You can leave it as is and let it rock, or, if you are concerned about motion sickness- use small rubber stoppers to keep it in place. Either way, I love the way it feels like a cross between a wine cask and a traditional canopy bed.
Suburban Style; chic living for the suburban mama... on a budget
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Coolest Bed Ever
I thought this was worth sharing- this has to be the coolest bed ever- check it out on One Kings Lane today and tomorrow. If I had a sprawling yard with a pool, an airy loft, or a house bigger than a shoebox... I'd be starting a campaign for this bed today.
You can leave it as is and let it rock, or, if you are concerned about motion sickness- use small rubber stoppers to keep it in place. Either way, I love the way it feels like a cross between a wine cask and a traditional canopy bed.
You can leave it as is and let it rock, or, if you are concerned about motion sickness- use small rubber stoppers to keep it in place. Either way, I love the way it feels like a cross between a wine cask and a traditional canopy bed.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
My new love...
I was at my Target the other day, and I saw something...
...could it be? No... YES! Tucked away in the jewelry- doubtless hidden by someone who intended to come back for it was... my new Missoni scarf!
Here's the glamor shot
I love LOVE it for Fall, the warm neutrals with gold thread woven through are screaming Autumn and although today I am wearing it with a tank (we are enjoying an 85 degree Indian Summer day here on the West Coast) it is light enough to easily layer over a sweater when things cool off.
Bonus- the infinity scarf design is easy to wear. I am forever trying to tie my scarf like a Parisian- do French women take classes in how to tie scarves?
My weekly visit to Target paid off! Word is there will be sporadic replenishment of the Missoni collection through out the month of October, so if you are kicking yourself for missing it- there is hope!
...could it be? No... YES! Tucked away in the jewelry- doubtless hidden by someone who intended to come back for it was... my new Missoni scarf!
Here's the glamor shot
I love LOVE it for Fall, the warm neutrals with gold thread woven through are screaming Autumn and although today I am wearing it with a tank (we are enjoying an 85 degree Indian Summer day here on the West Coast) it is light enough to easily layer over a sweater when things cool off.
Bonus- the infinity scarf design is easy to wear. I am forever trying to tie my scarf like a Parisian- do French women take classes in how to tie scarves?
My weekly visit to Target paid off! Word is there will be sporadic replenishment of the Missoni collection through out the month of October, so if you are kicking yourself for missing it- there is hope!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tufted Headboards- cozy on the cheap
I've always gravitated to the commanding look of a four-poster bed. But, lately I am really loving tufted headboards. There is something about them that just seems so cozy and inviting, I just want to snuggle in.
Even better- they are usually a less expensive alternative to big wooden bedsteads.
I especially love when they are slightly winged like this version from Broyhill. They just barely remind me of the forts I built out of blankets as a kid- gotta love a reason to hideout in bed!
Here's My dream bedroom in creams and blues:
tufted headboard by substyle on polyvore.com
Even better- they are usually a less expensive alternative to big wooden bedsteads.
I especially love when they are slightly winged like this version from Broyhill. They just barely remind me of the forts I built out of blankets as a kid- gotta love a reason to hideout in bed!
Here's My dream bedroom in creams and blues:
tufted headboard by substyle on polyvore.com
Monday, October 10, 2011
The best dressed bump
I was wandering a bookstore this weekend, and found Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement by Amy Tara Koch
It started out as something to read on the couch while my in-laws are in town, but it sort of hooked me. With my first pregnancy, I didn't give pregnancy fashion much thought. I was so thrilled to be pregnant I wanted to wear maternity clothes (hormones...) After my daughter was born, I looked back an my pregnancy with the clarity that only time can bring. It was pretty awful. I gained over 40 pounds (OMG- did I just admit that?!) and lived in denim maternity capris and bulky tops. That's not quite true... my mom took me shopping early in my pregnancy and got me a couple of really cute things to wear to work and some events I had. But, when left to my own devices, I was a disaster!
This time, I am determined to rock the hot mama look. (Frankly, the first step has been not rocking so many hot fudge sundaes.) But, not as easy as I thought... this book had a couple of tips that I had already discovered, and a few I hadn't thought of. Here are a few of my favs.
The Bella Band by Ingrid & Isabel
One of the thing I liked best about this book is that it encourages you to wear your own clothes, so this is the only product I''ll call out. The Bella Band is a super stretchy tube of fabric thats fits over the waistband of your pants or skirts. Thanks to an assortment of these darlings I'm almost halfway through my pregnancy and I am still wearing my own pants (so much cuter than anything with an elastic waist!) They come in a rainbow of colors so you can coordinate them to your outfits (they look like a layering tank) although in many cases they don't show at all.
Long "wife-beater" style tanks
My daughter was born in late summer, so I sadly went through a very hot pregnancy without these. This time I can't get enough- I'm wearing them by themselves on warm Indian Summer days and under cardigans and blazers when it's cooler. Most everyone has them, but if not, they are pretty cheap ($6 at Target right now) and come in great colors. They show off the cute 2nd trimester bump, and if they are long enough stretch out my short round torso.
Accessorize:
Seems like a no brainer, but they call it "baby-brain" for a reason. It frankly never occurred to me that a strategic accessory choice could distract from my size. I at a point, I tried to shrink more than shine. This time I am going the opposite route. I put away my dainty jewelry, and moved my statement pieces to the front. I got a fedora too. Also belts- this has always confused me in pregnancy... belt above the bump? below? Turns out, both are right- but the book helped me figure out when.
Wear Heels:
This is one to do as long as possible. 36 weeks into growing a human, it's not always possible to wear heels. Also, balance is a huge issue in pregnancy. But a decent wedge, or kitten heel can go far to make a girl look a) smaller and b) pulled together.
So far, it must be working. Yesterday my husband said to me- "you are so much cuter this pregnancy" sweet!
It started out as something to read on the couch while my in-laws are in town, but it sort of hooked me. With my first pregnancy, I didn't give pregnancy fashion much thought. I was so thrilled to be pregnant I wanted to wear maternity clothes (hormones...) After my daughter was born, I looked back an my pregnancy with the clarity that only time can bring. It was pretty awful. I gained over 40 pounds (OMG- did I just admit that?!) and lived in denim maternity capris and bulky tops. That's not quite true... my mom took me shopping early in my pregnancy and got me a couple of really cute things to wear to work and some events I had. But, when left to my own devices, I was a disaster!
This time, I am determined to rock the hot mama look. (Frankly, the first step has been not rocking so many hot fudge sundaes.) But, not as easy as I thought... this book had a couple of tips that I had already discovered, and a few I hadn't thought of. Here are a few of my favs.
The Bella Band by Ingrid & Isabel
One of the thing I liked best about this book is that it encourages you to wear your own clothes, so this is the only product I''ll call out. The Bella Band is a super stretchy tube of fabric thats fits over the waistband of your pants or skirts. Thanks to an assortment of these darlings I'm almost halfway through my pregnancy and I am still wearing my own pants (so much cuter than anything with an elastic waist!) They come in a rainbow of colors so you can coordinate them to your outfits (they look like a layering tank) although in many cases they don't show at all.
Long "wife-beater" style tanks
My daughter was born in late summer, so I sadly went through a very hot pregnancy without these. This time I can't get enough- I'm wearing them by themselves on warm Indian Summer days and under cardigans and blazers when it's cooler. Most everyone has them, but if not, they are pretty cheap ($6 at Target right now) and come in great colors. They show off the cute 2nd trimester bump, and if they are long enough stretch out my short round torso.
Accessorize:
Seems like a no brainer, but they call it "baby-brain" for a reason. It frankly never occurred to me that a strategic accessory choice could distract from my size. I at a point, I tried to shrink more than shine. This time I am going the opposite route. I put away my dainty jewelry, and moved my statement pieces to the front. I got a fedora too. Also belts- this has always confused me in pregnancy... belt above the bump? below? Turns out, both are right- but the book helped me figure out when.
Wear Heels:
This is one to do as long as possible. 36 weeks into growing a human, it's not always possible to wear heels. Also, balance is a huge issue in pregnancy. But a decent wedge, or kitten heel can go far to make a girl look a) smaller and b) pulled together.
So far, it must be working. Yesterday my husband said to me- "you are so much cuter this pregnancy" sweet!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Great Vintage Dress Giveaway!
Fellow blogger, Paper Moons and Macaroons is offering this fabulous vintage dress giveaway.
Check out her beautiful blog and enter to win!
Check out her beautiful blog and enter to win!
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