I could see Aspiring Kennedy

hanging her hat on. 

Here are a few great pieces

that can add a bit of that

French Provencal style,

without making your space 

look like a farm home...

No.1 Eat Table Linens | No.2 French Marble Console Table | No.3 Morandi Square Bottle Vase | No.4 Slate Message Board | No.5 Square Wire Tray

If you could travel abroad 

and take that 'look' home with you,

where would you go?

Aspiring Kennedy's 

Faithful Interior Designer,

Beth Dotolo

of 

Pulp Design Studios & Hello, Splendor

Naughty... but Nice.

Today I did something naughty.

{but with good intentions...}

I hi-jacked Beth's blog.

But I had to make sure everyone knew that

TODAY IS HER 30th BIRTHDAY!

So do I regret it?

Nope.

Will I be punished?

Probably.

But, hey, what are friends for?

photo by Steven Visneau

Souvenir Stylings: Canary Islands

Hello again!

Beth Dotolo, from Hello, Splendor, here... 

Aspiring Kennedy's faithful interior designer.

Do you remember how faithful??

Yes, that's right, so faithful...
 I work for free!

Well, Mr. & Mrs. Aspiring Kennedy

are back from a brief jet set

to the Canary Islands.

For this souvenir styling edition, 

I wanted to give them a small reminder

of their blissful getaway!

Not everything has to be so literal...

So, we're introducing a hint of canary yellow! 

Let's give them just a pop...

A hint to remind them of their quick trip to the Canary Islands...

Because don't we all need 

a small reminder

of our escapes?

How do you keep your vacation alive 

when you come back to the real world?

Aspiring Kennedy's 

Faithful Interior Designer,

Beth Dotolo

Hello, Splendor

P.S. Are we friends on facebook? Because we probably should be!

*All images via the Bright.Bazaar Pick Your Colour Tool

Monay Mood: I feel... ridiculous.

  

Monday Mood: I feel ... social.

After looking at these pictures...

I'm in the mood to hit the town.

Skype-day Night

It's been a long week.

What a better way to round out the week

than with a impromptu skype date

with my friend, Beth?

long distance relationship at it's best.

spooky scary

skype loves to freeze up on less attractive sides

After looking at these screenshots,

I can't help but think of 

the scene in 

my most favorite movie ever

Mean Girls

when they have the 

secret-four-way-phone-call.

via

I love chatting on Skype.

Isn't it just so... fetch?

Souvenir Stylings: Italy

Hello Aspiring Kennedy readers!

For those of you I haven't met,

I'm Beth Dotolo, 

Aspiring Kennedy's faithful 

Interior Designer

(So faithful that I work for free!).

Aspiring Kennedy recently took a trip to Italy! 

While I'm insanely jealous, 

I've still managed to muster up picks 

from some of my favorite Italian designers. 

I'm thinking that we need to 

infuse a little color into

this Oxford-dweller's life!

1. Missoni Kalahari Rug

2. Amethyst Chandelier

3. Pucci Book

4. Missoni Lisboni Throw

5. Kartell La Marie Chair

Who is your favorite designer out of Italy? Fashion or otherwise!

Aspiring Kennedy's 

Faithful Interior Designer,

Beth Dotolo

of

Hello, Splendor & Nest Interior Design 

and the winner is...

source

Congrats to Belle on Heels for winning

the Bella Card Co. giveaway 

by Hello, Splendor & Aspiring Kennedy!

Email beth [at] bethdotolo [dot] com to claim your amazing love birds party collection! 

Thanks to everyone who entered!!

Have a lovely weekend...

Souvenir Stylings: Munich, Germany

Hello friends! 

It's Beth from Hello, Splendor, 

Aspiring Kennedy's faithful friend 

and 

Interior Designer.

Mr. & Mrs. Aspiring Kennedy 

recently travelled to Munich, Germany 

and it's my task to help design 

a great vacation home for this jet-setting couple!

Aspiring Kennedy is more

of a classic lady,

but, Munich is going through a major

modern design moment. 

Think industrial chic...

modern lines...

Lots of light...

But, now for the color...

Should Aspiring Kennedy go bold with red??

Or, should she go safe and serene with white??

Do Tell!

Aspiring Kennedy's faithful Interior Designer,

Beth Dotolo

of

Hello, Splendor & Nest Interior Design


images via 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

AK + HS = Bella Cardo Giveaway!

You know my blogging bestie, Beth, at Hello Splendor?

Well, us two birds of a feather
are sticking together
 to giveaway
Bella Card Company's
 Love Birds Party Suite!

The winner will these adorable invitations & lined envelopes, thank you cards, party tags, & foodie flags.

Enter Now:

1. Become a fan of Aspiring Kennedy & Hello, Splendor

{entry 1}

2. Be a fan of Bella Card Company on Facebook

{entry 2}

3. Follow Aspiring Kennedy, Hello Splendor, or Bella Card Company on twitter

{entries 3, 4, & 5 - leave separate comments!}

4. Tell us the guest list of the best party you could imagine.

{entry 6}

Winner will be picked this Friday, Sept. 17th...
and- we will count your entries twice when you comment on both  of our blogs.

Good luck!!