Color Inspiration: add a pop at your door!

Adding a bright pop of colour to just the inside edge of a door seems like the easiest & most simple idea to add color into your room without going overboard- so simple that I keep on saying to myself, "Why didn't I think of that?!"

I always love a hint of unexpected color & this edge detail just so happens to be perfect. I'm in love & thinking I might be tackling every door in my home this weekend. Who else has seen this colorful detail before?

Seems like reds, pinks & oranges are the way people are going, but I think this could be awesome in chartreuse or teal. The best part is that it would be an absolute cinch to pull off & to get rid of the minute you got tired of it !

 

So what do you think? Are you loving this bold stroke as much as I am?

 

 

peace & love,

Lindsey

Tied Up & Knotty

all photos via Accessories by ASH

 

This is knot your average friendship bracelet!

Get ready to go overboard for these Accessories by ASH- Allison Hertzberg's line of friendship bracelet inspired adornments.

Hertzberg was first introduced to intricate knotting techniques by fishermen while working on a documentary in Main. Between lobstering & filming, she picked up the basic nautical loop & was hooked- pun intended. Now she twists a& knots belts, bracelets, necklaces, and headbands in her downtown NYC apartment. She uses a sea of multicolor cotton, nylon climbing rope, & vintage chains she has come across at estate sales.

Take this lighthearted look into summer months with neon colors or you can keep it classic for an all year round look with cascading metal chains. Either way you got a good catch- again the pun was intended.


peace & love,
Lindsey

D.I.Y Dipped Baskets: just the perfect touch for getting organized this spring

Awhile back I saw these cute round baskets at West Elm & knew they were just what I wanted to hide some clutter in my loft. (Even though I still haven't gotten them I will in the near future!).

While they are super useful for storing knick knacks, what really drew me to them was the unexpected pop at the bottom. I love how that little bit manages to take a simple basket and make it really special. It doesn't hurt that they are really on trend right now & it shows no sign of stopping! All the stores like Target to Horchow are selling versions of their own too- which most are white, but even if they had a little of color to them I think it would be a cost effective way to add a pop of color to your room!

It seems everyone has different ideas on how best to achieve this look when it comes to DIY.

Martha Stewart took the dipped name seriously with her detailed tutorial.

Then I found this one that figured the pouring method was a better way to go. Either way, this trend is the way to go if you need a stylish storage solution!


peace & love,
Lindsey

Happy Love Day!

The Beautiful Tulips my Sweet Pea Got for Me This Year! <3

It may be that I am a hopeless romantic & love gushy stuff or my love for everything pink, but I just love Valentine's day! Just the feeling of receiving all of the goodies at work...anything from the beautiful red, pink, & white tulips that my wonderful boyfriend got me this year or a box full of chocolate strawberries one of my favorite reps got for our office, I am tickled pink today!

I just wanted to quickly share some extra sweetness with everyone on this special love day (maybe you can share the baked love with your sweetie too!)

 

For the dough you will need:

1 cup butter, softened

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Finely grated rind of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons lemon juice (the lemon rind & juice add a subtle citrus flavor that really take them to another level)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt 

 

For the icing you will need:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Food coloring

Paintbrush

As you can see, it might get a little messy, but that is what it's all about when creating yummy art! Just have fun & experiment with painting, whether you paint the letters with just one color or mix it up with layering the different colors or trying various brush strokes, have some delicious fun!

Instructions:

1. Cream butter & powdered sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon rind, then lemon juice. Add flour, soda & salt; mix until blended.

2. Divide dough; wrap each half in plastic wrap & pat into a disc. Refrigerate several hours until firm.

3. On a floured surface, roll one disc about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with letter-shaped cutters (ex. LOVE or XOXO).

4. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet & bake in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 12-15 minutes, until barely browned. Cool on wire racks and repeat with remaining dough.

5. To decorate, stir 1 tablespoon of cream into 1 cup of powdered sugar. Divide among small bowls & use food coloring to make intense shades.

6. Use a paint brush to paint the cookies with the icing, adding a little extra cream into the icing if needed to make it thinner. Wipe the paintbrush off in between, or even let a little color remain on the brush to overlap shades. Go back over each cookie with extra brush strokes.
7. Make sure you let the icing fully dry on each cookie, then stack into boxes. (Makes about 3 dozen)

 

recipe & images via Lauren Craig

 

Now go & enjoy this beautiful sweet day- whether it's with your best girl friends, significant other, or family members- this day is all about loving one another even more than we already do & showing how much we care for our loved ones!

peace & love,

Lindsey

New Year, New...Water?

 Has everyone already broken their New Year's Resolution yet?

Well, I have...on my third day too! :-/ My resolution was trying to actually be on time- getting to work & leaving work as well! I think with resolutions it's easier to just take it one day at a time & not to focus on the whole year all at once.

Usually, my resolutions are something to do with being more healthy & leading a more active lifestyle (for the most part those resolutions lasted about as long as mine this year...I can't help it that chocolate loves me & I love it back!).

Some weeks are better than others, but really my simplest goal is always to drink more water. A few months ago, i got a wonderful glass jar with a spout for my birthday so I could use it for my sun steeped tea & homemade flavored waters. I discovered that the best way to trick myself into drinking more water was to flavor it with something subtle & delicious- this also works if you are one of those weirdos that doesn't like the 'taste' of water.

image via pinterest

Here are a couple recipes to try out that I personally think taste yummy & delicious:
Raspberry Rose Vanilla
Blackberry Sage
Pineapple Mint
Orange Cranberry
Strawberry & Basil
Peaches'n Cream
Watermelon & Lime Green Tea

Hopefully, you all haven't broken your resolutions & are still going strong, but for those of you who had a goal of being more healthy & needed another option instead of your go-to soda, I hope I helped you out! Here’s to a happy, healthy new year for all of us, & a few more glasses of water!


peace & love,
Lindsey

Wheels of Wonder

The holidays are upon us everyone! There's no better way to start decorating than with a fun & festive wreath, whether on you front door, over a mirror, or on your wall. Here are some pretty candies to get you in te holiday spirit!

 

Bright Christmas Wreath by Sandy Newhart Designs on Etsy

Glitter Ball Wreath via Pier1 Imports

Orange Eucalyptus Wreath by VivaTerra

Golden Splendor Holiday Wreath by We Love Wreaths

Fresh Organic Bay Leaf Wreath with Chilis via ARE NATURALS

Olive Wreath by VivaTerra

Seashell Wreath by L.L. Bean

Burlap Christmas Wreath by The Slanted Barn on Etsy

Primitive Christmas Wreath by The Boondocks on Etsy

Holiday Eucalyptus Berry via ARE NATURALS

Succulent Wreath by VivaTerra

Fresh Greens Life Magazine Wreath

Ornament Wreath by Pier1 Imports

Red Hydrangea Wreath via Houzz

Yarn Wreath by Itz Fitz on Etsy

Which of these yummy wreaths is more your style? I currently have a peace sign wreath from Chiasso on my door. It is super cute and you can find it here. I hope you all have found some inpiration for your own front door and have fun decorating for the holidays!

peace & love,
Lindsey

DIY: Neon Toe Shoes

Look at these yummy little treats I just found!

 

*All Photos via Green Wedding.com & Concrete&Honey Blog

This is a great way to incorporate some neon color without seeming like a highlighter! Plus, it is an easy DIY & it gives old shoes that have gotten scuffed up a new life...I know a few shoes in my closet that could use a new life!

 

Materials:
Nude (or any color you would like a like pop on) Patent Pumps
Pink Fluorescent Neon Spray Paint or even better Floral Spray (color even less likely to chip)
Packing Tape
Old Towels (to protect your shoes when you spray)

  

The first step is taping you shoes. The area you don’t tape is where the color will be. Don't forget to tape the rubber sole also because you will end up with a clean edge & it won't look like a DIY. You don’t have to tape the inside of your shoes, since you will cover them with one of the old towels.
 

Next you need to cover your shoes & take them outside to spray about 2-3 coats of paint. They mentioned they would also recommend sealing the color with some type of sealer so it will last longer. Her is one that they reccommend.

 And that is all! You are done. They said the hardest part is making sure you do a good job on the taping step, but otherwise it is pretty easy. Now you can take off the tape & enjoy your delicious new shoes!

These would be perfect for a wedding, party or everyday. I love the bright pop of neon color on these, but you could use any color you would like. I prefer the pink (of course), but the yellow is tasty too! I can think of a couple shoes that need an extra pep in their step, so I think I might be doing this DIY this weekend! 

 

peace & love,
Lynz