Saturday, September 29, 2012

The Allure of Imperfect Wallpaper










For whatever reason I have only ever loved the look of wallpaper when it looks very old and even somewhat 'dingy'... if it happens to have natural peels, flaking, and discoloration, it's just a bonus in my eyes.

There are a handful of places I would love to have this look in my home; the dining room, for that old french chateau feel, a guest bedroom, to give it a lived in cozy feel, and a sun room, which I think it would be fitting and the sun would only add to the destruction over time.

How do you feel about this look?

Sunday, September 23, 2012

First Days of Fall: Do you feel it?




Yesterday was the first official day of fall... and coincidentally enough it has finally dropped down to a cooler 63 degrees. I love the familiarity of this season and that no matter what sort of trends pop up I still revert to baking, big cozy sweaters, boots, and lots of yummy hot beverages. I wanted to share a few staples I love having year after year for this amazing time.



Fall Essentials


Hunter platform boots / Elizabeth and James / Lip makeup / Fresh lip care / Clarins beauty product, $31 / The East India Company Governor Aungier’s Bombay Chai Leaf Tea (125g), $16 / The Sicilian

-I love wearing a gorgeous, dark, berry lip because I think it looks fantastic on everyone and it really represents the end of summer; my new favorite happens to be from the 'Bite' line, it is SO smooth and creamy and with its food grade ingredients and antioxidant power equivalent to 5 glasses of red wine you can't go wrong..

-I love my hunters because they keep my feet toasty and I am always prepared for a flurry or the occasional fall sleet.

-You know that feeling you get when you are just chilled to the bone and no amount of blankets or heat keeps you warm? I prepare for that with having plenty of bath bombs on hand for nice hot, relaxing baths!

-You might be wondering why there are glasses on the list and I have a simple, practical, answer... It keeps the colder winds and occasional snow falls out of my eyes! ..Plus these Elizabeth and James glasses are to-die-for!

-My lips become pretty dry during this time and nothing quite soothes them as well as Fresh's sugar "chap stick"..MAC's lip conditioner also deserves an honorable mention!

-My hands and nails also get pretty beat up around this time of year so I always have Clarin's hand and nail treatment at home and in my bag. The smell is a bit like granny's house, but my hands feel and look amazing with this cream!

-Last, but not least, I have Chai tea on the list because there is nothing better to drink when it is cold outside. I like that it appeals to both tea and coffee drinkers and not all versions are really 'spicy' if you are not into that. Plus, it will make your house smell a.m.a.z.i.n.g. I will be posting all kinds of concoctions to help warm you up. ;)

What are some of your must haves for the colder weather coming up?? Share with us!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Lazy Sunday: Beautiful Kinetic Rain


Not too much going on over here except that I am lazily enjoying the end of the week before I start all over again on Monday. It has been raining all day which coincides perfectly with my lack of motivation to do much outdoors, but it also reminded me of this beautiful video I came across recently.

The video shows a gorgeous kinetic work of art in Changi Airport, Singapore by Art + Com.

Enjoy!



{Via Feed Geeks}

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

I Love: Dannijo



Dannijo has a huge variety of bold fashion jewelry that I can't get enough of. I especially love the necklaces paired with a simple tank or dress!







{All images Via Statigram}

View the entire line here

Monday, September 3, 2012

Monday Blues.





Blue is one of my favorite colors, but Monday is not one of my favorite days... Hope the images cheer you up! Happy Monday! :)
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