Major Score

I scored an amazing bag full of vintage earrings, rhinestones, and pearls for $8 at Goodwill over the weekend...

I've been in the mood to make some fun necklaces and accessories thanks to these fab pieces from J. Crew & Anthropologie...

I want this. Bad.

{anthropologie}

{j. crew}

I've never really made jewelry before but I'm excited to get started because it's something that I've wanted to do for a while. I'll be sure to share with you what I make with all of my new goodies!

Happy Monday

Happy Monday everyone! I had a fantastic time with my mom last week during her visit. We got to do some shopping, some exploring around town, ate at some cute restaurants, more shopping, and just hung out at home chatting & baking. I'm a little sad that she had to go back home yesterday so I found a cheerful photo for today's post to lift my spirits a little. I'm loving the mirrored chest against the graphic floral wallpaper...

You pretty much can't go wrong with mirrored furniture in my opinion, it's very neutral but also adds sparkle and light to a room (which you know I love!)

*via elle decor

Black and White Monday

So I missed black & white Friday last week, so you get it today! My mom is visiting from Iowa this week so I'll try to check in here a few times but for the most part I'll be spending some quality time with her and staying off of the computer. In honor of her visit, I'll leave you a few images from one of mom's favorite designers, Kelly Hoppen. Now you know where I got my love of black and white from:)

*via Metropolitan Home

Mirrors in Low Places

I always love the touch of sparkle and light that a mirror adds to a room, but I especially like when they are used as a backdrop, or a layering piece to add more depth to a space as in the photos below:

This headboard mirror is brilliant:

This vertical mirror almost looks like another window (love the mirrored table too!):

I love how this mirror blends in with the rest of the art on this gallery wall:

I really like when mirrors are used like this above the nightstands:

I love the bold simplicity of this last photo, the mirrors add a great sense of drama. Do you use a lot of mirrors in your decor? Do you use them in any unusual places?

*via lonny, ruthie sommers, cote de texas, & unknowns

Craft for Hope

I'm having a hard time coming up with blog posts this week that don't seem completely trivial in lieu of what's happening right now in Haiti. My heart breaks for people of Haiti, and even the rescuers and doctors that are there because they are seeing things that no one should ever have to see and that will stay with them the rest of their lives. It's overwhelming to think about, but there are things we can do to help, no matter how small they seem.

I'm excited about participating in Craft Hope for Haiti and donating something to their etsy shop. They are accepting handmade goods (whether you have an etsy shop or not) and ALL proceeds will benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti. I think this is a great way to get involved, either by donating or shopping from their site.

Sorry for the heavy post today, I promise I'll be back to my usual pretty things soon. I read a comment over on Darby's blog about the situation that read "we are not to blame for what happened in Haiti, but we are to be held accountable for what happens AFTER." Well said.

Pretty Butterflies

I discovered a few little treasures over the weekend, one of them being this brilliant blue butterfly specimen:

I plan to re-mount it on plain white mat board and place it in a larger shadow box frame. I've always liked how the grouping below is displayed, the blue & white contrast of this room is divine:

This single display is simple & pretty:

I must say that I wrestled with this purchase because I'm not big on using living creatures as home decor, but I rationalized by thinking that maybe this little butterfly had a long happy life and died of natural causes. It's possible, right?

* via desire to inspire, decor8

Black and White Friday

Chandeliers & mirrors in the kitchen? I'm liking it...

We're getting our new West Elm pendant installed tomorrow over our kitchen table and I cannot wait...adios, hideous fluorescent lighting! I'll be sure to share some pics on Monday, have a great weekend!

*via Canadian House & Home