Valentine's Day

So I know Valentine's day is just a made up holiday geared at making couples feel all "lovey dovey" and singles feel awful for being single, it's a hallmark holiday, a made up one that aims to make $$$, but I still kinda like it... just a little. Take a look at these gorgeous party decor pics and tell me you don't too?

images via here

Beauty Bag: Lindsay, The Pursuit of Style

I'm excited that Liz asked me to share a peek into my make up bag but hope you won't find it too boring since I'm not much of a product junkie! Instead, I tend to stick with tried and true favorites and have been using some of the following products for years. Here are some of my current essentials:

• Essie Polish in Lollipop- the perfect red!
• Covergirl&Olay Simply Ageless Concealer- I've tried a million expensive under eye concealers but keep coming back to this drugstore brand. Creamy, moisturizing, and has great coverage!
• NARS Orgasm Blush- it's won enough awards I don't need to say much about this one!
• Kate Spade Twirl- a new addition that I can't stop spritzing.
• Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream- great at taming those fly aways.
• Moroccan Oil- does wonders for my thick hair!
• NARS Super Orgasm Lip Gloss
• L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara- a favorite since middle school. For some reason I prefer the waterproof.
• Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzing Powder- I can always use a hint of color!
• Stila Liplaze in Candy- I'm addicted to these. I ask for the holiday set every year for Christmas.
• Shu Uemura Eylash Curler- the one thing I can't live without!
• Stila Custom Color Blush- another new addition, this blush changes color to match your skin tone!

I hope you've enjoyed nosing around my make up bag and a big thank you to Liz for asking me to participate!

Thanks so much to the fab Lindsay of The Pursuit of Style for sharing!


Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY if you haven't yet!! Just 3 more days left...

if you need me....

i'll be hanging out here.  not b/c it's cool but b/c i have no where else to sit in my house due to the fact that all of my kitchen drawers and doors are currently scattered throughout the house.  as for the rest of the family, they're going to have to fend for themselves!  

and i'll be listening to this on repeat (did you see garden and gun this month?!).  happy weekend!  

tune in next week to see what color i picked!  *i already know*

Some pretty...

Just some pretty to brighten your day...

Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY if  you haven't already!

Chinese new year wallpaper 2011

still undecided.

i was so going to play it safe and go white....i had my mind made up.  i talked to my mom; she said white.  i saw this pic on brad ford's website and i thought....yep that looks fab (as if i could compare that kitchen to my own).

and then i saw these on his site.....and now i am back on greige.  i have a problem: it's called, i seriously cannot make up my mind for my own house.  it's pitiful (my husband told me to quit playing it safe w/ white...well maybe not that politely- he might have told me to grow a pair).  two days until the painter calls asking my color.  yikes!  do you have a favorite griege color??!

i also got this pic from my FAVORITE lighting company, urban electric, this AM....it's now my inspiration for my hallway.....i don't know if i can talk warren into painting the floor but i love it and the lights are killer.

i love browsing that site....it's full of inspiration.  hello, i love this light.  she needs to live in my house....

happy hump day!  off to stare at paint chips on my super bright kitchen walls....

Giveaway: Purple agate pendant

Aren't you lovelies so lucky two giveaways in one month! And let me tell you how AMAZING this giveaway is. Before I tell you what you may have a chance to win, I wanted to take the time and let you get to know our wonderful giveaway sponsor Elizabeth Lydon Studio.

In her own words:

"My passion for gems began in the third grade when a teacher asked the class "Who wants to be in a Rock Group?" I raised my hand immediately; of course I wanted to be a rock star! Little did I know that instead of becoming the next Janis Joplin, I was actually about to be introduced to the world of geology and gemology. After handling the intriguing rocks, crystals and fossils before me, I developed a life long passion for chunky, unusual, and sparkly things that come from the earth. 

After years of working in fine jewelry, studying gemology, and working in interior design, I have come to the realization that creating beauty in jewelry is my true passion and calling. I love to make women feel elegant and unique when they put on that special piece I have created for them.

I hope you find my jewelry intriguing, elegant, luxurious, and fun. When you purchase a piece from me you will find it does not sit in the drawer but will be one of your favorites to wear."

So now that you know a bit about the talented artist and creator behind Elizabeth Lydon Studio, let's get started with the giveaway!

Here is what you could win...

handmade Purple banded agate slice pendant with gold edge and approx. 17" chain

To enter you MUST follow my blog and leave a comment. Don't forget to include an email address so I can inform you if you are the winner.

 for extra entries you can:

1. tweet about the giveaway

2. Like WALLPAPER on facebook

3. post about this giveaway on your blog

The contest will be open to Canadian and US residents until Wednesday February 2nd 2011 10 pm EST, the winner will be announced the following day via random.org.

Good luck to everyone!! 

Beauty Bag: Jackie, Sweetie Pie Style

Hi there! Jackie from Sweetie Pie Style here to share with you what is inside my makeup bag. I am so thrilled Liz asked me to participate as I love this series!  Girly delights are so fun!

Here we go...

Makeup bag-Juicy Couture.  Gifted to me by my best friend last year.

My go-to all-in-one makeup palette-Benefit's "Glowla".  I use the eyeshadows and blush on a daily basis. (Although I am not a big fan of their mascara)

Lipgloss-I'm not much of a lipstick gal, but I love me a good lipgloss.  I have so many that are all pretty much the same natural lipcolor shade.  I just grab whichever one is closest and swipe it on.

Mascara-I am a fan of Covergirl's Lash Blast in Blackest Black.  If I want to be more fancy I will curl my eyelashes with a Shu Uemura curler.  

Powder-I love Covergirl's trublend minerals loose face powder.  It has great coverage and the tiniest bit of shimmer that really makes you glow.

Base-I use Benefit's The POREfessional as a base underneath my powder.  I dab it on my forehead, nose and under my eyes.  It is great at filling in tiny wrinkles and pores, and helps your makeup go on super smooth.

Blush-Benefit has a great line of blushes. In addition to the one in my "Glowla" set, I have "Throb" and "Sugarbomb" (pictured)

Perfume-My signature scent is Lollia's Wish No. 22.  It's a delicious blend of jasmine, vanilla, and other fancy stuff! Go ahead and borrow it if you like ;)

Nail polish-9 times out of 10 I reach for OPI's "You Don't Know Jacques" when I paint my nails.

I hope you enjoyed this peek inside my makeup bag!


Thanks so much to Jackie for sharing with us!!

kitchen painting

my kitchen is definitely a work in progress.  the previous owners had lots of green accents throughout the house and so the wall color made perfect sense.  however, with our stuff moved in, it kind of sticks out like a sore thumb.  i have until friday to make a decision and i keep flip flopping.  i can't decide whether to paint the cabinets white or go a greige (a light grey/ green color).  here are some of the kitchens that are inspiring me.  and i threw in a pic of our current kitchen for giggles...don't you love how i styled it!!  i mean, are those seriously bunny ears on the counter...see the kind of disaster i am living in!!??

speaking of kitchen, last night i had my inlaws over for supper (they live about 5 minutes away from us so it will probably be a weekly occurrence).  my parents had cooked a pizza the other weekend for me that i couldn't get out of my head and i was dying to try to make it....it's the strangest combination but divine- potato and leek pizza from the pioneer woman.  you have to try it- seriously!  luckily my inlaws know that i am a walking disaster case so when i dumped all the bacon on the floor that was suppose to go on the pizza, they just laughed and said we could always get take out!  luckily, i had more bacon to spare in the fridge and the pizza turned out good...at least everyone humored me and said that :)

Sunset Beach wallpaper

Sunset Beach wallpaper