Last week Michaels sent me one of their pre-lit faux Christmas trees to participate in their Dream Tree Challenge as well as a small fortune to shop for fun Christmassy finds and DIYs of my own making. Of course I called the best assistant I could think of, my mom, who agreed to come shopping …
Share The Gift of Art this Holiday Season
* Diamond Dust Shoes by Andy Warhol * Check out the video below for a look into my life, my home, and my art {& shoes!}. I’ve always had art in my life in one form or another, and if you’re a long-time reader, you’ll also know that I worked in an art gallery for …
Home Decor Spotlight : Ceiling Beams
I have a love affair with ceiling beams, I really do, so I’m super excited that our main room, my new studio and office space, as well as our master bedroom, are lined with ceiling beams. It’s unfortunate though, that downstairs, they’ve all been painted from their original dark stain to a taupe color, which …
It’s Official! We’re Homeowners & Moving to a Lake!
…his and hers snow boots… Crocs Duck Boots for her & Slip On Duck boots for himFor the past 45 days, we have been in limbo. Getting a loan to buy a house these days is kind of a ridiculous process, so even when it was almost surely a done deal, we held our breath …
Dolce&Gabbana Kids ~ Holiday Collection Cuteness!
The Dolce&Gabbana Fall/Winter 2013 Children’s wear campaign. Seriously, could. you. die? * Go to Dolce & Gabbana Kids for more * * Originally spotted at 79 ideas * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ *
Style That Pops with Tide Pods & Me { video + giveaway }
In my late teens, when I was about 19 I think and doing a lot of vintage shopping, I began to view my wardrobe as a collection. I have pieces in my closet that I’ve had since the ’90s, some that were my mom’s from the ’70s, and more from my grandma that were from …
You’re 36 Maegan, what do you expect? {my thoughts on aging gracefully & a giveaway}
* see my full outfit post w/details here *Because I don’t feel any older than I did when I was in my early twenties {though hopefully I have learned a thing or two since then}, I find myself reminding myself that I am actually 36 years old on a pretty frequent basis. As I apply …
A Most Comfortable Moment… Neoprene & Knits
What I’m Wearing… * Vila Exclusive Cable Knit Grandad Sweater from Asos {got it in cream too… Asos has great sweaters!}* Floral neoprene pants by Cynthia Rowley {last season – still love!} … also seen here* ‘Classic Wellington’ Leather Satchel by Marc Jacobs * Various bracelets & hoop earrings & my old Tom Ford cat …
Living Room Decor { in our old house }
It occurred to me that I never posted photos of our complete living room in our last house… mostly because I felt like it was never complete. But since I’ll be referencing some of the furniture in upcoming posts and using it in our new house in Lake Arrowhead, I thought I’d finally gather up …
Sonia Kashuk Fall 2012 Makeup Collection…
Confession: I feel prettier when I wear makeup. I know, it’s like wearing my insecurities right on my sleeve, but I do. I feel more feminine and more finished when my face is “on”, as my grandma used to say. I don’t even wear that much makeup on the regular but I do use it …
My InstaLife : Week 11/4-11/10
I was really looking forward to last week. Firstly because it offered some R&R from the week prior, which had me buzzing around like a chicken with its head cut off {and may or may not have ended in a mini break-down}. Secondly, it was voting week! Not only did we as Americans get to …
Nail Art Inspiration : Black & Gold Manicures
Black and Gold Striped Manicures… 1. Black nails with gold tape by NailedIt2. Gold and Black French tip manicure at Bestylus3. Gold and Black pointed manicure from Chanel 20104. Metallic gold with Black French Tip at Estee Lauder5. Source unknown {please comment below if you know :} Black and Gold Glittered Manicures… 1. Gold glitter …
DIY Rope Necklace w/ Crystal Copper Plumbing Elbow
I bought a few of these copper plumbing elbows at the hardware store way back when I made my DIY gold hinge bracelet with a necklace in mind. It wasn’t until the other day as I was rummaging through my gift wrap, looking for something to wrap my cousin’s baby shower { gift } in …
All Around Me Are Familiar Faces…
What I’m Wearing… * Purple drop waist dress by Juicy Couture {and it’s on sale now dammit!}* Guy & Eva necklace and earrings* Mixed bangles and Joseph Mimi rings* Brahmin vivian dome bag {if you care, read here why I’m still using my Brahmin bags}* Chloe star sunglasses* Loeffler Randall shoes {among the comfiest heels …
Rachel Zoe’s “Major Must Haves” from Jockey… OMG, DIE!
I have to admit that I didn’t own any shapewear until BlogHer offered to let me try out Rachel Zoe’s “Major Must Haves” from Jockey. It’s not that I don’t necessarily need it but I never actually think of it as an option. If a dress doesn’t look good on me when I try it …