From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Etsy Spotlight: Accidental Designs by Mishima

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Today’s Etsy Spotlight is Accidental Designs by Mishima.  DUDE.  Are these not the funniest, quirkiest pillows you’ve ever seen?!  I can’t stop laughing about them.  I’m contemplating “SUP” for my son’s room.  Where would you put one of these?

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$50 Fridays: Floral Fixation

by der
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Sometimes I like to go backwards and base my entire outfit off of accessories!

Forever21, Canvas Rose Shoulder Bag
Forever21, Floral Fixation Headband
Forever21, Shimmer Ballet Flats
Forever21, Knit Bubble Hem Dress
Forever21, Leggings

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Winery Spotlight: Flat Creek Estate

by sarah
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I love wine, I love wineries, I love wine tasting. SO, in the honor of all these loves, I’m going to start “spotlighting” wineries that I love and that you will should visit.
Flat Creek Estate is an award-winning winery located in Marble Falls, TX, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the [...]

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Dos Casas, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

by ak
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I promise I’ll stop inundating you with Mexico soon!  Our last trip we took to Mexico was to San Miguel de Allende.  We stayed at a very very cool placed called Dos Casas.  It’s a pretty small boutique hotel.  Several days we asked if we could sit in the kitchen and watch them make our [...]

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Scarfed Up

by der
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I used to think scarves were only a wintery thing. Nope. There are scarves of all different weights and fabrics and certainly some that will transition  you into springtime.

Kohls, Apt. 9 Pin Dot Scarf
Forever21, Crinkled Plaid Colorful Scarf
Kohls, Simply Vera Vera Wang Slubbed Scarf
Gap, Colorblock Striped Scarf
Old Navy, Abstract Color Print Scarves
Banana Republic, Lightweight Cashmere [...]

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5 Deals on Basics Under $5 Dollas

by der
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5 Bucks! 5 big ones! 5 Smackaroos! 5 greenbacks! These are some mighty fine staple items for just a teeny tiny price tag. I’ve personally tried all of these items and can vouch that they are awesome squared. Get prepared for a bargain induced coma!

Walmart, Faded Glory Organic Stretch Cotton Tanks $4 each- These are [...]

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Hump Day Happy Hour: Franciscaner Weissebier

by sarah
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For all you beer lovers out there, this is a MUST try! Although I don’t know how to pronounce the actual name of this beer, my adorable nephew calls it “Fat Monk” because of the picture on the bottle.  This is a really smooth, light (in flavor, unfortunately not in calories), wheat beer, but who cares about calories [...]

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Fruitty Floral Arrangement

by der
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For my wedding, I wanted something modern and different for my reception tables.  I happened upon a few pictures of fruit piled in the base of flower vases. I used limes to compliment some of the accent colors of my other wedding decor. It turned out to be the perfect little extra special detail. Below [...]

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Maybelline Foundation Love

by court
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Der brought us her thoughts on Maybelline’s Superstay Silky foundation and I’ll have to admit its aiighht (alright).  But what I need you ladies to do is feast your eyes upon THIS.

This is Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind® The Eraser Treatment Makeup.  The perks?  It looks like a bingo blotter, you can put it on [...]

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5 Ways to Make a Plain White Tee Not So Plain

by der
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It doesn’t get much more basic than a plain white tee. But a plain white tee is like a blank canvas.  So, if take a plain white tee such as this and pair any one of these and you are on your way to a show stopping outfit!

Old Navy, Bauble Cluster Fabric Necklace
Forever21, Sequin Bow [...]

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Designer Furniture on a Budget

by sarah
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Question: What is the difference between these two pieces of furniture?

Armoire A:

Is from Pottery Barn.
30% of the armoire is made of particle board.
This armoire came in two colors: dark stain and red.
It would have taken 8 weeks to be delivered to my house.
The total cost is $2,500, including shipping.

Armoire B:

Is in my living room and was [...]

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