look of the week

doesn't she look like such a lady in those light pink tights? i love the over sized dolman shirt and the cut-off jeans look (not to mention the braided headband!) what a fresh yet colorful outfit.

upcycled plate hook

aren't these plates just lovely? a little shop, called postroadvintage, found these plates and upcycled them by adding a ceramic white knob. wouldn't these be great to hang your jewelry and knick-knacks around the house? how sweet...

big window challenge

three interior designers give it their best for this years big window challenge at new york's bloomingdale's. they have all done such great work. go to this site and check out the competitors and vote for your fav!

i love this design done by apartment therapy's, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan. titled, "the writer's romantic supper".

look of the week

how cute is she? fashion icon and director of Vogue Pelle and Vogue Gioielli, Giovanna Battaglia, looks darling in this v-neck, poofy-sleeved dress and lace-up heels.

(image via swide)

valentine's bunting

isn't this a fun little v-day decor piece? made by blue moon studios and priced at $20, this would look very sweet hanging in a window for passersby to see and smile at.

the butchart gardens

growing up in Seattle, we were very close to Canada. so every now and then my grandmother would take me to the beautiful butchart gardens on Vancouver island in the summer. it is absolutely stunning; flowers, trees and water everywhere. if you are ever in the area, you should take a visit.

image via bctravel

image via gerald brimacombe

image via virgo merry

the bun

i think my hair is the longest it has ever been, about mid back, and i am loving it right now. after i had our baby, i cut it shoulder length and soon realized that was a mistake. i missed my hair way too much! since then, i have been growing it back out and love the top bun i can put it in. the bun is so classy and is looking very good on the runway too.

i wonder what these girls are up to... can i join?

(image via culture of cute)

this side sleek bun with side part is so darling, yes?
(via msn lifestyle)

a how-to of the messy bun can be found here

(images via experience parisienne)