COLLABO! Emily’s One Man Band

a lovely little lady named Emily asked me to work it in front of the camera for her rather wildy successful etsy shop. obviously, I obliged. We had a great afternoon full of fringe, sequins, denim and flying through the air with the greatest of ease.
Some of her stuff is recycled and some is upcycled. The amazing leather fringe necklace and fabulous bustiers are Emily’s handiwork.
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Silly Buddy

I just came across this adorable Etsy shop called Silly Buddy. They make custom bow tie collars, regular collars and leashes. I don’t know if I can make it through the day without purchasing one for these two.

Which one is your fave?

Red Tartan Bow Tie Dog CollarFarmer Checks Bow Tie Dog CollarColorful Cubes Bow Tie Dog CollarFriendly Dachshund Dog Collar in Creamy BlueColorful Cubes Dog CollarAir Mail Bow Tie Dog CollarRed Honeycomb Bow Tie Dog CollarAlphabet Bow Tie Dog CollarOlive Tartan Bow Tie Dog Collar

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Art Collecting (Viv Strauss)

The Party.   Limited edition print.

I came across the art of Viv Strauss via A lovely being and immediately fell in love. I like everything about her work from the price to the color to the characters and I thought you would too. Check out her shop here.

Shuffle off to Buffalo.  Original watercolor painting by Vivienne Strauss.Chapel Hill Beauties from the Class of 1930.  Original painting by Vivienne Strauss.None of the girls would dream of missing Evangeline Boatwright's annual Holly Golightly party.  Limited edition print of an original paintingIris H., Incognito.  Limited edition print of an original oil painting by Vivienne Strauss.The Art of Flower Arranging.   Limited edition print of an original watercolor painting.Nora Edmonds takes her dogs for a stroll. Limited edition print of an original watercolor paintingMasquerade.  Original watercolor painting by Vivienne Strauss.Saturday night at Club Havana. 11x14 limited edition print of a watercolor painting.Frank and Florence Rose spend every Sunday in bed reading their favorite books. Original painting.Madge Was Supposed to Have Met Shirley at Bloomingdales Over an Hour Ago and Couldn't Imagine How She and Jeffrey Had Gotten Lost.  Limited edition print of an original painting

Bridal Inspiration {Twigs & Honey}

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So…I want to wear fresh flowers in my hair but these accessories from Twigs & Honey are making me want to reconsider….

twigs-honey4twigs-honey5twigs-honey6Feather cascade head piece - Style 139 - Made to OrderFrench inspired bridal lace cap with veil - Style 103 - Made to OrderFlapper inspired bridal headband - Style 148 - Made to OrderChantilly and rhinestone self tie headband - Style 016 - Made to OrderPeachy vintage - Bridal mini hat, handmade silk flower, birdcage veil - Made to OrderBlushing silk tulle veil - Style 136 - Made to OrderCreamy bouquet - Style 101 - Made to OrderVintage inspired lace bridal cap - Style 117 - Made to OrderPink and dusty green bridal mini hat - Style 042 - Made to OrderBridal or special occasion crown - Style 047 - Made to Order

My Christmas List

It’s always fun to dream about what you want for Christmas in a world where your loved ones have copious amounts to spend on you. It’s also good to keep a record of what you’d like to have in case you come into some moola!

In case you were curious…these things are on my wishlist.

An Address Stamp

Medium Fleur de Lis Customized Address StampMedium Triple Monogram Address Stamp

c/o the lovely Etsy shop Purplelemondesigns

True Blood Seasons 1 & 2

from Amazon

A leopard rug

from Overstock

Flatware

the conran shop - beauchief 16pc cutlery set

from the Conran shop

A camera

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Nikon or Canon?

Baubles especially from Charm & Chain, Tuleste Market, Rachel Leigh, Ben-Amun, By Boe

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27405t.jpgReminder Bow EarringsBenAmun_081610-058_t.jpgAdjustable Flower RingNorth Star RingReminder Bow Ring

Loads of art by Degas and Renoir

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V-V-V-V-Vacay

Dear Readers,

All three of you…I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday. I wish everyone was able to take off  most of the week like me. I know you’re jealous if you are not one of those people. I know I would be if I were you. However, even though you begrudge my time off, you cannot take it away from me. For that and for you, I am thankful.

I must tell you I will probably take a hiatus from posting as often as I like to in regular life in favor of drinking wine on someone’s couch mid-day while watching soapnet, forcing my brothers to listen to my music or “helping my mom cook” which also entails magazine reading and perusing her closet. Also, there will be plenty of time spent in the tub (see etsy).

While I’m away, do a few things for me.

  • Go see Burlesque and tell me about it: so I don’t have to because I fear I’d never stop complaining about it and that’s not good for anyone.
  • Check out GoFugYourself. It is so freaking funny and I love it.
  • Try some Man Repelling. I have a serious and not-so-secret crush on Leandra Medine, the author and her man-getter to man-repeller instruction manuals.
  • Check this ridiculous website for office gifts: Knock Knock

And…if you’re interested in some of my favorite posts of late

Isabeli Fontana does tweed and it hurts so good here

I’m obsessed with Kim Noorda or did you already know, here

Laetitia Casta has the best hair I’ve ever seen here

Taylor Tomasi Hill’s style here

And Giovanna Battaglia inspires us all here

Tub Caddy made of Reclaimed Oak from a Broken Down Hardware Store

Love from the tub,

Payton

Stamp of Approval

I’m in the market for a return address stamp (which I’ve always wanted). There are plenty of cute options on Etsy but I’m having so much trouble deciding! Any thoughts? All the examples are linked to sources.

NEW DESIGN Custom Address Rubber Stamp- 54332Choose Your Fleur de Lis - Custom Return Address Rubber Stamp - Self InkingCustom Self Inking Personalized Round Return Address StampCustom Rubber Stamp Scroll Border Unique Return Address Rubber Stamp

Watson Custom Address Stamp by Three Designing WomenHamilton Personalized Stamp by Three Designing WomenFleur de lis Custom Return Address Rubber Stamp Self inking Fleur de lysUnique Round Monogram Initial Custom Return Address rubber Stamp Self inking

Mills Personalized Stamp by Three Designing WomenTomlinson Personalized Stamp by Three Designing Women

Wood handle Personalized monogram address custom text rubber stamp HOSTESS GIFT - STYLE 1153Personalized address custom text rubber stamp HOSTESS GIFT - style 1274Personalized address custom text rubber stamp HOSTESS GIFT - style 1262BNEW DESIGN Custom Calligraphy Personalized  save the date or address rubber stamp cute  wedding  gift - style 9016Fleur De Lis  Custom calligraphy personalized  address self- inking rubber stamp - style 1266

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