Lovely Links & Things

Happy Friday!! What are your plans for the weekend? Are you in-store for a fun-filled or low-key couple of days? The husband picked up an extra shift, so I plan on catching up on design work and blog reading. I'm also hoping we can squeeze in some time at the art gallery and maybe get a bite to eat at the Cheesecake Factory! ;)

If you feel like browsing this weekend...

+ I'm on a citrus kick and this smoothie sounds delish!
+ Pass the chips! I need to try this spin on guacamole ASAP!
+ This black & white home is total eye candy. When can I move in? ;)
+ Get out your drill and spray paint. Transform that bland IKEA piece you have.
+ Try your hand at these paper blooms. They are beyond amazing!
+ 5 adorable gift wrapping ideas for Spring.
+ The cutest party hats that I ever did see.
+ Go shopping for your closet! Get 25% off at J.Crew with the code HEYSPRING.
+ And for you walls! Society6 is still offering FREE shipping & $5 off most products!

Have a great one!
And don't forget about the giveaway going on! It ends on Sunday!

Cheap Thrills // Stocking Stuffers

In the interest of sharing lovely things, I thought I'd share a great gift guide that Brittany from The Love of Gold put together. This girl has an amazing eye for design and all things stylish, so if you're starting to do some Christmas shopping, I highly suggest you check out her roundup! All of the items are under $50! Fun and thoughtful gifts at a great price! That's a win, win if you ask me!

And stay tuned next week, we're teaming up for a larger guide filled with lots of great things for everyone on your list!

Link Love & Weekend Reading

I hope you all had a great week and have an amazing weekend! Any fun plans? Not really sure what ours are. Probably just going to keep it pretty low key... and maybe start on some Christmas shopping!

Just wanted to share a few links in case you'd like to check them out. ;) Happy weekend!

+ These crisp and creamy cranberry bars from Frock Files look soooo good!
+ Fell in love with these gorgeous food prints. They'll add a perfect pop of color (and fun!) to any kitchen.
+ Rejuvenate your skin with this DIY body scrub. Totally yummy-licious and so good for your skin too.
+ WHAT?! You can bake a cake inside a pumpkin?
+ Pretty up your desktop with a new wallpaper! Also loving this one from Kory and this one from Katelyn.
+ So hard to resist the extra  40% on sale items at J.Crew. Maybe I'll pick up a few gifts! ;)

Lovely Links & Things

Any fun plans for the weekend? We were going to head up to the beach, but the Husband picked up some overtime shifts, so I'm not really sure what our plans are. :-/ Hopefully we can still get out and do something, but if not, I might attempt that pretty mason jar DIY... or work on some design projects! I'm working on 2 new blog designs and I can't wait to share! :)

How about some links, if you feel like browsing this weekend...

+ Kind of in love with this striped dress.
+ Did somebody say chocolate cake?
+ DIY to try: Colored Mason Jars
+ How to juice without a juicer!
+ Obsessed with these watercolor paintings! 
+ I love coffee mugs and type and these mugs are pretty perfect.
+ Intrigued by edible flowers.
+ How to wear a t-shirt and still look stylish.
+ Can't wait for my latest Etsy purchase (necklace) to arrive!
+ Pretty Summer hair ideas.


In case you missed it:
+ A Mother's Day gift roundup, if you still need some ideas.
+ Create: Painted (clay) diamond earrings.


Make sure to check in next week! I have some fun things planned to celebrate 3 years of blogging!! :)

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Can you believe Mother's Day is just around the corner?! I put a little roundup together in case you're still in need of some gift ideas. If you order online, just make sure you can get it in time, but many of these items could probably be found in-store. Oh, almost everything is under $100! :)


happy shopping: . 1. picture frames // 2. daisy perfume // 3. drop earrings // 4. chanel nail color // 5. glassware // 6. memory book // . . . 7. stud earrings // 8. candle // 9. clutch // 10. dior lipstick // 11. watch // 12. sandals // 13. scarf

Lovely Links & Things

Happy Friday!! I noticed that I haven't done a link round-up in a long time, so I just wanted to share a few, if you feel like browsing this weekend...

+ Need to make these carrot cake cupcakes asap!
+ Recently downloaded this font.
+ How refreshing does this lemonade look? (via Kyla is Inspired)
+ How gorgeous are these blooms? (via The Vault Files)
+ A beautiful looking getaway.
+ Love this print. (via A Stylish Little Lady)
+ I have a thing for gallery walls... and cute pups!
+ Obsessed with this bedding from Urban Outfitters.
+ Decorate your desktop with a Spring-inspired wallpaper.
+ Recently launched two new blog designs: Poppies & Bluegrass and Baby Shopaholic

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you in-store for a fun-filled or low-key couple of days? I plan on catching up on design work, blog reading and spending some time outside! Sunday is going to be in the 70s and sunny!! Oh, yeah! I'm doing a happy dance over here! ;)

** On a side note, I'm sure you've all heard about Google Reader by now. If you follow by Google Reader 

and are looking for a new way to get your daily fix, I'm on Bloglovin', Facebook and Twitter. **

Wanted: Spring Fever

So, I’m definitely tired of the cold and I’ve got Spring on my mind! Out of everything above, the J. Crew V-Necks (in mint and peach) top my list. I picked up gray and white ones a while back (when they were on sale!) and I basically live in them. So comfy!

And maybe I want the necklace too! ;)

What's on your Spring wishlist?


Shop | Necklace // Flats // T-Shirt // Candle // Essie // Pitcher // Wallet // Scarf // Sandals

friday link love

Some fun and very random links for your enjoyment! ;)

+ Adorable handmade birthday card.
+ Need to make ASAP: Baked Apples with Raisins and Coconut!
+ Who knew a filing cabinet could look so fantastic!
+ Understanding aperture.
+ Branding the Presidents of the US.
+ Interesting read about filters and Instagram.
+ Need to try this 4-step facial.
+ Bouncing cats.


Have a great weekend, friends! xo


Image via Cat Bounce (via Swiss Miss)

wanted.

Just a few random things I've been crushing over lately...

Kate Spade Notepads // I can never have to many notepads... I'm always jotting notes down and making lists.

Cute Socks // I'm not really a sock person, but in the Fall/Winter when my tootsies need to be covered, my socks need to be fun. I'm loving all the patterns and colors of these Madewell ones...

Owl Coffee Cup // I have a slightly large and random collection of coffee cups. Weird, I know. But I love coffee and I love cute mugs, so this owl one needs to be mine asap!

Skull Bracelet // I'm usually a necklace girl, but I've been wearing a lot of bracelets lately. And I'm loving this one.... the sparkly skull is what got me!

Cozy Sweater // Color blocking made easy! I love oversized, comfy sweaters and this one belongs in my closet!

Teapot // Love the vintage charm of this kettle. And the pop of color will add some brightness to my dull kitchen.

NY Print // The thing I want most out of this list... I've been missing home like craaa-zy, and this lovely little print might make me feel a little less homesick!


What's something you've been wanting lately? :)

happy friday!

Happy Friday, friends! Any fun plans for the weekend? I don't really. The Hubby has to work, so that means I'll have a lot of time to myself. I'm hoping to catch up on a few design projects and do some baking!

How about a few of my favorite links:
+ Love these classy black & white pumpkins.
+ These little artist costumes are so cute!
+ Find the right shade of red lipstick.
+ 10 words every blogger needs to know.
+ Candy corn recipe roundup including moi! :)

Hope your weekend is a good one! xo

PS: Make sure to stop back Monday! I have a super fun giveaway planned!! :)

hello, weekend!

Just wanted to pop on to wish you a happy weekend. Sorry the blog was pretty silent this week. It's just been one of those weeks.
I for one am happy for the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead!

How about few of my favorites finds this week...

// Adventures in a tiny world.
// Festive DIY fringe cocktail umbrellas.
// Loving all the geometric goodness in this shop.
// Emotional moments from the Olympic games.
// A delicious cake that I could seriously devour myself.

Enjoy your weekend! xx

create it yourself

Bright. Bold. Easy.
Just wanted to share some of my favorite DIY's I've stumbled across recently.

So much creativity to be inspired by! Do you have a favorite DIY you've done or seen recently?

1. painted spoons // 2. rope vases // 3. hex nut bracelet // 4. half circle necklace

happy friday

Happy Friday! I love short weeks because they fly by, but then I also feel like I get nothing done! This weekend I plan on catching up on design and blog work and spending some quality time outside! Hello sunshine! 

Speaking of time flying, it's June! Can you believe how fast this year has gone by?! I'm excited for June because my Mom is coming down for a much needed visit AND it's my birthday month! :)

How about few of my favorites finds this week...

A unique twist on lemonade.
A nice little quote about blogging.
Loving these colorful, hand-knotted rope bracelets.
Key pieces that can transform your wardrobe.
Love me a great statement necklace.

What's on your agenda for the weekend?

friday link love

Happy Friday, friends!

I'm keepin' it short and sweet today, sharing a few lovely links for your Valentine's Day...

1/ Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Topping! Yes, Please!
2/ Loving this Valentine's inspired mantel.
3/ Great Dinner for Two ideas from Miss Martha.
4/ Get soft and smooth lips with this sugar scrub.
5/ DIY: Super adorable paper flowers.

Have a great weekend! What are you up too? Are you all set for V-day? Spill it. :)

(image via max wanger)

friday link love

Happy, Happy Friday!!

I'm really loving that it's almost the weekend. I have been counting down the days until Saturday, which is reserved for a work meeting (and cupcakes from Swirls!) with Kristen.

And now, a random collection of links I happen to be loving....

1/ A great post about value and worth.
2/ Refinery 29's Guide to Working from Home.
3/ These are the prettiest pens I've ever seen!
4/ The perfect mobile for any little nursery.
5/ How awesome (and cute!) is this mug?
6/ Sephora and Pantone are collaborating on a makeup line (launching in March)!
7/ I’m totally in love with this packaging.
8/ Such a great little reminder.
9/ Just might have to make this yummy treat this weekend.
10/ A few new blog discoveries: Allister Bee, Stripes and Polka Dots and Tulip Louise

I'm off to run some errands and pay some bills...

Got any plans for the weekend? Whatever you are up to, I hope it's great!!
And hopefully the Patriots lose! Sorry... NOT. A. FAN! haha

(image via eric cahan)

2012 calendar round-up

go shopping: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

 
Well, my fellow paper lovers, it’s calendar season! I’d be lost without the giant wall calendar hanging in my office. Since January 1st is creeping ever so close, I thought I'd share some of my very favorite calendar picks for the new year.

Do you have your new calendar yet? Do you even use a calendar?! Or do you keep everything on your phone?

beautiful books

I’m a sucker for coffee table books. With great covers.
That are full of beautiful images and great inspiration.

Yes, some can be pretty expensive, but you can't go wrong with gifting a fabulous book for the holidays or for a birthday... or splurging on one for yourself every now and then! :)

These are just a few that I currently have on my wishlist:
1/ Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney
2/ Vogue: The Covers by by Hamish Bowles & Dodie Kazanjian
3/ Andy Warhol: The Early Sixties by Sebastian Egenhofer
4/ Christian Louboutin by Christian Louboutin
5/ Peter Max by Charles A. Riley
6/ Downtown Chic by Robert & Cortney Novogratz

Do you have any of these books? What books are on your wishlist?