Dear Golden....pretty vintage galore!

Dear Golden is a cute little vintage shop (and one of our sponsors) that I really love! Of course, the items I posted here are some of my favorites from their shop. If you're heavy into vintage items or not, I think you may just find something here. I wish i had seen this Rose colored dress a few weeks ago, I would've bought it to wear at my B-day dinner party this Saturday! Oh well.

Architectural Digest Open Auditions.....

Seriously, have you visited the Architectural Digest website lately? They feature some of the most impressive pieces of real estate properties out there. Here is some dreamy-looking architecture I know you'll like!

ALSO BIG NEWS: They're having OPEN AUDITIONS in NYC for an opportunity to appear in the pages of their magazine!! All you have to do is visit them on October 7th at Manhattan's D&D Building (located at 979 3rd ave. bet 58th & 59). Event begins at 9am sharp & is open to professionals & (BEST PART---> non -professionals). Bring your portfolio & get ready to show them your work.

NOTE: Make sure to RSVP online here.

Perfect for Coffee Lovers... from Madebygirl

New screen print from Madebygirl, for all you coffee & blog lovers out there. A few months ago, I designed a cute little print for tea drinkers & got lots of requests for a coffee print. This new print is beautiful & looks great in any kitchen or office setting, & currently hangs in my home. (Remember, it's ' I love YOU (comma) blogs & coffee').

I designed it with those in mind who wanted to remind their significant other of the cute little things they love! (Available in one color & one size 16x20).

Below Madebygirl's 8x10 print - 'I love you, blogs & tea" print. $9.50

All prints available here & we yes, ship all over the world.

Nice surprise from Hus & Hem in my mailbox!

Wow! thanks to Tiger at Hus & Hem for sending these amazing issues to me- one of my favorite international magazines! Even though this is the first time I've ever opened an issue, I've seen many of their photos via their site. After losing our beloved Domino Magazine, I am so grateful to have received these. Again, thank you! You can check out tiger's blog here.

Thinking of this book...

I am so in LOVE with this book cover, enough to make me want to buy it! Isn't it interesting the way one photo can entice us to want to purchase a magazine or a book? Anyone own 'Thrifty Chic" ?? How do you like it?

UK's James Merrell (photographer) What an eye....

So many of us have posted about James Merrell's work. He is one of my favorite interior photographers....I love what he captures with his camera & I swear I can go through everyone of his photos in his portfolio. So lovely! Check out more of his work here.

(My Main Guest Bedroom) in progress......

As you see below, I've been working on the main guest bedroom & ever since I wrote about Michelle's bedroom from Rubie Green - I wanted a brighter & sunnier-looking room for my guests! I bought the headboard fabric & my guy helped to upholster it. We painted the walls a bright white by Behr to bring in more light) & it worked! I chose this little side table with mirrored glass & still haven't fully decided what to place on it yet. One thing I am struggling with is what artwork to place (if at all) over the headboard....hmmm. I was thinking of a variety of small frames in clusters, like 5-7 of them. Any ideas?? In the meanwhile - have a HAPPY 4TH of July weekend!

Beautiful Candle holders in the guest bedroom

Royal Vintage typewriter given to me by my guy as a gift.

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Centsational Girl.....

Centsational Girl is one of my favorite blogs to visit. Kate, the author does many DIY project (and I'm not kidding when I say many) she is constantly impressing me. I told her she was better than Martha Stewart....that's how good she is. She was sweet enought to share these amazing DIY pics of her daughter's room. Isn't it gorgeous? I love show she put it together & that dresses sign over the closet, so sweet! You can visit her awesome blog here, Enjoy!

KenziePoo.....Adorable!

Kenziepoo makes handmade posh hair bows for infants. I LOVE these for so many reasons & if I had a baby, I'd definitely buy one of these little cuties & shoot lots of pics! All designs are by the lovely Rachelle Renee'.....aren't they adorable???

Visit Kenziepoo shop here & her blog (for many other baby items) here.

Oooh! Gift Ideas....!

• Neckalce via Sima G
• Bernise tray via Kir DeVries
• Pomme Vert Painting via Pepperminte
• Three Tier Cupcake Stand Via Crate & Barrel
• Kups Espresso-coffee maker via Crate & Barrel
• Avignon Velvet Bed via Target
• Round cushion via Pier 1 Imports
• Yellow table runner via First Comes Love
• Apple Watercolor via Laura Trevey