Pendleton Wool Pillows

So, if you didn’t already know, I like to make jewelry in my spare time.  In an attempt to make it a lucrative hobby, I’ve created my own Etsy shop.  Now, I’m not the most ontop of it all the time (I tend to list things for a very long time and forget to update it) but stick with me!  I’m trying!

Anyways, I was recently befriended on Etsy by the lovely shop call Robin Cottage.  She sells vintage findings as well as these really awesome pillows, made out of upcycled Pendleton wool blankets.  I’ve picked out my favorites below—I just think they would all look so good together on a nice neutral sofa!

More Lighting Inspiration...

Hi friends!

Remember oh-so-long-ago when I wrote about this amazing chandelier?

Well, I’ve found another great lighting idea that looks like a pretty easy and low-cost DIY project:

So many turn of the century apartments (which I hope to live in) have been retro-fitted to meet fire code with exposed pipes to accommodate a modern sprinkler system, and more times than not, those exposed pipes are ugly.

I mean, UG-LY.

Covered in rust-slightly bowed in the middle-uneven gloopy paint-and commonly covered in mysterious smudge-ugly.

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Y’all know what I’m talkin’ about.

I think this is an INGENIOUS way to turn those pipes into something useful and beautiful!  Slap a coat of fresh black or white paint on it, and wrap some electrical wire with one of those super trendy Edison bulbs on the end.  BAM.  Done.

Some bright red fabric covered wire like this would look so amazingly great in a mostly-neutral room!

Just an idea that I may or may not use in the future.  ;)

For Future Reference

Things I would like in my future apartment:

1. Gallery wall of artwork. (Both my own and my friends’ over the years)

2. Awesome display of my glass bottle collection my mom has tried and failed at getting me to throw out.

3. A terrarium. Thrift store glass piece with Etsy air plants. (I know terrariums are so cool right now and fad-y but I love anything green in my home and always have. So HAH!)

4. THIS couch. (it used to come in that color-love it!)

5. A wall of chalkboard paint in the kitchen to keep track of recipes, grocery lists, and the sweet nothings my boyfriend will write to me. ;)

Photography, Friends!

Hi, all!  I know it has more than a long time since I have posted..there’s been a lot going on lately and I’ve been more stressed than inspired.  I thought it would be interesting to have an interview-type of thing happen with one of my friends, since I haven’t had time to do anything myself.  She just branched out into her own photography business and I think she is amazing!

Here are a few of her shots from her awesome website, and then below I've asked her some questions and she has provided me with her awesome, honest answers.

Recently...

So after graduation, I decided it would be a good time to come home for a few weeks and I thought y’all (as they say here in Maryland) would like to see what my life at home is like.  Here’s a little sneak peak:

It basically consists of a lot of lovely afternoon walks around the neighborhood with tons of sun, grass, and flowers.  It has been so nice and relaxing to be home with my family for a little while.  They have been so supportive throughout my school years and I’m happy to be able to spend some quality time with them without any real distractions. (like school!)

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures!

Been Out Graduating

Great Gift Idea

French Macaroons.

So simple, but so elegant and tasty!  Lately I have been craving them and luckily enough the wonderful Choice Market down the street bakes their own and offers a few different flavor options.  If Choice is all sold out, I could always go next door to the adorable Urban Vintage and grab a few, paired wonderfully with their awesome Pomegranate Hibiscus White Tea.  Such a wonderful summer snack.

Anywho, I think a little box of macaroons would be a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.  They are colorful and sweet, just like our mothers I’m sure.