Loving Right Now

I can't believe it is Friday, yet again!  Whoot (insert happy dance).

Anyhoo, I hope you have all had a wonderful week.  Mine has been nuts, crazy, fun, busy...but I am excited for a much need girl night out with my bestie and I can't wait for a great weekend ahead.  I plan on catching up on organizing and getting stuff done around the house. Any fun plans awaiting for you?  Do you like to get out on the weekends or stay in and veg out?

Alright lovelies, here is what I found to be so cool, genius, awesome, lovely, totally brilliant and rad this week. Enjoy! XoX

*Shaving Cream Paint. How cute is this idea for bath time?

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* Flare Cords.  Love these for Fall...and in a deep berry color, perfect.

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* This Home Tour.  I love the vintage vibe, yet clean feel to it. Thanks to my Grandma for sending this to me.  She has the best style evvverrr....her own house looks like it is straight from the pages of "House Beautiful" magazine.
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* Bright Yellow. Pretty much in love with anything painted in this shade.

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* BLT Upgrade. The adult version of a great BLT. Yum.

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* Madmosielle.  The cult fav of the "no color, color".  I was tired of my go-to Black polish, this is natural and clean, a much needed change.

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* Simple Art. I really want this in my master bedroom.  Simple and cool. Get one {here}.

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Loving RIght Now

It is Friday, shout horray!  Time for my weekly: "Loving Right Now" Link List!  Enjoy your weekend dolls...make it fabulous :) XoX

P.S.  Today is the last day to enter the giveaway.  It will close at midnight! Enter {here}.
* The new {Japonaise} collection from Free People.  Oh hello... I want.

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* Two words: Warbly Parker.  I am in love with {their }vintage inspired, totally fantastic glasses!

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* I want/need {this }print in my house. How sweet....and cozy.

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* Be a bronzed goddess with {this }stuff.  I. am. obsessed.  

* I am totally loving {these }Farmer's Market inspired kitchenware.

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* Vanilla+Peppermint+ {Soap} = heaven. Oh, and I am a sucker for simple, clean packaging....their's rocks.

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* I was smitten with {this }home tour on Apartment Therapy.  Exposed brick walls....yum.

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* Need an awesome idea on how to display all your random 4x6 photos?

 How great is {this} idea for a focal point in a room (and you get to use all those little, random pictures)!

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Fancy Prints Giveaway

Hello dolls!  I hope your weekend was nothing short of straight fabulous-ness, and to get your week started out in the same way...it is time for a fantastic giveaway!

Thanks to my friend Veronika over at Fancy Prints Etsy Shop, you have the chance to win a killer prize.  You may remember my post about all the prints in my home, and me sharing my ultimate favorite... the family tree with the birds.  I ALWAYS get asked "where did you get that print"?!

My Answer: Fancy Prints!

Veronika is very talented and has so many unique and lovely prints in her Etsy shop and YOU, my fabulous readers, get the chance to win one of them!

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Anyhoo, lets just get down to business shall we?!

Ok, so in the past in order to enter a giveaway, you had to become a follower...blah, blah, blah.  THIS TIME, I just want to THANK YOU awesome readers and followers for being so totally cool, sweet, and fabulous, AND I want to thank Veronika for being so generous with this giveaway.

SO, to enter it is really easy this time...All you gotta do is go to Fancy Print's Facebook {here} and "like" her page.  Then, comment on this post letting me know you did so.  That is it!  So easy.

Now, if you want a second entry, go to her etsy shop {here} and find your favorite print from her (it's going to be tough to choose, not gonna lie...there are so many adorable ones).  Then, simply comment on this post letting me know what print is your fav. Simple as that.

PRIZE: If you win, you get to choose from the below prints (whatever color and personalization you want, and with either the plain white or floral damask background).  You also get to choose either an 8X10 or an 11X14 size!  How awesome is that?!  Very.

** You have until Friday at midnight to enter and then a winner will be chosen at random.  Good luck! XoX

Giveaway

It's Giveaway time again...Yayaya!  I am doing a giveaway every month during Summer, and this one I really love (I want to keep it for myself).  The prize consists of two awesome accessories.  That's right... you get two prizes if you win! 

The first is from my friend at the lovely "Posh Blvd".  You can find all sorts of vintage inspired, hand-made hair accessories on her site. She also sells adorable baby onesies, specialty soaps, and home decor. I have several of her headbands and get compliments every time I wear one.  You can visit her website here, and her blog here.  Go check out all her cute pieces, you will be thrilled you did! The next prize is from the Etsy shop, "Silver lining Decor".  I am in love with all the jewelry that she sells.  All of her pieces are very unique and have a great vintage vibe. Check it out here.

The first prize from "Posh Blvd".  I love this stunning Champagne, vintage headband.  It is perfection and gorgeous! How lovely would this be to wear to all the Summer Parties and Weddings?!

The second prize from "Silver Lining Decor". Vintage inspired Tiffany Blue Stud earrings.  These would be fabulous for everyday. I love how dainty yet fun these earrings are!

On to the Rules:
To enter, simple follow my blog and leave a comment letting me know.  If you already follow my blog, then you rock and thank you (just leave me a comment letting me know that you already follow me). Simple as that!

For a second entry, go to Posh Blvd's blog and follow her.  Then leave me a separate comment letting me know.
The giveaway starts today and will end on midnight Monday the 30th.  A winner will be picked at Random, good luck!
**I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday...3 day weekend is almost here. Bam. XoX

Inspired by the Sun

What better way to be inspired then by Nature?  The pure and raw natural beauty that surrounds us in the great outdoors, and the grandeur of the Sun the makes it all glisten.  Lately I have been finding myself totally inspired by all things Yellow, thanks to the glorious Sunshine that Spring brings. I hope you find time to be inspired today and have a great Thursday! XoX

Love this

So cute.  I think it would be great in a kitchen.

Loving this kids room.

The Eames rocker inYellow...yum.

Anthropologie chair.  

I need these.  I wish it rained here more.

Fabulous

I would wear this everyday

Glorious

Cute gift idea

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Barefoot Contessa - Lemon Cake
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Ingredients
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons)
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans. You may also line the bottom with parchment paper, if desired.

Cream the butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, and the lemon zest.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.

Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and set them on a rack set over a tray or sheet pan; spoon the lemon syrup over them. Allow the cakes to cool completely.

For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over the tops of the cakes and allow the glaze to drizzle down the sides.

** I love the idea of making this into several mini bundt cakes for a party.  Adorable.
** Remember to enter the giveaway, you have until Friday at midnight.  Scroll down for Monday's post to enter there.  Enjoy!