I have been admiring these playful silhouette illustrations by Charmaine Olivia. You can also find her on Etsy. I really enjoy the dynamic range of her work - it varies from interesting patterns, cute woodland creatures, and ladies with little to hide. ...

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Liking these simple and classic prints, wrapping paper, and stationary from Banquet Atelier & Workshop. Liking these simple and classic prints, wrapping paper, and stationary from Banquet Atelier & Workshop. ...

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Top // Earrings // Sweater // Necklace // Ballet Flats (these are super cute too!) // Bra & Undies // Skirt // Eyeshadow Lace. Can you really think of any other fabric that can look so delicately elegant and unabashedly sexy at the same time? I mean, hello, there is totally a reason why Kate Middleton...excusez-moi...the Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear ladylike...

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I first discovered the very cool geometric jewelry of Rebekah Vinyard while shopping at Sanctuary, a cute gift boutique in Austin (where, it turns out, Rebekah is based out of). Want to nab some of this jewelry for yourself? I can't blame you....you can shop the collection on Etsy. I definitely want to add one of her designs to my collection too, just...

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  We all want glowing skin. I’d just rather not pay $110 to get it. So I tread where many other cheapsters frugal ladies like me have treaded before, and go the DIY route. What has got me gallivanting off into DIY land this time? A little thing called microdermabrasion (aka a fancy exfoliation facial). This recipe is not even a 1/16th of...

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{via T Magazine} You know any home with a name - such as this historic Georgian one in the English countryside dubbed 'Dinder House'- has got to be grand. London designer Ilse Crawford renovated this 23-acre estate, hailing from the 1800s, with over 39 rooms for a family of 6. The expansive and sparsely decorated home embodies modern elements with old world touches...

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Sandra Dieckmann is a London-based illustrator whose folky drawings had an instant spot on my home decor wish list. Do yourself a favor and check out her portfolio. She's definitely going on my "one to watch" radar. ...

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Loving the geometric patterns and color palettes on these note cards from Satsuma Press. Loving the geometric patterns and color palettes on these note cards from Satsuma Press. ...

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Gretchen Jones F/W 2011 collection at Steven Alan. I am majorly crushing on each and every single piece...and my dreams of wearing them are all crushing, because I can't afford any of them. Wahhh. ...

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I am dying over the gorgeous reclaimed wood treasures from Peg and Awl. ...

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{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} I am smitten with red hair lately. No, no, no....let me clarify. I have been super keen on some versions of red hair lately. The perfect shade of strawberry blonde, a soft red, and rich auburn. Not "I've just been temporarily blinded" bright red or "Home Depot" orange that, more often than not, comes from a DIY box...

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red door // orange door yellow door // dark green door light green door // dark blue door light blue door // purple door dark pink door // light pink door Painting a door a bright color is one inexpensive interior design trick that makes such a huge impact. I especially like the eye-catching sleekness of a colorful door in a high gloss...

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  You know that friend or coworker that completely embodies the personality (or even looks) of another animal? For example, John is always calling me a camel, giraffe, or a walrus (I am still trying to forgive him for that last one). I, in turn, proclaim that he is a moose, frog, or water buffalo. Come to think of it, in between our...

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I had a rather repetitive reaction to each image in Calypso St. Barth's Winter 2011 lookbook. It went something like this:Gasp.  Heart attack. Pang of desire.  Realization that it's out of my budget.  Wave of sadness.  Pang of envy.  Note to self to search for jobs. Are you liking this collection as much as I am? What is your favorite look? ...

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{via Architectural Digest // photography by Roger Davies}  Umm....I am kind of obsessed with the amazing Beverly Hills compound that Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi call home. {via Architectural Digest // photography by Roger Davies}  Umm....I am kind of obsessed with the amazing Beverly Hills compound that Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi call home. ...

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Thank you, thank you, thank you to my amazing readers over this past year....it's been such a blast sharing my thoughts with you all, reading your comments, checking out your blogs, getting to know you, and even meeting some of you! Cheers to the past, present, and future of this little blog of mine. Hoorah! Thank you, thank you, thank you to my...

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