Lazy Day...

Sometimes its OK to just do nothing all day...

Bridal Shower Inspiration

First of all, I'm ENGAGED!!!! Yay!!! I'm so excited!!! And then I remember that planning a wedding takes ALOT of work! Not so exciting. Good thing I have great friends and a wonderful Momma who are helping TONS!!! Anyway, the other day my future sister-in-law, Kimberly, my Mom and I were talking about the Bridal Shower, where, when, yada yada yada. We decided that it would be super cute to have a "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" themed bridal shower! I know, I know, not that original... but soooooo cute! And since I'm kinda crazy and VERY girly the theme is fitting. We decided that everyone MUST have a hat to enter, the crazier the better - no posh Derby hats here! BOR-RING! Since it is a tea party we will serve different kinds of "tea"- "Sweet Tea" (a southern staple), "Long Island Iced Tea" (because its not a party in southern Louisiana unless there is alcohol served), and "Firefly" (a pre-mixed alcoholic beverage consisting of tea and vodka). I found alot of great inspiration on the internet for a "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" or an "Alice in Wonderland" themed party. Enjoy!

P.S.  Please forgive me, I got so excited about the photos I forgot to write down where they came from when I downloaded them. If you have any info regarding where the above photos came from please let me know! Thanks!

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2010 Color of the Year

Pantone just announced the 2010 Color of the Year: Turquoise!

This is my favorite color so I couldn't be happier!
I don't know what it is about this color that I love so much. Maybe because it reminds me of the ocean and soothes my soul.

On the Pantone website Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”

Here are a few of my favorite interiors decorated with the color turquoise:

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Design by Brian J. Mcarthy


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Glamorous Inspiration

Anyone who knows me knows I am a true girly-girl and a total magpie so it came as no surprise to my boyfriend when I decided that for my birthday I wanted a mirrored vanity. I had gotten a mirrored jewelry armoire from Pier 1 for Christmas and had been fawning over the matching mirrored vanity ever since. After receiving my gorgeous vanity I decided that my bedroom was not near glamorous enough and since then I have been on a mission to "glammify" my boudoir. Here are some photos I have been using as inspiration...

Hayworth Vanity from Pier 1

Christian Louboutin Shoes

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Rita Hayworth

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Marilyn Monroe Via {Beautiful Things to Share}

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Christian Dior