What I’m Wearing* sheer/silk Walter floral dress … from Gilt …last seen here in winter, belted with leggings & boots* My favorite over sized cardigan from Victoria’s Secret …man I wish they would reissue this. I should have gotten it in all colors when it was still available. * Fiorentini + Baker chunky Tessa sandals …
Refashion Old Bikini Bottoms DIY
I love my old tie bottoms {see below} …have had & worn them every summer since 2003 and it’s time to retire them. I bought a new pair sans ties at Victoria’s Secret {on sale for $11 now!} ….which reminded me of a bikini I had in the 80’s. The front and back are moveable. …
A Bit of Nautical Cool
What I’m Wearing* Paige Premium Denim “Debonair” 11″ Jeans in Rebel Without A Cause …my absolute favorite jeans right now. They are so so so SO surprisingly comfy because they have ample room for the butt/thigh/waist section instead of being tight all the way up and creating a muffin top. {and especially great for the …
Cute Overload : Unlikely Pets
I can’t stop thinking about getting a little pig …though my french bulldog is very similar to a little pot belly …but the tiny baby goat is now in the running as well. I cannot handle the cuteness. * images by Mark Tucker, man & camel by David Rombaut, man and duck by Sandy Powers
Hem Gems are JEANIUS!
Like the many amazing things I find via the internet, I’m not sure how I happened upon Hem Gems. Maybe I received an email. Maybe I searched for something and they popped up on my radar. Regardless, the point is, I found them …and they are literally JEANIUS! I got so excited about them I …
Silk Scarf Safety Pin Tank Top DIY
This fun and easy scarf DIY top would be adorable over a pair of shorts in the Summer! You can also wear it as a halter, if you instead turn the scarf from square in front of your body to diamond shape with corner at your neck and working out with safety pins from there. …
Project: Guest 1/2 Bathroom Unfinished …before photos
It was a blank slate when we moved in …well, other than the fern wallpaper, which if you look closely {at the top two pics}, is two different colors. As if they ran out of paper mid-project and when they went back to get more, they picked up the wrong one but didn’t realize it …
A Silk Dress …from day to night
. . . at the baby shower …bare feet, dipping occasionally in pool 😉 . . . and later out to Sushi with the husband What I’m Wearing* Miguelina silk gray dress from Gilt Group ages ago …don’t think I’ll ever get the zipper back down on this beauty. Good thing it’s roomy enough to …
The Baby Shower …decor & details
        The photos don’t even come close to doing this baby shower justice! It was so lovely …how did I manage to not get one shot of the pool? After taking initial shots of the set up & first arrivals, I put my camera away until the end of the party. I …
Baby Shower Decorating Elements
    Alison’s baby shower is today and she has kindly asked me to decorate it for her. And before I agreed to such a task I had to ask “Can I blog about it?” …because what is life if I can’t document it ;? Of course she agreed and I posted my inspiration post …
Quite Possibly the Most Sensible Shoes I Own
What I’m Wearing* Vintage/thrifted floral dress …belted with skinny vintage stretch belt ..seen here* Vintage/thrifted black blazer …seen here with my long skirt …loving this look …though it does kind of remind me a bit of a music festival ensemble cleaned up …but it’s workin’ for me* Gold danglies from the Farmer’s Market* Fiorentini + …
Caftan Crazy …the perfect patio dress
* Link List * 1. Temperly London long silk kaftan $1,3352. Michael Kors Turquoise caftan evening dress $1,340 3. Lucy Patio Dress $2004. Asos purple kaftan $93 {love this one but out of my size! From a @JulsGarces tweet -thanks!}5. Etsy “Outrageous Rags” Caftan with removable flower $506. Tory Burch “Jana” Caftan $297.507 & 15. …
Faded Red, White & Blue ~ Cargos for Summer
What I’m Wearing* Ralph Lauren LRL washed denim cropped cargo pants …true to size with a baggy fit …they sort of stretched out more as the day went on. Still I like them baggy rather than tight in this particular style …and UBER soft and comfy! Because they have two snaps at the bottom, you …
Zig-Zag Loop Rope Necklace DIY
This DIY is from the M&J Trim DIY Challenge last week which is why it’s pink …but a nautical color scheme would be my first choice for this project. * 3/16″ Twisted Cord {Rope} -3yards * Ribbon of choice {I used 3″ cream sparkle satin ribbon -about 22 inches on each side} * Beginning at …
Letting Go of My Past-Past Life
As the hard drive on my computer is at capacity, I’ve been forced to clear out some space in order to get my present life’s work completed. As such, I’ve been going through old photos stashed in old folders holding old memories that are taking up precious memory I need now. And as I came …