7 June 2011
Hi, friends! I thought I’d share the plans for our master bathroom, which I wrote about a little bit here. Here’s what we’re looking at:
A. Pretty print by Katie Daisy. Spotted it on Pinterest, bought it a few minutes later. I NEVER do that, but it just arrived and I love it!
B. “Blue Hydrangea” by Benjamin Moore. We painted last weekend!
C. Fluffy white towels.
D. Pretty DIY holders for makeup brushes from Kootut Murut.
E. Latte bowls for holding toiletries.
F. White waffle-weave shower curtain with a black ribbon border DIY.
G. DIY door banner from I Still Love You.
H. Black/gray + white graphic bath mats.
I. Ferns!
What do you think? I’ll be sure to share more photos as we complete projects!
3 June 2011
Yep, I went there. But isn’t this lovely creation deserving of a corny post title? I think the oversize bow is just bow-tiful… :)
Bouquet by Kathy Kelly, photo by Altura Studio, via Style Me Pretty
2 June 2011
At the beginning of every month, I plan to write a short post covering what I accomplished in the previous month and what I hope to accomplish in the next one. I’ll also introduce you to one of my 101 in 1001 buddies (see them all in the sidebar!). Here we go!
May 2011: 6/101 goals complete, 22/101 goals in progress
Did I complete…
— No. 57: Memorize another favorite poem? Almost there! Just a few lines left to go…
Did I begin…
— No. 39: Explore two more states/regions I’ve never been to? YES! I visited Charleston for about two and a half days. It was humid!
— No. 87: Learn a new form of dance every year? Very sadly, no. John didn’t get out of work in time to make it to the shagging class :(
— No. 96: Read my thesis? Yep!
Did I continue…
— No. 98: Read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series? Nope, didn’t get to this one, but I did read Little Bee by Chris Cleave and Catching Fire by Susan Collins, and I’m currently reading The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obrecht. All great!
I was able to keep up with all of my monthly commitments (nos. 5, 7, 16, and 48). I should also note that I completed goal no. 25, which was to buy a car! Does that mean I’m a real grownup now?!
Photo by Tim Walker via Matchbook Mag’s Tumblr
June 1, 2011: 7/101 goals complete, 25/101 goals in progress
I am looking at a very busy month, so I’m going to keep it simple for June.
Plan to complete:
— No. 20: Can or pickle some sort of vegetable
— No. 30: Try an unusual type of milk (raw, almond, soy, or otherwise)
— No. 70: Consult with a calligrapher and then buy real calligraphy supplies
Plan to begin:
— No. 53. Email an Adam Hamilton sermon to someone who might be interested
June Spotlight: Ellie of Yankee Born, Southern Bred and A Wink and a Smile
You can catch up with Ellie’s progress on her goals here! My five favorites she’s undertaking…
— No. 1: Say “yes” on five occasions I would otherwise say “no.” (So far, she’s allowed herself to be set up on a date and rode on a motorcycle!)
— No. 2: Throw a surprise party.
— No. 3: Sew a dress. (A recent goal of mine, too, having just come across this post.)
— No. 4: Eliminate all clothing that hasn’t been worn in six months.
— No. 5: Find and buy the elusive navy blue prep blazer.
In the meantime, you can see the details on all of my goals right here. Here’s to a great month!
1 June 2011
Veronica Sheaffer, the talented designer behind the eponymous line of wedding gowns, recently sent me the link to her Autumn 2011 collection, and I had to share. Anyone who remembers this post will know why…
Swiss dot! And lots of it.
I also loved Veronica’s description of her aesthetic:
“Veronica Sheaffer has built a nationwide reputation for classic, feminine gowns and sweet, old-fashioned wedding design… Veronica’s bridal gowns and accessories speak to a bygone era of true femininity and luxury. Only the finest fabrics are used and each piece is the utmost in quality and detailing.”
Check the whole collection out here! Thank you for sharing, Veronica!
