Category — All In The Details

The title of this post summed up = I need a vacation.

Also, in attempting to name this color palette, I was thinking something lovely, like “salmon + blueberry” or “sunset + lavender”, but really, it’s pink + purple.  And I like it.

Those incredible-looking donuts sound just as amazing once you hear what they’re made of — they are actually homemade baked (feeling skinny already) chocolate donuts with blood orange glaze.  Make them.

And the sweet thank you notes – there’s a free download for those.

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Aren’t these images just lovely?  The shades of pastel remind me of a tray of jelly beans or box of colored chalk.  Can I rewind and go back to Kindergarten for a little while?

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Perhaps it’s because my hometown is so un-preppy (and also so un-wintery), but I’ve always held a fascination for plaids, tweed, snowy branches, rugby, bow-ties, and Ralph Lauren Ads.

So without further ado, a bit of un-Miami winter inspiration.

Images found here + tumblr

Tapestries, typically woven, but also recreated in prints, have a funky hippie vibe and a whole lot of character.  Like most fashion lovers, and daughters of moms who sew (Hi, Mom!), I adore textiles.  The more detail a piece of fabric has, the more I fall.  Most fabrics are printed with intricate patterns but tapestries derived their historical popularity because of the intense workmanship necessary to weave together the images and patterns along a tapestry.  Kings and Queens once sat on thrones surrounded by walls draped in tapestries.  History + Fashion … be still me heart.

{A la Polyvore}

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There is something so unique (with a touch of Mexican flair) about Miki + Russell’s wedding, featured on 100 Layer Cake this past week. With images from Thomas Struth and turn of the century portraiture in hand, the hip couple hoped to create a look that married both the art they love with a bohemian, desert feel (see sunset coral and ocean blue tones + adorable succulent terrariums filled with pinto beans, cement blocks, sacred heart candles and a piñata).

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I’m sure everyone missed the last two Friday link fests fiercely, but I was on vacation, and full of pie, and therefore did the bare minimum.  Forgive me?

Speaking of pie, my new Maine obsession – raspberry pie.

Is it weird that I want the team at Confetti System to come into my home and decorate every room with fringe, pom poms, and metallic pinatas?  I have an obsession.

Also, is it strange that I am completely terrified of Sam Edelman’s collection of spike-covered-shoes?  I coveted, and then I ran.  Those shoes kicked my butt.  I tried on the Sam Edelman Lorissa pumps and Renzo booties at Bloomingdale’s recently – within seconds of wearing the spiked footwear I was putting holes in my ankles.  Shoes = 1, Lexi = 3 puncture wounds behind.  I am never one to shy away from pain in footwear; beauty is pain.  But 5-inch heels wielding spike bouquets – pass.  I’m afraid, I’m very afraid.

I plan on staying twelve forever.  Some women cut a few years off of their age at each birthday, but not me, I’m sticking with twelve.  Either my wishful thinking will stick or people will think I’m delusional.  At least their first thought won’t be – no way, she’s at least (fill-in-the-blank) … crazy is much better.  Oh right, glitter bracelets.  Fierce.  And age-appropriate.

Did I mention it’s almost my birthday?

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I have an obsession with chevron prints.  I’m not sure what it is about the zig-zag, but I love it.  In a matter of days, the hubby and I will be the proud renters of a real home with a garage and everything, and I have plans to be a domestic goddess (take-out served on dishes will still float the “goddess” title, right?)

Step one in my attempt to rival Martha Stewart … proper paper goods – note cards, to do list, and gift bags.  The address stamp is next …

{All of this delightful chevron a la Etsy: Chevron Linen Journal; Zig Zag Card Set; Chevron Postcards; Chevron Stripe Jotter; Chevron Stripe Notecards; Chevron Stripe Kraft Paper Bags; Chevron Stripe + Kraft Save The Dates; Chevron Gift Bags; Chevron Tags}

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I’ve been a busy bee, stringing together bracelet after bracelet, beads rolling across the floor, having to rewind repeatedly so as not to miss a single tear shed by Scotty McCreery on Idol.  In a few days time my Etsy Store will be up and running with a full stock … I hope you all like (LOVE).  In the meantime, it occurred to me (with the help of my savvy hubby, of course) that I’ll need business cards.  I already have the (boring) standard rectangular white card-stock version for my professional life, but it’s likely time for a “creative side” calling card.  Back in the day, a calling card was a professional’s business card.  How cute is this attorney’s “calling card” from 1895?  He has a mustache!  And I too, have the best of references.  My mom.

Because I use the standard calling card by day, I wanted a funkier version (by night) for everything else.  I feel like this is making me sound like a “call girl.”  Moving on.  My top Etsy picks:

{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

Tiny prints also offers a few sweet square calling cards, and they will print my logo on the back of the card.  Here’s one version (front and back) … too plain?

Decisions.  Decisions.

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I love love love the idea of combing garage sales, thrift stores, and Home Goods clearance shelves for something specific.  The normal vintage hunt involves sifting for a gem, that something that pops; the thing that you can imagine will fit perfectly in X-marks-the-spot in your home.  But searching sales for that certain special item – the frame, the candle holder, the vintage sewing machine, the Pucci scarf – that’s the real treasure hunt, and the best part of thrifting.  The cans of spray paint; now that’s just an added bonus.

{And if crafting is overwhelming, buy these lovely frames at Mandolin Goose}

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{image a la velvet moon diaries}