Favorites Of The Week {a little of this and a little of that}

February 11, 2017

Happy weekend friends!

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait for spring to get here. When I was driving home the other day I noticed that the The weather in my neck of the woods as been all over the place. One day it’s 40 degrees and the next day it’s 70. I need mother nature to settle down and bring us some consistent warmth and lots of sunshine.

Until then, enjoy a few of my favorites from the week.

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This is a beautiful kitchen makeover—one of my favorites of all time.

Does anyone else out there listen to Podcasts? It’s my new favorite thing to do while I’m working. I recently discovered #MelRobbinsLive and really loved this one on The Definition of A Winner.

There are so many great blogs out there and I love discovering new ones like Decor Gold Designs. I love Jennifer’s style and her home tour is pretty fabulous.

You’re going to love the before and after of this beautiful blue and white home makeover?

Anthropologie is having an additional 25% off on their sale items. #rundon’twalk

In case you missed it this week on the blog…

The pages from my Inspiration Notebook for February

My Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Valentine’s Day Tablescape In My Favorite Colors

February 10, 2017

This year Valentine’s Day was going to be super low-key because my hubby was scheduled to have dental surgery that morning. Luck was on our side and his dental work was pushed up to this week so now we can plan something a little more special. We thought about going out to dinner but have decided to stay in, relax and enjoy the evening.

To make the table feel a little special I pulled together this colorful Valentines tablescape using my favorite colors along with a few of my blue & white ceramic pieces.

Whenever I’m creating a tablescape, I start with the centerpiece. I’ve always want to use tissue paper honeycomb balls down the center of the table and this was the perfect occasion. PaperMart, one of my go-to sources for gift wrap and paper products sells tissue paper honeycomb balls in 2 sizes and 9 great colors. I used a combination of the 8″ and 10″ balls in red, pink and white. The smaller white honeycomb balls came from Ikea.

I place a red table runner down the center of the table and filled a vintage milk glass vase with faux peonies. I placed two of my vintage (and thrifted) blue and white chinoiserie jars on each side of the flower vase. And the final step was scattering the honeycomb balls down the table, in and round the vase and jars.

As with all the tablescapes I create, this one includes layers of color, texture and pattern.

Once the centerpiece was complete I added my place settings.

I used black and white striped placemats to add a graphic pattern to the table. Square white dinner plates and the new blue and white floral plates I found at HomeGoods recently finished the place setting.

This is one of the easiest centerpiece I’ve ever pulled together and I love the way it turned out.

I’m going to have fun using these honeycomb balls for all sorts of party and entertaining decor this year. And they have even spurred an idea for my 2017 Christmas decor.

Love is definitely in the air at our house? How do you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day?

SOURCE LIST:

8″ Tissue Paper Honeycomb Balls || 10″ Tissue Paper Honeycomb Balls || Small White Honeycomb Balls

White Milk Glass Vase (vintage)–similar here || Faux Peony’s–Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart ||Red Table Runner–HomeGoods || Black and White Placemats

White Dinner Plates–HomeGoods || Blue & White Floral Plates–HomeGoods || Red Monogram Dinner Napkins (my DIY)

7 Free Valentine’s Day Printables {designed just for you}!

January 31, 2017

The other day I was playing around (code for wasting time) on the computer and found myself designing the fun Valentine’s cards. I’m planning to use a couple of them in a gift wrap project that will be live on the blog Thursday, but I also wanted to share them with you. All of the cards are free downloads so you can print right from your computer.

And in true ‘ConfettiStyle’ style, I designed these cards in fun, bright colors so they will surely brighten someones day.

Attach a card to a gift, frame one or two, or use them as part of a scrapbook and paper crafts project. Whatever you do, have fun.

These Valentine’s Day printables are yours to enjoy!

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The pink heart card is perfect for anyone including teachers and everyone on your support team–hair stylist, nail technician.

Give the I Love You card to your significant other.

The poppy card has one of my favorite quotes on it and is ideal for a special friend.

This bold floral design is my favorite and would be great for mom or a special girlfriend.

Give this friendship card to all your girl or guy friends.

Be My Valentine is another great card for your hubby, wife or significant other.

Love Is A Word card is designed for anyone that brings meaning to your life.

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Download Valentine’s Day Cards

In case you missed it, you can find my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide here.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide | Gifts Under $50

January 30, 2017

I love Valentine’s Day. It’s not only a day to celebrate with your special someone but it’s another day when you can show your family and friends how much they are loved. In honor of Valentine’s Day I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things to help your find that perfect gift. Whether you’re shopping for mom, dad, hubby or friends this gift list has you covered. And even better, all the items are under $50!

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

one // For someone who loves to lounge around on the weekends but wants to do it in style. And who doesn’t love animal prints?

two // This colorful and whimsical clutch, with a cute pom pom detail is perfect for an evening out or a weekend shopping.

three // Because a girl can never have too many pairs of cute earrings. And these would be perfect for a Valentine’s date night.

four // Always on the perfect tote bag for work, weekends and travel. This is a good one!

five // I love the bright and bold floral pattern on this oversized scarf. This is a great piece to transition for winter to spring.

six // A fun floral art piece to brighten up someones home during the dull winter months. It’s the perfect size for a bookshelf, bathroom wall or as part of galley wall arrangement.

seven // I’m currently buying this candle in my office and all I can say about the scent is ‘amazing’! And there’s a hand cream, room spray and soap available in the same scent.

eight // And if you’re giving a candle as a gift, why not throw in these adorable matches.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

one // Order these chic monogram beer glasses today and let him celebrate Valentine’s Day early while watching the Super Bowl!

two // The man in your life will surely stand out at the office with the embossed document holder. Available in black or brown.

three // Stylish plus wallet are not two words that usually go hand in hand when it comes to mens wallets. This one has it all and I love that it is compact.

four // If he’s into fitness and health and being the best he can be, he’ll love a subscription to Men’s Health magazine.

five // These headphones are sleek and sexy and are perfect when he wants to watch the game in silence.

six // If your guy is a fashionista like mine, he’ll love the look and style of this watch. And you won’t believe the price!

seven // He’ll enjoy walking the dog if you get him this bluetooth cap.

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Check back tomorrow to see the adorable Valentine’s Day cards I designed just for you. You’ll be able to download and print them for free!

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Get the Look: Valentine’s Day Table Setting

February 11, 2016

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Setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do and Pinterest supplies me with an abundance of creative ideas and inspiration. I’m typically not one to decorate with pastels but this gorgeous table decor felt like the perfect Valentine’s Day table setting. It exudes elegance but it’s not fussy. And I just love the warmth the mix of pinks and gold creates. With all this beautiful inspiration, I thought I’d show you how easy it is to recreate this look for Valentine’s or whatever special occasion you might be celebrating…

Silk Flower Arrangement // Gold Charger Plate // Brass Taper Candle Holders // Glass Votive Holders—1/2/3

Luminous Coupe Dinnerware // Gold Flatware // Pink Linen Napkins

Metal and Glass Terrarium //Pink Wine Glasses

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Three Styling Tips for an Elegant Table:

♥ Gold and metallic finishes will make the entire table feel more expensive

♥ For a dramatic centerpiece, arrange flowers to fill the table side to side and top to bottom

♥ Create layers with candles using different size, shapes and styles of candle holders

What’s great about all of these items is that they can easily be mixed and matched with seasonal decor to create a table for Easter, a ladies luncheon or even a New Year’s Eve celebration.

If you were creating this Valentine’s Day table for two, how would you put your own spin on the decor?

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Valentine’s Day Hearts & Arrows

February 8, 2016

If I had the time I would find an excuse to wrap gifts everyday. I just love a beautifully wrapped gift and always want my gift wrapping to be part of the gift giving experience.

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I had the perfect opportunity to get creative and wrap gifts for the favorite people in my life. I decided to keep things simple and use embellishments to add the wow factor to my gifts.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

January 29, 2016

Most of the time when I feature a gift guide, especially a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, I feature gifts for her and gifts for him. This time around I’m changing things up and doing a gift guide that features gifts for anyone you love, regardless of their gender.

I thought it was going to be challenging to find gifts to fit this feature but once I started checking out my favorite sites I came up with some pretty awesome gift ideas, several of which I snapped up myself.

Happy shopping!

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A little something sweet is always a good thing for Valentine’s Day and this Assorted Cookie Set is just about as sweet as you can get. And I love that they come in their own gift box so all the work is done for you.

If there’s a music lover in your life I highly recommend the Soundlink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker. I was gifted one of these for Christmas and it’s amazing. The sound quality is fantastic and I love that you can move it from room to room without the hassle of cords and plugs.

If a movie night at home is your favorite way to celebrate Valentine’s Day then these Popcorn Bowls will add as special touch to the evening. This is another item we own and use all the time. It just makes eating popcorn more fun.

Because everyday should be a celebration, I think these Acrylic Stemless Champagne Flutes (monogrammed of course) are a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And when the occasion doesn’t call for champagne, I’d use these glasses for beer or mixed drinks.

This chic Wooden Tape Measure is a fun piece to drop in a handbag or stash in the glove compartment of the car.

I love how unique this Bookbinder’s Wood Journal is and think it’s a great gift to take to the office, keep at home or use on the go to jot down notes and ideas. Think about pairing this with a nice writing pen for the perfect gift set.

Inspire the ones you love with this awesome book, It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be. This little gem of a book is filled with bits of wisdom and inspirational quotes and makes a great gift for teenagers as well as adults. While you’re at it, pick up a copy for yourself too!

We all want our loved ones to stay healthy so give them a Fit Bit Charge to make tracking their activity easy and fun. I love mine and it keeps me motivated to get up from the desk and get my 10,000 steps in.

This Moscow Mule Mug is a more stylish version of the traditional mug and is perfect for that morning cup of coffee, afternoon cup of tea or hot cocoa in the evening. This is another buy one for them, buy one for you gifts.

Spoil someone with the adorable Fish Candy Bowl filled with their favorite candy treat.

With lots of cold days ahead, I think a Luxury Plush Robe is the perfect way to say ‘I Love You’ for Valentine’s Day. And, you can’t beat the sale price.

I’m all about a fondue party and with this Cast Iron Fondue Set you can have a party every night. This is definitely something kids and adults will love.

I’m a soap and lotion fanatic and this Belgian Linen Soap and Lotion Duo is one of the best around. And it’s on sale.

If I didn’t already own a great water bottle, I’d definitely have either one of these S’well Hydration Bottles on my gift list. The shimmer bottle comes in great colors so you won’t lose track of it and the teak wood and noir zebra bottles are just plain cool.

Yet another way to pamper someone on Valentine’s Day…Hand Salve Gift Set in 4 fabulous scents.

I hope you enjoyed this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and find something special for the one’s you love.

I’ll have some fun Valentine’s gift wrap ideas for your next week so stay tuned.

DIY Valentines Cards (that are actually gifts)

February 10, 2015

I don’t send out Valentines cards every year, but this year I decided to get crafty and make a card that’s actually a usable gift.

Because I’m sending these gifts to a few of my special girlfriends, I wanted it to be something that was personal and could be used in different ways. After coming across a piece of leather I had stashed away I decide to make a keepsake heart charm.

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