Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Warm & Bright Idea



Love the warm glow of fairy lights during the holidays.

These floral lights are so easy to make.
Just pop out the centers of fabric flowers
and insert the the mini light bulbs.

Even though these are beautiful all year
Now is the time to grab unique
light up branches and string lights to make them.

Warmest Wishes To You !

XO
Lisa

image 1, by Melissa Glim 2, youandyourwedding.co.uk



Saturday, December 10, 2011

La Dolce Far Niente

In Italy, it's " The sweetness of doing nothing "


It's been a hectic week and I'm sure a very busy weekend for us all
Don't forget to
stop
&
 breathe
and savor all the good around you !

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Ladylike Love ... BHLDN

I can't take it, this shop must be shared. 
Have you heard of
?

A place to find sweet-as-can-be
party dresses, shoes, accessories, "underpinnings"
& home decor perfection.

For brides and non brides alike
it's the chicest one stop party shop I've ever seen.

Such flirty fun girly stuff !


Hats, little white gloves & handbags ...



Cover up confections ...


And don't forget the dancing shoes and twirly dresses !




Darling party/wedding reception decorations like these paper flowers


I am over the moon & ready for a party !



Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Frost Smitten

Today we woke up to the most dreamy frost covered morning ...


Everything was dusted in white and a sense of glistening calm.

So beautiful, it brought other favorite frosted things to mind.

Like these little cakes ...


this ring ...


this clever wrapping idea ...


these Chanel ice cube bags ...

 
and how could I forget, the words of Mr. Frost ...

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by
And that has made all the difference.

-Robert Frost


I hope magic finds you today !

Images 1,carasdesign.35photo.com
2, bettybroccoli.blogspot.com
3, totalblur.blogspot
4, galleryme.com
5, iwantigot.geekigirl
6, vintagerosewinterwonderland



Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Some People Are Born With Glitter In Their Veins

I am of which, am one of those persons.


Do you sprinkle the sparkly stuff all year long ...
or do you keep it to just the holidays ?

To all the gluttons of glitter
or sparkle suppressed

This one's for you.

I think my favorite place to twinkle is in unexpected places.

Check out these darling gilded suede boots paired with denim.
You can do this yourself ... & easily.
Just mask off with masking/blue tape, generously brush on some Sobe craft glue,
and sprinkle on the glitter, immediately remove the tape, let dry & go be chic.


For champagne sipping nails,
here's a trick I tried last year and can't wait to do again.

Just apply a little nude or sheer pink tone nail polish.
Clearcoat and while wet, sprinkle on a little glitter.
( I like Martha Stewart's fine gold available at Michaels ).
Once dry, clear coat one more time.


For the glamour girls on our gift list
who wouldn't want these hangers ?

Spraypaint a wood hanger with gold or silver paint
generously coat the wood part with Sobe glue or any other thick clear drying white glue.
Cover in gold or silver sequins ( glitter's big sister ).

Just to show, sometimes a little glamour doesn't cost a thing.


Hope you enjoy &

Stay Sparkly,
Lisa

image 1, bippettyboppettyboo.tumblr
2, Theglitterguide.com
3, citified.blogspot.com
4, tinatattlz.com

Friday, December 2, 2011

New Arrivals !


Fresh new things have been added to the shop !
  • vintage style portraits
  • burlap paintings
  • jewelry
  • glass

Cozy Bath

Knowing how frightful the weather is outside,
 makes the thought of a lazy hot soak in the tub this weekend
a l l   t he   m o r e   c o z y .

Of course seeing these beautiful bathing spaces doesn't hurt either !

Does this bath look familiar ?  It's from the movie "The Holiday"


I'm ready for the serene nothingness only a bath can give.
Nothing but me, the warmth and the echo of an occassional water drop.


Do you long to get in and tune out too ?



Ahhhh h h h h  h

Wishing you a restorative weekend

XO,
Lisa


1st image via hookedonhouses.com
2nd makebraceletsblog
3rd floralheadress.net