a beautiful life: November 2008

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Home-Styling

Guess Who Is Comming To The Show As A Guest Decorator?! * Adivinhem Quem é a Próxima Decoradora Convidada no Querido!? - I really enjoyed myself doing this 'surprise caught' on our dear Sofia Carvalho 2 weeks ago! She was like Punked!!... Guess who is our guest decorator, th...
1 hour ago
Third Floor Design Studio

Design Studio Challenge: Mid-Week Update - I have found my new favorite line of scents! They're made from natural soy wax & essential oils and they smell SO fresh. I happened upon them at Target fo...
2 hours ago
navy & orange

ruffles for your wednesday - too gorgeous and feminine not to share. photo courtesy of pretty stuff
4 hours ago
Copy Cat Chic

Summerizing Your Coffee Table - The fabulous Emily Henderson recently teamed up with One Kings Lane to make this fun (and quick) how-to video on styling your coffee table. I thought it...
4 hours ago
GFY

Baroquely Played, Katie Price - [image: Katie Price Launches Her New Book - 'He's The One'] [image: Katie Price Launches Her New Book - 'He's The One'] [image: Katie Price Launches Her Ne...
5 hours ago
Belle Belle Beauty Blog

I’m On POPSUGAR Beauty! - Talk about a great day yesterday! Not only did I visit FOX23′s Great Day Green Country. I was interviewed by the public television station here, OETA, abou...
7 hours ago
A Merry Mishap

collage + secret project - [image: collage1] [image: collage] The wall that used to hold our String pocket shelves has been replaced by a collage of images. I still have a few more ...
8 hours ago
MadeByGirl

Victoria's Secret Summer Dresses - Hi everyone! Summer is so happening today in NYC! I hope everyone is enjoying & ready to welcome the summer sun. It may be hurricane season, and we may h...
9 hours ago
IHeart Organizing

Reader Space: A Groovy Garage - This month we are taking our focus outdoors, and for us, that means sprucing up our outdoor living spaces. For others, it may be planting shrubs, edging a...
10 hours ago
The Cream to My Coffee

Outfit of the Week - Vintage Red Dress - *dress:* vintage (similar) // *wedges:* ON (similar) //* bracelet:* F21 ( similar) I'm going to call today "3 Things Wednesday." This is not going to ...
10 hours ago
Miss Moss

Resort 2014 - i used to be quite into following the shows as they were coming out, but somewhere along the way i just got tired of keeping up with them and instead relie...
11 hours ago
Recently

Rest Your Eyes (and I'll Rest Mine) - Today is one of those days when I just need to rest, rest, rest. With all the excitement of the HGTV mag feature, I think my system took a hit and I e...
11 hours ago
Grosgrain

BACARDI® Mixers Summer Sparkler Cocktail Recipe for GoT Party! - I recently threw a small get together for the season finale of Game of Thrones. It was fantastic! I will definitely be doing another one again in the futur...
11 hours ago
J's Everyday Fashion

Worth Avenue - I wore this outfit for a day of sightseeing/shopping research* in Palm Beach. These photos were taken on Worth Avenue, which is known as the Rodeo Dri...
11 hours ago
Favorite Paint Colors

Silver Drop - [image: Silver Drop by Behr - living room paint color] Silver Drop by Behr J J Modern
12 hours ago
Caitlin Creer Interiors

Parade of Homes - I just finished a house for the Utah County Parade of Homes so I figure now was as good of time as any to dust off my old blog. Over the next couple of wee...
12 hours ago
House of Turquoise

The Happy Housie - Things seriously don't get more cheerful than this! Krista from The Happy Housie not only adores color (especially turquoise!), s...
12 hours ago
Amy Atlas Events

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Guest Dessert Feature - We’re in love with this party styled by Claire of Claire Murdoch Photography in Australia for her daughter’s birthday. Claire’s daughter loves The Wizard o...
13 hours ago
Design Love Fest

RINGS GIVEAWAY WITH CATBIRD - oh today is a good one! you know those rings i pretty much never take off? (seen here & here) they are from a brooklyn based company called catbird. i rece...
13 hours ago
Centsational Girl

(The Best) Mixed Berry Preserves - Grandma Verna would make mixed berry preserves every summer and Matt (her grandson, my husband) would speak of them fondly and often – they were one of his...
13 hours ago
Emily A. Clark

Small Updates to My Office & A New Book - [image: home office & library with farmhouse table, bookshelves, and lantern] Turning our dining room into our home office is still one of my favorite d...
13 hours ago
Creme de la Craft

DIY: Drink Coasters from Tiles + Paper - A few weeks ago I partnered with one of my favorite photographers, Melody Melikian, for a craft photoshoot! This gal has some serious talent when it c...
13 hours ago
Look Linger Love

White Box Challenge: Joy & Revelry - My blogging buddy, Bryn Alexandra, has a new Joy & Revelry shop that's pretty and awesome and is the perfect melting pot for her interior design style. I'...
14 hours ago
The Designer's Attic

Schumacher - this definitely ranks as one of tom scheerer's favorite fabrics (you can find it in 3 different projects). a classic from schumacher that i absolutely ...
14 hours ago
The Small Things Blog

Battle of the Boxes. Ipsy versus Birchbox - The time has come. Let's have a *real chat* about Birchbox and Ipsy. This all started a few months ago when I kept hearing from readers, in the ...
14 hours ago
Pop Champagne

Appreciative - *{Photos by Sabrina; wearing vintage denim jacket, Rebecca Minkoff bag, DIY friendship bracelets}* Sometimes I think we take each other granted. I think a...
15 hours ago
Conspicuous Style Interior Design Blog

More New Eye Candy! - Some new eye candy from my files....enjoy! Images [image: Up To 90% Off Luxury Consignment]___________...
15 hours ago
Merricks Art

SEPHORA $50 GIVEAWAY! - Today I'm teaming up with the American Model Awards to give away $50 to Sephora! The American Model Awards is the nation’s foremost international model awa...
15 hours ago
Me Sew Crazy

Women’s High-Low Racerback Tunic – DIY - [image: FeatureImage] I love shirts that can transition from every day comfy style, to chic evening wear. The fabulous Jen from the Sewing Rabbit Team is...
16 hours ago
Little Green Notebook

Valley House Tour: A Case for New Floors - Some of you commented yesterday that you really liked the dark wood floors on the stairs and in the family room and that I should just replace the ceramic ...
16 hours ago
L.A. in the bay

Wednesday Wishlist :: Max & Chloe - *Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Beaded Tassel Necklace $110 | Blu Bijoux Pink Green Crystal Earrings $24 | Trina Turk Gold & Black Super T Pendant Nec...
19 hours ago
breakfast at toast

Tuesdays with Rosie - Had a great chat with Rosie tonight. I may be 30, but I'm not too old for a lecture from great aunt Rose. And even though she'll be 95 in August, she isn'...
21 hours ago
Fashion and Beauty Finds

Keeping It Casual - 15 (Link-up) - F21 jumpsuit, earrings, and sunglasses, BCBGeneration flats via Marshalls, ASOS bag, wearing Revlon 'Fire & Ice' lipstick My husband and I spend Sunday af...
21 hours ago
Design Gal & Her Handyman

{ Baker 4 months } - Oh, my little Baker boy...where has the time gone? It's amazing the changes you have made in the last month. Here are a few new things you've learned... ...
21 hours ago
Fancy things

FOUR FAVORITES - 1. *Kate Spade* Live Colorfully Rollerball Perfume 2. *Rifle Paper Co.* Hello Darling Stationery 3. *Kate Spade Saturday* iPhone 5 Case 4. *Baublebar* Crim...
22 hours ago
Stephanie Sterjovski Photography

SUNDAY BEST - Shirt: Forever 21 // Jeans: American Eagle // Sandals: Madewell // Necklace: Etsy {custom} // Bracelet: J.Crew {c/o} A chambray shirt, white denim and eas...
22 hours ago
An Urban Cottage

Rainbows, Floor Heat and Towel Bars - We had the most beautiful double rainbow last night. I wished I could see the end of it. I think it went right in to Fenway Park. Anyway, Webb bro...
1 day ago
House of Smith's

Blogger Summer Tour of Homes - AKA: Major Eye Candy - Summer is totally throwing off my blogging groove. Anyone else? I swear there are at least three days in the week where I catch myself thinking it's Satur...
1 day ago
Creatively Living

Saying Good-bye…and learning to let go. - Well, we are completely out….and others have moved in. I did shed a few tears. I tell myself not to be emotionally connected to houses. When you DIY “fix...
1 day ago
Inside-Out Design

Macaron Trinket Boxes - These may just be the cutest dang things I've ever seen: via Hattan Home
1 day ago
What Courtney Wore

D: The Broadcast: Tuesday, 06.18.13 - Oh the hot n’ steamy ‘Salad Dressing Guy’… Video courtesy of “D: The Broadcast“ Dress: Macy’s (Similar); Shoes: Gucci, old (Similar & Totally Worth the Spl...
1 day ago
Kendi Everyday

Work Today, Dress Tomorrow - [image: 6.18.13-5][image: 6.18.13-3][image: 6.18.13-2][image: 6.18.13-1][image: 6.18.13-4] Today was one of those days that you see coming from a mile away...
1 day ago
The Decorista-Domestic Bliss

HEADBOARD STYLE {high + tufted} - Things in my apartment are getting so good. I have had so much goodness shipped in lately, See more beautiful images here>>>
1 day ago
Amy Cornwell Designs

- It's almost time for Google Reader to say bye-bye. Google Reader is how I used to read my blogs until they made their announcement to shut down. I tried a ...
1 day ago
The Color Issue

Pickled Beets (my grammys recipe!) - A couple weeks ago this sweet lady at my church gave me a ton of beets she had from her garden! It was amazing! So, what do you do with a huge box of beets...
1 day ago
Design Work Life

Tyler Adam Smith: 100 Books that SHOULD be written - As part of SVA’s Masters of Branding program, the students are each currently participating in a self-initiated project that spans the course of 100 days. ...
1 day ago
Luminosity Photography & Design

Tammy On Tuesday – Free Indeed - FREE INDEED – An Allegory I remember my prison cell: four small walls – it was a simple box I was existing in. I would decorate, try to make it seem like...
1 day ago
Isabella & Max Rooms

Finally! A System That Has My Kids Doing Chores With No Complaining - I've tried a lot of different methods to inspire my kids to pitch in around the house, with a minimum of resistance, including an allowance based on the as...
1 day ago
Kristen F. Davis Designs

Happenings. - Good morning, and happy Monday (boo). Did you guys have a nice weekend? Our's was great, and packed with lots of family and socializing. I finished up las...
2 days ago
Elle Apparel

Father - This Fathers Day I've taken a lot of time to reflect on the role that my father has played in my life. A daddy's girl at heart, it took a little l...
2 days ago
The Art of Homemaking

Zucchini Bread Pancakes - (forgive the slightly fuzz like picture. Lazily used the camera phone this AM~ forgoing the usual Nikon route). This year we planted a garden. Well...e...
3 days ago
Classic Casual Home

Apple & Indigo And A Book About A Blogger - My little purchases at the *The Groves Antique Market* created a few changes around the house. Isn't this foo dog's face hilarious? I put felt tabs ...
4 days ago
Bekka Palmer

of note... - [image: image] - McSweeney’s updates their Newspeak Dictionary, I’m guilty of most of these - Shine Theory - 7 best rooftop bars in Brookly...
5 days ago
Roost

Color & Character in Austin - I've had a lot of HGTV playing in the background while I'm packing. One of the celebrity house tour shows featured this beautiful place in Austin, home ...
6 days ago
hodge:podge

Hello? - I am still alive and kicking! Just took a little break. Life was just getting a bit crazy and I needed to step away. But I am thrilled to say these past ...
6 days ago
chevrons & stripes

saturday’s space - If you’ve yet to check out Guest of Guest‘s spread on Heather Clawson, blogger behind the wildly popular Habitually Chic‘s Manhattan abode, I highly rec...
1 week ago
danielle oakey interiors

My Blogging Woes! - I know I am the worlds worst blogger lately, and to be honest, it hurts my soul. I love this blog, I love my readers, and I love having this small space on...
1 week ago
My Life as a Minister's Wife

7.5 Months - 7 months - 21.5 lbsWhen the time came to write a 7 month update (May 19th), I just couldn't find the motivation. Jude didn't have many new developments to ...
2 weeks ago
The Printing Press

The 2013 National Stationery Show - I'm back from a very successful National Stationery Show! I had a much-needed few days of rest after a long couple of months prepping for the show, and n...
3 weeks ago
Trend-ish

Review: L'OREAL Ombre - Approximately two weeks ago I made a post about the possibility of buying and trying the *Les Ombrés by L'OREAL Preference.* I got news: IT'S FINALLY ...
4 weeks ago
In Honor Of Design

IHOD has Moved! - Just in case you are new here, you can find me on the new site: inhonorofdesign.com! Thanks for all the support and look forward to keeping in touch:)
1 month ago
a beautiful life

the last post... - I love blogging on this little space of mine on the worldwide internet; it was a way for me to share a creative outlet with you. I love all of the opport...
1 month ago
Mrs. Lilien Styling House Blog

Clipped Snipped + Nipped - Alright friends, the time has finally come - the Mrs. Lilien blog is going under the knife... her face is already numb! While the transformation will tak...
2 months ago
caitlin wilson design: style files

Alaina Kaczmarski's Home Tour - The lovely Alaina Kaczmarski of The Everygirl recently styled her spacious Chicago apartment for a photoshoot and I was thrilled to get in on the pillow s...
2 months ago
Ordinary Meets Extraordinary

Happy Easter - I ran across this picture on Facebook. I love it. Happy Holy Week...and remember, it's not about the bunny.
2 months ago
Crap I've Made

That time when I stopped posting for a month… - I’ll be honest…it wasn’t intentional, but it WAS fantastic. Am I done for good? I don’t know, but I suspect I am. In the mean time, I’ll be busy doing this...
3 months ago
Ivy & Piper

Easter - Tips on Styling an Elegant Easter Party by Ivy & Piper 1. Make your table centerpiece fun and colourful. Simply fill a jar full of your favourite Easte...
3 months ago
Amber Interior Design

it aint over.....its just a bit different - please lovers....come on by to the new site www.amberinteriordesign.com
3 months ago
Eisy Morgan

2012 in Review: Awakening - I realize that I haven't blogged in a long time, and thank you for those of you who have been checking in on me. I am doing much better still need to get...
5 months ago
a newfound treasure

This is it. - I have felt strongly over the past month (and especially week) that I am supposed to give up this blog, so I am. I have enjoyed this creative outlet over t...
6 months ago
Pretty Wit

Happy Thanksgiving - I just wanted to tell you about our Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale at our shop Pretty Wit! I Heart Roses Rings $4 Most things are up to 50% off! And to ...
6 months ago
A Simple Affair

Happy Holidays - Well friends, I am ducking out early this year. I want to kick off the holiday season by spending as much time with my family and friends as possible. I ...
7 months ago
Little Fashion Diary

Simple Facebook Timeline Cover Tutorial. - Many of you have asked me how I make my facebook timelines covers, and some have asked me to make a tutorial. The teacher in me gets all excited ab...
8 months ago
coral cafe

Interior Feature {Tim Lam} - I came across Tim Lam's work and was completely taken away with this bold, graphic wallpaper! It obviously takes center stage in the dining room. The whit...
10 months ago
Pretty Smitten

We've moved.... - We're so excited to announce the launch of www.prettysmitten.com! Our blog can now be found at www.prettysmitten.com/blog. Check out our new design and let...
11 months ago
Glam or Sham

2012 Academy Awards - I'll keep it short and sweet. Though the Academy Awards were a bit underwhelming, there were still several beautiful gowns sweeping the red carpet (and ot...
1 year ago
The Cilantropist

Honey Cornbread Muffins, and My Thanksgiving Meal - I am sure this post will find most of you in full-force preparation for the big Thanksgiving Day feast - maybe you are doing last minute shopping, fine-t...
1 year ago
Design it Chic

Boost My Blog Friday - 9/23 - Hello everybody and welcome back to *Design It Chic, your place to learn easy tricks to design and promote your own blog*! And since today is Friday again...
1 year ago
MW Photography

New Blogsite! - Visit My New Blogsite! Click HERE!
3 years ago
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