* LeRoy sitting on all the Ikea Expedit desk boxes * At the end of January 2010, when we moved into our new house, I was most inspired to decorate my office/closet/dressing room …as it happens to be the room I spend the most time in. A little over a year later, I am finally …
* Sweet Water Child ~ Lullabies for Getty *
Sweet Water Child is a beautiful album of lullabies written by Alex Dezen of The Damnwells and performed by Angela and Alex Dezen -dedicated to Miss Getty Emilia Storm, and all the SMA babies who fight alongside her. The songs are absolutely lovely and all proceeds go entirely to The Getty Owl Foundation to help …
I asked of my reflection, Tell me what is there to do?
What I’m Wearing* Ridiculously old black dress …from Contempo Casuals, yeah, that’s how old it is. I’m pretty sure I’ve had it since I was at least 19 years old. I still love it. It’s polyester so it really never fades or shrinks. It always comes in handy! …seen here all summery!* Vintage Nordstrom purple …
DIY Pretty Long Tassel Earrings with Studs Jewelry Tutorial
I MIY’d a pair chain tassel earrings back in August 2009 and have worn them enough to see a bit of tarnishing on the gold hooks and chain …which doesn’t bother me really. But since they’re a bit shorter and well, dripping with chains, they have a particular style. And like many things, there are …
Love is all around you Love is knockin’ outside your door …Keep an open heart & you’ll find love again
What I’m Wearing* J Brand/Duarte “Suffragette” cropped lace up jeans in “dusk” …seen once here* Forever 21 gray scoop neck T …seen here under maxi dress* DVF brushed blue suede bag from a HauteLook sale* Ancient white leather jacket {well, 2003 ancient} …seen once here* BB Dakota gray knit fringe cardigan …size up in this!* …
Give your Fireplace a Facelift
This is a bit of a different Maeg-it yourself but when I read Tiffany’s submission, I just got inspired to offer her some advice! Tiffany’s moving into a super-cute rental with great overall character and a cute backyard …but this green marble fireplace is a bit outdated and doesn’t go with A. The rest of …
An Entirely Different Nautical ~ The "I Just Stepped off My Yacht, Messy Look" …except that I didn’t
What I’m Wearing * Joe’s Jeans “The Stardust – Super Flare” ….ummmm, LOVE these …thin denim, with a bit of stretch but not so much that they lose their shape and very comfy! In fact, they feel like I’ve been wearing them for years. I think I got them at a HauteLook or a GILT …
Fabulous Vintage & Antique Finds
    1. Josef Frank fabric covered wingback chair $2000 I want this for our Master Bedroom!2. Wood Carved Deer head with real antlers $57503. Italian Lantern $1395  4. Branch Dining Table $44875. Hot Pink Greek Key Highback Chairs $64006. Hot Pink Vintage Bonnet Top Chair $36007. Hanging Glove Lamps $7000 8. M & M …
Global Earth Hour : Tonight Will you Be in the Dark?
* Do it – canvas bag * This will be our 3rd year participating in Earth Hour …and I’m just as excited today as I have been in years past. In 2009, when the husband and I first heard about Earth Hour, we turned off everything in the house and at 8:30pm, we went out …
10 Ways to Wear a Light Colored Blazer
* August 6, 2009 * I’m a real woman living in the real world. I don’t have an overflowing allowance or budget for clothes and shoes and all things fabulous. And though sometimes I wish I did, I also have learned a lot in my years from having less than having more. For instance, had …
Thinking of Japan & How to Help
Original photo source The recent tragedy and devastation that has struck Japan has obviously been on all of our minds lately but how to help? I know I’d love to donate $1 million to Save the Children of Japan, like Gwen Stefani has but that’s not a feasible option for me, and I’m guessing not …
You don’t mind if I just . . .
  . . . sleep in a little today, do you? I didn’t think so. See you tomorrow. 🙂 random images saved over the years. 1 & 4 are taken w/my iphone/latest Architectural Digest. Some via Pinterest. Last image is our very own bed in our master bedroom …please let me know if one …
DIY Ombre Dip Dyed Nautical Rope Bracelets
Perusing Lonny Magazine last week, I spied these adorable dip-dyed braided rope bracelets by Tanya Aguiniga retailing for $85 and thought, really, what an easy DIY this has to have been done already. And sure enough, it has!! It’s not often I post other people’s content but this was so great I had to share. …
Well the Rain Exploded with a Mighty CrashAs we Fell Into the Sun
What I’m Wearing* Burberry short double breasted trench …I think I wear my trench most often in the Spring. It’s lightweight but still warm and the color is so fresh and Springy. {and yes, I already wore it once this month}* Blue & White striped tank by C&C California …seen here* Made & Crafted white …
Espadrille Wedges : Shoe Picks for Spring/Summer
Outfit post from June 2009 Get my nude Jimmy Choo Espadrilles Here More often than not, the classic espadrille and espadrille wedge return as a viably chic shoe option for Spring and Summer. And this year is no different. There are tons of bright and colorful options for 2011 and I’d say go for it …