Knock on Wood

I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot more wood grain than python this season.

 

1. Kate Spade Woodpecker Clutch / 2. BCBG Wood and Metal Ring / 3. Urban Spectacles /

4. Cat Potter Wooden Shoes / 5. Fossil Wood Print Watch  / 6. Miniot Wood Case for iPad

 

 

I'm diggin' those shoes... most definitely for sitting rather than walking!

 

Which one is your favorite?

 

 

Home Trends :: Get Stoned

As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by stones, geodes, crystals, Oh My!

My grandfather had an amazing collection of these little wonders scattered all over his house and I loved when he would tell me what they were, where they came from, how they we formed and how they got their color.

(definitely came in handy for geology class... I aced rocks!)

Now-a-days these ancient gems are being used in more ways than just to keep your junk mail piles organized.

1. Agate inspired printed silk pillow cover from West Elm

2. Agate slices made into drawer pulls. Image found on the blog The Glam Lamb

(We could so make this!)

3. Beautiful Jan Showers Miles Lamp

4. Amethyst Bottle Stoppers

5. Agate Bookends by Royal Minerals

6. Stunning Matthew Studio Quinn Agate Table

7. I love this Smoked Agate and Gold Leaf trinket box from Plantation!

8. Check out this wild rug by Jan Kath!

Which one is your favorite?

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Spring Brights for a Steal!

The temp is quickly falling today and I have a feeling we will be bracing ourselves for a winter blast.

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but at some point before March 20th we will dip below freezing, burr!

So, as I sip my hot tea bundled up in my favorite Oxford University sweatshirt...

What? I never told you I went to Oxford?

Blimey!

{Actually, I did study abroad in the UK, I just wasn't prepared for freezing temps in May.}

Over the weekend I finally got the chance to read all of my magazines and according to the experts, the trend for Spring is neon bright!

Naturally, I went searching for some neon steals!

and...

everything is under $100!

Get your brights for spring here!

ASOS Motel Chiffon Mix Dress / Essie Coral Nail Polish Shades in Coral Reef / Gap Neon Border Scarf / Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Balm / Kate Spade New York -Spade Hinge Bangle in Green / Gap Neon Patent Belt / Kenneth Jay Lane Satin Gold and Turquoise Oval Ring / Marc by Marc Jacobs Turnlock Python Shine Key Pouch / Kate Spade New York Bookstripe 5G Silicone iPhone Case / ASOS Found Fluro Leather Sandal

Make a Statement For Under $50!

We all know statement necklaces are the thing right now, but most of them are so expensive!

I don't particularly like to spend a whole lot of money on trendy accessories,

{because they are just that, trends}

I guess that is why I typically go with the never-goes-out-of-style classic looks.

One day while I was world wide web window shopping,

I fell upon the Bauble Bar!

{Sorry if this little gem is old news to you! But someone should have told me about it!}

They have a nice variety of jewelry in a wide range of price points.

And... just for signing up I got $10 off my first bauble.

The best part is... they are all under $50!

Pyramid Silver Bib $32 / Gem Link Necklace $46 

Smokey Topaz Crystal Bib $36 / Tuft Love Necklace $38

Which one would you choose?

Gleam, Glitter, Gold!

This month's issue of Elle Decor features gold as the trend alert!

image from corinne's instagr.am

Elle Decor December 2011 

In the past year I have definitely warmed up to gold!

My mom was shocked to see me wearing a gold necklace on thanksgiving!

I had always associated gold with being outdated or gotti.

but now, gold is being used in a more modern way and I am all for it!

Check out these gilded gifts

Monogram Necklace / Star Sculptures / Dot Pillow / Gold Bar / Sparkler Purse / *Lamp / Bottle Opener

*Lamp is avaliable from the Trade.

Will you go for gold?