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I couldn't agree more.

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here we go again

Welcome back to the work week! At least, it's a short one this week. phew. I am already planning ahead for a sunny weekend to wear an outfit similar to the one below. Long maxi, cropped top, gladiator sandals, crossbody bag, and a scarf or long necklace. Yes, please. There are a lot of tragic maxi dresses out there. But you can't go wrong with a solid, racer back type. Would you rock this outfit? How do you style your maxi dress? I know my sister wants to wear a fedora with her maxi. What about you...

sunny sunday by Lovely Happenings featuring long sleeve tops

Sheer top, 230 GBP
Sarah Pacini long sleeve top, 180 GBP
Forever21 open toe shoes, $19
Dooney bourke handbag, $298
All Saints scarve, $120
Stella & Dot • An invitation to style, $39
PSICOpapirofleXYa: Ray Ban Wayfer

a little older

Today is my fantastic boyfriend's birthday. Time to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Babe. I love you.

Go Design

Hello, all my lovelies out there. I have a fun post to send us off into a long, holiday weekend here in the States. I fell in love with the Oly George Console. While I was staring at it wide eyed, I thought to myself.....I wonder how other people would design around this fantastic table? So we are doing just that! I gave some of my lovely readers and fellow OSU alumnus (go beavers!) this very design challenge. It is so fun to see what other people create. So take a look at the below inspiration boards then let us know what you think. And of course, go check out all their wonderful blogs too!

The Oly George Console Table to create an inspiration board around!

Up First:
Kelley from Kelley Maria
The Oly George Console Table is the perfect statement piece in a foyer to set the tone for the home. The geometric shaped table lamp mirrors the legs of the console and adds a fun pop of color. I like the contrast of modern and vintage so I selected the vintage inspired chair to contrast with the modern console. The orange ikat pillow works beautifully with the chair and coordinates with the lamp. The sea urchin wall decor adds a soft detail against the strong angles of the table and lamp. The finish of the drum pendant adds glamour to the foyer while the rug ties it all together. These furnishings combined together give a warm welcome with a hint of glamour, a pop of fun and make for an overall stylish foyer.

Up Next:
Hello! Colleen here from Dashing Pearl.
{For those of you living in Portland, I am a fellow Portlander myself
and a proud Beaver Believer as well!}
I was very excited when Megan asked me to design a room around this
table.

Since this table is so modern and geometric, I had a lot of fun
playing around with other geometric patterns and adding fun pops of
color to accent the white table. Here's what I had in mind:

I started with the rug, because I instantly pictured a Greek Key rug
under this table. Since the legs have so much dimension and allow you
to see straight through to the rug, I knew the rug was key.
Next was the antique white couch, which I thought would add a fun
element of mixing new with old, modern with antique. I love contrast
in settings and things that you wouldn't expect to go together.
Kind of sticking with the white theme, I brought in a side table and
white drapes that had their own different patterns integrated in them.
Since the base color is white, you can add varying patterns
that aren't too distracting yet add their own geometric dimension.
Keeping the modern theme, I brought in a very geometric round mirror
to reflect the lighting in the room.
I added a mercury glass lamp with a white lamp shade to play up the
reflective and airy feeling that this room already has going on.
In order to incorporate color, I added royal blue throw pillows that
had a similar pattern the the rug, and I wanted the rug in green to
off-set the white table it was under. I also added the Lipstick Dots
painting from Coco & Hearts by Jen Ramos, sticking with the
geometric pattern while adding pops of color.

That's it for the room, thank you to the lovely Megan for having me!
Come visit anytime :)

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Up Next:
Amanda from The Paper Dahlia

The main furniture: chair, love seat, rug, and hanging lanterns are from Pottery Barn. The pillows, iron pot holder, bird wall art, and lobster bucket are from Crate and Barrel. The idea I got from the table is a fun & colorful outdoor room or furnished patio ready for warm days ahead.

Thanks lady,
Amanda

The Paper Dahlia

Up Last:
Your very own Megan from this very blog (Lovely Happenings if you are lost)

So I wanted to take a more modern and graphic approach with this dramatic console table. At first, I thought it would be an awesome vanity table with cheetah and tufted velvet but changed my mind and went a totally different direction. Hey, a girl can change her mind! I envision this in an entry way, flanking one wall. I started with a simple chair from Jessica Charles. The chair anchors the spaces and creates a perfect places to set you bags and jackets down when entering. The colorful artwork is from the wonderful 20x200! These illustrations bring life and excitement to welcome you home. Of course, you need some lighting for your space so obviously we had to go with a mod cork lamp. To finish this awesome space, I added a awesome green tray for keys and a Jonathan Adler pillow to bring in more graphic and groovy elements. Hope you enjoyed. Links again below.
Around the Oly Console Table by Lovely Happenings on Polyvore.com

Historical Materialism - Cork and Chrome lamps - 1stdibs
Samba Green Tray, $25
20x200 - Print Information | Car Free (14"x11", Framed), by Tatsuro..., $125
20x200 - Print Information | Ideal Bookshelf 102: Cooking (11"x14",..., $125
20x200 - Print Information | Louis the Third (11"x14", Framed), by..., $125
Parker Sims Interiors : Interior Design Studio : Charleston, SC :...
Oly George Console Table
Welcome to Jessica Charles

That's it folks. And thanks to the ladies for their guest posts! It was so much fun.

Wish I Was Here

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Love this idea.
Play along and link up here!

Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept

I stopped in awe when I saw these photos over at Sacramento Street! Absolutely perfect. I know I say I love a lot of different designs, interiors, etc but this is truly wonderful. So sophisticated, modern, livable, beautiful textures, spaces, colors and SO DAMN SEXY! Yep, interiors can be sexy. This fantastic home was part of Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept. This particular unit is designed by Beth Martin, Sara Story, Grant K. Gibson and Aurelien Gallet. Job well done!
What are your thoughts on this interior?

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Who doesn't love a sale?

I love a holiday weekend sale! Stella & Dot is having a fantastic sale too! Celebrate in style – get 20% off select bestsellers they're saying goodbye to, May 26-30. PLUS, they're also offering a complimentary silk base in red or aqua (so gorgeous with your favorite charms!) with any $125 purchase – add to your bag, and enter code MEMDAY at checkout. Act now, all remaining items return to regular price on Tuesday, May 31st. Shop here!

SALE here.

Thank you for any support from your Stella & Dot purchases!

Hola

I am so excited for this long upcoming weekend. All I want is the sun! My sexy boyfriend's birthday is this Monday too. Birthday day off from work. Perfect. What are your plans for the upcoming long, holiday weekend?

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(I am totally digging the maxi skirt by the way)

P.S. This is completely random but I have the strongest urge to play laser tag.

Make Peace

a little funky but totally stylist.

Oh boy. by Lovely Happenings featuring face watches

Bird by Juicy Couture long sleeve top, 137 GBP
TopShop denim short short, $70
Oxford flat shoes, $30
MICHAEL Michael Kors face watch, $225
Carolyn Barnes - Stella & Dot Star Stylist, $39
decorating walls, do-it-yourself decoration stickers, wall stickers,..., $27

Issue Five

Another fantastic Rue Magazine. I love digital magazines. Best idea ever. Here are some of my favorite images. Enjoy darlings.

All via Rue. Issue Five.

San Fran

We're back from a long weekend in the beautiful San Francisco! We had so much fun. The city is just wonderful and the weather couldn't have been more perfect for us. We did all the awesome tourist things! Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Trolley Ride, Alcatraz, Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge, Giant's baseball game, In-N-Out, GoCar tour, live music (45 Live) and delicious food!

Yeah, we look awesome in helmets.

Lace

My latest obsession is lace. I just can't seem to get enough of it. I love how it can be interpreted into so many different styles and looks. It always looks so pulled together and stylish. And it isn't just in white and black anymore. I am still fond of white.

A bohemian, casual look...

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stylish and posh looks...

via Cupcakes and Cashmere

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Lace by Lovely Happenings featuring sheer bras

French Connection lace dress, 110 GBP
TopShop lace dress, $80
Unif crop top, $63
TopShop lace tee, $70
Paprika crop top
Lace tank top, $118
Lace cardigan, 49 GBP
Aurélie Bidermann lace top, $1,510
John zack
3 1 Phillip Lim lace skirt, $450
Kiki de Montparnasse sheer bra, $175
Lace bra, $36
Jigsaw ballerina flat, 119 GBP
Valentino ankle booty, $975
Alexander McQueen box clutch, $2,295

How do you feel about lace? How do you wear your lace pieces?

Sun

The sun came out today and made me happy. Let's hope it is nice and not raining in San Fran this weekend and then I will be very happy!

Love this photo.
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Little Things

I just found the happiest blog. It's called Little Things. It is a "list of all the simple things we should appreciate". Perfection. What a great thing to read each morning. Go check it out.thank you to my family, friends, and Joel for this one.

Luna coming back home. So true.

Joel is excellent at listening and remembering. One of the many reasons why I love him.

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