JUST ANOTHER MONDAY

Monday’s are funny little days for me. It is usually filled with a little of this, and a little of that. I don’t put any pressure on myself on Mondays.

I will usually do what I call, “puttzing around the house!” Since it is a random Monday I thought I would do a random post.

A post with a little of this, and a little of that!

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I love a good detail in a room, don’t you?……..

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What a wonderful gallery wall. Doing the frameless black, and whites in an over-sized scale makes it almost like it is a wallpaper with dimension. Love this detail!!

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Check out all the molding detail on the outside of this garage door. I love the dentil molding under the facia board. The columns are a very nice feature especially with the lantern!

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I really think I want to get this chambray shirt! I like its uncomplicated style, and I truly think it would be a nice addition to any wardrobe!

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I am being very practical, and only wanting some staples for my wardrobe! Don’t you think? Chambray shirt, black turtleneck top. You can’t get any more practical than that!

Something a little less practical………….

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Darling vases from Anthropologie. My favorite is, “let them eat cake.”

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I love a good idea, don’t you?

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For all you young Moms or even Grammies, this will make it easier to check on a sleeping child without waking them up. I sure could have used this with my first born. He would wake up with the turning of the door knob!!! I think he had super-sonic hearing capabilities.

This next idea is ONLY for a book that is totally thrashed, and of no value any longer. I am not advocating tearing a  perfectly good book apart to do this…….

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If you happen to have a book that is falling apart, how about using the spine to make a lovely book mark!

Next we have some things

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Bobbi Brown Brick shimmer in Rose! I have used this for years and I am never without it or……..

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I use this after I finish styling my hair, just a few spritz and my hair is shining and smells wonderful. Try it, I promise you will thank me later!!

That is it for my randomness for today!! I hope you have a wonderful week doing whatever you decide to do or not do!!!

 

 

TRENDY SATURDAY!

I have been noticing a few trends in the fashion world. I am not sure I will be incorporating all of them in my wardrobe.

 However, there is one trend I am on the hunt for, and it is a trend that I have been wondering when it would be showing up again.

You all know that saying that what goes around comes around again. Well, this one trend is just that!! I wore this trend in elementary school and junior high.

The Peter Pan Collar

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The way I see myself wearing this trend is under a black cashmere sweater. I love the contrast of a white collar. This would be a great way to highlight the Peter pan collar, and maybe a strand of pearls too!!

Ankle-strapped Shoes

The other trend I have been noticing, but will not be wearing is the ankle strap shoe. I am a bit sad that I can not wear this trend (ankles are just too big!) because it is so feminine, and pretty on those of you with thinnish ankles.

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Isn’t this a fabulous color? Oh how I wish I could wear these shoes.

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My DIL actually pinned this shoe, and I thought it was adorable, and just had to share it with my readers. 

Now, she has the ankles to wear this shoe, and to wear it well. 

If you want to see some darling style boards be sure and go to her Pinterest page. She has great style in fashion and in home design. Just click HERE!

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I don’t know why, but I find this shoe very sexy!

Speaking of shoes!! I love a good Segway!!

BROGUES

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When we were in Paris I saw these in all the windows of the shoe stores we passed.

 I am kicking myself for not getting a pair of grey suede/leather combination brogue that I saw, and admired.

I can just see these with a pair of wide legged camel pants, and a crisp white shirt and a great belt. Gold chains for a necklace, and hoop earrings. A simple gold bangle on my wrist!!

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You all know how much I love black & white!! I had to pin these shoes, aren’t they adorable?!

One last pair to show you, and I would wear all of these that I am showing you……

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Cobalt blue is a color I enjoy wearing so I know these would be a fun addition to my winter wardrobe!

FOXY

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I am not sure I will be wearing this trend, but you never know. I did pin a couple of pieces of jewelry that are kind of fun. 

I find wearing a trend in a small item can be fun, and not too over the top.

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This is a cute hinged bracelet by Tory Burch.

These are all trends I have been noticing more and more so I thought I would share these with you on a Saturday morning!!!!

Happy Saturday!!

BTW: To see more of my trend board, just go Here!  

 

Making a Fall Arrangement With Curly Willow

Do you like curly willow!? Well if you do, you are going to think I am a very lucky girl.

Hubby, and I took a walk in the park that is right behind our house.  This was not just a walk for exercise, but a walk to go gathering some branches to put in my entry hall.

There are two curly willow trees in our park so of course I had to bring home some of those gorgeously curvy, and curly branches for a touch of Fall in my entry hall.

I kept it simple by placing two cream plates on the corbels, and one large cream vase to hold the curly willow.

The branches have a combination of dark brown, light brown and a really pretty green.

The jury is still out on whether I think it is sculptural, or a little scary looking. 

Each day I am liking it a little better. A good blogging friend of mine suggested that maybe I should take a few branches out of the bottom. I think I will try that tomorrow!

Next time you go on a walk, take some pruners and you might be surprised at what you can create!!