Fairytale Weddings by Alfred Angelo

Several months back I posted about the new Disney-inspired line from Alfred Angelo-- well, the line is now available for purchase!

Naturally, Ariel's is my favorite.

Check out all of the beautiful Princess-inspired designs.

The Holiday Tree {Branches}

Whoa. 3 posts in one day?! I'm on a roll...but I couldn't wait to share this with you!

I have previously mentioned my "holiday tree" here...and here...

...and now it's HERE! I ordered Manzanita branches and they are not exactly what I had pictured in my head; however, they are making an adorable holiday tree in my office, and this little gem is the first decor to go up!

Glittery yellow chickadee. Pink tutu. Purple bow. Could I really pass her up? Not a chance! But, she needs friends. I'll get her some, soon.

Hi, my name is Lauren...

...and I'm a shopaholic.

"Hi, Lauren."

Specifically, I am a shoe addict. For this, I thank my Aunt Kiwi and my Mom.

Check out what I purchased last night.

ELLE™ Enchant Platform Peep-Toe High Heels

And last week, I became the proud owner of these...

Kutie Knot Platform Pump

I can't help it. Summer shoes have begun to hit the shelves and I can't seem to buy them up quick enough.

 

The Birdcage

I have, for a while now, been (slightly) obsessed with the idea of a shabby chic living space. It's big for me, since I am in to clean lines and modern decor. Mostly I love this style because of the tiny finch/sparrow/bird that often appears in such decor.

Picture courtesy of this Etsy store.

Naturally, I decided I wanted a decorative big cage and have been keeping a lookout for one. I was expecting to find one in an antique store, maybe Goodwill, but never where I actually found it.

Last night, as I was walking through Pier 1 Imports, I came across this beauty.

The original price tag says $89.99; however, a big, red clearance sticker said $22.98. Are you kidding me? I snatched it up. I am so excited. No one I told the story to was nearly as excited as I am, but that's usually the case... stay tuned to see what I do with it!

I also found some goodies for my holiday tree, so check back soon!

Lovin' some Lilly

While Blake and I were in San Diego, we visited a little stationary shop in Coronado. Seaside Papery is a small boutique that carries invitations, stationary, gifts, etc. Well, I came across this little gem...

That's right, folks. Lilly Pulitzer has done it again. You may remember me drooling over the Kappa Kappa Gamma print. (I now own 97% of the collection--thanks, Momma!) Well, Spring has 'sprung' and now Lilly has what she has named the "Limeade Floater" print. Sea horses, my friends-- SEA HORSES!

I didn't buy it in the Papery. Not sure why/how I passed it up; however, the items in this print are available for pre-order right now. I'm just having a hard time deciding what to get first!

Itching to Craft

Oh man, I have the crafting bug. I get them regularly. Usually, I can satisfy them rather quickly, but it seems that lately I am too busy. Also, my crafting supplies are currently being stored in my parents' garage, so I don't have very easy access to them. I follow about a hundred crafting blogs and right now everyone is posting their St.Patty's Day ideas. Hopefully I'll get to one before Thursday. If not, I'll have to move right along to Spring & Easter decor. I did order some manzanita branches last week for my holiday tree. Stay tuned for the back story and for pictures of my decorated branches!

Here are some projects I'm drooling over right now...

Infarrantly Creative

The Casabella Project

Living Craftily Ever After

Valentine's Day...everyday.

I would say it is generally common knowledge that I am not really a "Valentine's Day-kinda girl." Not that I don't love sweet gestures and flowers delivered so that everyone in the office gets jealous-- I love that stuff. I just haven't ever had a Valentine's Day that has blown me away like it's all hyped up to be.

Yesterday was no different. I did get flowers delivered. (And my office smells lovely today!) I had already stated that I didn't want an over-priced meal in a crowded restaurant. (Little did I know that by saying that, I would end up eating take out alone on my almost-empty apartment floor.) Blake had class and I had cleaning and moving to do. How romantic...

My over-all day was pretty crappy. The highlight of my day was my wonderfully tough Power Yoga class. After spending a few hours (alone) cleaning, I headed to Blake's house to end the night. I was in a mood, to say the least. He couldn't have done anything right to save his life. (Poor guy...) However, he tried with all his might to turn my frown (scowl, really) upside down. He scrubbed the bath tub, then filled it with hot water and bubbles for me. He brought me a candle and left me to relax in the hot bubble bath. What a sweet guy, right? Well, you're right, but I was still in such a mood that the kindness of it passed right by me.

I awoke this morning and Valentine's Day was over. (Whew!) But you know what? I got a hot breakfast sandwich on my way out the door and my lunch was already packed. I didn't ask for either of them. So, here's the lesson: for me, every day is Valentine's Day. I am so lucky to have someone who thinks about me all year long, not just one day a year. He may miss the mark on some days, but overall, he's pretty darn on top of it.

So, thanks, "Sweet Pea" for making everyday Valentine's Day.