[ weekend links ] Friday February 16th

Posted: February 17th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »


House Tours

Desert house by Marmol Radziner [ Contemporist ]

East Market House, Seattle [ Freshome ]

Neko Case’s farmhouse [ Styleist ]

A terrace house in Paddington, Sydney [ Desire to Inspire ]

Stunning guest house in Capetown [ Freshome ]


DIY & Projects

Cool friendship-bracelet chevron rug [ The House That Lars Built ]

Magnetic polaroid frames [ Yes and Yes ]

Boxed acrylic frames [ Little Green Notebook ]

Easy zip tie chandelier [ Ruffled ]

Jumbo braided extension cords [ Design Sponge ]


Fashion & Beauty

Rodarte F/W 12 [ Honestly WTF ]

Rounded hem mini [ A Pair and a Spare ]

Rachel Zoe’s runway show [ This Is Glamorous ]

Hex nut heart pendant [ Dollar Store Crafts ]

On style and systems [ Pink of Perfection ]


Hotels & Travel

Public Chicago [ Elements of Style ]

Villa Augustus, Netherlands [ Designtripper ]

Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin [ Remodelista ]

Mini travel guide: Rome [ Yes and Yes ]

Villa Carlotta, Sicily [ Freshome ]


Entertaining & Parties

Mini birthday cakes [ Oh Happy Day ]

Oscar party printables [ Twig and Thistle ]

Easy cupcake lights [ Caitlin Wilson Design ]

Oscar party [ Brunch at Saks ]

Parmesan rosemary crackers [ Sacramento Street ]


Miscellany

Wallpaper by Catalina Estrada [ SF Girl by Bay ]

The photography of Chris Court [ Desire to Inspire ]

My advice for singles on Valentine’s Day is to not watch these. Oops. [ The Kooples ]

Apps and gear for pet lovers [ DesignSponge ]

Blogging is my boyfriend. Oh yes it is. [ IFB ]


I am so happy it’s the weekend. This week has been ridiculously busy and I am looking forward to some down time! I just need some time to breathe and I hope you all find a moment for that too.


If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.


[ weekend links ] Friday February 10th Edition

Posted: February 10th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »


House Tours

AE House, Mexico City[ Contemporist ]

Concrete in Buenos Aires [ Freshome ]

Beautiful mid-century Vancouver apartment [ VIA ]

Artistic in Copenhagen [ Freshome ]

Glass Loggia house, Sydney [ Desire To Inspire ]


DIY & Projects

Wood and gold candles [ A Subtle Revelry ]

DIY modern wall art [ Kara Parslay Designs ]

Himelli DIY [ Hydrangea Girl ]

Sweater vase [ Sweet Paul ]

Tufted headboard [ Little Green Notebook ]


Fashion & Beauty

Neon cameo necklace [ Whimsey Box ]

DIY waxed denim [ Because I'm Addicted ]

Gorgeous painted rhinestone necklace [ Swellmayde ]

Book clutch [ Runway DIY ]

DIY angel top [ Made by Rae ]


Hotels & Travel

If only I had known about this before I went - byronbayfarm  [ Desire To Inspire ]

Casa Lola Trancoso, Brazil [ The Zhush ]

Hôtel Nord Pinus, Provence [ Remodelista ]

Yemanja Resort, Mustique [ Freshome ]

Amanfayun, Hangzhou, China [ Honestly WTF ]


Entertaining & Parties

I am dying over James of Bleubird Vintage’s fabulous wedding (as is everyone else). How ridiculously gorge. [ Parts 1 and 2 ]

Red wine pairings [ Mint Loves Social Club ]

Valentine’s Day girls night in [ The Glitter Guide ]

Stamped party cups [ Oh Happy Day ]

Paint chip photo backdrop [ Kara Paslay Designs ]


Miscellany

Lotta Jansdotter’s toolbox [ DesignSponge]

LOL [ Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table ]

Green cleaning products [ Crazy Sexy LIfe ]

Dooce can be so sad yet so worth reading [ Dooce ]

The most common cooking mistakes [ Cooking Light ]


I tried to make this edition as Valentine’s free as possible. And not just because I happen to be single this year. Every year I get overloaded by all the expectation. Isn’t it better to do something romantic almost any other day? I hope that doesn’t sound too grumpy-pants. Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll continue this pink-free zone next week. xo


If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.


[ weekend links ] Friday January 27th Edition

Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, fooooood, House Tours, The Travel Bug | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off


House Tours

Kelly Wearstler in Malibu [ From Me to You ]

Amazing house in the Catskills [ DesignSponge ]

Danish flat with pastels [ La Maison d'Anna G ]

House S in Vienna [ Contemporist ]

House R in Israel [ Freshome ]


DIY & Projects

Industrial mod desk [ Remodelista ]

Stencil pillow [ Wit and Whistle ]

Recycled paper basket [ DesignSponge ]

Matchstick candles [ Poppytalk ]

Gold lampshades [ Kara Paslay ]


Fashion & Beauty

Neon clutch [ Because I'm Addicted ]

Chalk your hair [ The Beauty Department ]

Geometric necklace [ Oh The Lovely Things ]

Peter pan collar [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Colorblock tees [ Uber Chic for Cheap ]


Hotels & Travel

25 hours Hotel HafenCity, Hamburg [ Contemporist ]

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia [ The Luxury Spot ]

La Maison, Paris [ Remodelista ]

Palm Springs [ Poppytalk ]

Miraval, Tucson [ Well and Good NYC ]


Entertaining & Parties

30th birthday brunch [ The Lovely Cupboard ]

Gluten free party snacks [ The Kitchn ]

Mini crepe paper flowers [ Oh Happy Day ]

Easy entertaining with a baked potato bar [ Cup of Jo ]

Gilded thank you cards [ Camille Styles ]


Miscellany

Karim Rashid for Bo Concept [ Contemporist ]

Recycled felt storage baskets [ DesignSponge ]

How to give compliments [ Style United ]

Pantry basics [ The Pioneer Woman ]

Pretty decanters [ DesignSponge ]


I have another busy weekend coming up and I am quite excited for it! I am also going to try to carve out some time to work on some DIYs – and maybe even go for a run. Eeep! Whatever you happen to be up to, I hope it’s turns out great.


If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.


[ weekend links ] Friday January 20th Edition

Posted: January 20th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off


House Tours

Neutral Tribeca loft { Remodelista }

Dwell barn { Design Love Fest }

Lake Travis Residence, Austin, Texas { Contemporist }

Modern wood in Hong Kong { Freshome }

Amazing NYC penthouse { Contemporist }


DIY & Projects

Painted glass bottles { Steven and Chris }

Dog sihlouette project { The Glitter Guide }

Record crates { DesignSponge }

Easy frame project { A Pair and A Spare }

Build your own cupboard { Curbly }


Fashion & Beauty

Neon envelope ipad case. Whoa! { Swellmayde }

Missoni nails { The Beauty Department }

Make your own mittens! { A Beautiful Mess }

Miu Miu tutu { Runway DIY }

Rope bracelet { Made By Girl }


Hotels & Travel

Bora Bora, Tahiti { This Is Glamorous }

The Dylan, Amsterdam { Leclair Decor }

Hôtel du Ministère, Paris { The Designer Pad }

Hix Island House, Puerto Rico { Remodelista }

Hotel Bel Air { Material Girls Blog }


Entertaining & Parties

Party decor { Decor8 }

Seattle wedding at the Corson building { 100 Layer Cake }

A pity party! (a little too late for Blue Monday) { Wit + Delight }

Berry brunch { Coco + Kelley }

Surprise lantern { Oh Happy Day }


Miscellany

Maisonee { Design Sponge }

A lesson on greys { 10 Rooms }

7 ways to refresh your space { Belle Maison }

The work of Kelly Behun { Desire to Inspire }

Clean your kitchen in 20 minutes a day { The Kitchn }


Have a lovely weekend everyone!


If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.


{ weekend links } Friday the 13th Edition

Posted: January 13th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Comments Off


House Tours

Modern Barcelona Gothic { Contemporist }

The gorgeous home of Jennifer Fisher { Casa Sugar }

Amazing Barcelona triplex { The Designer Pad }

Tenerife converted wool shop { Freshome }

Modern in Athens, Greece { Desire To Inspire }


DIY & Projects

Fun with Plasti Dip { Fellow Creatives }

Vase makeovers with tape { Hydrangea Girl }

Aldo earrings turned coasters (hilarious!) { The Lovely Cupboard }

Easy dotted mug { Ornamelle }

Make pom poms { Cherry Blossom World }


Fashion & Beauty

Envelope clutch { Swell Mayde }

Fringe keychain { Because I’m Addicted }

Princess braided up-do{ E Beauty Blog }

Braided bracelet { Honestly WTF }

Poem scarf { Stamp 48 }


Hotels & Travel

Endemico Resguardo Sylvestre, Guadalupe { The Designer Pad }

Lola Hotel, NYC { The Luxury Spot }

Flall Falls Creek Australia { Remodelista }

Albergo della Civita hotel, Matera, Italy { Desire To Inspire }

Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort, Maldives { Freshome }


Entertaining & Parties

Easy brunch setting and menu { Small Shop Studio }

Easy photo backdrops { Eat Live Shop }

A cute 1 year old birthday party { 100 Layer Cake }

Favor bag envelopes { Hey Look }

Blood orange sparkler { Mint Loves Social Club }


Miscellany

Geo planter { Triple Max Tons }

Ten great Etsy shops { DesignSponge }

Unroll.me. So useful { Swiss Miss }

Checklist mania! What every house needs { House Beautiful }


So January is almost half way through and I couldn’t be happier. Let’s put this month behind us! What’s on your agenda this weekend kids? I am seeing much-loved friends and family – and mentally preparing myself for next weeks snowy forecast! Just when I thought winter wasn’t actually coming this year…

Hope you have a good one!


If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.