Sewing!

I'm off to my first sewing class today and I'm so excited!

Stella + Dot

I keep seeing Stella + Dot all over the internet. It looks like a direct sales program like Avon or Arbonne but with jewelry. Does anyone have any experience with them? What's the story?

Rue?

Hmm... Very intriguing! Maybe it will be like Lonny? I'm anxious for the premiere issue.

Cod

I just finished Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky. I have to admit, I usually stay away from non-fiction, but this tale of fish wasn't nearly as boring as it sounds. I had no idea how much of a role one single species of fish could play in the world order. Cod is fascinating and I definitely recommend.  It's a short read, well-written and enjoyable. Too bad after reading it I can't go get a nice filet of cod because it's on this list!

Recent Purchases

The 'Haters Gonna Hate' print is for sale again. Whoopee!

I also bought the new Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces.

Delish!

Danny + Annie

From Cup of Jo. I dare you to watch this and not tear up. Story Corps is my favorite part of Friday mornings on NPR and this is no exception! It reminds me of my grandparents Willie and Ann.


Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

RH: Beverly Hills

Especially after the snooze fest that is RH: DC, this looks amazing! I can't wait.

My Chairs!

I was just perusing the Design*Sponge Best of Dining Rooms post and saw the photo above. They are the exact same chairs that I brought back to DC with me in July! They were my paternal grandparent's kitchen chairs. I'm not much of a red person, but I love the bright color on the chairs and the yummy fabric. See mine in bad photo below. I can't wait to get them cleaned up and change out those brown cushions!

A HA!

I think I figured out what I want to blow up. We used these stamps on our wedding invitations and I love the design. How great would they be above a bed!?

Oval Office Upgrade?

While the Obamas were on vacay, the Oval Office got an upgrade.

I like the new wallpaper, fabric on sofas and the coffee table. I LOVE the blue lamps and the red stripe above the wallpaper. I'm not in love with the leather chairs and wish the carpet had a little more design to it. I wish we could see the drapes on the windows behind the desk.

Overall I think it's an upgrade, but wish there was a little more color (shocking, I know). I can't imagine how difficult it must be to decorate the oval office, modernize it while still maintaining tradition and formality.

What do you think?

The Lo Down

I meant to post this a while ago. But better late than never! Lo Bosworth, everyone's favorite gal from Laguna Beach and The Hills fame has her own blog called The Lo Down and it's fantastic. Mainly, because she's fantastic. Where else am I going to learn that I need to apply a primer before foundation? ENJOY!

Why Oh Why Is This Sold Out?

I want it! It makes me giggle everytime I look at it.

For Real?

All those depressing days of the 6th grade that I suffered through with my giant red plastic glasses. If only I had been born 15 years later, I would have been a star!

These glasses are: 1. On a site called 'Nasty Girl' and 2. Called the 'Foxy Mama' Glasses.

I would have been so CHIC!

Arkansas

I never thought I would say it, but this New York Times spread and accompanying article makes me want to move to Arkansas!

Willie

Because I am my father's daughter, I LOVE Willie Nelson. So much so, that my Dad and I danced to 'Blue Skies' at our wedding in May. I wonder if it would be weird to hang this print in our apartment. That's probably a good question for Jefe.

I also just found this concert poster online and love it... even though I didn't happen to see this show.

Catalog Living

Now this is funny.

Seamstress To Be

I just signed up for sewing lessons at the local fabric store, something I have wanted to do for years! By the end of September I will have completed 'two projects that incorporate the basic skills needed to go on to more advanced sewing classes'. That's right... more classes! Drapes and duvets, here I come!

Red Eye

Love this from the New York Times.

Rotary Phones

I think I'm probably behind the curve on this one, but I find myself still wanting a vintage rotary phone. I know... soooo 2005. Maybe it's all the Mad Men I've been watching. Here are some I found online.

Etsy Profile

I was just discussing with Katie that I wish we could see one another's favorite items and shops on Etsy. DUH. You can. So now I have a public profile. You can see what I've been 'hearting' lately. Do you have a profile you want to share?