Updates

1. Added a few new songs onto our music list! Check them out! One that isn't available yet on Playlist, but IS on iTunes is Hey Soul Sister by Train. Definitely check that one out! I have to give credit to Alex for finding this one.

2. I've finally started working at Flower Patch! I absolutely LOVE it! The first few days I learned to make "wraps" (flowers in celophane) and to clean roses, plus the normal cash register and clocking in type stuff. BUT TODAY I finally got to learn to make basic rose arrangements (in vases)! It is so cool! And seriously, time goes SOO FAST at work. There is NO WAY this should be considered a job!

Keep watching... Still to come: Island Park & more Decorating/Refinishing projects

Yay Tulle

In an earlier post found here I expressed my love for Tulle clothing, and specifically this skirt. Well, good news. Tulle had a huge sale today and that skirt was more than 50% off! So... I ordered it. It's in the cream color and I am SOOO anxious for it to get here. Like my mom says, good skirts are hard to find so you have to get them while you can.

Pride & Joy

JOY
Because I LOVE LOVE LOVE refinishing/decorating projects.

PRIDE

Because I can't lie...I'm very proud of this piece and it is my favorite thing right now!

Here are the before and after pictures of a wing back chair I found at the Rexburg DI while visiting my friend Kelsey.

D.I. Chair

(Ignore the Duct Tape)


Back panel of fabric thrashed by cats I think. The bottom corners were torn and falling off.

and now...

Presenting...


Pretty Chair


Re-upholstered back panel done by myself and Alex


Matching pillow for the front


Now I just have to find a place for it!

A Job to Love

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~Confucius

Some exciting news for me... I got a job at the local Flower Patch floral shop! I found out a week and a half ago and I start training tomorrow. I am so excited! I will still work at the furniture store part time, then work this job part time. I don't know for sure yet, but from the few times I have been there I think I'm going to like it! I'm excited to be doing something new, creative, and with my hands. The other employees are ladies and some teenage girls, which will be like my days at the Timeless Treasures (scrapbook store) in CA. It will be fun to work with and get to know them. Really what I'm thinking and hoping is that I'll go to work (at the furniture store), then in my free time I'll go enjoy my new "hobby" at the floral shop. I'll let you know how that goes...

M*U*S*I*C

I finally added a playlist! So click the play button and enjoy!

Sweet Nestings: Favorites

There is a good chance that my "Apples of My Eye" (see post below) interest lists could be forever long and filled with countless photos of interior decoratings that I love and am inspired by. SO, I am starting reoccurring category-posts of the things I believe would make for sweet nestings. For this first one, i'll start with some of my all time favorites. It isn't very often that one of my crazes or infatuations linger. But, these ones have stuck.

1. These chairs are on my long-term love interest list. I want some sooooo bad. Because they are clear, they take up minimal visual space which is so needed sometimes. I've really only seen the plain, clear lucite, but I am loving the colored variety.

2. I have really loved mirrored furniture this past year. I don't have any, but desperately want some. Again, like the lucite chairs, they increase the open and airy feeling in rooms, reflecting light and visual space.

3. I love all of Athropologie's sofas. I saw one like this at the Salt Lake store and fell in love. They also have it in a greige (greyish beige) color, which I also love. I love the femininity, the simplicity, and the details on the legs and the tufting! Maybe someday...
4. Floor length sweeping drapes. I love how elegant and soft they make a room. These are on the Someday List for me too.

5. All time favorite decorator, Genevieve Gorder. I saw her first on Trading Spaces, now she has an HGTV show called "Dear Genevieve." Her style is clean, elegant, simple, pretty, and if I had to pick anyone to design my house, it would be her. Definitely an inspiration.

Apples of My Eye

These are some of the lovely things that are making me smile right now. Some of them I have, some I just crave, covet, dream of, or yearn for.

1. Have: My new hat from Urban Outfitters. Perfect for summer, feminine, shady, and goes with everything. Find one here.
Another cute one for a friendlier price, and next on my wish list, look here.


2. Also on my wish list: I saw these at Target and think they would look soooo cute in a bathroom. I love the pretty bottles and tubes they come in! Find them here.

3. Wishlist Item: The romper. This short-shirt one piece would be the perfect bathing suit cover up this summer. This one from Anthropologie is my favorite of the ones I've found. SO pretty.4. Have it! Revlon's Pink Chiffon #911. On my nails it's girly, light, soft, and makes my feet look SO tan. I love light colors during summer.

5. David Babaii Bohemian Beach spray. I've been using it for the last little while and am loving it. The best part may be the smell...coconut, beachy, yet clean smelling. It gives my hair texture, little bit of wave, and the just-been-to-the-beach look. I got mine at Sally Beauty Supply.


6. Tulle clothing. It has the simple, yet feminine detailing that reflects Anthropologie clothing, but is a little more affordable. Find it here.
I love this look, especially this skirt!