Pretty in Pearls!

Large Pearlized Bead and Crystal Statement Necklace - Ann Taylor ($125)

Belle Fleur Pearl Statement Necklace - Kate Spade ($298)

Seaport Pearl Stud Earrings - Kate Spade ($48)

Bridal Pearl Drop Earrings - Kate Spade ($48)

Party Pearl Triple Strand Necklace - Kate Spade ($173)

 



Let's Get Nautical!

Starfish Earrings at Tuckernuck

Cape Breeze Bracelet at Pink Pineapple

Lolo Bag (Medium Avery Case) at Tuckernuck

Anchor Belt by Yves Saint Laurent

Tipsy Earrings (Navy Sail Boats) at Tipsy Skipper

Stockard Landing Anchor Earrings (White) at Pink Pinapple

Anchor Earrings at J. Crew

Barnstable Bag by Kiel James Patrick

Icon Hat at Pink Pineapple

Be My Valentine: Valentine Presents For Him Under $100

1. Giles & Brother Railroad Spike Cuff Bracelet ($88)

2. The Art of Shaving Unscented Initiation Kit ($60)

3. Ox Horn Double Old Fashioned Whiskey Tumblers ($95)

4. Laguiole 7cm Pocketknife in Pistashio ($95)

5. Sir Jack's Stag Horn Keychain and Whistle ($40)

6. Bartenders Manual by Harry Johnson ($32)

Office Space: Decorating Your Desk

Nothing gets me more motivated to sit down and get some work done than a beautifully decorated desk. One thing I know for sure is that when it comes to your work space you want to create an area that you naturally gravitate to – a home within a home where you not only feel comfortable but excited and inspired. Easier said than done, right?

 

 

Tuesday Wish List

1. Michael Kors Lady Runway Gold Tone Horn Watch ($250)

2. Shuron Escapades Gold Rim Green Lens Sunglasses ($230)

3. David Yurman Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet ($550)

 



App Appreciation: Over by Potluck

photo by uncrate

I am absolutely LOVING the Over app by Potluck ($1, extra $1 for additional fonts)! This app allows you to superimpose beautiful typograpghy on top of your iPhone photos! Whether it's a witty comment or simply marking the date of a picture, the wide variety of fonts allows you to set the mood of your photos with just a few clicks! I'm addicted! Below are a few of my favorites that I made this morning.

Instagram and Facebook just got a whole lot more interesting!

What's your favorite iPhone app?

Promise Me 2013!

Photo property of Pen N' Paperflowers Inc.

This year I have decided to throw out my usual list of New Years resolutions (it's not like they ever last past January anyway) and try something new! Recently I stumbled upon Jessica Kirkland's delightful blog, Pen N' Paperflowers, and discovered a great new way to celebrate the New Year! It's called a Promise ME list. In Kirkland's words, "This is NOT a lose weight, break a habit type of list." The Promise Me list is meant to inspire you, a list that prompts you to do all those things that you keep telling yourself you are going to do but never actually get around to doing.

"The "promise ME" list is a reminder of who YOU are...
things YOU want to do...
things YOU want to be...
a list of things YOU want to discover, try, taste, feel, experience." Jessica Kirkland

For example, some of the items on my list are going on a picnic, throw a dinner party, and try a Viking Cooking School class. The goal is to have your list finished by January 31st so you can begin your journey on February 1st. You then have 12 months to try and accomplish everything on your list! I can't tell you how excited I am to be participating in this journey!

I just about have my list ready for this year and I can't wait to get started! At the suggestion of Jessica and other Promise Me 2013 participants I ordered a Smash Book Kit to document my journey. These books are AMAZING for scrapbook novices like myself. Watch the video below for a quick introduction to the product!

I ordered the Retro Blue Folio Gift Pack simply because it comes with the cute polka dot tape but any kit will do (click here to read a great in-depth review of the Smash Book if you are interested in beginning scrapbooking)! Each kit comes with a variety of items to get you started on your book.

Along with my Smash Book, I will be documenting my journey on here as well. I'm looking forward to sharing all of my experiences with everyone!  To learn more about Promise Me 2013 and/or participate contact Jessica Kirkland here.

Have you been keeping your New Years resolutions? What are you doing to celebrate the New Year?