Memorable Mugs

With the weather outside so frightful, stay warm & cozy with these fantastic mugs. They will have you reaching for your favorite beverage time after time!

This vivid triangular mug belongs in my possession. 

by Sonodesign.

Pantone has announced it's 2012 color of the year as 17-1463 aka Tangerine Tango! This color has been a favorite of mine for years. I am happy to see it recognized as a leader of the pack! 

by Pantone.

You can never go wrong with a monogram! 

by Indigo.

The Very Merry Gift Guide!

a. Alexander Girard Nativity Set: $800 b. House & Hold: $120 c. Nos Da Blanket by Donna Wilson: $279 d. notNeutral: $18 e. Fawn & Forest: $150 f. Marabou Stationery: 15 for $35 g. Jonathan Adler: $48 h. Lekker Home: $115

12 days and counting! xo

Check out our "Very Merry" holiday card design available now at Minted.com!

Gifts That Give Back!

Throughout the year my husband & I encourage our daughter to participate in activities that promote her self-awareness, as well as compassion. This year we gave Ava the option of selecting from 3 charities to endorse & she choose, Same Sky. An organization that provides employment to HIV-positive women in Rwanda struggling to lift themselves out of poverty. These bracelets are naturally dyed with Rwandan textiles & adorably adorned with hand-blown glass beads. Ava intends to on gifting these bracelets as tokens of friendship. I couldn't be more impressed with her sincerity or sense of style! ♥

DIY: personalized sneakers

Get inspired:

The shoes above were inspired by Gauguin’s paintings in Tahiti and ikat textiles from Uzbekistan. Check out the V&A museum for more ideas.

Design:

Keep it simple! The shoes have lots of nooks and crannies, and the rough canvas makes detail nearly impossible. Take into consideration the lines of the shoes and consider how your design will fit in with the stitch lines, piping and lace holes.

Color:

Use Prismacolor markers, and buy extra since they run out really fast! You’ll have to go over your pattern multiple times to get saturated colors.

Add texture:

In keeping with your inspiration, find sew-on beads, rhinestones, prong-set studs, etc. (don’t bother with stuff you have to glue). Changing the laces to a unique trim also helps add a custom touch. Each kid’s sneaker takes 1 to 1.3 yards per shoe, and you can find lots of trims and things here.

In love with these one-of-a-kind shoes? This pair and others are available at the Crewcuts University Village store.

Big thanks to J.Crew Crewcuts for the amazing tips & tricks for our little ones kicks! xo

Feeling Lucky?

What's your lucky number? Don't have one? Honor your offsprings DOB or simply gift yourself with these numerical baubles! Lulu frost has launched a new line of fine jewelry inspired by the room numbers of New York's iconic Plaza Hotel. The featured variety comes in 14 - 18 karat gold rings (plus accessories) & can be embellished with or without diamonds. Wear as a friendly reminder of your anniversary or showcase your own birthday. I'm a sucker for sentiment & fashion forward accessories, I plan to wear these super cute rings stacked with my favorite number!

Purchase online here or at J. Crew's Madison Avenue locations. 

zodiac

The May sign of the Zodiac is Taurus and the dates of this sign are April 20 - May 20. The Personality Traits and Characteristics of people whose birth sign fall under the sign of Taurus are affectionate, reliable, ambitious, practical & patient. So, on this last day of my favorite month, I wanted to highlight the gorgeous hues of my birthstone, the emerald. Traditional properties associated with the Emerald birthstone are loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with memory & faith. This stone holds a special place in my heart, I hail from the northernmost major city in the United States, known as the Emerald City.

On that note, I bid you adieu May. Until next year!




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