I am only recently becoming a baby shower expert {which is terrifying… as I feel nowhere near ready for children of my own}… with the slew of showers, I found the best route to go was to personalize the gift in the form of a DIY gift basket. Buy a large basket in a gender appropriate color {here, pink for a little girl}… the basket can later serve to hold baby clothes or diapers. Line the basket with a baby blanket {much more fun than the usual tissue paper or raffia lining} and fill it full of color coordinated items. For this basket, I combined pink and green and floral and leopard prints. Also, make sure to include a festive card!
Tag: Lists
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LUST LIST – JULY {NAUTICAL EDITION}
1. Sea Breeze Top $48
2. Chi-Town Flats $38
3. Spouting Chic Necklace $18
4. Cruise to Cape Cod Heel $120
5. Carousel Cutie Dress $210
6. Ruby Can’t Fail Wedge $80
7. Bake Sail Cupcake Kit $13
8. My Pet Octopus Cuff $16
9. Trio of Treasures Earring Set $23 -

CURRENT OBSESSION – STATEMENT PILLOWS
I am currently pillow shopping to add some pizzaz to the cream colored sofa in my living room… I love having a cream colored sofa because the possibilities are literally endless. Along my pillow shopping journey, I have created a few sofa inspirations… and I decided to share them with you. Peruse, get inspired, and please share some of your ideas with me!

Sofa: Barcelona Slipcover Sofa
Pink and White Fancy Pillow Cover $15
Vintage Fabric Applique Lovebird Pillow $18
Set of Two Spring Floral Pillow Covers $95
Magda The Owl $32
Mon Amour Burlap Pillow $15
Set of Two Green and White Fancy Pillow Covers $29
Blue Green Bright Floral Pillow Cover $15
Decorative Designer Lumbar Pillow Cover $44
Chevron Yellow Pillow Cover $15

Bang Recycled Felt Applique Pillow $99
Decorative Designer Pillow Cover $35
Red Rose on Zebra Pillow $26
The Good Life Recycled Felt Applique $89
Red Trio Rose Pillow $32
Swavelle Pillow $22
Orchid and Orange Peacock Feather Lumbar Linen Pillow $38
Set of Two Decorative Ikat Pillow Covers $95
Tree and Fern Dark Berry Linen Lumbar Pillow Case $32 -

CURRENT OBSESSION – PINKYTOAST STRIKES AGAIN

Yes, I know I featured this artist {Pinkytoast} on my Must-Haves last week {check it out here}… but the art that I ordered finally arrived! {can you hear me squealing? because that’s what I did when I saw the package on my front door}. It surpassed… totally and completely surpassed… my expectations. That’s why I felt the need to reiterate/re-feature this artist… and share the joy I experienced with you. If you want to check out more of Pinkytoast’s work… check the artist’s blog {here} or etsy site {here}. -

MUST HAVES – FABULOUS ARTWORK
A woman who possesses true style possesses individual style. She knows what she likes. This is demonstrated in the clothes she wears, the way she presents herself, and the artwork that she chooses. The artwork that you choose to decorate your space is a reflection of who you are, what you like, and what makes you tick. You should surround yourself with artwork that inspires you and just feels right. It is only important that you like it; it is a reflection of your taste and no one else’s. We are all past the age of posters {even framed posters aren’t good enough}… it’s time for some real art. A common misconception about “real art” is that it must be expensive… it doesn’t have to be. Peruse local boutiques, flea markets, and sites like etsy {where I found all of this fabulous artwork} and you can find inexpensive artwork and feel as though you “discovered” your own favorite artist. I was on etsy the other day {well, pretty much every day} and I found Pinkytoast. Take a look at her shop… she’s something else. I ended up buying all of the artwork below. I can’t wait to frame and hang all of these pieces in my living room… her artwork is feminine, humorous, and whimsical. Exactly what I want my space to feel like.








