Though I’m creative in many ways, when it comes to food, I draw a complete blank. And when I do cook, I’m such a freak about the meal turning out perfectly that I completely stress out about it …as if I’m cooking for The Queen. It always ends up tasting good, but the process is …
Gorgeous DIY Wedding Bouquets
My cousin/BFF is getting married in November and I am her maid of honor {sorry, MATRON of Honor}, obvs ;). After chatting on the phone last week simultaneously looking online at bridesmaid dresses, we set up an appointment to try a few on. And just to be sure the bridesmaid’s dresses were consistent with the …
gotta get back in time : 1996
This is totally random but I came across these photos from my brother’s 8th grade graduation at the beginning of Summer of 1996 and mostly wanted to share this… …and also admit that it’s the very first time I ever noticed it in the background. You know, something about only looking at yourself in photos. …
You Talkin’ To Me?
LeRoy was staring me down the other day while I was outside doing my most recent DIY. He so desperately wanted to be with his mama it was killing him. He follows me everywhere. He is where I am. And mostly, I do let him “help” me with DIYs but since I was using spray …
* She Dreams in Color, She Dreams in Red *
What I’m Wearing* Ari Dein silk pajamas in peacock from Faire Frou Frou …and now looking at their shop I want the boutique hotel chemise omg it’s so fabulous. * Fake glasses I’ve had forever and always want to wear but feel ridiculous wearing fake glasses. * Photos taken by the husband in our Master …
DIY Coral Home Decor Accents Inspired by Eduardo Garza
Normally I’d rather not rip off artists {…big corporations are fair game, lol} but artists work hard to make a buck and art is art. HOWEVER when I saw these shell and coral sculptural decorative art pieces on gold bases by Eduardo Garza for sale at GILT Home the other day priced between $600-$1500 each …
This is Always Awkward but …it’s my Birthday today
What I’m Wearing* Watermelon pink 50’s shirtdress {manufactured in the 80’s} by The American Shirt Dress Company. I’ve had this dress for longer than I’ve known my husband and have never worn it. I almost sold it on Ebay a dozen times but something kept urging me to keep it. The color is very watermelon …
Flea Market Finds : The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
As promised, here are the decor pieces/photos I shot the last time I was at The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall. Though they used to have more furniture than they keep in stock now, the home decor finds are ridiculously awesome. Seriously, I could go there every day and buy 75% of their inventory …but alas, …
My Favorite DIYs for Summer
Since Summer is JUST AROUND THE CORNER and since I LOVE SUMMER I thought I’d revisit my Perfect-for-Summer-DIYs because… why not? So without further ado… * Drop Waist V-neck T-shirt Dress DIY this dress is super easy, and if you don’t have a sewing machine or serger, you can easily hand-stitch it together. I love …
Office Project : Inspiration Cork Board Wall Cork Tiles & Little Gold Framed Mirrors
I love a good inspiration board in my office. In fact, I’ve had some sort of bulletin board with clippings and photos and magazine tears in my room since I was a kid. I love it. I can’t really live without one …dramatic, yes. So it was only obvious I was going to add one …
* Jewel Tones for Summer ~ Day to Night Look *
What I’m Wearing * Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent berry silk & mess dress …worn as a blouse …seen here* Vintage Anne Klein skirt, thrifted – but seriously could’ve come directly out of my Grandma’s closet. It actually came with a matching blouse that will be used to create an entirely different outfit most likely …
My Favorite Shampoos & Conditioners
I get a ton of questions about my hair …mostly, what products do I use on it? And in the past I’ve done a few posts on my hair care routines and different or fallen in love with and switched to but I thought I’d get a bit more in depth with exactly how I …
They Say, You Don’t Tug on Superman’s Cape
What I’m Wearing* Winter Kate silk kimono/cardigan/jacket* old spaghetti strap tanks by Rubbish* Joe’s Jeans “Stardust Superflares” …seen once here* Vintage chain necklace was my grandma’s plus my chain tassel necklace -DIY with Rachel Roy earrings and vintage bangles mixed with a few plastic bangles from Forever 21, various gold stacking rings* Husband’s gold rimmed …
French Braid w/ Cascading Hair Tutorial // DIY Waterfall Braid
I’m not the originator of this hair style but I’ve gotten so many requests for it, I thought I’d give it a go for you. I don’t know what it’s called either so I haven’t researched it and/or found any other tutorials for it …thus, this is my version of it, and I’ve dubbed it …
Burn out the Day …Burn out the Night
What I’m Wearing * Hailey printed halter maxi dress courtesy of Banana Republic* White scoop neck basic T from Forever 21 …it was a bit chilly and I didn’t want to deal with the bra/halter situation. * Vintage London Fog jacket …last seen here I think …but also seen here* Asos boyfriend belt …wrapped around …