{glitzy} YARD FLAMINGOS

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You may be seeing some of these long-legged, metallic creatures creeping around my back yard this summer. 

{random} BLACK & WHITE INSPIRATION

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via Northern Light

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PALE PINK

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HAPPY SPRING

{images via Little Blue Deer and Pinterest}

IF THE {pineapple} SHOE FITS

I find myself stuck in the middle of wanting simple, comfortable clothing, and bold, wild outfits. The middle isn't so bad, but I wouldn't mind putting a little more creative effort into my daily wardrobe. It really just comes down to laziness during these cold months...I have a much better sense of fashion during the summer. I may not ever wear these pineapple high heels, but I applaud this fashionista for doing so. I do however, love the mid-century brass pineapple decor these shoes remind me of. I even have a pair of these brass beauties on my mantel {see the last image}.

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via The Glitter Guide

via High Street Market

via Rock n' Roll London

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BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS

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via Martha Stuart

I may be on my own on here, but in our next house I really want an indoor swing!

CABIN FEVER

Anyone else feeling a little cooped up these days? 

I sure am! 

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However, knowing Spring is just around the corner, I'm starting to feel inspired again to share the design-love after taking an entire month off from the blog. 

PS. I'm totally going to be one of those old ladies that packs up and heads to a warmer climate during the winter.

COLOR COMBO {green & gold}

We are probably going to see many shades of green this year after the announcement that Emerald is Pantone's color of 2013. I don't know why it's so exciting to learn of this "color of the year" each year, especially since many colors make up new trends in the fashion and design world each season. But there's something very regal about jewel tones, especially when combined with gold or brass. I love the contrast of the gold faucets against the green tile, and this 1960's fashionistas ensemble is quite stunning with a shimmering gold pattern and gold beaded details around the sleeves. What do you think about this shade of green? Do you have it in your home or in your wardrobe? 

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WINTER BLUES

Don't worry, I don't have the blues, I'm just lusting over this beautiful blue bedroom. A few weeks ago, fashion and style blogger, Aimee Song of Song of Style posted pictures of her freshly painted bedroom. The wall color, called Morning Chill by Valspar, was the perfect choice to complement her blue tufted headboard, mirrored accent table, Louis Vuitton trunk and lavender throw pillows. So chic. So lovely. I want it.  

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REMEMBER ME {and our bathroom}?

Hello and sorry for the long absence! I know I left everyone hanging with the progress of our bathroom remodel. It was completed just before New Years, and besides a little touch up paint here and there, all that's left to do is accessorize. So far we've bought two shower curtains which are...nice...but lacking a custom or personal feel. Once I figure out how to thread my new sewing machine, I'm going to make my own. We started with this colorful paisley curtain which added a bit of a vintage feel to the space, but in such a small room, it started to feel too busy again. 

I've purchased a simple wood step stool from Amazon that will fit under the drain pipe, and allow us to access those cabinets above the doorway. It's a pretty basic design, so I'm going to give it a bit of a distressed look with a few dings and dents and sanded edges.  

Our wall niche is for extra storage if needed, but is also a nice place for decorative accessories. Because the bathroom is very sleek and modern, I want to add a few more textures to the space such as a chunky framed piece of art above the toilet. 

This empty wall may also be a good place for a few framed photos or art, but it's going to be a work in progress.  

The other shower curtain feels very fresh and clean {and yes, I ironed it, but not very well}, but still not what I had in mind. I might not be able to tell you what I had in mind, but when I see it, I'll know.  

Shower curtain or not, it's still an amazing space compared to what is was!