A Few Pretties: It's all in the details

big bow pencil skirt. tutorial. say yes to hobeken

One thing I've noticed, is that these are some classic pieces, in muted, wearable colors and clean lines.
However, they each have an unexpected touch of feminine detail... a bow, a special angled pleated collar, an interesting placket... all things that can really make something pop, without being overly in your face.

I am a jeans and fitted v-neck tee kind of a girl, so while going through my closet, I realized I had a plethora of 'fancier' blouses and tops that I love that have all of these little special details, but I simply never wear. So, I'm going to challenge myself to actually go out once in a while in a nice, unexpected fashion piece.

I'm rearranging my closet to put these blouses up front and push some tee's back. Think you will try to implement some old/new little details to your wardrobe this fall?

loyale shirt. organic via beklina

bow headband. urban outfitters

lace and beaded draped rhinestone heart necklace. (me) jeweled ambrosia

vintage ellen kaye 50's wiggle dress with winged collar and dolman sleeves. ebay

beaded fringe necklace. noble town vintage

regency stays linen corset with wooden busk. esta brooks design

denim blue belt. darling tonia

A Little Permanent Color

Elias Wessel for Vixen kaleidoscopic cover shoot

I'm feeling some color lately. I'm a stylist after all, so I recently colored my hair from a technique I've been wanting to try for a long time now, but sometimes, I get a little sparkle in my eye and want to throw in something colorful to this mom 'do. I love a little flash of color peeking through a nice, blonde or brunette fall of hair. Now some of these scene hair colors are more vibrant than I would do, but they definitely have that creative vibrant edge that is so much more than the typically faded out, poorly done at home punky color.

I am a little partial to a soft, cotton candy pink, or a hint of aqua. It could always be added by way of a weft, but I prefer the real thing, it blends so much more naturally, as shown on whichgoose at the last pic. If you could have one hidden spot of color... what would it be?

Paul Mitchell

Avril Lavigne

highlight hair poll

Elias Wessel for Vixen

Modern Short Hair Coloring Cool Tips

shrinkle

 top formula's book via behind the chair

shrinkle

whichgoose

Homefront: Fall Mantel

I'm joining up with Nester's Fall Mantel (Fantel) Linky Party today. Because I did this in a rush, I feel it's too cluttered, but that's alright, I will be changing it Halloween style in about week anyways. So be sure to visit back for that.

I'm not liking the bird, but I love the pine cones, mostly because we have collected them fresh from our new yard, and I've always wanted to do that. I plan to make a garland out of them, maybe for Christmas. This rosemary plant needs to be re-potted, but it smells so nice, and can't wait to use it in my roasted potatoes.

Opinion needed. The "window" mirror is actually black, I placed an empty shabby white frame in front. Should I leave the white frame there, or does the black frame look best? Thanks!

Inspired Wedding: Colorful Glass Vase and Flower Outdoor Wedding

I All Things Thrifty's cousin's wedding and had to share because it is so beautiful. They collected colorful glass jars and vases for months for the tables and filled them with fresh local flowers and ribbons of moss down the centers of the tables. The touch of the colorful craft butterflies were a sweet and whimsical touch.

The beautiful fabric garland used in the center of the canopy was handmade using embroidery hoops and torn fabric shreds. Directions to make your own included at the bottom of post.

(photos by Tanis Mosher)

Happy 30th Birthday to my Sweetheart!!

I can't believe I'm married to a 30 year old. It's great, and one day, I'll even be married to a 50 year old! We celebrated with the things that mattered most. Family and food. His wonderful parents came down, we made yummy ravioli, garlic bread and squash, ate lots of yummy cake, (the cake I made was just like this cupcake, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles and those same exact candles). We took the kids to the dinosaur museum to see the dinos, Robots exhibit and the butterflies, watched Flight of the Navigator and Sum of all Fears for an interesting mix. What a very full, adventurous and happy weekend. I'm very thankful!

Inspired Color ~ The Beauty of Green

Green and pink striped house ~ credit?

Yes, green and gray are my two all time favorite colors. And though I have done posts on chartreuse with green accents, I can't believe I've never done a post about gray and green. They are both such soothing colors, and green can be warm or cool, depending on how it is used and looks amazing with both cool grays and warm creams. Though it is often seen as springy or Christmas-y, I believe it makes an amazing seasonal transition color into the fall. Saying good-bye to greenery and hello to golden landscapes. It really marries the two together, adding a richness in a way no other color can. Blues seem to be the color of the moment, but has anyone though to entertain, a lovely shade of green?

 Eclectic Interior Design Group~ Keep it (art arrangements) Tight

I love how each photo here has some element of pattern as well, from simple stripes on a throw or the bottom of drapes to damask bedspread, or a trellis wallpaper, it's so refreshing to see these patterns.

 

Coastal Living ~ Green, gray, white and aqua striped damask bedroom

 

Coastal Living~ Green dining room

Horse Art ~ Taylor Howes

Coastal Living ~ Gray and white striped dining with green accents