flight done right

I hope everyone is having a fabuloussss Friday! Mumsy and I are off to Michigan to 'retrieve' JSC from camp! I am so so excited! He has been gone for three weeks and I miss him.

Being the dork that I am, I always plan way ahead of time (in my head) what I am going to wear on the plane. I think this all began when I was young and my parents would insist that we lay our clothes out before we went to bed at night--especiallyyy when we had an early flight-- and we were never allowed to look sloppy.

Consequently, the way I see it, why not look nice for travel? It is something that I am grateful my parents have instilled in me. Grace Kelly knows what I'm talking about... XOXO...

Speaking of...

stella & dot! My friend Ally @ MedicalPrepster informed me of Gingersnap's giveaway. Check it out here...stella & dot giveaway!! XOXO...

Baubles, baubles and more baubles.

I have seen ads for the stylish and fun jewelry line, Stella & dot. My aunt was in town this past weekend from California and she informed us that my cousin has just started repping them. Take a peek at some of their stuff...it's super cute!!

Mom surprised me last night and brought home this darling pearl bib necklace and wrap bracelet...I love them! It is a lucky thing she and I have the same taste! ;)





On my wish list...

Check out the website and drop my cousin, Kir, a line!
Stella & dot ~ Kirsten

XOXO...

3 questions

1- What is your favorite Starbucks drink?

2- Do you love me more than french fries? (I love few things more than french fries, so this is especially comical to me)

3- Do you like this dress? (I do, hehe)

XOXO...

Today's finds...

 

 

 

Nautical on the mind!! Must be because I am heading to the pool! XOXO...

p.s. thank you for all of the comments on the Lilly art! More to come very soon!

Art project

I have been thinking recently that I would like to do some kind of artsysomethingoranother. Now don't kid yourself, this isn't going to be Monet. However, I went to the art store and picked up a few things and I must say, I had quite the enjoyable time. I figured, what better a place to start than with some Lillyesque paintings? XOXO

I just can't get enough of...

Word pillows and prints!

You know, those often corny, rarely dull conversation starters that have become quite popular as of late. Some are cuter than others, naturally, but after spending some time looking through a plethora of them, I discovered some great ones. (Thank you, Etsy).

 I have been browsing around on the site and finding so many delightful pillows and wall art with the best inspirational words of wisdom. I love it! I thought I would share some with you...

humorous...

sentimental...

too cute for words...

Are they not just the cutest addition to any space? Having one (or more!) of these adorn my wall, chaise lounge or couch would almost ENSURE a happy day. Don't you think? Now, just deciding which ones I love the most...hmm...XOXO

Courtesy of lemondropstudio, honeypiedesign, jessicagonacha, annechovie, sparklepower, farouche...check them out!! 

My new obsession...Etsy

I swear I could spend hours upon hours on this website and never tire of it. I have found the most amazingly creative array of items in a mere hour and a half. Take a look at my favorite finds of the day...

Let me know of your favorites on Etsy, I would love to delve into them the next time I sign on!! Thanks...XOXO

Flashback: Literary London 2008

Bubbles and I do London

Come home JSC!

Weekend favorites...

Adorable Cleobella clutch...the perfect pop of color!

Place mats from Pip & Estella...in shades of my new favorite color! 

 Bungalow 5 grass green mirror at Laylagrace.com--too cute!

Can't go wrong with turquoise! I have been lusting over these for some time...Danielle earrings by Kendra Scott.

I recently discovered Kiel James Patrick and I simply adore all of his stuff!! I am an anchor girl all the way (my sorority's symbol)!

I just gotta have it!!!

Lilly iphone covers!!!! Cannot wait! The hard part will be deciding which adorable print to purchase...take your pick...xoxo

Luck is believing you're lucky...

I read this quote in a magazine a few months back, and it really has stuck with me. It was Tennessee Williams who wrote, or I guess said, this. But it is especially appropriate right now. It is summer, beautiful summer, okay, well it is about 9000+ degrees in St. Louis ( I really think today was the hottest day yet!). However, I am still grateful for the blessings in my life. I save clips out of magazines and catalogues that I enjoy...frilly dresses, gold bracelets, tie-dyed boat shoes, tortoise shell sunglasses, GREEN finds, beton stripes...you get the picture...and today, I began making a scrap book of all my favorite things. I have it categorized by fashion, home, randomgoodiesgalore and naturally, quotes about love, LUCK and much more....XOXO

T.O.M.'s pool

Muff (MKM) and I hit up her pops' pool today. Was delightful!

MKM & CNC :)

Pink...what a perfect place to start!

These are a few of my favorite things...

happy holiday!

We had a fabulous fourth of July weekend in Chicago...until about 1 pm yesterday. Uncle Matthew tied the knot with Sue in a beautiful ceremony at Murphy Auditorium on Eerie. All of Mom's family was in attendance-- 11 siblings + spouses + grandkids. Only 3 were missing!! I will post pictures tomorrow. The fourth was the usual crowd at OWCC and the fireworks were amazing, as always. XOXO