Thursday, March 31, 2016

My Easter Look

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend!

Spring has also sprung on the blog! What do you think if the new design? Ahh so happy for this beautiful weather and see all the flowers starting to bloom. It is definitely my favorite season!
My entire Easter outfit was thrifted and only cost $26.85! Yes…under $30 for an entire outfit including shoes!

Let’s break it down:

$6.00 – Apt9 nude heels
$4.45 – Banana Republic long sleeve shirt
$8.95 – Simply Vera faux fur vest
$7.45 – Lee floral pants

I also had to feature Hartley’s adorable Easter outfit because she simply stole the show at church with this cute dress/jacket combo. I mean how freakin’ darling is she? It was only $6 and with all the comments she got, you would have thought it cost me hundreds! One of my best thrift purchases to date!

This was my first time hosting Easter and I just went super simple on the table by using my mother’s and father’s wedding china, my yard sale antique placemats/napkins, and finished it off with these stunning vintage champagne glasses filled with a delicious bubbly rose.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Top 15 DIY Easter Eggs

Easter is right around the corner and I LOVE the tradition of the Easter Egg. Some eggs look so cheap or boring…but not these! This is my TOP 15 roundup of the most creative and beautifully decorated egg. The silk dyed egg is one of my faves because she recommends using a thrift store men’s tie to create her masterpiece and the patterns are just stunning!! Hope you enjoy this inspiration to create some unique and fabulous eggs of your own!

Silk Dyed Eggs 
– Personal favorite since she recommends using thrift store silk ties!



Shabby Chic Napkin Eggs
– Here are some similar and vintage napkins I liked

Herb Stenciled Eggs 

Naturally Dyed Eggs
– All about doing something more natural…how cool is this carton!

Glitter Design Eggs
– This Martha Stewart Gold Glitter will work perfectly

Marbled Indigo Eggs

Watercolor Floral Eggs

Gold Tattoo Eggs
– I found these Flash Tattoos on Instagram and I’m obsessed!
– Here are some similar metallic tattoos  that will look amazing as well!

Sprinkle Eggs
– Here are some spring sprinkles I recommend

Painted Floral Eggs

Foliage Eggs

Confetti Eggs
– pastel and gold tissue paper to create a similar confetti
– Mod Podge Matte Finish

 

Eggshell Succulent Planters
– Such a fun take on using eggs for Easter gifts or décor
– These are some Gorgeous Succulents

Moss Covered Eggs
– Similar moss and twine she used

Eggshell Seedlings
– Although not a true decorated egg, this idea is just darling and a great idea for spring I had to include it. (And duh, it’s Joanna Gaines)
– This organic 12 most popular seed set is just darling and would be great for kids!

 

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

DIY Herb Gifts

This DIY herb gifts are just prefect!! Pick out your favorite herbs, a container of choice, and some adorable accessories and you have a fantastic gift for any occasion.

How adorable is this herb beer mug hostess gift for St. Patrick’s Day?!?! Every year we get invited to a St. Patrick’s Day party and they always have the most fabulous food…and the friends aren’t that bad either 🙂 So I thought why not contribute to their yummy Irish/Italian kitchen with some fresh basil as a hostess gift. The beer mug was a thrift store find and I thought why not incorporate the Irish drinking tradition to make this super fun for the holiday. Basil can be a little temperamental in a non-draining container, however don’t overwater (about 1-2 times a week) and it should last to get a few wonderful recipes out of. Of course my favorite use of basil is the simple and delicious caprese salad. Yummy!

And this “Mint to Be” hostess gift is just precious. What a fabulous idea for new homeowners, engagement, wedding gift, or thank you gift. Of course the mason jar, tag and ribbon make this super pretty. Mint is a little more resilient than basil so the drainage isn’t as big of a deal and should last longer and it smells so nice! I want a mojito right now!!

Of course these can be modified to fit any occasion by simply changing the coloring, ribbon and wording used. Have fun creating these DIY herb gifts!

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Long Sleeve Printed Dress

Have you ever had a print that just jumps out at you? Well this is sort of what this dress did for me. A couple weeks ago I got to have a WHOLE hour of dedicated thrift shopping without a husband or baby trying to rush me. I got to explore some new labels, some new sections I never hit, and tried to really re-imagine some items. To say the least, it was one of the better ME nights I’ve had for awhile. I walked away with 2 dresses, 1 blouse, 3 pairs of pants, a silk scarf, 2 designer men’s ties, and 3 pairs of pants for $60!! Ummm YEAH!

This dress by ASTR really grabbed me (especially since it had this amazing back detail…I’m a sucker for back details) and when I was able to research more, I found out that is a brand sold at Nordstrom’s with a retail price around $65.00 and I found for $6.50.
I decided to wear this to a bridal shower last weekend when the weather was finally gorgeous in Virginia.  I paired it with some fabulous clearance Jessica Simpson booties
(similar)
I found at DSW for only $30.00 for a more casual look. So I know it’s a little bit of a funky look for a bridal shower, but for the bride-to-be I think it fit perfectly for her fun personality. I never wear anything this short, and Kimberly actually had to reassure me a few times (even with a backup outfit in the car) that it wasn’t really as short as I thought and to ROCK it. Ekkk…so I did and I was really happy that I pushed myself out of my fashion comfort zone. I did however wear this to work the next day with a cute pair of black leggings
and it was just as spectacular 🙂
Happy Thrift Thursday! 

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