a peak at my christmas list

thankgiving came late this year so it's a bit of a scramble getting everything ready to go in time for christmas.  in case anybody is itching to get me crossed off their shopping list in time for the black friday/cyber monday holiday shopping madness, here's a look at what i'm drooling over right now.

crown vintage tabitha bootie (black size 11)

urban outfitters black panama hat

american rag tribal print sweater (medium or large)

artemis stud duo earrings

crystal lana drop earrings

warmen nappa leather plush lined button gloves (camel size large)

sandra dieckmann graphite stag throw pillow

sandra dieckman graphite bear throw pillow

buddha and yin yang iphone 4s case

talisker 10 year old single malt scotch

tibetan turquoise mantra earrings (charitable purchase from the campaign for a free tibet)

chateau cap de mourlin grand cru 2005 (bordeaux st. emilion blend)

deadwood: the complete series (on DVD)

happy holidays y'all!

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wearing it down

some days you leave the house feeling cute enough to brag about it.  today was one of those days!  we're going to go see steve's little brother graduate from high school tonight, and i need to leave straight from work so i figured i'd just wear it all day long.  here's what i'm wearing:

goodness don't you just love maxi dress season?  i do. 

recent pins

1.  tandoori chicken burgers

2.  crockpot caramelized onions

3.  olivia cut-out oxfords

4.  poppy bouquet

5.  mismatched tiles

6.  hair jewelry

7.  golf tee balloon anchors

let me know in the comments where i can find/follow you on pinterest!

pins and needles

1.  similar // 2.  similar // 3.  recipe // 4.  recipe // 5.  flats // 6.  bracelet // 7.  triptych

i'm always looking for awesome pinners to follow! let me know where i can find you on pinterest!

spring fashion favorite

happy friday!  hope everyone has had a lovely week!

you may remember that earlier this week i bought myself a hat.  i am telling you right now:  best life decision ever.  if you have ever wanted fashion advice from me (not likely, but still) take this: buy yourself a hat.  wearing an awesome hat is the easiest way to stand out.  there's also something terribly romantic and old fashioned about finishing touches like hats and gloves that complete an outfit, but very few people wear anymore.

there is also the potential to go horribly miserably wrong when wearing hats

seriously guys, i cannot stress enough how glamorous you feel if you are pulling off a hat on the street.  i was literally complimented by 4 different people on my walk to lunch when i wore my new hat, and only one of them was homeless.  to help you get started i've put together three spring/summer outfits that will make a statement when paired with a hat.

1.  unisex outback hat // 2.  ruffle top // 3.  floral skirt // 4.  earrings // 5.  sandals

1.  sunhat // 2.  maxi dress (sold out) // 3.  cuff bracelet // 4.  sandals // 5.  diamond earrings

1.  bonnet // 2.  earrings // 3.  flip flops // 4.  one piece

etsy style finds

  

tear drop statement ring // antique tibetan tiger rug // antique phrenology bust sculpture // 

handmade wooden sunglasses // 1896 original lithograph - celestial bodies