Tag: Life

Running on Empty + Barcart Bliss

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Between packing, moving, lease-signing and dieting as well as packing/moving boyfriend. I’ve managed to fit in my real job, a little daydreaming and the sporadic wish-list update for the new place. Last night, after I stripped my entire bathroom down, organized and filled two tall kitchen bags with trash…I was beat. Unfortunately, my mind didn’t exactly follow suite. I got about two hours of sleep (and a 3am bath). Needless to say, my wagon is dragging. But it’s still a super exciting time and the weekend is swiftly approaching.

PS: I got my dream bar cart yesterday at a lovely vintage mall that I’ve never been into before (why?). It’s called The Flying Dog and they have some really interesting and fun things. Umm bar cart was $35, I felt like I was robbing them! I also got a vintage cream croc clutch for $5. Below – the bar cart – in all it’s glory (in the store). It’s black, it has wheels and it folds.

Image Credits: girl, bath, barcart – mine

Summer days…make me feel fine

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Loving the last few months to jump in the pool, wear large hats and show a little tanned skin.

Image Credits: All

A little rosy

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Red or Rosy is dreamy, when used in pops or as the focal point. Today, I’m wearing red lips with my black & white ensemble, also carrying a bright candy apple purse.

Image Credits: Top Four, Kate, Room, Room2, Room3, Room4, Chanel, drapes, girl

Best of the best

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I have to brag. I’m feeling like a proud mother hen today. Two of my best gal-pals are taking the bar tomorrow. One of my friends just got the job she’s been holding out for for six months, another friend finally found work in the industry she wants to be in. One of our other friends works weekends just to do what she loves. They are all beautiful and talented and have sweet, loving hearts. It’s such a blissful thing to see the people you love succeed.

In my dressing room

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As I’ve posted, I’m moving. It seems very far away (I haven’t packed) but it is actually fast approaching (two weeks). I found a sweet little bungalow in the downtown area of Fayetteville. It has a backyard and a porch swing and original wood floors. It’s rather small – the kitchen, the bathroom, the closets – but it will be just me living there with my puppies and visitors of course. Still, small bathroom & closet? What’s a fashion-conscious, jewelry-collecting, shoe-hoarder supposed to do? Light at the end of the tunnel: There is a second bedroom! I, without any hesitation, decided to make that room my dressing room. Aren’t those a lovely couple of words? It’s a small room, mind you, but I plan to make it as girly and artsy and feminine as possible. Can’t wait to post pics! For now, some inspiration…

dressingroom012109.jpgdressing room by california closetsstylish dressing room with a neat dream closet by ikea

Friday Loving

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{this is glamorous}: {weekend wishes, better late than never}assisi (via .natasha.)o l i v e & a —- a dose of beautiful things: {still} currently loving…

Good morning! The end of the week always brings a certain vigorous lust for life, if you will. I’m feeling enamored with the whole concept of the “weekend” even though I need to spend it packing and cleaning. Alas, I’m sure I’ll be able to fit in some pool time and DD-ing. Right now I’m…

Listening to Local Natives – cannot get enough, especially Shape Shifter, Stranger Things & Cubism Dream.

after (Shepherds Bush Empire)

Craving pancakes…especially Blueberry Pancakes…

Picture of Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

Loving my new mini George Foreman.

Product Image George Foreman Contemporary Grill - 80 sq. in. (GRV80)

Perusing fun home guides from LadyLux

Image Credits: cute couple, Paris street, lovely shower

Monday, Monday…so good to me.

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Twas a good weekend. My life change that I alluded to a couple of weeks ago was actually just a diet and a move. I sat through a wedding and didn’t eat a thing (cake is my weakness). I’ve lost 10lbs! I found a new house right downtown that is accepting of my puppies, plus it’s adorable.

I’m going to see Inception tonight. My beau and I are probably going to go on vacation. I’m feeling super lucky and excited. Hope your week started off real nice.

Kinda want balayage highlights. Thoughts?

Image Credits: Girl, Flowers, Shoes, Rachel B

Bedroom Eyes

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On the rare Monday when I feel rested and refreshed, I am reminded of how integral and productive a good night’s rest can be. Everything in my life depends on sleep: my mood, my appetite, my health. It’s vitally important to have a bed that provides you with the best sleep you can have. It’s also lovely to have a bed you love to be in.

I prefer simplicity.

I am partial to white linens and coverlets – despite the puppies.

I love lots of blankets but a very cool room.

I’m partial to feminine.

I love mosquito nets and gauze.

And, I gravitate toward fluffy and soft.

Beds: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

Feathering Your Nest

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I’m in the process of finding a new home. I’ve been living with a wonderful friend for THREE years now. It doesn’t seem like that long, but it has been. I feel it’s time to feather my own nest. While the process of finding an attractive rental for me & wiggles & birdie is proving to be strenuous, I cannot wait to gussy up my new place.

I’m completely inspired by the following sites for house and home decor: Canvas, Horne , 1stDibs, CBell, Graham and Green, Ruby Plaza, The Well Appointed House , Wisteria & Anthropologie

Below are some of my favorite finds.

Recycled Crystal ChairMercer Tufted Club ChairSyrian VasesPilmlico Bedroom Chair4 Post BedMetal Dining Table

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a2 780.jpgFrench Writing Desk1940's Cosmopolitan Art Deco Bar Cart by TreitelMoroccan Leather PouffePortobello CabinetOval Crystal Table Lamp50’s-Style Mirrored Chest of Drawers

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Picture of Clover Mirrored Tray Table in Black

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Crystal Chair, Tufted Chair, Flowers/Vase, Bedroom Chair, Four Post Bed/Crystal Chandelier,  Metal Dining Table, Drop Pendant, Patio Chair, Stacks, Antique Blue Side Tables, French Writing Desk, Art Deco Bar Cart, Moroccan Leather Pouffe, Portabello Cabinet, Crystal Table Lamp, 50s Style Chest of Drawers, Lucite Etagere, Clover Mirrored Tray, Lucite Side Table, Mantadia Rug, Ruffle Shower Curtain, Crowned Crane Bedding

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Ch-ch-ch-changes

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suicideblonde: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

I made a pretty big “personal life” decision yesterday and I’m pretty excited about it! I recently heard that people love change but they hate transition. It makes sense to me. You just have to have a dream to pull you through the transition to the other side.

Anyway, one thing I’ve realized is that shoes are the one thing you never grow out of (neither up nor out).

Images: here, here and here