Tiny Bit of Sparkle

It's been a while!  I thought I'd share a little bling with you all that I've been coveting from J. Crew.

Lulu Frost for J.Crew Vintage Deco Sunray Necklace

This really is a classic but eclectic piece that you can dress up or down.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

On that note, have a great weekend!

Hints of Turquoise Continued

You all know how much I love little hints of turquoise... I really need to figure out what turquoise I'll be working into our household.  Here's a few of my images that have caught my eye lately...

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20x200

Have you heard about this site 20x200?  AMAZING!  My brother actually introduced me to it over Christmas because he gave us this awesome print from them.

We Are So Good Together, Dylan Fareed

Basically, they introduce at least two new editions a week: one photo and one work on paper.  Most are available in three or four sizes. When they first started, the smallest size was reprinted in the largest batch — an edition of 200 — and sold at the lowest price — $20. Hence the name 20x200.  They sell other sizes and even the original artwork at other prices but they have some awesome pieces for only $20!

Here's a few of my favorites:

Ideal Bookshelf 101: Robert Verdi, Jane Mount

 prettymaps (paris), Aaron Straup Cope

 Photographer's Dilemma, Tatsuro Kiuchi
 

There are so many other amazing prints, you definitely need to take a look and support this incredible project!

It's In the Bag

Hi there loves!  Wow--it has been way too long.  I admit it.  I've been a very bad blogger.  I was on such a roll until I took my new job and it's just been a lot to get adjusted.  I'm really going to try very hard to start blogging again regularly and I'm so glad Ashley from A Hasty Life's It's In the Bag blog crawl is my first post of 2011!

Yesterday, Dana from The Sear Fam showed you her fabulous bag and now it's time for mine.

I actually just made a huge change my long time favorite, Marc Jacobs bag because my sweet, sweet, husband surprised me with my dream bag for Christmas, a Balenciaga City bag.  Yes my friends, he is that good.

This really is the perfect bag and will be with me for the rest of my life.  It is like my second child (first being Teddy, my wheaten terrier).

Now onto the contents..

I'm not really great with Photoshop or any of those other tools so we'll just kind of work out way through without numbers.  Now I can see why you might think I'm a bit bougy from the looks of things but I'm one of those girls that doesn't invest a whole lot in clothes but really like my handbags and wallets.  It's my only vice :)

-Forever 21 owl zip up: I've actually had this for a few years and I absolutely love it.  It holds my lotion, antibacterial, and numerous lip options.  My favorites are my Nivea hand cream, Rosebud Salve, Sugar Plum Lip Stain, and Mac Venetian Red lip glass.

-Tory Burch Aviators: I'm a bit of a sunglass feign as well.. these were actually another Christmas present from my dear husband

-Ray Ban Wayfers: these are staple in my wardrobe and I've been sportin these for the past 3 years.  Classic.

-Cough Drops: I'm addicted.

-iPod: love to have my music with me in the car and wherever I am!

-LV Sarah Wallet: this was my wedding gift, again from my husband (I will use this the rest of my life--I told him it was an investment)

-Keys: gotta have those!


Ashley, thank you so much for organizing this blog crawl!  It's been a lot of fun to share my bag and get myself back into the blogging spirit!

Be sure to check out Debby's bag at Inspired Decorating tomorrow! :)

Guest Post: ...And Everything Nice

Hi lovelies!  I am so honored and excited for my very first guest post!  Please go check it out at my Cold Hands, Warm Hearts partner's blog, ...And Everything Nice!  She definitely has the artistic touch doesn't she?  My images just looked like a jumbled mess when I sent them to her... all I want for Christmas is to learn how to use that darned Photoshop and Illustrator!

Are you as cold as I am???  So glad I have my new gloves from Anna :)  This cableknit coffee is just what I need to top me off!

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Happy Hump Day!

Cold Hands Warm Hearts

Yay!  It's finally time to show our Cold Hands, Warm Hearts swaps partner gifts!  I had a lovely partner, Anna from ....And Everything Nice who you were able to get to know a little better yesterday.  I receive her lovely package this week...

Anna gifted me with some lovely cards from her stationary line (don't you love her label???) and the most best gloves ever!  They're J. Crew fingerless mitten gloves!  So stylish and also functional for taking my dog out in this cold, cold weather!! :)  Thank you so much Anna--this has been so much fun making a new blog friend!

Blog Du Jour: The Nice Blog

Happy Monday lovelies!  Sorry I've taken a little bit of a break from Blog Du Jour.... things have just been crazy!  If you'd be interested in being featured on Blog Du Jour, please shoot me an email :)

This week's Blog Du Jour features my lovely Cold Hands Warm Hearts partner, Anna Elder from ...And Everything Nice.  I know you'll love Anna, her blog and her stationary as much as I do... Enjoy and be sure to check back tomorrow to see our CHWH swaps!

Who: Anna Elder

What: ...And Everything Nice

Where: Edmond, Oklahoma

What made you start blogging?

I honestly never thought I would start a blog or what I would do with one if I did.  It came about when I was craving an outlet for design and things that interested me visually.  I wasn't working in a field that did much creatively for me so I started a blog.  The first name was Design to be Free and I thought it was kinda cheesy but I went with it.  I needed a place for my thoughts, designs, and visual stimulation.  I knew it would eventually morph into something focused more on my stationery which was and still is in it's beginning phases.

How did you come across the name of your blog?

...And Everything Nice sort of just came to me one day.  I was probably in the shower, where most of my prolific thinking happens.  :)  I was thinking of a name for what I wanted to call my stationery company.  Who was my target base, demographic, etc.  Obviously, young women and women in general.  And the saying "A little girl is sugar and spice and everything nice" popped in my head.  I liked the pause before ...and everything nice.  I think it's a keeper.

If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would it be?

Man, this is a tough one.  Do I go with an intellect or a celebrity?  Who is Jake Gyellenhal dating right now?  I want to be her.  Kidding.  I would want to be Dagny Tagert from Any Rand's Atlas Shrugged.  She's a tough, strong-willed, kind of mean woman with a mind of her own in a time when that's not very common and in a setting I can only imagine.  I would be curious to see that setting in real life.  I'd also be curious to see what it would be like to tall, thin, and angular.  I am none of those things.  Tough, strong-willed, and a little mean.  I am those.

What is the last thing you ate?

I actually just had a bowl of cereal.  Frosted Mini wheats.  I could live on cereal.  I should probably move on to lunch soon.

What is something most people don't know about you?

Another hard one.  I am like an open book to my friends.  However, the blogging community does not know about my irrational fear of moths and flies.  Moths terrify me.  I claim to be attacked by one and will divulge in that story if asked.  They are furry and fly and it's just gross.  I hate flies because of the buzzing noise they make.  I think I can hear one in another room.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

I haven't been to many places outside of the country.  I really want to go to Paris and London.  Last year I went on a cruise around the Tahitian islands.  That's probably my favorite place so far.  If it's sunny and has a beach, I'm there.

What five people would be in your circle for spin the bottle?

 

Oh, now this is an easy one!  How can I keep it to only 5?!  Paul Rudd, Jason Schawrtzmen, Zachary Levi, Zach Braff, and my husband.  I guess I have a thing for people that make me laugh.

What is your "Must Have Today"?

I really always have something I'm obsessing over.  Right now, it's Rayban Wayfarer's optical glasses.  I haven't been to the eye Dr. in years and I don't wear glasses.  I think I might need some, but I mostly just want these glasses!  I have the sunglasses, but I love the frames!!

What is the Tiny Bit of Sparkle in your life?

Since the word 'tiny' is in this question I think I can get away with saying my pug.  My pug Winston makes my days.  He's my little fur child and I love him to death.  He's always there to listen and cuddle as well as play with.  Really, my whole little family of me, my husband, and our two dogs are my everyday sparkle.