A Perfect Pair

Black Valentino's



 Kate Spade Bow Heels

Kate Spade Gold Glitter Sneakers 

Blush Valentino's 

 JCrew Bow Flats

Leopard Shoes

JCrew Gold Glitter Flats

Louboutins 

Some of you may know that I am completely obsessed with Pinterest. Sometimes I feel like an addict going through withdrawals if I don't get my daily dose of Pinspiration lol.  Because of my slight major obsession, I have decided to start posting highlights of some of my boards.

As I was scrolling through my boards (yes I mean scrolling because I currently have 137 boards...yikes!), I realized there were some that had significantly more pins than others.  I decided to pick one of these since clearly they seem to be on the top of my inspiration list.  Today's pick are from my board "A Perfect Pair," which is a board solely dedicated to amazing shoes. Did you catch the silly pun?

Hopefully these posts will inspire you just as much as they inspire me.  You can also follow my Pinterest account here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Splurge or Save?

 

 

 

                   Kate Spade Tracie Sandal                Steve Madden Daisey Sandal

 

Hi Everyone! Last week I saw these gorgeous Kate Spade sandals online at Piperlime and I fell in love! I had $120 in rewards coupons and a 20% off discount, so I decided to order them in black. They came in today and I absolutely love them! They are very soft and the overall quality is amazing! The bow is absolutely perfect and I could not be more happy with this purchase.  That is until I saw these Steve Madden look alikes for nearly half the price!

 

I am seriously debating returning the Kate Spade sandals and ordering the Steve Maddens in both colors. The only catch is that I would end up losing the reward coupon I used.

 

What do you all think?

Burlap Bunny Banner DIY

 

 

 

I stumbled across this tutorial at Living Well Spending Less and I was instantly drawn to the soft neutral palette. It is also a no sew tutorial which was even better. I decided to make it and could not be more pleased with the end result! Here are the steps to complete your very own burlap banner.

 

What you'll need:

 

Burlap (I bought two yards and it was way too much!)

Felt in any color of your choice

Pom Poms

Ribbon

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Craft Paper

Iron

Spray Starch

 

 

(By the way I am a terrible DIY blogger since I did not take any "during" pics, but if you need the visuals check out the original tutorial link...sorry and I'll try to do better next time!)

The very first thing I did was iron the burlap using a little bit of spray starch. I found this to be very helpful in keeping the shape of the burlap and even preventing some fraying.

 

 

 

Next cut out your bunting and bunny stencils using the craft paper. I freehanded mine since I don't have a printer, but Ruth has some free printables on her blog if you need them. The craft paper I used was the consistency of cardstock, so it made for a nice stencil.  After this I cut the burlap and felt one piece at a time, to make sure they were even.

 

 

 

 

Now it's time to glue! I glued the pom poms onto the bunnies first and then glued the bunnies to the burlap pieces.  A helpful tip would be to use a small amount of hot glue on the felt. The first time I used too much and it bled through a bit. Also when you glue the bunny to the burlap make sure you have a hard surface underneath. I had to use some cardboard because it seeps through the burlap. Next glue the banner pieces to the ribbon and you're all done! Easy right?

 

 

 

If you are not up to making one yourself I have teamed up with Kristin of Crafter Thought Blog and Megan of The Sis Kiss to create this giveaway! Check out my Instagram account for more details on how you can win your own banner, a cute bunny canvas, and an adorable chick print!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Candles and Confetti

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share with you a new jewelry line that I recently came across. 

Ashley is the beauty behind Candles and Confetti. She makes gorgeous handmade bangles using different types of stones and jewels for a reasonable price. She is so nice to work with and was able to make a custom bangle for me that fits perfectly with my style and personality. Head on over to her shop for your very own bracelet. You can also check out her IG account here for some inspiration on how to style and stack these beautiful bangles.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

With a City Dream

 

 

 

I am very excited to announce that I teamed up with Emma from With a City Dream blog to create this beautiful custom tassel garland. First of all I cannot even express how much I love her room! From the colors of her wall, to the shabby chic vanity, and vintage gold frames, I am obsessed with it all! Not to mention Emma was super sweet to work with and has a fabulous blog.  Be sure to check it out for yourself to see some more fashion, home décor, and DIY inspiration.  This special edition tassel is also available to purchase in my Etsy shop.

 

Thanks for everything Emma!

Pretty Things

Last week one of my favorites bloggers/shop owners celebrated her 1st Birthday! In honor of the celebration I put together some pretty items to wish her a Happy Birthday! Check out Pearls and Pastries shop  and blog for some amazing inspiration.



The Fashionista's Diary

 

 

 Hi  Everyone! I've teamed up with Lauren from The Fashionista's Diary who has an amazing sense of style and a very inspiring blog.  It was great working with her to create this limited edition tassel, based on her blog design and personality.  It is a gorgeous combination of pink, gold, and white tulle that is now available on my Etsy shop here.  She did such an amazing job of styling it in her room and I love the pink and girly space she designed.  Be sure to check out her blog or follow her on Instagram to see some cute outfit ideas and more lovely inspiration!

 

Thanks for everything Lauren!

Instagram Lately

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!  I wanted to share some recent pics from my Instagram account.  Be sure to follow along here for a daily dose of inspiration and details on any upcoming giveaways for my shop. 

On a side note it has been super busy at work lately and I have had a hard time balancing work, the blog, my shop, plus any social media sites (yes that means I have had less time on Pinterest sadly enough). I was trying to be over eager with my shop and if someone placed an order, I would make the tassel that night and ship out the next day.  This was beginning to be too much and I found myself staying up late and being drained the next day.  I am now only focusing on the shop during the weekend, so we'll see if this alleviates some stress.  I have been such a slacker when it comes to working out lately, so I need to get back to it this week. 

Thanks for listening and have a great week!



Home Tour: Guest Bathroom

 

 

 

 

I hope you all had a great weekend! I wanted to continue the tour of my house and the next stop is the guest bathroom.  I recently made some changes to it, but unfortunately I did not take any before pictures.  The only thing new is the shelves and the styling on them.  When we purchased our house there was an additional towel bar over the toilet, but I knew I wanted to add shelves instead.  We finally got around to it and here is the end result.  We also added a towel ring next to the sink. 

 

The next step is to maybe paint the walls and definitely upgrade the mirror somehow.  I am thinking a DIY framing project with either molding or decorative tile.  Which do you think would look better?

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Spring Fling Giveaway

I am so excited to be debuting my very first giveaway! I have partnered with four other lovely and talented bloggers/shop owners to celebrate my favorite season...SPRING!  See below for some info about the items and links to the their shops. 

Check out my Instagram account to enter to win all of these beautiful items. 

1. Rebecca from The Roo Pouch is giving away a custom leather key fob.  These make such cute gifts and are a perfect addition to your keychain.  She also makes beautiful custom canvases, so be sure to check out her shop. 

2. Jenn from Pearls Parents is giving away this lovely plaid scarf.  These colors are so perfect for spring.  She also has some other prints and several other handmade products that are very unique.

3. Nicholle from Topknots and Pearls is giving away this sequin love pillow cover.  This is a new item in her Etsy shop and is sure to look great with any home décor. 

4. I am giving away this lovely spring tassel garland.  Check out my shop Chic Love Affair for more options and other spring themed items.

5. Amber from Charlie Coco's is giving away these adorable girls hairbows.  Check out her shop for more lovely color combinations and designs. 

I am so glad to be collaborating with such wonderful ladies! I hope you all enjoy their shops and good luck on the giveaway!



Tequila Lime Cupcakes

 

 

 

Happy Sunday Everyone! This weekend I made some tequila lime cupcakes for my Aunt's Birthday.  They tasted just like a margarita in cupcake form, so needless to say I was pretty happy with them. 

 

Check out the recipe from the Brown Eyed Baker.  I doubled the original recipe since I needed enough for 20 people.  The cake was very moist and the overall flavor was delicious. If I ever make them again I may use a cream cheese frosting instead of the this recipe, since that is my personal preference.  This frosting was a little too sweet for me, but everyone at the party loved them, so they were a definite crowd pleaser.

 

Let me know if you end up making these, and if you have any other favorite cupcake recipes.