The Fair is Ready for Action!

So all the samples for the Fair are ready and we are just waiting on tags to be completed!  Then they will be on the market!  YAY!  How exciting!  The Fair will come in Navy with white trim and Pink with white trim.  Here's the first one ever made in Navy.

We will have them for sale on Etsy this spring and summer!  Hope you enjoy :)  

On the Search for a Spring Purse

So I have a tan leather bag that I bought from Elaine Turner 6 years ago and I still LOVE IT!  But it's getting worn, and it's time for a new spring bag.  I need something versatile that can go with Everything!
Obviously my budget is not what it used to be trying to start this little line of mine so I need something cute, but reasonable.

Let's weigh in to see what's out there.........

Well this Kate Spade is certainly a cutie!  But the pic won't let me enlarge it without becoming blurry so see the link.

It would definitely go with everything!

Here's another that I LOVE, BUT is it too seasonal?  I guess I would get a lot of good use out of it April through Early Sept.  I'm thinking about the color bone. Kate Spade must block you from copying pics!  But it's certainly a classic looking purse.

I could see this being a winner and the price is certainly right!  It's on SALE.  

Ok, onto Elaine Turner.  Metallic goes with everything, but I'm thinking I need a more tanish color????? Not sure?????  But this is certainly seasonless and could be worn year round.

Another Tan winner from Tory Burch.  I don't like a long strap, but it looks removable, right???

This Tory Burch Purse comes in light brown obviously, but if you order the Large Robinson Tote it comes in light brown, White, or Metallic.  So I'd have options.  Is the brown too far away from tan???? Maybe I need a lighter color?

Since I can never ever make up my mind!  Please weigh in and let me know your thoughts!  Remember we are going for classic, not trendy, can go with everything, durable, and can hopefully last me another 6 years!  I'm very practical at heart!

Projects!

So people who know me well, know that I love adding my own touch of flare to things that I already own.  It started with clothes, but has morphed into house projects as well!  So when these tables were given to us by Mac's aunt I saw POTENTIAL!  They have great bones, but as you can see are very worn and well use!

The wood is actually the perfect color and matches the coffee table in our den.

 All you need is a pretty piece of fabric and some cut glass for the dimensions of the table.

 AND you get the perfect end table for your den.

 What a fun project and great way to salvage these old tables!

Add some lamps and pretty bowls and you've completed the look!  We are still debating what lamps to place there, but the room should be finished in no time!

Almost Swimsuit Season

Swimsuit season is almost upon us and of course that means looking for the cutest one pieces.  Yes, I did say one piece.  Some friends think I am crazy bc I only wear one pieces, but you always have to dress for your body type, even at the pool.  Believe me ladies if I had an amazing midsection I would see no reason to hide it.  The only reason you think I do not have a problem area is because you have never actually seen it!  That's one of the best pieces of advice I can give!  Dress for your body type.  It literally makes you look pounds lighter.

So back to the one pieces.  The best places to look for a cute one piece, which can be hard to find are Nordstrom, South Moon Under, any Lilly P store, Saks, and believe it or not, I have even gotten a cute one piece Bandeau at Newport News (I know it sounds ridic but it's actually my favorite suite.) Obviously J Crew has adorable one pieces, but the don't fit me right unfortunately.  Maybe I will try one again this year, but I've never had any luck in years past.

Here are some that I am looking at for this season.......

Juicy

I don't care for black especially in the summer, but I do love Juicy suits and Ruffles!  So I'm hoping this suit will make it's debut in another color.  It can be found at Nordstrom Online

 Marc Jacobs

This suit is certainly unique so it has some potential.  This version can be found at South Moon Under, but it's also sold in solids on Bluefly.  Thus far I prefer the solid version, but wanted to share this pic to spice things up. 

Trina Turk
This is my fav so far!  Love the bright and cheery colors for summer! This screams tropical get away.  Maybe for our Puerto Rico Trip next month??


I've also always wanted a Burberry suit, but it looks like they are sold out this year.  I'll keep looking and post when I find one, but for all you fellow one piece wearers here's a good start.  I'm ready for summer!

Unwinding

There is nothing better than unwinding with my fav mags after a long day of work.  My highlights of today were......

And Remember the Manatee post!  Look what I found in this Month's Issue!

How Fabulous is this???????  We can now adopt our friends in the sea.

My other high light of today was......

Of course I can't get the picture right, but every thing in here always darling and precious. Definitely check out all of their fabulous stuff for this spring!

I love curling up on the couch with a glass of wine and flipping through great mags.  There is nothing more relaxing for me.  

Caught in The Moment

So for those of you who know Mac, you know he was insistent that we were NOT getting a dog.  "They are too much work, I'm allergic, and they are expensive"-he insisted.  To purchase Lucile, I had to sell my soul, sign a contract, and promise to let him golf as much as he wants.

So when I capture moments like these I get very excited.  I think even Mac is surprised by how much he has bonded with Lucile and just adores her.

 Do worry I took care of the allergic part and purchased a hypoallergenic dog :) I'm such a thinker.

It turns out Lucile is a bit needy and was too lonely at home alone all day.  I knew what Mac's reaction would be to getting a second dog soooooooo-one day when he went golfing, which was part of the contract, I went to the SPCA!  Don't worry I brought my mother in-law so I couldn't get in too much trouble! Let's just say when Mac got home and found Leonard in the front yard there were some choice words.  However...........

The end result is clear!  He's such a softy at heart.  And there is no denying that this is quite the COUPLE!

I think it's absolutely true that.......

Fabric for The Brooke

Yes, Yes I have purchased my fabric for the Brooke and it is BEAUTIFUL!  Bright colors and fun fabrics just make me soooooo Happy! I'd rather spend more on quality gorgeous fabric and make less  than pass up beauty's like these.  I'm sooo bummed that the fun orange fabric is only enough to make 2 dresses.  I am LOVING this fabric. SO I guess it will just be a limited edition of the Brooke since there is no way to get more, which was very sad news for me :(

How cute will these dresses be!!!!! My samples of the Brooke should be done by next week so hopefully I can get them on Etsy soon-YAY!

I also got a sneak peek of the Erin this week and it is coming along nicely.  The only hang up-the ruffles-why is that the story of my life.  Ruffles are just so hard to get perfect!