currently loving...

I'm loving this Spellbound Maxi Dress by Mara Hoffman available at Anthropologie. I imagine the corset top and full skirt would flatter the majority of figures - even those with post-baby squishy mid sections like mine.  Oh I wish I had an excuse to splurge on this little lovely.  Would I be too overdressed for a popcorn/reeces pieces movie night at home with my boys?

joss & main

photo courtesy of shine co.

photo courtesy of baxton studios

I know what keeps you up at night.  It's okay, you can admit it. You're thinking about what most of us are lying awake thinking about...the biggest "what if?" there is for a design loving gal.  What if One King's Lane and Elle Decor had a steamy one-nighter and they produced a love child.  
Although Joss & Main wasn't conceived from a scandalous one-night-stand, you could have fooled me.  At first glance I think I may like this daily design deal site slightly more than OKL.  Gasp!  I know.  I said it.  I have high hopes for you, Joss & Main - and I have a feeling you won't let me down.  In fact, you may knock my socks off.  
Do do do sign up! Membership is free and the goods are up to 70% off retail prices...if you get while the gettin's good.  All sales start at 10 AM CST and inventory is on a first come first served basis.  Click on the link below to sign up!!!  Happy Shopping!!

http://www.jossandmain.com/store/myinvite/mkz

care to join me on the bandwagon?

i love discovering new blogs.  it's truly like finding jewelry you've misplaced, tucked away in that clutch you haven't carried since september.  but once you explore said-newfound-blog and you discover it's pure, delightful loveliness?  well, that my friends, is like finding a $20 alongside the jewelry you misplaced in the clutch that you haven't carried since last september.


my gift to you today is (yes, you guessed it) the $20, the jewelry and a reminder to carry that clutch more often.


i knew i would adore this blog from the moment i read the title, abode love: a man's home is his wife's castle.

below is a sample of photos from a recent post that gets me all sorts of inspired to search pinterest and polyvore by color!  care to join me on the green/teal bandwagon? 


do Do DO visit this new favorite daily read of mine.



splendid before and after

I've told you about Emily, my dear friend and HBG (Head Blogging Gawdess) of Recently.  Check out these before and after photos of her book shelf.  Some paint and creativity was all she needed to transform this white space into what now is more than likely, the focal point of her den. 

Nice job, Em - and thanks for the inspiration!

For more photos (and more Recently) check out her blog!

currently reading...

Photo courtesy of All the Best Blog via Summer Thornton Designs

All the Best Blog (and List!)

Design inspiration comes from many places.  99% of the time, I get mine from images - lovely photos of lovely things.  Don't be fooled by my last post - I don't get my kicks from books...unless of course, it's a beautiful hardback to display in my home.  Sure, I read for other reasons, but not for ideas on what to do with that annoying empty space in my kitchen or how to wear that high-waisted skirt.  Until now, that is.  All the Best Blog, founded by Rhonda Carman, has me hanging on her every word.  With Q & A's from well-known designers like Jonathan Adler, Summer Thornton and Kelly Wearstler, you'll stay up reading well past your bedtime.  Who says nothing good happens past midnight?