What I’m Wearing* See by Chloe yellow blouse …seen here with the shoes actually, and ruffle socks 😉 …also see here, belted.* Black wide leg pants {ancient} . . .seen here* Black open sweater vest * Vintage hat {was my grandma’s} …seen here* Sunglasses …unknown, found recently while redoing my office/dressing room* Pour la Victoire …
My Office + Dressing Room : Elements & Details
That chest of drawers you see above used to be standard Ikea birch until about 2 weekends ago when I refinished them {there are 2!} and added those hilariously fabulous little lion’s head pullsto complete the transformation. Now …I’m in love. Did I think my office/closet/dressing room makeover was going to take THIS long to …
Nail Polish Storage: Chanel, OPI, Essie, Zoya, Butter, RGB
If the opportunity presents itself, meaning: if I have enough other cabinet space in the bathroom to permit it, which I just so happen to have at the moment, I love storing my nail polishes {& nail tools} in the medicine cabinet above the sink. Here’s why: It all stays in one place. It helps …
I feel like a Zombie gone back to Life
zombie face MORE zombie face! …I seemingly could not take a photo of this look without making some strange face. That shit above is killing me right now. …at least it’s on theme with Halloween. What I’m Wearing* Paul and Joe Paris silk dress {which I should have steamed before wearing} …from a Gilt sale …
Sweet Paul For Fall & Halloween Decor Ideas
In or around 2008 when I had more free time and could read every single blog I came across on the internet, I found Sweet Paul, a mostly decor & food & fantastic photography blog and fell in love. But when I became depressed about living in the same dark condo for far too many …
I guess this’s how I’m working through it
I’m not sure that I quite understand sadness …or rather, what to do with so much of it. I know that for so long I dealt with it angrily. And as hard as I try to handle it maturely now, when sadness completely overwhelms me I will still sometimes resort to a tiny temper tantrum …
DIY Nautical Rope Napkin Rings
I love a great nautical tabletop and rope napkin rings are so easy and inexpensive to make, you’d almost be a fool to buy them 😉 From rustic to nautical, Thanksgiving to the 4th of July, rope napkin rings work with nearly any color scheme or theme. I love them and use them year-round! Tip: …
Organizing my Accessories & Costume Jewelry
When we moved into our house in January I knew I would finally get my grandma’s antique desk that I have loved and cherished since I was a kid. Originally an antique, in the late 60’s/early 70’s, my grandpa painted it this olive green with gold leaf accents as well as hand painted the little …
Leaning Towards the 90’s
What I’m Wearing* sheer/silk Walter floral dress … from Gilt …last seen here in winter, belted with leggings & boots* My favorite over sized cardigan from Victoria’s Secret …man I wish they would reissue this. I should have gotten it in all colors when it was still available. * Fiorentini + Baker chunky Tessa sandals …
Thoughts on Motherhood …on Mother’s Day
I began this blog originally in 2007 because I thought I was pregnant. Naming it “baby! baby!”, I wanted to document my pregnancy as such. When I found out I wasn’t pregnant, the blog quickly changed to …love Maegan {the name I had used previously to brand hand-made clothing & accessories I made & sold} …