Neutrals/ Colours

Here are some looks that I am coveting... I am thinking some of these styles may work for spring as well...

The Neutrals

The pops of Colour

images via here , here, here and here

Beauty Bag: Laura, Gracefully Searching

List of Products:

Bag: The body shop

Mascara: Maybelline  Great Lash

Blush Cream and Bronzer: Joe Fresh- Blush Cream Peach Joe Fresh

Foundation, Under Eye Cream, Powder: Mac

Silver Palette: Prescriptives Colorscope Palette 

Blush: Cargo Blush Highlighter Pink

Lip Stain: Joe Grapefruit

Eye Shadow: Expert Wear Eyeshadow Mocha Motion

Highlighter: Bobby Brown Shimmer Brick Compact Pink

Can I possibly choose two things I couldn't live without, because I am having a hard time choosing between mascara and blush cream (that doubles as a lip cream)! These two beauty products are absolutely essential, and make me feel fresh and approachable!!

I love the process of getting ready, I like to change up my eye makeup, or lip color to reflect the way I am feeling!! If I am feeling like going au natural I like to wear a simple gloss like Smith’s Rosebud Salve, if I want to create something a little more current and funky I like to wear something like Pink Poodle by Mac, or it is always fun to experiment with something on trend (with a very low price point) from Joe Fresh!

Most importantly I think it is important to take your natural beauty and just emphasize it- don’t hide it!!

the beautiful Laura

Thanks so much Liz!!! Love, love, love this blog- this has been so lovely!!

Always Stay Graceful,

Laura xoxo

Thanks to the fabulous Laura of Gracefully Searching for sharing with us!

that first picture makes me want to go to a thrift store and buy a plaid shirt...i've never bought a shirt at a thrift store....maybe i should start.  i think i should start wearing orange toe nail polish too....and that shoe "room", well come on...what's not to love?!

*images courtesy of apt #34, design sponge, KML design

Spring has sprung...

Every time I go out shopping I see that Spring is in the air, I love all the pops of colour and the subtle hints of blush in fashion this time of year. I am really loving Canadian retailer BEDO, they have a beautiful Spring line out right now, have a look...

and I can't help but love this song right now, it reminds me of spring meadows...

Apple Wallpaper

Books and Design

Every once and a while I love to feature local artists, entrepreneurs and design savvy people. So today I wanted to feature the home of illustrator Majd Soudi. When I came across her small apartment I was so inspired by how well she utilized the space and made it look and feel not only comfy but beautifully decorated as well. Take a look at her stylish place...

and here are some of her fabulous and inventive illustrations...

You can find her wonderful work here as well as links to her blog, and where to buy her books

all images via Majd Soudi

my next project....

so when we moved from charleston, i sold our china cabinet....now i need one b/c i have no where to store our china, wine glasses, or silver.  yesterday, walker and i were out hunting at a local "junk" store to see what options are out there (don't you love that sexy baby bjorn!!  ha!! it's the only way i can go through an antique store w/ a baby...strollers are just too big for the aisle...we snapped a pic to harass my husband w/ what i do w/ our son while he is working!!)

i don't want anything new b/c a) i am on a budget and b) i like the idea of creating something of my own.  i found tons of china cabinets that are in the $200 range and thanks to all my our blogging friends, i have lots of inspiration....
love how rachel did these two cabinets in her house!!  loving the stripes she painted!!

 and if you haven't seen the before of this beauty, you are missing out!!

bryn definitely caught my eye w/ her 10 minute makeover....using marbleized paper!

and who can get eddie's DIY project out of their head??!!

i found a piece that is going to work...it's heinous, seriously, but has lots of potential!
below, is what it resembles- only think china cabinet-1980, dark, knotty wood, and bad hardware!
i have a pic but i am scared to show y'all b/c you will think i have lost my mind!!  

i want to paint it and either add mirror or a turquoise pop like these two guys.....

now, i just need a truck to go and pick up the piece....hopefully, it's still there!!  my mother-in-law assured me no one would buy it b/c it was so ugly!! ha ha!  hopefully I can get it this weekend and will share pics!