Bar Cart Essentials

I'm thrilled to tell you all that I joined the cool kids clubs and got myself a pretty awesome vintage bar cart. I had wanted one for a while, but wasn't ready to shell out mega bucks and I hadn't come across THE one till now.  I stumbled upon this one up top via Etsy and my jaw just dropped. It's in impeccable condition and was a steal at $350.00! And it also came with a bonus matching serving tray! I pretty much have a ton of bar accessories already that I've been collecting over the years, but a little update here and there cant hurt can it. :)

1. Vintage Bar Cart (Purchased here, Similar one here)
2. Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey (currently my Husband's favorite)
3. Tito's Handmade Vodka (my favorite)
4. Lillet Rosé Aperitif (my absolute favorite nightcap)
5. Pellegrino Mineral Water
6. C Wonder Pineapple cocktail stirrers
7. C Wonder Rocks Glass
8. C Wonder Highball Glass
9. Jonathan Adler Coasters
10. Vintage tray (perfect for displaying lemons and limes)
11. Mr. Ice Bucket

Etsy Round Up

One of my favorite things to do is browse Etsy for hrs on end. I love coming across new designers, and artists. These items are just a few of what I'm lusting after right now. Do you guys have any awesome Etsy shops to share?

1. HoneycombStudio
2. Taylor Crafts
3. Handmade by Me Shop
4. Rouge & Co
5. Eastwitching

Life Lately...

Beautiful spring blooms that stayed fresh and beautiful for 8 days! 

(tips to come)

Made a loaf with the leftover pulp from a juice this weekend.

(How to coming soon!)

My new vase (purchased here) matches so perfectly with my new

spring nail colors.

These shoes are making my feet very happy!

My Notebooks are available for sale here!! 

 Still day dreaming of life in Mexico, Take me back!

What are all of my lovely readers up to lately? I would love to know!

P.S. I think I may have a giveaway in the works soon! Stay tuned!!

All That Glitters...

I have a serious obsession with anything gold. So it will come as no surprise that most of the gifts I will purchase this year will be of the gold variety. I apologize in advance.

1. Gold Piggy Bookends
2. Ceramic Mugs with Gold dots
3. Ceramic Gold Storage Can
4. Gold Egg Crate
5. Rocks Glass
6. Gold Kiss Print Mug
7. Gold Heart Demi Spoon
8. Crosshatch Cylinder Decanter
9. Gold Mercury Glass Candle
10. Gold Feather Jewelry Tray
11. Gold Heart Mug
12. Elephant Bookends
13. Gold Glitter Tart Server

Storybook Wedding Invites

It's been quite some time now. I can honestly say I do not feel guilty for neglecting my blog. These have been the busiest months of my life! Wedding planning is hard work! Not only is it just time consuming in itself, but adding so many DIY projects to the mix is just crazy. One of my DIY projects were my wedding invitations. Being someone who works in fashion and graphic design on a daily basis I really could not find anything remotely close to what I wanted for my Invites. I had a very specific vision and I was determined to see it through. Since all my guests have gotten them and by now have RSVPed I figured I'd share them...

 

I designed all the artwork and the entire invite using Adobe Illustrator. My wonderful Fiancé wrote the little story we had inside, and the amazing team at Proof 7 printed them. More importantly they dealt with my psycho picky-ness over every tiny detail. They were wonderful to work with!

   John and I spent a few nights putting them all together (which was more work then we will ever admit!)  Regardless of how time consuming this project was, I have to say it was worth it. I loved the end result! My wedding favors will be the next DIY project I can share...but you'll have to wait a month for that one :) 

UPDATE: If you are interested in this invitation it is now available for customization in my Etsy shop! :)

Friday Favorites

My new necklace from the hubby to be! :) My monogram initials, which he kindly reminded me will change in 8 months!

I'm off to London and Paris for the next few days for work. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! I know I will!

It's Almost Feb 14th!!

 Any of these lovely gifts would make me swoon!

1. Red Bow Bikini
2. Red Heart Tote Bag
3. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
4. Pink Heart shaped Sunglasses
5. Love Poems
6. Felix Rey Clutch
7. Madewell Undie Set
8. Anniversary Number Ring
9. Pink and gold heart shaped teacup set
10. Red Heart Pillow
11. Hot Pink Mini Dianna Lomo Camera

DIY Gold Stemware

I've been having real big love affair with gold lately. Flatware, dinnerware, and stemware. Just obsessed. I've been seeing some gold dipped stemware floating around the Internet at some pretty steep prices and while I love gold, that kinda of commitment at such steep prices just didn't seem worth it to me. But I figured why not DIY? Here's how mine turned out.

My sister also did this with a gold spray paint which is probably much easier and quicker and probably doesn't smell as toxic because this gold paint smelled so terrible I don't think I could do more than 2 glasses. But it does look quite glam!

Terrific and Tiny

Lately I've been obsessed with tiny little elements on delicate, thin chains or wires. These rings are the perfect cure to my craving. There's something so sweet, simple, and girlie about them.  I'm adding these to my never ending wish list.

 

Cat Bird Alphabet rings