Summer Lips

I am convinced that lip gloss or a perfect color of lipstick would solve all the world’s problems!!

 Of course I am joking, but this statement is to relay just how much I adore a good lip gloss, and lipstick!!



Think about it…….. 

• There are thousands of colors and types

• They are not that expensive

• They make you look and feel better

• You can find them at just about any store you will be shopping at.

• They give you the opportunity to explore a new side of yourself without a huge investment.

What's not to love about

a lip gloss or lipstick?!!

 

With the summer months coming up I wanted a new, more uplifting color so I just made a new purchase from bare minerals.

CHERRIES ON TOP

100% ALL NATURAL LIPSTICK

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Since I am addicted, I mean in love with lip gloss I top it off with a pretty shade called HOT SHOT……….

Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss

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Now my lips are all ready for their summer look in a pretty shade of watermelon. You can’t get any more summery than watermelon!!

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How about you guys, do you have a favorite summer lip color that you are wearing this season?

"Enjoy The Process!" Of:

Finding a new favorite lip color for the Summer

SOMETIMES THE ONLY ANSWER IS,”JUST BECAUSE!”

I would venture to say we all have certain things in life that we love just, “BECAUSE!”  One of the things I have an affinity for is stacks of white towels.

This might be strange to some, and relatable to others. If you are like me, and love the look of stacked white towels, or just love a great way to display your towels you are about to get some great eye candy.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD

OF STACKED WHITE

TOWELS!

PRACTICAL & PRETTY

You will notice all of the following displays are not just

practical, but they are displayed beautifully with other objects to make a lovely vignette………..A

ND

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EASY ACCESS

Sometimes it is nice to have a towel that we, or our guest can easily grab………….

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SMALL AREA DISPLAYS

Not everyone has a large bathroom area to display towels. We have to find clever, decorative ways to have our towels on display……….

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This is my small  display in my very own guest bathroom.

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 UNIQUE DISPLAYS

For those of you that like to do something a little more unusual, or unexpected you will like this next line-up…….

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Vintage pieces of furniture can make for unexpected towel displays. My friend Delores of Vignette Designs did a wonderful post on furniture pieces in the bathroom, HERE!

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An older cabinet and a bar cart look right at home in this lovely bathroom.

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Whether you choose to display your towels out in the open, in an unusual manner, or for convenience………

In my book there is nothing prettier than a fresh, fluffy white towel display!!

How do you display your towels in your home? Inquiring minds want to know so leave a comment, and share what you do!!!

"ENJOY THE PROCESS!" OF:

Being Creative with your towels!

FOOLING THE EYE WITH STRIPES

   

 CHALLENGE

With smaller homes there are some challenges. Space planning, storage, and how to make it look open, and more spacious.

SOLUTION

Today I thought we would talk about one of the tricks of the trade.......

Making a narrow room

look wider:

To add width to a room horizontal stripes can do the trick!

Choose the wall that you see farthest away from you, upon entering the room. 

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You can tell upon entering this dining room that the door wall is farthest away.

I would take the drapery panels clear to the corners to make the room look larger. 

By stopping the panels mid wall it only accentuates the small size, but the stripes were a great choice.

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The stripes used in this very small dining area, not only add interest, but widen the area making it appear larger, and more substantial than it really is.

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Horizontal stripes used in the short little entry make it seem a bit longer visually.

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By wrapping the stripes around the corner, it visually makes the corner disappear, therefore making the hall, or narrow space seem wider.

Using Striped Rugs

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Sarah Richardson chose to use a neutral stripe to add depth to this small space.

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By using the stripe vertically in this small entry hall it appears longer and not so small and short.

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An all white with bold black stripes are used to add width to this space. I love the sharp contrast here.

STRIPES ARE A TRUE WORKHORSE IN DESIGN

Whether you choose a tone-on-tone look for your stripes, or maybe something a little bolder, it can make your space look visually wider, taller or longer!!! 

 "Enjoy the Process" Of:

Fooling the eye with stripes!