Weekend Must Read

Admittedly, I am not as blog savvy as I wish I was. After not blogging for months, I published a saved summer post today in hopes of it posting with it's original date mark; unfortunately, I was not successful so as I try to hop back on the blog band wagon, my summer post is blatantly tardy for the party!

Summer has gone and thankfully taken the humidity with it. This summer was a scorcher with higher than record breaking temperatures. I never thought I would say it but I am happy to see the cooler weather here. Fall is a nice change and with the falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes come shorter days. Which means more time to curl up on the couch with a good book.

A few of my closest girlfriends and I are reading Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm this month for book club. Let me just say that so far I have loved it. Tinsley's main character, Minty, had me at page one with her southern flare and love for Eloise. Although it is a chick-lit read, I'm always sucker for a glittery novel and the fact that the main character was from Charleston pretty much sold me!

Memorial Day Madness

Memorial Day Weekend is probably my favorite holiday, other than Christmas. (Which is obviously the greatest holiday, ever.) It marks the beginning of summer, which means warm weather, sun kissed cheeks, boating and never ending outdoor cook-outs!

Summer is also another great excuse to brighten up your wardrobe and stray away from the black and grey colors of your winder wardrobe. In looking for some color inspiration, I scored the internet for some ideas and after finding this fabulous wallpaper, incorporated it with some of items from my very own closet that I pair together for a Saturday get together with friends and family.

With the 80's highlighter colors making their way back in style, this is a relatively laid back weekend outfit! What are your favorite summer trends this year?

Happy Friday!

I have to admit, I am not too thrilled that my first blog post was on Valentine's Day as I have always boycotted the holiday due to the unnecessary hype. However, I made the best of it by creating something I have been day dreaming about and hopefully by next Valentine's Day I will have a much more creative post, containing some wonderfully original project like the one I am working on this weekend from Chic Greek. Until a few months ago when a friend of mine opened my eyes to the world of blogging, I thought it was an old school equivalent of Facebook where people posted boring information about their lives and day to day activities- was I wrong! The  insight that I have found through the creativity of these bloggers and the wonderful projects (and recipes) that they have shared with me was dazzling. And although I do not expect to surpass their beautiful blogs, I hope to eventually be able to share some of my own projects and learn to tune into my creative side through their ingenuity.

I will be attempting to create this adorable DIY Kate Spade Cloverdale Rose Bowl this weekend, wish me luck and check out this adorable blog, Chic Greek!

http://chicgeekdesign.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-kate-spade-cloverdale-rose-bowl.html

  

You take the cake, Valentine!

Valentine's Day is either loved or loathed. There are those that are reminded how loved they are and those that chose to be reminded of how single they are. I for one, significant other or not, have never been a huge fan of the Hallmark Holiday. However, I must admit over the past 2 years, I have grown to appreciate this day for all the glorious hues of pinks and delectable goodies. What is not to love about getting to make lovely cupcakes adorned in pink frosting with hot pink sprinkles for your employees? Besides, a little pink and white tulle and balloons in the office never hurt anyone. Any excuse to bake and decorate!