9.23.2011

bathing beauty
















Ok, I'm going to admit something... I spend a lot of time in the bathroom. I mean, I'm rather "high maintenance" --or, at least, my boyfriend thinks so. Naturally, I would like to enjoy my time spent in this very important room, and that includes making sure it looks great. 

My dream bathroom would have gorgeous tiles and flooring, a beautiful mirror, ample and attractive storage, and a huge shower with dual shower heads and a bench. Also, there would be a view of bamboo growing outside the windows, for a spa-like feel. 

I have a feeling I would not be the only one spending a lot of time in the bathroom, if it would be as fabulous as I'm imagining it to be.

9.21.2011

: bliss : wedding backdrops

Chanel Haute Couture via ledefile.files.wordpress.com

I've been noticing a wedding trend, lately, of creating beautiful backdrops, for both ceremony and reception. This is not the tulle swathed look of days gone by. Rather, there are fabulous paper flowers, pinwheels, and cranes. And even a projection of a tree arbor, which has a sort of theatrical quality. What a lovely way to transform a space!

Sophia Loren movie quote


Yesterday, I caught a snippet of a Sophia Loren movie playing on TV, and found the lines amusing. Her character was having a pillow talk sort of conversation with her younger sister. 

She said "I think Michelle is a subversive."

"What does that mean?" her younger sister asked.

"That's someone with a good heart who doesn't like to work much."

Well, yeah.

You know what they say... "If work was so great, the rich would keep it for themselves."

9.20.2011

design-your-own jewelry


Have you ever tried to make your own jewelry? Maybe strung some beads together, or even tried your hand at metalworking? I know I did, back in college. Why not design your own piece of jewelry online, and have it made for you? What a fabulous idea!

Sheyna.com does just that. You can design your own pieces on their site, using various styles of jewelry components. Or, if you'd rather just go shopping, you can choose from previous designs. I especially like the earrings, myself.