Wish I was Here Wednesday

Wish I was here sipping on a cafe au lait and  soaking up some European sun!

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...sigh

Obsessing over...

Paneled Walls <3

via Courtesy of Pottery Barn

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Photography by Erica George Dines via Atlanta Home Magazine

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I love the way these paneled walls look! They give a room so much character and interest. They would be perfect for a seaside condo, or a country cottage. Love! Love! Love!

Now I just have to figure out how I can do this in my apartment without ruining the walls...

DIY: Magnetic Board Tutorial

It's super simple! 

Here's what you'll need: 

1. Picture frame- I got mine from St. Vincent De Paul for $2.00

2. Paint- I used a flat white paint made for interior use

3. A sheet made of ferrous metal (IE. steel or iron-based, something magnetic)- you can find this at hardware stores. I got mine from Home Depot. 

4. Fabric to cover the board

5. Paint brush 

6. Magnets

7. Hooks to hang jewelry- I also used drawer knobs to spice it up

                             

Instructions

1. Paint the frame the desired color. I also distressed mine. Distressing is super easy. After you have painted the frame just take a piece of sandpaper and rub it against the edges, corners, and anywhere else you want until the wood shows through the paint. 

Distressed frame corner

2. Cut the metal sheet with a pair of metal sheers (you can find these at a Hardware store) to fit your frame. 

3. Cut your fabric a little bit larger than the interior area of the frame so that you have enough fabric to fold over the backside. 


4. Glue or tape the fabric to the backside of the metal sheet so that the fabric lays flat and taut on the front side. I actually found that using duct tape worked better because I was able to pull the fabric tighter if my initial placement of the fabric was too loose. 

5. Screw in a few hooks to the top of the frame.

And Voila! It's that easy! 

If you want to use it for make-up, just simply glue a magnet to the back of each piece of make-up you want to stay on the board. 

Mustache Mania

Can someone please explain to me how and why mustaches became "trendy"? What's the deal with everyone's fascination with these things?  

It's so silly! Why the heck?

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Ok, this one is actually pretty cool...

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Very catchy and creative, but still,
must it be a mustache?

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Ok, so actually this is really cute. The whole mustache thing might be growing on me...

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A different kind of mustache...

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 And just as the whole "mustache thing" was starting to grow on me I find this:

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OMG!!! This is so ridiculous! MUA HA HA HA

Inspiring Family Photos

While rummaging through a suitcase filled with old photographs at my parents house this weekend I stumbled upon some vintage photos of my relatives from way back when. It was fascinating to see the wonderful fashion of the past, especially the 20's. I just love how dressed up everyone got! 

Even the men were styling! 

My Great Grandmother, Lorena, in 1929

 (center) My Great Grandmother, Lorena, in 1916 at age 15
(left) Claude Leon Burton
(right) Lucian Roagly

Make sure to look at the bubble skirt my Great Grandmother is wearing, so stylish. 

Love all the different hats!

Great Grandmother, Lorena, after college graduation

Lorena was a buyer for a department store so, of course, she was stylish from head to toe!

unknown, 1919

Check out those hats!

My Great Uncle, Claude, in 1926 at age 16

Claude at age 18 in 1928

After looking through so many photos with such fabulous fashion I thought I would put together a few contemporary looks inspired by my dashing  family!

  Hope you enjoyed this glimpse into my family history and their fabulous fashion!

Cants into Cans

Wish I was Here Wednesday

Wishing I could get a little R & R time in this beautiful Victorian-inspired cottage. 

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What a fairy tale space. I would love to escape here every once in while.

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