My love affair with rhinestone necklaces began this Halloween believe it or not. We went to an 80s party so of course rhinestone accessories were a must. I bought two cheap and awesome pieces at Forever21 and have been using them non-stop since! They really dress up anything. Even an old t-shirt looks cute with some sparkle around the neckline. Here is some inspiration.
Thank you all for your sweet birthday wishes!! I'm such a lucky girl to have such a wonderful husband, amazing daughter, such caring and special parents, such sweet and true friends, and such thoughtful readers. I am blessed. A year older and hopefully a little wiser :)
Something that has been making me happy for a while have been lacquered walls. I know they have been in vogue for a while and many bloggers have blogged about them on and off throughout the last couple of years, but that doesn't mean I can't blog about them as well. I know, been there done that....but I just really LOVE them and would consider them for my future home in a New York minute- Oh the elegance, the glamour, the interest! I feel like the big designers, like Miles Redd, and S.R.Gambrel, have been using lacquered walls plenty, but the mainstream, it seems to me, has not really adopted them as much as I would have thought, which is interesting but kind of nice (so if I ever do mine, my home won't be like everyone else's). The preparation of the wall is very important and takes more work than just regular paint, so this may have something to do with it not being so widespread. Personally, I think they are worth it for all the drama and interest that they add. (If you want some tips I found this blog had some good ones)
I'm so excited because my husband is giving me a pair of Staffordshire dogs for my birthday. The ones above actually! Aren't they cute!? WHat a perfect birthday present. I have been lusting after them for a few years now. I did give him the hint otherwise I'm not sure what he would have gotten me....you can never tell with him, so its always best to steer him in the right direction ;)
One of things I love about blogging is having the opportunity to meet wonderful people I would not have otherwise. I can't remember how I came across Nadia's Preciously Me blog, but I instantly fell in love with it and her at the same time. She has such a sweet voice- couple that with wonderful taste and you have yourself a great blogger. She is my first international guest blogger, which is very exciting. Nadia is Parisian, it doesn't get any chicer than that! Oh and did I mention she loves shoes?? (and that she speaks perfect English, Spanish....and I'm sure Italian as well!)
