Style Inspiration

Love the chambray/maxi skirt combo here.

This little lady's boots are pretty sweet.

Randoms

I recently decided I might want a painting of Sadie commissioned...I know, I know, I've turned into one of those crazy people. 

I'm thinking something like this with the gray background, but I want something that will capture her personality.  This dog looks sad to me.

I found a seller on Etsy that will turn a picture into a 8 x 10 painting for about $40...sounds too good to be true, guess we'll see.

I need a meat/cheese/fruit tray like this in my life.

My mom gave me an old emerald ring of hers a while back. I'd like to wear it more, but its pretty dated...mostly because the stones are marquis cut. I'm thinking about getting it reset like this ring...it looks more current, right?

I want to do this to an old wooden paddle my parents have at their lake house.

I think this is a flat bread...it reminds me of a tomato/basil/goat cheese tart Hardee made for me once. I might have to experiment with recreating it with various cheeses and veggies.

Doesn't think look like a yummy summer salad?

Laundry Area Makeover

Y'all know the artist Michelle Armas right?  She recently shared her laundry area makeover on her blog (I follow it so I know when she adds new paintings to her store).  I pretty much love everything about it...she really made a small kitchen work.  

She closed it in with the doors...look at that hardware!

She also said she wanted to do a colorful Turkish/Persian rug but went with Flor tiles which can be switched out easily because she has dogs that use the backyard to go outside.

This is the actual laundry area. I love the butcher block counter from Ikea for folding clothes and all those shelves for storage...especially with the under shelf lighting!

Feeling Crafty

 

I like the idea of using rope for tote handles and having the knots on the outside. And of course I love anything striped.

 

Why don't all those places who do paint/drink wine parties every do something like this instead of just pictures of wine bottles, trees, or high heels.  I would totally do this and you could use whatever colors you wanted to match your decor!

Oh Baby

 

I noticed this pic because I have that necklace, but I always wear it long...I never thought to double it up.

 

Its a gender reveal photo shoot and they did the typical open the box with balloons things, but then all the sudden they had these props to match the color of the gender.  I like the idea of just opening a box of props...you know I love props.

 

Just thought this was sweet...love the striped blanket/scarf...whatever it is.

 

Is it bad that when I saw these outfits I secretly wished the also came in adult sizes?

Home Decor Inspiration

 

Love the styling.  Totally going to steal some hydrangeas from my neighbor tonight and put them in a similar glass bottle.  I also have a wire basket like this I may repurpose...right now its in a spare bathroom with extra toilet paper, an important job but not real fun.

 

I know you think I chose this because of the champ...wrong.  Its because of the carnations in the background...first time I've ever seen them and thought they were pretty that I can think of!

 

Such a fun kid's room.  I like the chair at the end of the twin bed as opposed to a couch/bench at the end of a larger bed.  This set up would have got a lot of use from me growing up.

Gems

 

Love this stack...it might have mentioned adding rings with special birthstones to the stack hence the emeralds and sapphires, I can't remember but I think that's a good idea.  Mostly this is just a really nice mix.

 

I also like those glitter nails...I might have to break down and do it even though Alex says its for street walkers...this shows that classy people can pull it off too!

 

This pic isn't the best, but basically its a different way to set princess cut studs...like a diamond instead of the square way.  Way cool.

 

I like that wedding band...Hardee isn't it kind of like yours?  My mom also has a similar ring that she wore as a right hand ring by itself so maybe that's what I'm thinking of, but I really like it paired with a simple solitaire.

Wedding Inspiration

 

I think the pic above is actually an engagement session, but I like her outfit...its what made me want a jean jacket most recently.

 

I've been seeing a lot of short dresses recently...I think they're fun, but I wonder if you would regret not getting a gown.

 

Pretty white flowers in mason jars down the isle...simple, elegant, but also a little rustic.

 

Pretty wedding makeup and hair.

Anthropologie Items of the Week

Everyone of you should own everyone of these...

 

 

A plain white tee with some flare.  Its super flattering on...I happen to know because its already been worn by moi and put in my dirty clothes hamper.  I tricked Alex into making a quick stop at Anthro while we were in Atlanta on the way to Denver.

 

Linen striped shirt.  A perfect summer weight.  So versatile.

 

Obsessed.  I think the color blocking will make this one so flattering on.  Love it dressed up with these necklaces, but you could also dress it down...or add some color...the possibilities are truly endless aren't they?



Style Inspiration

Sorry if these are repeats...I don't think I've posted on them, I tried going back to check and it doesn't look like I have, but I still feel like I already have!

 

 

This would have been a good 4th of July outfit.  Madewell has a similar dress right now and I love the pop of color the necklace adds.  I also love the shape of those shades.

 

I would prob never wear an outfit like this, but I do like it.  It makes me want cowboy boots.  I think I could at least pull off a triangle scarf over a slouchy sweater.

 

The top is Madewell, but its sold out.  I found a similar one in my closet and recreated the outfit.  I assumed the jeans were skinnies, but I went and looked at the original post and they're actually flares with heels...I think you could go either way.  Also love her hair.