Dancing in the rain

Monday, July 25, 2011

Around the Globe

I've recently found myself quite enamored with the idea of collecting globes. Maybe my recent find at a thrift store has sent my "collect this" wheel turning. But for whatever reason, I am head over heels for globes.

I've been seeing a lot of design using maps, but I love the new spin (pun intended) a globe can make in a room. There are so many options! Big ones! Small ones! Vintage ones! New ones! Colorful ones! And B&W ones! I want them all!

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What do you collect?

Any collections that have got you spinning?

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Go out and make something of yourself

"Intelligence without ambition

is a bird without wings."

-Salvador Dali

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Bohemian Bliss

Lately I've been obsessing over everything and anything bohemian. Ever since my friend, Lacey, mentioned to me that she wanted to live like a gypsy and join a caravan of traveling nomads I just can't get the endless opportunities for inspiration out of my head.

Although, I'm not sure joining a caravan and living on the road is for me,

I AM sure I love the idea of it.

I just love the carefree, fun and colorful style.

Living

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Fashion

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Weddings

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What are you obsessing over lately?

Friday, July 8, 2011

Goodbye my Loyal Friend

My favorite purse officially died today :(

After years of trusty companionship I think the time has finally come to say goodbye forever to my beautiful turquoise bag...

Dear purse,

Its been a long time coming. I've had to save you from the trash many times after friends have brutally tossed you there in an attempt to not so subtly hint at your impending demise.

I should have been prepared for this but...I just love you so much, my big adorable purse.

Yes, it looks a bit ragity, and, yes, pieces of turquoise flake off onto my shoulder and speckle my clothes as I carry it, and yes, sometimes the strap gives way and the entire contents of my purse spills to the ground, but, what can I say, I love my (not so) little bag. I'll never find anything like you again.

Goodbye my little friend. xoxo

Do you have a special something that you just don't have the heart to throw away too? What is it?

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Wish I was Here Wednesday

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So lovely...sigh

What a whimsical little garden oasis.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

5 Minute DIY: Flower Vase

This DIY is so easy and quick!

What You'll need:

1. Empty Starbucks Frappuccino bottle

Cricket just can't stay away from the camera :)

-The best part of this DIY is that you have a good excuse to buy a yummy drink :)

2. Ribbon

3. Accent Gems (You can find these at the dollar store for cheap)

4. A flower

And that's all you need!

Instructions:

1. After emptying the contents of your delicious Frappuccino bottle into your belly, rinse the bottle and peel off the Starbucks stickers stuck to the outside of the bottle.

-I use these bottles because the stickers peel off very easily and don't leave adhesive to scrub off.

2. Pour the desired amount of gems into the bottle.

3. Tie a bow with your ribbon around the rim of the bottle.

4. Place a flower in your new, adorable vase!

See, I told you. Easiest DIY ever.

My vase lives on the toilet tank in my bathroom :)

This vase is a great accent for an empty shelf or counter top. You can add multiple vases to make a cute and festive table centerpiece too! Enjoy!