After creating this manicure the other day, it occurred to me that I may have seen a similar technique on Consider Me Lovely’s Instagram feed. It wasn’t until a day after I painted my nails though that I realized I may have seen it elsewhere, though I’m still not completely sure. That’s how inspiration works …
Dressing Up in my Dressing Room
What I’m Wearing* Vintage 70’s animal print dress {most similarly to a giraffe print but I could be off} & included tie belt from Etsy shop Jantiques. She has some great vintage finds for really reasonable prices! I also got my halloween “Betty Draper” dress from her. * Hat: is by THE AMAZING Spring Canyon …
10 Things I Can’t Live Without
Obviously I’m in love with my husband and our dogs and could never spend a day without them. Same goes for my computer, iphone, car and the internet, of course… well, not the same but all things I am equally addicted to! Those are obvious essentials I can’t go a day without but listed here …
Sets the Summer Sun on Fire, I want Candy
What I’m Wearing* Vintage leopard print blouse …seen here and here* Victoria’s Secret shorts …seen here in the winter with tights & boots* DIY black tassel necklace paired with vintage chains and DIY chain tassel earrings.* Doubled up on the gold & brass bangles over my cuffs …inspired by Nina Garcia’s amazing blouse/cuffs from Project …
Nude Nails w/ dipped Glitter Tips
I’m in the throes of the BlogHer Conference and having a blast! So much so that I forgot to post today {which is the first time in the history of this blog that I actually FORGOT to post}. I’m happy to say my obligatory BlogHerness is complete and now I just get to enjoy the …
My Closet in My Dressing Room : Complete {OLD Closet & Dressing Room}
My office/dressing room is 99% complete. I’m just being an insane perfectionist at this moment and still have a few more finishing touches to add. It’s overflowing with feminine clutter and fabulousness and is a dream to work and dress in. It inspires me daily. I’ve definitely shown you a few different sections of it …
Hooked on Mon Mode …my bag, that is!
The fabulous people behind the genius Mon Mode bag hook graciously sent me the black crocodile hook to hang my bag on …and I must admit, I was kind of a skeptic. I didn’t think for one minute this little hook was going to be strong enough to hold my bag off the edge of …
Wish List // Iomoi Desk Accessories
As you know I’ve been slowly redoing my office yes I’m taking forever to share it, apologies and when I stumbled upon these fabulous desk-cessories the other day I just about squealed. No, I did. Because EVERYTHING in the iomoi shop is kind of customizably insanely amazing …and for obvious reasons listed above I am …
Project Office Makeover : Before Photos
* LeRoy sitting on all the Ikea Expedit desk boxes * At the end of January 2010, when we moved into our new house, I was most inspired to decorate my office/closet/dressing room …as it happens to be the room I spend the most time in. A little over a year later, I am finally …
PINK ~ Breast Cancer Awareness
{ummm, the shadows on my face here make me look like that old woman portrait at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland} What I’m Wearing …super casual day * SEA NY pink & ivory floral print dress …this is the same as my leopard print dress by Sea NY which I love so much …and when …
Wanted: Victorian Dog Portrait Artist
The husband and I would really love to have Victorian portraits painted of our dogs that we can frame in hideously gaudy ornate gold frames and hang side by side. Obviously we think it’s hilarious and years down the line, a way to remember our dogs and smile. Â Â Etsy shop Hot Digital Dog offers …
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: …
Hem Gems are JEANIUS!
Like the many amazing things I find via the internet, I’m not sure how I happened upon Hem Gems. Maybe I received an email. Maybe I searched for something and they popped up on my radar. Regardless, the point is, I found them …and they are literally JEANIUS! I got so excited about them I …
Like an Anthropologist from a Movie …is how I felt. And a little bit like Hunter S. Thompson
  What I’m Wearing* Victoria’s Secret Marisa pants cuffed …purchased 2 sizes too big for this oversized effect …last seen here* Paul Smith black label from a few years ago – navy/brown floral blouse with silk camisole under* Vintage rust corduroy blazer …last seen here with boots* Brown leather skinny belt with gold buckle* Sam …
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} …