Monday, June 13, 2011

This Weekend: The Sisters Rodeo & Mt.Hood


This weekend Chris and I got to visit some wonderful friends in beautiful Bend, Oregon. 
We had so much fun and made some wonderful memories. 
Here are some snapshots from the weekend!
Mount Hood 

Mount Hood seen from Government Camp

Chris waiting for the clouds to pass by


The Sisters Rodeo! 
You'll never guess what luck we had at the Rodeo! While in line to buy tickets for the Rodeo a family came up to us and offered us their tickets! And those tickets ended up being front row seats! Woohoo! Not bad for my first Rodeo.

The Queen and Princess of the Rodeo

In the stands
 (as usual, I'm starving for attention while Chris is on the phone)


A bit hard to see, but if you look closely you can see the Three Sisters

 
This field was so beautiful. The colors were so vibrant and alive. There is nothing like the beauty of spring.<3


Next weekend should be another exciting one. My classmates, Chris and I are heading back to Bend for an official vacation full of adventure, relaxation, and lots of fun. 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Khaki! Nude! Beige! Oh my!

Khaki, Nude, Beige
Call it what you like....I love it all!


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Last weekend my sister went shopping for a new suit for work. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful in her search. But, as always, my sweet and highly fashionable mother swooped in to the rescue with a precious khaki colored suit she had purchased from Nordstrom. My sister, being the picky gal that she is, didn't like the suit because, as she said, "Khaki is not cool for work anymore." But I decidedly disagree. Khaki or beige is and will always be a wonderful classic basic that you can wear with anything.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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






Monday, June 6, 2011

Obsessing over...

Paneled Walls <3
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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...








Thursday, June 2, 2011

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. 





Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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










Saturday, May 28, 2011

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!

  20s inspiredMore 20s inspiredHope you enjoyed this glimpse into my family history and their fabulous fashion!

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