2013 Color Inspiration: EMERALD

Whether you dig a natural version or go for one with polish, Pantone is predicting you'll treasure Emerald Green over the next year!

Emerald is a hue taken directly from nature. What I find most interesting about using emerald in decor or fashion is it has a split personality. Emerald has moods that are downright granola & then it can transform into a glamorous diva at a moment's notice.  

Here are a couple ways to make your visitors & friends green with envy by updating your wardrobe or home with this season's hottest hue!

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

Veritcal Gardens: Living Pieces of Art

 I know I have expressed my love for any kind of living wall, art or garden (see some here), but I thought I would spread the green & share some more of my favorites since St. Patty's day is tomorrow! (Side Note: the Greenville St. Patty's Day parade down here in Dallas goes on right outside my office building & people are already parking their cars along the street...already!)

So many pretty colors on the wall full of succulents! Photo via Pinterest

I love the variety you can get with succulents- Photo via Pinterest

Patrick Blanc Vertical Garden in Madrid

I love how buildings can be outside pieces of art & eco-friendly! Photo via Pinterest

Vertical Vegetable Garden Photo via Pinterest

Indoor Living Wall at a restaurant- Photo via myfurnitureshowroom

I love succulents! Photo via Pinterest

Succulent Air plants- Photo via houzz

Outdoor herb & veggie garden! Photo via keepitgreen

Your own personal herb garden indoors! Photo via Pinterest

Also, I couldn't resist sharing this DIY with you so you can have a different type of a living wall!

via sugar&spice blog

All you need is to combine the following into a blender & blend it until the mixture is smooth!

Contents of your fun time:
One can of cheap beer or 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
A few handfuls of moss
One teaspoon of sugar
Your imagination

Now comes the fun part (or maybe you really like to blend things up & that is your fun part...) you get to start painting! You can use a brush or maybe your own hands to paint the moss mixture onto concrete walls, rocks or brick. You only need to mist the moss once a day to help it thrive. Before you know it you will have your own living green graffiti wall!

Let me know if anyone decides to try this & send me pictures of your backyard creation!

Happy St. Patricks Day!


peace & love,
Lynz

Fragrances of Summer

The Summer is winding down now, however it is still in full swing here in Texas with 100 degree weather the past month. So, I thought I would share with you some flavorful items and room vignettes I have found that have a hint of summer in them!



photo via pinterest



When I think of summer it's bright & bold colors. Colors that are found in yummy summer fruit & beautiful flowers that grow in the summertime. I also think of bringing the outdoors inside, so I can feel like I am enjoying Summer without dealing with the blistering heat!

Here are some of those tasty summertime treats for you to enjoy this beautiful, and hot, Friday afternoon!



grass covered Ottoman by GH Design





unusual bed by vitamin design





garden furniture set overrun by plants by Radici decastelli celato





a simple floral touch form Crinoline on the Armchairs with a High Backrest



crisp hotel guestroom
photo via hotelspace.com



floral touches & bright colors go perfectly in this vignette
photo via designsponge



real roses add an extra touch to any room
photo via everythingleb.blogspot



gorgeous color inspiration
photo via pinterest



bright colors balance nicely with the crisp white
photo via besttopdesign



beautiful pink bouquet surrounded by yummy pink leather chairs
photo via house beautiful



simple wild flowers & plants add real outdoors to the already bright & cheerful space
phot via pinterest



summer fruit & flowers
photo via pinterest

simple white with pops of yummy summer colors
photo via sweethomestyle.tumblr



Even though this summer has been one of the hottest (temperature wise) for me, I still have enjoyed all the sunny days, trips to the farmers market to get fresh fruits, getting sunkissed skin, random road trips, swimming in the glistening pool, & spending time with friends & family.

Have a wonderful rest of your summer...soak up the smells & colors while you have a chance.

peace & love,

Lynz

FlowerFix.

Hello Everyone!

I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I just wanted to share a beautiful picture of one of my favorites flowers...peonies. They make me reminisce about my childhood home. We had a row of beautiful peonies in shades of pink in our front yard. The smell of them always gets me. Plus, they are gorgeous to look at with their delicate petals that effortlessly float in the air. Enjoy my treat.




photo via jen ramos


peace & love,
Lynz

FiveTreats.

Love the Craspedia flower!


It’s been a long week, already & that’s not to say it has been bad. Mine has been filled with evening walks, playing with my sweet puppy, red lines on projects, kick off meeting at work (for the project I will be lead project manager for!), and lots of productivity.

I’m excited for a relaxing weekend though, really who wouldn't be?!, & just enough down time to recharge for next week.

Until the weekend, here are a few of my favorite treats as of right now!

Obsessed with Cocoa and Hearts artwork by Jen Ramos

Perpetual Kid Website where you can find any gift for you or a friend!



mini indoor wall gardens...I will have one someday!
photo via dornob





A glass tea jar
I am in pursuit of finding a cute one that's actually made out of glass!
I want to make some sun tea this summer...in this Texas heat!

 Enjoy your the rest of your week & come back to enjoy some more sweet treats later!


peace & love,
Lynz