Our Thanksgiving table, 2010 & DIY pop art canvases It has come to my attention that we are in dire need of more kitchen and dining room storage and a proper bar. Yes, maybe it’s because I keep buying dishes and glassware and decanters that I don’t necessarily need but when I find a gem …
Pearl & Leather Necklace DIY
Flipping through the October 2011 InStyle Magazine, I came across Lauren Hutton’s picks and found this delicate pearl necklace from Calypso Sea and loved the contrast of the raw leather with the pretty pearls. I went to my local bead shop to find some really great pearls but they were closed so I used the …
When she wakes up & makes up her mind
What I’m Wearing* Vintage black blazer with beaded lapels …seen recently here, w/my shocking pink jeans.* Silk dress with pockets by Gold Hawk …seen here as a tunic w/ leggings.* Tassel tie belt is from a Leyendecker dress I wore here. But I wear this tie belt all the time.* Vintage rhinestone necklace, Gerard Yosca …
Adorable Succulent Animal Planters DIY
Plaid Pigeon {as far as I know} was the originator of the adorable idea behind plastic toys turned succulent planters. My pink giraffe and hippo above are both Plaid Pigeon creations and I adore them. But it seems they’ve gone out of business which is trés sad because their idea was genius! No need to …
Friday I’m In Love…
I don’t normally do a link list like many blogs do but my desktop is cluttered with all of these site links I’ve been saving so I thought I’d share them with you… and simultaneously clear off my computer. Enjoy! * First, let me just address the amazing rings above which, if you’ve been reading …
New Jewels: Earrings, Necklaces & More Earrings!
Well, new costume jewelry to be exact! But i love it either way. How pretty are those gift boxes? From JewelMint earrings and necklaces to vintage treasures and a sparkly hair pin, to more new earrings and necklaces from new jewelry line TplusJ, I’m kind of excited to wear all my new pieces this season. …
I Drive All Night Just To Get Back Home
What I’m Wearing * Jigsaw London Long Jersey Tank Dress courtesy of Jigsaw London green label… I love this dress because not only is it ridiculously soft and comfy, it doesn’t wrinkle! {runs a bit large}* Vintage Wrangler Denim shirt from Etsy Shop 86 Vintage & vintage denim perfection in my opinion.* Red leather zipper …
DIY Glitter Sneakers // Inspired by Miu Miu Embellished Shoes
When Target approached me about a Converse One Star DIY challenge I couldn’t resist, but it wasn’t until I saw these Miu Miu glitter sneakers that I had any clue how I was going to give my white sneaks a personality all their own. DIYers have been glueing glitter to their shoes for decades! The …
Ghosts Appear & Fade Away
What I’m Wearing* Poleci cropped trench in army green from GILT* DL1961 Premium Denim gray jeans …last seen here* Miguelina peach loose tank … seen layered recently here* Black pashmina scarf* Gold and Black twisted crystal hoop earrings courtesy of T+J Design … by blogger Tiffany from I Am Style-ish {I LOVE these and they’re …
Timm Perry’s Latest Acting Gig
Since I’ve been sort of following our friend Timm Perry‘s acting career here, I thought I’d share with you his most recent gig… a funny little local commercial for Glendale Hyundai. Nice job Timmy! And in fact…. i don’t think I actually shared his last gig, an independent movie called Hold On Loosely. I mentioned …
Gray Glitter Backwards French Manicure
I can’t get enough of my gray nails for Fall… I just think they’re the perfect color for the moment; not too dark, not too light. Saying that, I spent about 3 weeks with my single hematite glitter nail and wanted to switch it up. So using the same colors – 2 coats of RGB …
Cute Overload: Doggies and Delilah
Over the Summer I cut my hours back at the gallery to 2 days a week to slowly ease my way out before leaving for good at the end of the year. Doing so gave me a little extra time to relax during the week, a much needed break considering I work through the weekends …
Don & Betty Draper Halloween Costume Inspiration
It’s not a ridiculously original idea or anything but since the husband and I have just recently finished watching the entire Mad Men series, we thought we’d go as Don & Betty Draper for Halloween. I’ve been searching a little online for some great early 60’s dresses & may buy a few just in case, …
Well I don’t really know her… I only know her name
* How pretty are the delicate little flowers on the tree behind me? I just love it. What I’m Wearing* Vintage black wool Chaiken pants, cuffed* Brandy Melville open knit sweater … posted here* Karen Zambos blouse worn under the sweater… see it here* Both vintage necklaces were my grandma’s and Made Her Think Earrings …
DIY Crystal Ball Drop Earrings
I love a single ball drop earring. The design is so 60’s and you know I adore all things 60’s. I came across these perfect little faceted ball beads the other day at JoAnn’s and thought they’d be perfect modern version with the chain for a little edge. I also like the idea of a …