[ weekend links ] March 23rd Edition

Posted: March 23rd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »


House Tours

Black in San Francisco [ Remodelista ]

Corallo House, Gautemala City [ Contemporist ]

Palm Springs [ Freshome ]

Los Angeles cool [ DesignSponge ]

Concrete and glass in Mexico [ Freshome ]


DIY & Projects

Make your own milk glass [ Curbly ]

Twine ball garland light [ Pocketful of Dreams ]

Plush fox doll [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Petal vase [ Centsational Girl ]

Dipped ceramic pots [ The Lovely Cupboard ]


Fashion & Beauty

Detachable purple leather collar [ Cotton and Curls ]

Chanel F/W [ Shimmer Like Gold ]

Lace pockets [ More Design Please ]

Faux feather necklace [ Alisa Burke ]

DIY hair necklace [ The Beauty Dept ]


Hotels & Travel

The Americano, Chelsea [ Remodelista ]

Sunset Marquis [ on bluepoolroad ]

20 yummy things in Los Angeles [ Oh Joy ]

Trancoso, Brazil [ Coco + Kelley ]

Long Beach Hotel, Mauritius [ Freshome ]


Entertaining & Parties

The Cream Event [ Parts one two three ]

Small party ideas [ The Sweetest Occasion ]

Favor display [ Camille Styles ]

Confetti sprinkled napkins [ Curbly ]


Miscellany

Helenio Barbetta photography [ Desire to Inspire ]

The minimalist Japanese dog gate [ Shelterrific ]

Aiming for mediocrity [ Yes and Yes ]

Cabin as art [ If It's Hip It's Here ]

Hipster branding [ More Design Please ]


I, for one, am looking forward to this first weekend in spring. For starters we might finally be seeing sunshine and warm weather around here (although I won’t really believe it till I see it). Plus I’ve also got plans with good friends and still so many projects to juggle. I can’t wait to dig in and get started. I hope yours is equally full of relaxation and sunshine.


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[ weekend links ] March 16th Edition

Posted: March 16th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off


House Tours

Quirky London cool [ Desire to Inspire ]

Modern in Mexico [ Contemporist ]

Summer House Skåtøy, Norway [ Freshome ]

Gorgeous penthouse in Mumbai [ Contemporist ]

California cool in SF [ Refinery29 ]


DIY & Projects

Floral antlers necklace display [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Knotted lamp cord [ DesignSponge ]

More paint chip art [ Honey We're Home ]

Brass flower makeover [ Simply Grove ]

Wooden bead lamp cord [ Remodelista ]


Fashion & Beauty

Neon necklace [ Made By Girl ]

The style of Party Girl [ I'm The It Girl ]

Wardrobe of Beci Orpin [ The Design Files ]

Wedding season is coming. A great guide to bridesmaid fashion. [ Petite Elefant ]

Building a wardrobe at Living on the Chic [ Part 1 and Part 2 ]


Hotels & Travel

Gild Hall, NYC [ Style by Emily Henderson ]

The Saguaro, Palm Springs [ Cup of Jo ]

Russell’s of Clapton, London [ Remodelista ]

Hotel Crayon, Paris [ From The Right Bank ]

St. Regis Saadiyat Island< Abu Dhabi [ Freshome ]


Entertaining & Parties

Colorblock centerpiece [ The Sweetest Occasion ]

Golden entertaining supplies [ Small Shop Studio ]

Yarn trail [ Oh Happy Day ]

Recipe for a dinner party [ Apartment 34 ]

Beautiful Australian wedding [ 100 Layer Cake ]


Miscellany

Nicole’s bachelor pad [ Sketch42 ]

Another peek into the home of [ The Glamourai ]

Bohemian style [ SF Girl by Bay ]

Photographer Jonas Ingerstedt [ Molly Ruth ]

A cute Brooklyn home [ Daily Candy ]


I can’t wait for this weekend to begin. Birthday gatherings, yummy food  and hopefully a Shamrock shake are in my near future. I’m going to try to avoid the thrift store too – too many thrift binges lately! Hope yours weekend is a great 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.


[ weekend links ] Friday March 3rd

Posted: March 2nd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off


House Tours

Modern house in East Hampton [ Freshome ]

Beautiful house in Kuwait [ Contemporist ]

Converted warehouse in Sydney [ Desire to Inspire ]

Renovated Brooklyn Victorian townhouse [ Remodelista ]

Water views in Melbourne [ Desire to Inspire ]


DIY & Projects

Dipped wooden utensils [ House of Earnest ]

Chevron chair cushions [ DesignSponge ]

Scrabble coasters [ Incredible Things ]

Ikea mirror + HM belt [ Briggs Lekehus ]

Bubble fixture [ Almost 40 Year Old Intern ]


Fashion & Beauty

Feather arrow necklace [ Oh The Lovely Things ]

Stamped pony dress [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Hermes x Vans [ Sketch42 ]

Pyrite ring [ Dismount Creative ]

Black toe pumps [ Made in Pretoria ]


Hotels & Travel

Au Vieux Panier, the half graffiti hotel, Marseille, France [ Freshome ]

Hotel 1898, Barcelona [ Knight Moves ]

Travel guide: Bali [ Yes and Yes ]

Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge, Istanbul [ Freshome ]

Introducing [ Wayfare Mag ]


Entertaining & Parties

Geometric party goods [ The Sweetest Occasion ]

Award worthy skewers [ Camille Styles ]

Giant paper flowers [ DesignSponge ]

Beer tasting party [ Coco + Kelley ]

Easter tablescape by Gwyneth Paltrow [ Brunch at Saks ]


Miscellany

The photography of Bieke Claessens [ Desire To Inspire ]

Visual goal setting [ Yes and Yes ]

Work tables [ Door Sixteen ]

Commandments for con men (surprisingly solid for normals too) [ Lists of Note ]

Swoon worthy lighting [ Gorgeous Shiny Things ]


There’s another jam packed weekend ahead – one that I am quite excited for.  There is never enough time for all my little projects so I am determined to make head way on something at least. I am so tired of never finishing things! Wishing you that perfect weekend balance of productivity and relaxation!


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 ] February 24th Edition

Posted: February 24th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, House Tours, The Travel Bug, Weekend Links | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off


House Tours

A Parisian loft [ Style Files ]

Sustainable in Vancouver [ Freshome ]

Abandoned stable turned home in Spain [ Freshome ]

Clearview Residence, Ontario [ Contemporist ]

Leschi Residence, Seattle [ Freshome ]


DIY & Projects

Triangles on wood [ Poppytalk ]

Bubble “light” [ Jax Does Design ]

Dipped decor [ Loving Living Small ]

Contact paper kitchen cabinet makeover [ AT ]

Another zip-tie lamp [ A Little Glass Box ]


Fashion & Beauty

Painted tribal bracelets [ Dismount Creative ]

Dip dye shirt [ Refinery 29 ]

Neon necklace [ The Glitter Guide ]

Triangle bracelet [ Swellmayde ]

Loosen a tight top [ Cotton and Curls ]


Hotels & Travel

Burbury Hotel, Canberra [ Contemporist ]

The Chamberlain, West Hollywood [ La Dolce Vita ]

Eventi Hotel, NYC [ Material Girls ]

Hotel Thoumieux, Paris [ Elements of Style ]

The Chambers Hotel, NYC [ All the Best Blog ]


Entertaining & Parties

Make your own stationary set [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Prep ahead dinner party [ Mint Loves Social Club ]

Secrets to a fun Oscar party [ Shelterrific ]

Guest favors [ Eat Live Shop ]

Fabric banner [ The Lovely Cupboard ]


Miscellany

Ashe + Leandro [ Desire to Inspire ]

Neutra bath fixtures [ Freshome ]

Mr. Perswall wallpaper [ Number Nineteen ]

How to feel rich [ Yes and Yes ]

Welcome to [ The Everygirl ]


My busy schedule has taken a toll on me. I feel a cold coming on, so it looks like this weekend will be a restful one – willing or not. I hope you are all feeling better than me. Have a great 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.


[ weekend links ] Friday February 16th

Posted: February 17th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: DIY, Entertaining, F-f-fashion, House Tours, The Travel Bug | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off


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.