My favorite thing that came out of the Derby party (other than our delicious mint juleps) was our green idea to reuse wine bottles and empty mason alfredo sauce jars as the vases for the flowers. Next time I'll take better pics...
Green vases
Monday, June 27, 2011
Last month, my roommate and I hosted a little Kentucky Derby party. Our goal was to make it more domestic than our typical parties (where our decorations consist of beer bottles and various assortment of leftover holiday napkins), but to do so on a budget.
My favorite thing that came out of the Derby party (other than our delicious mint juleps) was our green idea to reuse wine bottles and empty mason alfredo sauce jars as the vases for the flowers. Next time I'll take better pics...
I think this will become a staple for our future parties/showers!
My favorite thing that came out of the Derby party (other than our delicious mint juleps) was our green idea to reuse wine bottles and empty mason alfredo sauce jars as the vases for the flowers. Next time I'll take better pics...
Top Five Tuesday - Summer Edition
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
My top 5 favorite summer 2011 trends:
1. Nautical
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| calypso-celle.com |
2. Maxi skirts
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| Victoria's Secret |
3. Retro inspired sunnies
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| TOMS, Nordstrom |
4. Pops of Neon
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| luckymag.com |
5. Printed shorts
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| J Crew |
Here's to you, Dad
Friday, June 17, 2011
What is everyone doing for Father's Day weekend? We are heading to my dad's happy place, the Lake of the Ozarks, to hopefully bask in the sun but at the very least, drink bloody marys and play board games.
So in honor of my very wonderful father, I'd like to share with you all our father/daughter song..... this is not a joke. It's just how awesome my dad is... :)
So in honor of my very wonderful father, I'd like to share with you all our father/daughter song..... this is not a joke. It's just how awesome my dad is... :)
Vacay announcement!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Exactly one month from today, I will be embarking on a South American adventure!!! And to make it extra sweet, I'll be with the man in my life (we'll call him Blue Eyes)... I simply cannot wait to see these sites:
Aahhhhh! Now, time to fill out my Visa form and get cookin' on where to stay.....
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| Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Aahhhhh! Now, time to fill out my Visa form and get cookin' on where to stay.....
Chalk it up
Thursday, June 2, 2011
I am your typical oldest child, type A list-maker, task crosser-outer with an affinity for pretty, creative and eclectic things. Basically, I have a constant right brain/left brain battle. Examples: My planner is meticulously kept, but I write in purple felt pens and don't follow the lines. I have tons of cool ideas for projects that are stowed away in a small filing box in my linen closet.
Lately I've really been digging the flexibility and function of chalkboards. If I didn't live in a rental, you can bet I'd be going to Home Depot for chalkboard paint this week. Here are some of my recent favorites:
Lately I've really been digging the flexibility and function of chalkboards. If I didn't live in a rental, you can bet I'd be going to Home Depot for chalkboard paint this week. Here are some of my recent favorites:
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| Mary Kate McDevitt via Studio Sweet Studio |
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| Pottery Barn |
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| Apartment2024 |
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| 500 Days of Summer |
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