What I’m Wearing… * Navy Grandad sweater from Asos on sale for $26!!! {still a favorite!!} I wish it came in 20 colors, I’d buy them all. Actually I kind of love Asos for sweaters… they have a wide selection, are nice looking and relatively affordable {& go on sale frequently}. See me wearing it …
Our First Snow… in Lake Arrowhead
Exactly one week after we moved into our new house, it snowed. I may have mentioned this already in my Sunday Instagram re-caps, but we woke up to a winter wonderland, and it was gorgeous. And what we thought was a BIG SNOW, considering it snowed all day and night, was actually just a light …
DIY Rustic Christmas Tree Topper {from a wrapping paper roll}
< Though last year's DIY Starburst Tree Topper from Pipe Cleaners remains a favorite, this year’s tree has a more rustic feel to it in a brown and blue color scheme, so the glitzy topper didn’t quite fit. I started thinking in textured brown tones like burlap and rope, and remembered seeing a mirror border …
Wintery Warm in Green Cords, Leopard Print & Plaid…
What I’m Wearing… * Green cords by Blank Denim* Old plaid flannel button down* Cashmere sweater via Jigsaw London {cinched up}* Vintage leopard print coat {made by my Grandma in the 60’s}* Vintage Ralph Lauren bag {I kind of liked the POP of cognac}* Gucci sunglasses* Brown suede boots from a few seasons ago by …
Lake House: Living Room, Kitchen, Great Room… Before
I’ve been dying to share photos of our new house with you but as you can imagine, we’re still unpacking and not even close to finished decorating. However, the living room is the closest space to looking livable at the moment, so I thought I’d start there. It’s a sort-of great room actually, where the …
My InstaLife : Week 12/10-15
Wow. We have been in our new house for just over a week and it already feels like a month has passed! Our original moving date was mid-month but due to snowy conditions, we pushed it up to the 5th and I’m so happy we did. We are new to all this snow stuff, so …
Holiday… Celebrate! {my first outfit post in the mountains}
What I’m Wearing… * Cynthia Steffe ivory and gold dress {from the St. Barth’s Bag I Curated at The List} * Kara Ross stingray deco necklace* Vintage black faux fur coat {was my grandma’s, seen once here}* American Apparel tights* Snakeskin Dina Single Sole Pumps by alice & olivia via Shopbop* Lauren Merkin leopard print …
The Ultimate Gift Bag at The List… {Curated by Me}
I’m so excited to announce my recent partnership with I-Ella wherein I have curated an ultimate gift bag for you at The List, a unique and amazing members only shopping experience. I’ve chosen some amazing designer pieces as well as my all-time favorite items, like the Kara Ross necklace and Laura Merkin leopard print bag, …
My DIY Christmas Decor Featured in Avantages Magazine…
Just a little fun news; French magazine, Avantages featured my DIY Christmas ornaments and decor in a two page spread in their December issue. Even though I can’t read it, I’m so honored to have such a large and pretty feature. {Avantages magazine info here} click to enlarge* See my favorite white {Milk Groove Pen} …
Cold-Weather Hats: Knits, Bobbles, & Beanies
Above: Stone Beanie via Of a Kind $78 Since I’m living in a much cooler climate now and freezing my little ears off at the moment, I am in desperate need of some cute hats to keep my head warm. I Tweeted for a little help finding some cute styles the other day and have …
My InstaLife : Week 12/2-10
Over the last week or so, we’ve successfully moved into our new house up in Lake Arrowhead and have been furiously unpacking boxes and moving furniture around trying to get settled. Our new refrigerator and beds arrived last Friday, the internet on Saturday, and DirecTV just yesterday. Being without TV for 4 days is kind …
COVERGIRL® BLAST FLIPSTICK™ ~ Have You Tried This Yet? {+GIVEAWAY}
I’m more of a gloss lover than a lipstick fan … mostly because I can’t control the lipstick from smearing all over my entire face when I wear it. But also, when I’m applying makeup, I tend to play up my eyes more and leave my lips on the neutral side. That’s kind of why …
Home Sweet Home…
We’ve spent the past two days with a team of movers, packing and loading and packing a bit more, and now we are officially at our new house by the lake with the dogs, just waiting for the trucks to arrive with our stuff. EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!! We are really excited!!!!! Even though our process was fairly …
Ways I Wore It: The Denim Shirt…
Originally Published on: Dec 5, 2012 Click on the link below each photo for outfit details. From June 8, 2011 {click here for outfit details} From November 15, 2010 {click here for outfit details} From June 7, 2010 {click here for outfit details} From March 24, 2010 {click here for outfit details} From April 30, …
10 Simple Yet Thoughtful DIY Holiday Gifts… {from my archive}
Click the link below each photo for a full tutorial. DIY Leather Feather Key Fobs DIY Ruffled Baby Onesie DIY Large Tassel Earrings w/Studs DIY Leather Collar Necklace DIY Leather Landyard Bracelet DIY Lace Sleeved Tank DIY Chiffon and Wooden beaded necklace DIY Faux Fur Boot Shapers/Stuffers DIY Leather and Pearl Necklace & Earrings DIY …