A day trip to Los Angeles, scouting a reception venue for my business, a Santa Monica lunch with my sister, and a quick meeting with one of my best friends called for an outfit that was professional, unique, and a lot of fun. Enter: the vintage skirt suit. With its bold pattern, oversized buttons, and cinched waist... I knew I had exactly what I needed. The addition of playfully large pearls, a ... Read the Post
Archives for April 2011
HOW TO – 70s CLUB CHAIRS BEFORE & AFTER
I decided to continue on my DIY journey... and I took some 70's club chairs (complete with chipped wood and torn fabric) from one of my friends who was going to just toss them {only aghast... because... as stated in an earlier post: "I see the best in people. And furniture."}... I saw so much potential here. Good bones... Just in need of a little TLC. With the help of some fine grain sandpaper, ... Read the Post
CURRENT OBSESSION – ETSY
If you haven't been on etsy.com... well, you've basically been living under a rock... or in a poorly decorated place not enhanced with ridiculous etsy goodness. I get stuck on this site for hours... it's an amazing place to find one-of-a-kind goods, humorous decor items, sweet soaps, customized wallets, and a whole plethora of fabulous goodness. Log on... buy something... or just browse and get ... Read the Post
HOW TO – TABLE & CHAIRS BEFORE & AFTER
I am a firm believer in seeing the best in people. And furniture. I took a look at my late grandmother's rusted chairs and a reclaimed wrought iron coffee table and decided that they weren't quite my style... yet. Some high gloss cotton candy pink spray paint, chic fabric, and a little creativity helped get me a few pieces of furniture that I utterly adore. 1. The chair in its beginning state. ... Read the Post
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Lots of sunshine and a bit of chill in the air led me to believe that the Santa Barbara weather was determined to follow its fancy... it was behaving like a quintessential free spirit. I decided to do the same. Old (a vintage pleated skirt) and new (a ruffled top and Chanel sunglasses) combined with some hippie-meets-glamazon sandals reminded me a bit of the sunshine mixing with the chilly air. ... Read the Post
MUST HAVES – WORKOUT ESSENTIALS
Today is the beginning of something big. For me at least. I am beginning a whole new lifestyle... one that is healthy, high-energy, and fitness focused... meaning more protein and fewer cupcakes... saying good-bye to my mimosa Sundays and hello to Sunday morning hikes... and buying a whole bunch of new {adorable!} workout gear! The new lifestyle kick (for the next three months... I'll give you ... Read the Post