Seeing Red

Are you well red? With Valentine's Day smack dab in the middle, February hails as the month for love. (And with so many birthdays falling at years' end, I think our parents felt this way too.) (Eww.) (Sorry.) The fabulous and oh-so-splendid blog, chartreuse & a twist, is celebrating the love this week with a color post on...wait for it...RED. I decided to link up and share my favorite red, red finds. Hop on over, link up and showcase your well red selves!

golden years

Remember this post about the must try DIY gold fish scale artwork from crafty and cool two thirty-five designs?

Well, I tried it. And it was a success! Sort of.

More details to follow with photos of the finished project! Just gotta patch up Little Mister's handiwork and figure out a place to put this huge thing!! Special thanks to two thirty-five designs for the inspiration and tips!

Friday's Fancies: Sparkle & Shine

Just because you're going into the office doesn't mean you can't dazzle your co-workers with some shimmer and sequins. A pop of sparkle goes a long way, so save your so-bright-it's-blinding shine for evening. And make sure to choose accessories you can wear both in the am and pm.  I have no room in the funds for two pair of Louboutins. Or one, for that matter.

So tell me, how will you   s p a r k l e   &   s h i n e    this holiday season?  Friday is gonna be here for a little while longer...long enough to create your own Friday Fancy! Check out some inspiration HERE!

Marc by Marc Jacobs silk top, $325  Vince sequin tank top, $295  The Row skinny pants, $1,990  Vince sequin skirt, $209  

Christian louboutin heels, $1,075  Chanel shoulder bag, £3,300 Hourglass Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss -Opium, $26

Brass Junkie: Shine

Okay, I didn't include a note in my last Brass Junkie post - but I'm on a brass bonanza right now. I love it. So, in honor of my quest to scour every estate sale in the city of Dallas, I bring you...the Brass Junkie series.

Brass Junkie: let your light shine by alongcamesplendor on polyvore.com

Arabesque Pendant Brass by Motif Designs
1STDIBS.COM - Full House - Unknown - Curtis Jere Style Brass Owl Lamp...
Anejo Distressed Gold Mercury Gls/Vintg Brass Lamp by Arteriors, $1,000
justmorocco. Kora brass table lamp, $180
1STDIBS.COM - John Gregory Studios - Italian brass and glass...
Solid brass and marble desk lamp, $598

Brass Junkie: Mirror Mirror on the wall...

Brass Junkie: Mirror Mirror on the wall... by alongcamesplendor on polyvore.com

Friday's Fancies

1.  Lilly Pulitzer Cassie Dress Slub

2.  Alexander McQueen Leather Knuckle Clutch

3.  3.1 Phillip Lim Absinthe Green Regine Braided Evening Sandal

4.  Charlotte Olympia Priscilla Striped Pump

5.  Lilly Pulitzer Upscale Bangles

6. Necklaces by Ileana Makri and Aurora Lopez

7. House of Harlow 1960 Gold Sun Cocktail Ring

Is it even possible that Fridays could get more fun? Yes. It is. Thanks to {av} at Long Distance Loving. Her weekly series, Friday's Fancies, gives glam loving gals everywhere a chance to leave budget woes behind and become that stylist we've always secretly wanted to be. Here's more from {av} herself...

 I am partnering with Lilly Pulitzer to provide a little distraction from the colder temperatures through their Jungle Glam Resort collection. Whether you're a regular Lilly lover or not, everyone is sure to find a piece which suits their fancy {pardon the pun!}. Each week for Friday's Fancies, you pick items you would love to have in your closet and forget about the pricetag. This week, some of those items could actually end up in your closet!! {Click here to find out more!}

Yes, you read that right. 

In conjunction with the launch of their Resort 2011 collection, this is a giveaway of epic proportions! A dress, a pair of shoes, and a few gorgeous accessories will glam up the wardrobes of a few very lucky {long distance loving} readers. If you're doing the math, that's over $750 of Lilly loot up for grabs! 

This giveaway gets better. If today has you running around like crazy with no time to play, don't fret. You can still enter to win! Head on over to Long Distance Loving and check out the fine print...


Good Luck!!

trending tribal

trending tribal by alongcamesplendor 

Don't get me wrong. I love being a boy mom. I love that our house is littered with miniature golf clubs, plastic trucks and evidence of backyard explorations. I love that I know how to get sidewalk chalk and mud out of hair, ears, eyes...and teeth, for that matter. I love that life with Mr. and Little Mister is far less feminine than my single years. 

But every now and then I miss my girlier days...and by every now and then, I mean those times when I'm on the edge of losing it after trying on 5 different outfits - all of which I hate, scurrying around in mismatched shoes deciding which one is best, sweating and wondering how it suddenly got so hot in the bathroom, running 45 minutes late to an event that my husband wasn't all that thrilled to go to in the first place and now he's found some game on ESPN12 between teams no one's heard of but it beats making small talk with strangers so now he really doesn't want to go and neither do I, given I'm in a robe, skivvies, two different heels an oversized necklace I just had to have but can't figure out what to wear it with...oy vey...please just humor me and say you can relate. Living with girls is like having a full time staff of stylists on call 24/7. No problem (or wardrobe crisis) is too big for my fashionable friends. 

So what's a boy mom to do? Turn to her new bestie, Polyvore, and put that outfit in question on paper. Or urgent email to previously mentioned stylists. Or...on your blog. Boom. We're back in business, ladies. 

Stylish and chic and mother of two (boys), Anna of A Newfound Treasure has one treasure, in particular, that's been in her closet for weeks. Now judging by her fabulous blog and eye for all things fashionable, I doubt she has the same kind of wardrobe dilemmas that seems to come fairly regularly for me. Hey, I just like confirmation that I either look smashing or so scary that you wouldn't be seen with me at CVS. But I get the feeling Anna simply wants to pose a fun challenge and see what of finery her readers impressively find.

Our mission? Match her tribal treasure with your own personal sense of (unbeatable) style. Email it to Anna at anewfoundtreasure {at} hotmail {dot} com. Oh and comment below with a link to your Polyvore perfection so I can see what you talented lovlies put together!

blogger spotlight - along came splendor

Today, the spotlight is on me. But who knows...tomorrow it could be you. Oh come on, it's fun! Email me at jenvitucci@gmail.com if you're craving some time in the spotlight!

name: jenny  blog: along came splendor hometown: dallas, tx room-mates: my husband, carmen, and our son, max. oh and dolly, our dog that we sometimes forget we have 

most treasured treasure: my mom’s old record collection of classic rock, folk and old soul from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. she gave me everything but the barry manilow records 

favorite tv mom: was lucille ball a mom? not that she's my favorite but i seem to get myself into the same ridiculous situations she always found herself in 

spot for a steal: estate sales and online designer discount daily deals 

window-shop: barney's or calypso 

dreaming of: a tropical vacation 

my “it” design color of the moment: yellow or kelly green 

current state of mind: creative, which leads to grateful, as well 

favorite quote: ”save the drama for your mama” but of course, i rarely do.

drink of choice: iced tea for a non-alcoholic beverage and a glass of sauvignon blanc for something with a kick 

my ideal evening: a night in with my husband and son - laughing, being silly and enjoying a good meal. for a night out - a good meal and good company 

1 thing few people know about me: i’d say that i sucked my thumb well into elementary school but that’s just embarrassing. so...let’s go with...i was in a lifetime movie. also embarrassing, I guess 

recipe for relaxation: sitting on my back porch under the lantern tree-lights after max goes to bed with a glass of wine, either talking to God, a beloved friend or listening to music on my iphone. peaceful. 

coffee table book: anything by kelly wearstler

biggest source of inspiration: creative women with enough confidence to put themselves out there - be it thoughts, words or their own creations. i get so inspired reading other blogs. always amazed at how talented you women are! 

5 words that describe me: optimistic, forgetful, silly, playful, devoted, loving, fun...that’s more than 5 

favorite design blog: oh, i can’t even list them all! definitely the must-reads I’ve put on my blog. plus about 50 others. add indecisive to the question above 

most marked characteristic: expressive. and maybe dramatic. but not in a crazy, flip-out kind of way like when kelly kapowski took too many caffeine pills 

what i hope to pass onto my children: a joyous love and longing for Christ, and after that, confidence in who God made them to be 

nicknames for kids: we call max all sort of things - buddy roe, puddin, little man, silly goose

on my nails: pale yellow 

beside my bed: my Bible and journal 

in the fridge: berries, apples, nectarines, mango, oranges, veggies, CHEESE, hebrew national hot dogs, ground coffee, flavored creamer, pickles 

on my play list: my morning jacket, michael jackson, neil young, bob dylan, U2, black keys, stevie nicks, mumford & sons, kol, al green, billy joel, talking heads, neil diamond, otis redding, vampire weekend, willy nelson 

in my handbag: make-up, iphone, wallet, lip balm, deodorant (it’s hot out) and a notepad/pen to jot down ideas 

on my to-do list: blog!