Creating Lovelinesst

New Year, New Beginnings...

2011-01-08T13:24:00.000-08:00

I had an awesome night out on the town on New Years Eve with my girlies and hubby. Now I'm getting news that one of my best girlfriends (and roommate) found a place of her own (good news for both parties), so now I'll have a whole new room to re-do. 2011 is going to be AMAZING!!

Elegantly Eerie

2010-10-04T20:31:00.000-07:00

I'm not a plastic spiders, jack o lanterns, and faux spiderwebs kind of gal. Neither are you? Great! Try some of these ideas from Better Homes and Gardens. Beautiful right? I mean...Haunting! Photos Via:BHG

Fall Chandelier

2010-09-23T18:25:00.000-07:00

As I was browsing for some fall decor/ craft inspiration I came across this pumpkin chandelier from the Martha Stewart website. I absolutely fell in love with it! However, with no instructions on the website and just a few bucks in my pocket I headed to the dollar store hoping to succeed in a good recreation! Photo Via: Martha Now, to work!!!! What I bought:1-Medium and 1-Small wreath3- 5 ft.

Hello Cupcake!!

2010-09-22T20:14:00.000-07:00

Second cupcake success from my Hello Cupcake book, Pool Balls! Happy Birthday Hubby!!!! My first project...maybe not such a success looking back at it. Haha!

Pallets Furniture

2010-09-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

I have been so inspired by some posts I've been seeing about pallet furniture that I've decided to give it a go! It's actually one of my 10 things to this summer and I'm so proud to have done it!! I got some freebie pallets from my work and then we went at it with the power tools and paint!! The finished result! A pretty white bench with a planter box. I'm in love with it! Too bad I haven't

Taking a break, but not really...

2010-08-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

I've had a busy couple of weeks, with barely any spare time these are a few events I helped plan... Girls Naughty Party! Had so much fun helping plan this!~ Hawaiian Bridal Shower~ Right now am working on the Family Reunion Fiestas table decor, I'm using these beautiful stamps as inspiration.

It will all be ok...

2010-08-15T21:26:00.000-07:00

WeHeartIt I got a phone call from one of my closest friends last week, she asked me to come over to talk and I could tell by the tone in her voice that something was wrong. Last week terrible rumors that her father was dating one of her co-workers behind her mothers back were confirmed and her mom accidently stumbled across the evidence too. We talked, drank wine, laughed and cried. Cheer up

Sprung a Leek

2010-08-07T14:49:00.000-07:00

As I headed out to Farmer's Market in San Luis Obispo (CA), I told myself I MUST buy a vegetable I haven't tried before. So, what did I walk out with? Leeks! I come from a pretty traditional Mexican household, so we didn't really experiment with new fruits or veggies. Since I've been living on my own (7yrs) I've tried to open myself up to new things. Why not, right? So...How do I cook them? What

Thrifty Find

2010-08-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

Today's thirft store finds? The cutest kitchen owl trivet and silicone cupcake bakeware! The price? $2.00!!

Time for a change!

2010-08-03T19:38:00.000-07:00

I've been feeling so sluggish lately...lazy, low energy. Been thinking it's time for a change for a while now, so I've decided to make a drastic change. I'm ready to feel good, healthy, active! So I've decided...NO MORE MEAT! Yep, I've decided to go green! I do eat a little fish, but that's about it. It's been two weeks now and I really do have more energy! For dinner tonight, YUMMY VEGGIE

Takin' a dip!

2010-08-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

I am totally obsessed with dip dye right now! I don't know what exactly I'm so attracted to, but it gives me kind of a bohemian vibe, beachy, laid back. I love it! Photo Via: The Crafts Dept. Martha Stewart Image via: Martha Stewart Image via: Remodelista Loved it so much I decided to give it a go! Umm... Pathetic, I know! So I guess the fabrics really gotta be stretched out. Mine

Checking off the list...

2010-08-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

Summer Concert...DONE! Aerosmith, not the best of choices. Made me not want to attend concerts anymore. Maybe I'm more of a mellow concert type of gal. Oh well, it was at the California Mid-State Fair so we did get to enjoy the fair.

White...not so right

2010-07-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

I just made some new curtains for my living room, but I'm not so sure I like them very much. I thinkI've made a big mistake!! Wah! My living room just looks so plain now. Right? This was the color my curtains were, before the change. I love teal! I did just buy a new slipcover for the couch. I usually dye the slipcover grey, (since when I went couch shopping I couldn't find a grey couch

Beach Day

2010-07-24T23:36:00.000-07:00

Good beach day...a good read, hubby shooting pictures, my baby Lilly, and some yummy ceviche (no pics, wah!).

Cherry Bomb

2010-07-20T22:09:00.000-07:00

Oh geez! Why am I totally in love with Dakota Fanning in The Runaways right now?? Wish I could have found more set photos cause I was totally loving her outfit in the first club scene and when she was lip singing in her bedroom! Apart from all of her drug scenes I thought she looked awesome in this movie! Photo via: Here Photo via: Elle Photos via: Polyvore

Coffeeholic!!

2010-07-18T23:37:00.000-07:00

Mocha Cream Cheese Frosting, + EQUALS:LOVE EXPLOSION!! My two faves, Pastries and Coffee! Photos Via:WeHeartIt I've said it before and I'll say it again...If it weren't for coffee, my husband and I would probably be divorced. What can I say, I NEED a little pick me up to get me through my day! With that said and sticking to my 10 Things to do this Summer list, I bring you Cream Cheese Mocha

Security Envelopes transformed

2010-07-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

Fun uses for security envelopes... I turned them inside out, sealed them all the way around and used them for my savings ( Don't ask me why, but I hate banks!!). Aren't they cute?

Beach Hut

2010-07-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Adorable beachhut. I'd love to be here, just for today. Photos Via: The Beach

Uh oh!

2010-07-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

I'm walking around through the crowded mess of a store known as Forever21 when I spot this beautiful Tunic. Out of the fifty items I decide to try on I just can't let go of this one. I finally get it home and now...I have no idea what to wear it with!!! Seems too long to be a top but a bit to short for just an everyday dress. What did I get myself in to!?!?!

Checking off the list...

2010-07-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Attend a big beautiful fair and enjoy some deep fried-ness? CHECK!! Deep fried Oreos and Twinkies were DELISH!! The guilty feeling afterward is totally not worth it though! Haha, oh well. We had tons of fun!

Eat Good Food

2010-07-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

Finally awesome pizza without the guilt!! Full of Life Flatbread is an amazing restaurant in Los Alamos, CA which makes the most delicious pizza you've ever had! Everything is organic AND local, which kinda makes you feel like your a part of something, and the atmosphere is so warm, homey, and friendly. We will definitely be back! If anyone has a chance to visit, please PLEASE do! You won't

Golden, Toasty, Tawny, Summer!!

2010-07-12T20:25:00.000-07:00

I just ordered my MAC Look in a Box Tawny One and I am so excited! Can't wait for it to come in the mail! The colors are gorgeous! The MAC Representative that applied the Tawny Box on me didn't do a very good job and I didn't really like it at the time, but I hope once I can play with it at home I'll fall in love with it all over again!!Tawny One contains Refined Golden bronzing powder,

Summer To Do List:

2010-07-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

1. Have the best Fourth of July EVER! Yummy BBQ, Desserts, Family and Fireworks! (CHECK!) 2. Have a beach day with hubby complete with a cooler full of food and drink! 3. Try a new recipe at least once a week.4. Enjoy an outdoor summer concert (already have our Aerosmith tickets!) 5. Get to a big beautiful fair and try some deep fried-ness. 6. Wine tasting with the Girls! (CHECK!) 7. Play

Gloomy Summer Weekend....

2010-07-10T07:48:00.000-07:00

It has been so gloomy, overcast, and ugly around here for about the past two weeks. Can't wait for real summer to hit. Sigh...oh well. This weekend I'll be wine tasting with some friends, working on super scrubbing my home, and some random DIY projects. =) Have a wonderful weekend!! Photo Via: Zinkie Design

Patriotic Paper

2010-06-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

I absolutely LOVE the Fourth of July! I love the colors, I love knowing that Summer's here, I love spending time with the family, I love what it represents and I really LOVE the food! So, gettin' ready for the Fourth I made these fun window decorations! Hmm...I was going to post the instructions I found on the Martha Stewart site a while back ago, but they don't seem to have them anymore! Boo!

Wonderful Teal!

2010-06-24T21:25:00.000-07:00

My perfect office would look like... Martha

Just In!

2010-06-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

New stuff in my shop!

My WTF day!

2010-06-19T21:19:00.000-07:00

I started off the day thinking I look SO cute, so I made my hubby take a pic of my outfit. However, once I got to work the only two girls I work with BOTH called in sick so I was hauling butt all day. By lunch time I was exhausted and feeling a little sick. I came home and changed into some baggy sweats and went back to work looking like a bum! Boo. While at work writing up a TON of messages I

Forget cleaning, let's drink some wine!

2010-06-19T20:09:00.000-07:00

Tonight I've decided, screw the dishes! I'm making blondies from Smitten Kitchen and Macaroni Gratinee from Fleur De Lys ! My husband absolutely does NOT like anything pasta or italian, but really liked this recipe! We don't usually go for the hearty caserole like dishes, but since this was gonna be a lazy weekend I figured we'd go for it. The blondies were amazing! Smitten Kitchen never

Fun Fresh Spaces

2010-06-13T20:34:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for inspiration, ready to start spending some time in my patio. Aren't these outdoor spaces beautiful? House Beautiful

Gettin' to know me

2010-06-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

So I'm not the average girl you see taking super stylish fashionable pictures oozing in glamour, but I do love clothes and fashion! Yeah, I feel like a gynormous bigfoot creature when I'm standing next to my 5' - 5'3" size 3 friends and sisters in law and yes, I'm only 5'6" (and at LEAST 5'9" with my heels on) and a size 14, but I do not let that stand in my way of the clothes I love! I guess I

Like Puzzle Pieces

2010-06-10T19:24:00.000-07:00

It's starting to come together I don't ever remember any part of my home void of the color turquoise or aqua since I've been on my own (only about 7 or 8 yrs), so I'm on the hunt for something that will tie in with my bedroom. I'm still on the hunt, but this is how it's coming together so far... Need:More Pillows! (1/2 yd fabric for $12, eekk!)Develop vacation photos for the framesPaintTo hide

Yummy Summer Lunch

2010-06-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

Fruity Sangria and Bacon Hot Dogs 2 Bottles of Fruity Red Wine, I used Syrah and LambruscoSeasonal Fruit, I used peaches, apples and cherries 1 cup of Tequila1 cup of peach schnapps2 cups of orange juice1 cup pineapple juice 1 can pineapple chunks and1 liter lemon/lime soda Mix it all up the only thing to remember is to add the soda right before you serve it so that it's bubbly! You can even

Markus Lupfer

2010-06-08T20:38:00.000-07:00

I'm in love! Feminine, girly, fun, gray, sequins and printed lace! What more can I ask for? Oh yeah! No raunchy cleavage!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The advice I give the most is that you don't have to show all the goods in order to be sexy and umm...I think these gals look pretty darn hott! Markus Lupfer

Fancy Footwork

2010-06-04T06:29:00.000-07:00

Just like every girl out there, I love my heels! However, I do walk around in them from 6am to 4:30pm when the work day is over and when I need to run errands after work I am no good at pretendy my pretty paws aren't in major pain! That's why I ALWAYS try to carry a pair of sandals or flats in my car. I'm totally loving these right now: Valentino Barney's Marc Jacobs Carvela

Floral Slumber

2010-06-03T19:48:00.000-07:00

After our trip to Mexico I just can't stop thinking about the beautiful colors and I finally found the perfect fabric for our bed pillows! I can't wait to sleep on these!! (I like to keep my pillows on the bed to start off with and they somehow end up on the floor by the time I wake up!) The sad thing...I could only afford half a yard of this pricey puppy this week, so just one pillow for now!

Resorting to Sorting...

2010-06-03T19:32:00.000-07:00

I used to look up at my aqua bulletin board in the mornings with delight. Amazed by the stash of sparkling junk I've come to accumulate. My accesories of course! Now, my bulletin board sits lonely and bare while the drawer directly underneath it looks like this: After many mornings of tangled necklace frustrations I've decided it's time to sort out the trash from the treasures and get a bit

Organized

2010-06-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

Feelin' so good, cleaning up the house and I can see the floor in my closet for the first time in MONTHS! Here's another piece of furniture recently unearthed in my bedroom as it was also burried under mounds and mounds of clothes. I almost felt like I should be on Hoarders!! Haha, just kidding. I'm not that bad!

Fabric Facelift

2010-06-01T21:40:00.000-07:00

This weekend my sister in law's privacy screen got a facelift and it turned out so good! We used two window panels from Pier1 and some Velcro. We tried to make as little cuts as possible so that we could use as many of the existing seams as possible. We cut the tabs off of the curtains (as close to the seam as possible), cut them in half and made a small seam at one end of each tab. A total of 24

Let's get this started!

2010-05-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

This is how I'm spending my holiday: 1st. Stop- La Perla for Sunday services. Isn't it the most beautiful chapel you've ever seen? It's about 3 blocks away from the beach! I love it! La Perla Del Mar 2nd. Stop- A hike with the Family. Not much of a hike I guess, wish I owned a bike. Bob Jones Trail 3rd. Stop- Since I think the hike will drop us off somewhere here, I'm sure we'll be

Olivia Palermo

2010-05-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

Is it possible to completely detest and absolutely adore someone all at the same time? I'm not sure why, but I've never taken a liking to Miss Palmero. Even the way she moves her mouth when she talks completely annoys me! However...Girl can dress!! Everytime I see her I subconsciously let out a sigh of admiration for the clothes she so wonderfully wears, then she opens her mouth and I'm back to

Reliving the Past via Decor

2010-05-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

Inspired by all of the beautiful bougainvilleas while on our trip to Mexico, right now I'm totally diggin' fuschia and neutrals! householdinnovations.co.uk Chic Provence AAY 1st Option 1st Option 1st Option

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

2010-05-28T11:09:00.000-07:00

It's the unofficial start of Summer and I'm definitely ready for it! It's been windy, grey, cloudy and rainy for far too long! The news is calling for clear skies and temperatures in the 90's this weekend! Ahhh... Martha Stewart

Back to reality...

2010-05-23T17:24:00.000-07:00

Feels so good to be back home, but I can't believe last week just happened! We just got back from a 7 day cruise to Mexico, and it was AMAZING! Cabo had the best beaches! The water was the clearest and warmest I have ever been in. Mazatlan on the other hand was so scarry! They say that cruise ships are no longer going to go through there due to the high crime rate...I believe it! I'm so glad we

Jean Scene

2010-05-14T07:06:00.000-07:00

A pair of good fitting shorts is really hard to find! Every pair I tried on was either too short, too long, or cut too low, and THEN the price tag was anywhere between $25-$100 for a pair Iwould still have to have altered. So I hit the thrift store for a pair of jeans that fit me and decided to make the shorts myself! First I put them on, found the length I wanted and cut about an inch and a

Milky Milky Cocoa Puff

2010-05-13T23:10:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with it... Flights of Fancy These are a few of my pieces, this is about half of my collection. This is the stuff I keep out for regular every day use (and yes, I didn't just do it for the picture. That towel does stay there all of the time and no one is allowed to use it! Haha, I'm just weird that way.) Is it weird that a California, city girl, in her twenties collects milk glass?

Vintagage Modern Mix. Montige? Vindern?

2010-05-13T18:13:00.000-07:00

Mixing vintage and modern, that's my style! Country Home UnicaHome

Miss Emma Pillsbury

2010-05-13T07:20:00.000-07:00

The most adorable guidance councelor on T.V. Can I totally have her wardrobe when they're done with it? Emma Pillsbury by auds78 featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs tops Image Via: Fashion Under $100

Pretty Pantry

2010-05-12T18:45:00.000-07:00

I guess I gotta start saving all of those french lemonade bottles starting now, if I want a pantry like this... Photo via: Country Living

Glossy Whites

2010-05-12T06:16:00.000-07:00

I painted my bathroom floor white and now I'm thinking of doing the painted concrete think in my living room and hallway. I can't decide! EEEKKK! These floors are just so gorgeous! Photos Via: 1st Option

Bronzed not Baked

2010-05-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

I'm heading off on my first cruise in a couple of days and I am so excited! I know I'll be a few shades darker when I come back, but I'd like to be even all over before I go. I 'm pretty dark already, so people tend to look at me a little funny when they know I tan, but I'm definitely NOT even all over. One of my closest friends turned me onto this product and she was turned to it by one of her

Busy Bee

2010-05-10T22:45:00.000-07:00

This Weekend I... Baked a Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Smitten Kitchen, Created a Flower Arrangement for my Mother In Law, Baked a Lemon Tart from Smitten Kitchen, Made a Mother's Day Banner from Security Envelopes, andSet our Mother's Day Table, I also baked a Coffee Crumb Cake from Smitten Kitchen even though I left out the rhubarb and it was still delish!

A Perfect Morning

2010-05-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

If I could wake up to this, I don't think I would be making it into work very often. Sandra Lane Polly Wreford Photo Via:Sanctuary Blog This is Glamorous

To all the Moms out there!

2010-05-09T09:33:00.000-07:00

Not Cool!

2010-05-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

As I searched through the mounds of bouquets I was so happy making my way home with what I thought was the "Perfect" dozen for my (awesome) mother in law. I got home and searched the kitchen, the bedroom and the garage for the perfect container to arrange the bouquet in. I went outside and cut down some greenery to add a little something to the arrangement. Then as I began taking that awful

Take Your Pick

2010-05-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

DIY Party Picks I like to pay special attention to the little details when planning a party and putting toothpics for the food in a vintage shot glass was just not doing it for me this time. As I looked around the house for some sort of an idea I remembered the time I tried making frilly toothpicks... I made about three and called it quits. Ha! Never Again. I was looking for something quick and

Happy Friday!

2010-05-07T06:45:00.000-07:00

Let's add a little glamour to our weekend!

DIY Cake Pedestal

2010-05-06T06:47:00.000-07:00

I often look through old copies of Country Living Magazine and come across beautiful tablescapes and most of the time there's a cool cake stand to go along with the look. Although I do have a cake stand of my own, for my birthday dinner I wanted the look of layers. Not just everything thrown down on the table. I guess I could have just bought a few cake stands at the thrift store, but by the

Countdown to Vacation

2010-05-05T23:18:00.000-07:00

We are heading out on our first cruise in ten days and we are starting to stress out about what we need to pack! Since we've never been on a cruise we really have NO idea what we're doing. I feel like we need to pack for a month even though we're only gonna be gone for a week. This some of what I'm bringing. Well...similar items. For the Pool:Retro Swimsuit- In Black and Coral Via Polyvore A

Feels Like Home

2010-05-05T16:14:00.000-07:00

How perfect is this? I feel like I can just walk into this photograph and live there forever! Photo via: Shelter

Happy Birthday to ME!

2010-04-27T23:40:00.000-07:00

Monday was my 25th Birthday and it was the best one yet! I hosted a dinner party in my home on Saturday night and on Monday my Hubby surprised me with roses and breakfast at work. Then at about noon he kidnapped me from work and took me on a picnik to the beach then a movie. It was the best! Here are a few pictures from my birthday dinner. Like I mentioned in a previous post I was inspired by

Strawberry Heaven

2010-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Every year I wait patiently for strawberries to drop to a reasonable price and then I'm buyin' em like crazy! Sometimes I don't even use them all and they go bad in the fridge, but they're so darn delicious and so easily adaptaptable to recipes. It was such a nice surprise to find 2lbs. of strawberries for only $1.99 this early in the season. I am so excited to start using them! Saturday night we

April Showers

2010-04-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

We decided to go for a run today but I'm glad we decided to lazy ourselves out of it or else we would have been soaked! About thirty minutes into what would have been our "jog", it started POURING! Surprise showers in California are not common, but I am enjoying it! Sittin' on the couch in complete silence listening to the rain puddling outside. Mmmm....Photo by Jon Shave

Feeling like a Spring Party

2010-04-11T09:42:00.000-07:00

My 25th birthday is coming up in about two weeks and I knew I wanted to have a dinner party but even thinking about getting started was exhausting me. I was feeling a stressed out and uninspired, but these photos from Easter at Centsational Girl really got me back into the party mood! I'm ready to plan once again! I love the way these pictures make me feel! Fresh, new, light, and Springy! Now,

What Comes Before Part "B"?

2010-04-07T21:18:00.000-07:00

Partay!! (haha, I crack my self up!) I've been searching for inspiration for my bar cart all over and this is what I've come by. My birthday party is in two weeks and I should probably stop procrastinating and start working on mine, but what better way to start than with INSPIRATION, right?Restoration Hardwarephoto by: Mark LundFrom a post inHostessblog.com Photo by Hoot and Heart Photo

Squeaky Clean

2010-04-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

As I sit around in my garage on a Saturday night putting some hard work into painting a couple of vintage stools I can't help but dread the moment it's time to scub all of the paint off my hands. Now, my crafting isn't hard core enough to justify me buying a huge bottle of Lava Soapbut i did wish there was something gentle and easy I already had at home to help me from scrubbing a few layers of

Coming Soon...

2010-04-02T23:16:00.000-07:00

Coming soon to my etsy shop!

Subdued

2010-03-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

The weather's getting warmer and I'm looking for inspiration for fun Summer looks! I love soft neutrals paired with bold colors and I am definitely loving the greys and khakis! Pictures By: Style.com!

Thrifty Find

2010-03-27T18:06:00.000-07:00

Recently I've been running into these vintage beverage carts all over, while browsing the blogs or while flipping through the pages of old Country Living Magazines. Everytime one pops up I can't help but stop and drool over them. They are just so charming and glamorous. So, while on my weekend thrift store raids my husband calls me over and right infront of him was this beautiful vintage

Mmm...

2010-03-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

After a long morning of thrifting and fulfilling my role as family stylist (my hubby and baby Lilly look beautiful now!) I am exhausted and need a little afternoon pick me up. While visiting Mexico in February I came upon these delicious instant coffee packets and WOW!They're amazing! Caffeine and I have a secret affair and I'm always on the look out for yummy new ways to mix it up. However I'm

Charmed

2010-01-06T14:53:00.000-08:00

Christmas gifts this year? WINE CHARMS!They came out pretty darn good for my first try, don't ya think?& I can't give the picture credit to my new gift...these were taken with my sister in-law's. =) So now I've gotta figure out how to do this with mine!First, get your hands on some earring hoops. They're a few bucks at the craft stores.Then just slip a bead of your choice in and bend the edge of

I'm back!

2010-01-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

So, I kind of abandoned the blog for a bit since my camera broke on a recent Arizona trip (not my fault, for once). However, I'm BACK!! Hubby got me a beautiful new camera for Christmas and I'm ready to use it! Although it's just a point and shoot camera with not too many fancy settings, I sure intend to milk it for all it can give me! So I figure I'll drain the rechargeable batteries a few dozen

Coming Soon!

2009-12-07T19:40:00.001-08:00

People keep asking me, so...I'll be sharing some tutorials for:Wine CharmsTiny MagnetsBoxy PouchFlower HeadbandPlease check back soon!

Holiday Boutique...

2009-12-07T19:18:00.000-08:00

My sister in law hosted a Holiday Boutique this weekend. I wish I had a camera! I would have gone around taking pictures of all of the fabulous ladies who were there and their booths. Oh well...here are a few pictures I took with my husbands phone!So here are my creations! Magnets, wine chars, upcycled jewelry, a few headbands, and some boxy pouches! Cute, right? They're like two inches tall!& a

How to arrive to the nine to five...

2009-11-08T19:44:00.000-08:00

'cause even though you're stuck behind a desk you still wanna look good!Office Look by Minni featuring Old Navyoffice by anebe (gone for a while) featuring Miu Miuwho sad that? I'm not an office rat! by Ruden_ka featuring Diane von Furstenbergoffice by shimozaza featuring CelineOffice style by Brightfox featuring Dorothy PerkinsNow go out there and earn yourself a raise!By the way, I LOVE

Afternoon Project

2009-11-08T18:15:00.000-08:00

This was such an easy and fast project that I can't believe I've been putting it off for so long! I'm really happy with the results! To make this for yourself:1. Measure and tape a 1/2" border on your frames. You can really use any size frames. I've had these for about 5 years and just didn't know what to do with them.2. Now you want to take your acrylic paint and a sponge and paint two to three

Thrifty Find

2009-11-08T17:47:00.000-08:00

So, every time I visit the thrift stores I've been searching for some sort of pretty display case/storage/medicine cabinet for the Master bath and I found it! ( I still need a medicine cabinet, but this will do for now. My $3.00 find:Before:After: I love paint!

Pumpkins & Plaid

2009-10-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

I yearn for early sunsets, crisp mornings, a walk through a pumpkin patch, lumpy sweaters, plaid shirts, worn leather boots and the feeling that fall is really here! Can you believe Halloween is 10 days away?For ~ ssharmaa by ~Adorable~T featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs bags

Chanel & Miss Lilly

2009-10-13T21:21:00.000-07:00

Coco Cocoon bag collection, said to launch in October '09. So, why can't I find any info on this? Doesn't she look beautiful? Yeah, Lilly Allen does have her mishaps, wardrobe malfunctions and stumbles. However, I do love her style and she's just so darn pretty! Especially alongside Chanel!!Images via: Marie Claire

The dress I said "I Do" in...

2009-10-12T22:02:00.000-07:00

In exactly two weeks will be my 9 year dating anniversary with my husband. We've been married for only seven months, but we dated for eight years. Reminiscing about my dress...I purchased it for $5.00 ,thrifting of course, not only because I love to thrift but also because we were at a point in our lives where we only had pennies in the bank. The dress was brand new! I chopped of the halter and

New Etsy Shop

2009-10-10T20:01:00.000-07:00

I am so very excited to announce my Etsy shop! I've been planning on this for a while and phew...who knew it was this much work? But it's up and running and its just so exhilarating to see ideas you've had for so long get off the ground! Thanks to Gabi for her gorgeous modeling! Here's a preview of what's up and a few of what's to come! Wow! I'm so very excited so please check it out! You can

What was old...

2009-10-03T12:18:00.000-07:00

Now made new!I purchased this very sturdy and heavy wood coffee table at the Goodwill store a few weeks ago. I've been searching for one with this type of a shape for quite some time now. This table caught my attention immediately and to my surprise was only $5.00! An even bigger surprise was when I got to the register and was told it was fifty percent off! So, this is my $2.50 coffee table

Thrifty Find

2009-09-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

Every payday I head over to the Goodwill, and today I totally scored!!! I found this gorgeous Thomas O'Brien duvet originally priced $69.99 for only $15.00!!! This will be a nice transition from my bright orange and lime green (teen-ish, but so easy to maintain) comforter I have now. YAY!!!

Boot Lust

2009-09-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

2009 fall boot trendThigh high bootsSo, I've been seeing thigh high boots all over lately! I didn't really care for them much at first, but they're beginning to grow on me! Especially the way Isabel Marant pairs them, that look is totally street wearable!OOooo...I want them, NOW!

Teal Dreams

2009-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Since moving into our condo (a year ago on the 24th) we have totally neglected our bedroom. I'm hoping to do something with it soon but in the meantime, I can dream can't I?Photos via: House of TurquoiseCan't you just immagine yourself waking up in these gorgeous rooms?? I would love breakfast in bed here! OOOhhhh! Back to reality.

Gettin' ready for Halloween!

2009-09-27T19:34:00.000-07:00

I've been looking for cool ideas for our Halloween decorations, but it's been a little hard to find things that aren't in the obvious jack-o-lantern, pumpkin, or purple, black, orange "cookie cutter" style. So, I was very excited to run into this really neat idea from Martha Stewart. It was pretty simple to make and very inexpensive! It was about $5.00 for materials to make two!All you'll need is

Before and After

2009-09-27T07:26:00.000-07:00

Before:After: So since we moved into this condo it has not felt like home...till now! We spent a few weekends working on it and we were finally able to cover up all that yucky wood! It feels so good cooking and working in this space now. More open and it also feels good that we did it ourselves! We did save the cabinet doors to refinish at a later time. We have a few ideas (it's a secret, just

Fall is here!

2009-09-26T23:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a few reasons why I'm so glad the seasons have changed...These trends found in: People Style Watch Sep. 09Not to mention opaque tights, leggings, scarves, and coats! What to wear, what to wear...

Exhausting but fun Saturday

2009-09-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

So, we just got back from Los Alamos "Old Days", and it was about a hundred degrees!! EEKkk! However, I'm very excited to share my finds! I left the house trying to be cute wearing a pretty thick cardigan, but that did NOT last!So, I have a bit of an obsession with milk glass right now but along with that came the infatuation for Amish patterned Pyrex! Haha, I really don't know why. Here are my

So Cozy

2009-09-25T18:41:00.000-07:00

Oh my... I have decided not to do any decorating this weekend, but looking at this photo has swayed me! Don't you want to just want to enjoy a cup of coffee while laying on the comfy couch enjoying a book?Photo via:Ideal Home

Happy Weekend!

2009-09-25T17:07:00.000-07:00

Time to begin thinking about the projects up ahead which I never finish and end up blowing off for more important things. Like...The Beach! Enjoy what's left of the beautiful weather while you can! You'll begin to feel the chill of the Fall before you know it!Photograph by: Chelsey Watson

Work in Progress

2009-09-24T19:45:00.000-07:00

YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW THIS ABOUT ME BUT...Ever since I can remember I have had a passion to decorate and sew. My mom was a seamstress in the L.A. Garment District, so I practically grew up in a sweat shop! Haha! When I was really small I would make little blankets for dolls beds, and pillows for the couches in my little Barbie house then when I was older (like 9 or 10) I would make curtains