bookcase as room divider...

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{my living room space}

Part of the appeal of our new house is how spacious it is or appears to be. The only problem

is the temptation to want to fill up all this space with stuff. The one place I'd like to get right is the living room.

It is a pretty big room and we just need something to break it up. Enter: using a bookcase as a room

divider! I'd like to take credit for the idea, but, it was actually the idea of my dear, beautiful friend

who has a much better eye for design than I ever could have. I also looked on the interwebs and found this

feature on apartment therapy and got some major inspiration.

P.S. I apologize for the poor pictures of my living room, I probably shouldn't have used my iPhone. :)

an evening with jessica hische...

If you're a big fan of Jessica Hische, such as I am, then perhaps you'll enjoy this video. Happy Monday!

my week through instagram pics...

{watching the mister play games, working hard pouring that german beer}

{tree in our new backyard and an awesome mexican joint spotted on an afternoon stroll}

{speaking of mexican, made some yummy mango salsa and mexican tortas for dinner last night}

Do you use instagram? Let's follow each other!

etsy picks of the week....

 

1. Starting a collection of these ASAP.

2. Love this shirt, beautiful details.       

3. Shoe clips? Yes, please.                 

              

 4. When my sister was in town, she taught me that a silk tank and a mini skirt is this summer's uniform.    

5. Good way to use vintage pyrex? As pendant lights, of course!                                                           

6. I love anything miniature and sad Mona and her record collection is adorable!                                    

7. Someday I will own a chesterfield sofa. (The listing for this disappeared, I apologize)     

8. Triangle earrings made out of recycled vinyl records, I hope it wasn't a good record.      

9. Even though this lace dress is very modest, there's something very sexy about it.            

How to throw a housewarming party...

 ....put on a cute dress and shoes...

 ....have the mister make his famous ribs......

 .....have friends grill up some yummy goodies...

 .....invite friends to eat said goodies....

 ....buy some beer and have friends bring beer.....

......mix some cocktails, look fabulous and have a ball!

erin fetherston's crib....

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I love Erin Fetherston. Her clothing is always fun and girly and right up my alley--if only I could afford her pieces on my bartender salary. Sigh. However, Vogue has given us a peek into her living quarters and I'm not surprised at how much I love every.single.detail. Again, sigh, sigh sigh.

zooey's wedding invitations....

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I couldn't resist posting about Zooey Deschanel's adorable wedding invitations. I love the colors (mint green, be still my heart!) and the simplicity of it all. Well done Zooey, well done.