{whatever wednesday}

{Something to Smile About:  29 Adorable Animals With Better Fashion Than Us}

{Summer Print Please:  Tutti Fruitti Pineapple}

{Weekend to Bake:  Banana Cream Pie Cookies}

{Home Project:  Rope Light Sign DIY}

{Song Pick of the Week:  Leona Lewis - Thunder}

Shoesday Tuesday

No, it's not too late in the season to purchase a pair of espadrilles.  Especially when they're gold, glittery, and on sale!  Be still my beating heart.  These Kate Spade 'Lolana Flats' are reduced to $116 from $178.  Impossible to imagine living in a different pair of flats for the rest of summer.

Get them here:  Kate Spade New York 'Lolana Flat'

Design Inspiration Monday

A number of times, I've had someone ask how to decorate using birdcages.  They'll find one they like, but aren't quite sure what to do with it.  Usually, setting it on a mantle or coffee table and filling it with greenery or cute accessories are ways to incorporate birdcages in decor.  What grabbed my attention about this living room is the chandelier housed in the birdcage.  Such a cute and creative idea!  Another aspect that drew me to this space is the mixing of patterns.  Black and white polka dots are a classic print combination while the blue and purple carpet peaks whimsical interest.  What do you think?  How would you incorporate birdcages into decor?

See full home tour:  FluffNStuff

{whatever wednesday}

{Cool Stuff:   20 Negative Space Photos}

{The breakfast/brunch I would eat every day if I could:  Southwest Diner}

{New Favorite Shopping Website:  ThredUP}

{Etsy Shop Spotlight:  icing101}

{Weekend Things:  The Best $10 or Less Wines for Summer}

Shoesday Tuesday

Neutral with the right amount of fringe makes this bootie a perfect transitional wardrobe staple.  Show them off with a flowy knee-length dress in summer or cuffed jeans and a sweater in fall.  Currently part of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale (for only $110), I'm seriously resisting the urge to buy a pair in all 4 colors.

Get them here:  Sam Edelman 'Paige' Fringed Ankle Boot

Design Inspiration Monday

This ultra glamorous loft living room in Vancouver is the epitome of luxe.  Industrial style is made chic with the dramatic, dazzling chandelier and classic tufted sofa.  White, black and grey as the color palette creates an elegant contrast with the brick industrial elements of the room.

Photo credit:  House & Home 2008

{whatever wednesday} birthday edition

This {whatever wednesday} is a little different than the typical.  With my birthday tomorrow (woo hoo!), I decided to put together a little "splurge on myself" wishlist.  Every year, I usually treat myself to something I've usually wanted for a while as a "another year in the books / Happy Birthday to meeeeee" present.  If I was about to go shopping and ultimately buy what I wanted without thinking twice, here are 5 things I would treat myself to.  What would be on your birthday wishlist?

{Sole Society:  Cammila Pointed Toe Smoking Slipper in silver}

{Birthday Suit:  Open-Back Culottes Jumpsuit}

{Say Cheese:  Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera}

{Home Crush:  Chaise Lounge with Geometric Print Fabric}

{Just add water:  Sunnylife Inflatable Flamingo Pool Toy}

Shoesday Tuesday

Sleek metallic and a sky-high platform heel, these are not your average sandals.  Surprisingly versatile, similar styles have been spotted on Lady Gaga and Jessica Alba.  Pair with jean shorts and a kimono for a bohemian day look or a culottes jumpsuit for a night out.

Shop the Shoes:  Steve Madden 'Get-It'

Design Inspiration Monday

With summer in full swing, my mind is consistently concentrating on getting outdoors, whether it is going to the park, local events, socializing, or entertaining.  There is a brewery in St. Louis (Earthbound Brewing) that uses tree stumps as stools, which I absolutely loved.  Loving the idea so much, I went to the extreme Google search of "tree stump stools."  Lo and behold, this rustic outdoor dining area...the answer to my search results, a dream entertaining space with perfectly placed tree stump seating.

Photo credit:  DIY Ideas

{whatever wednesday}

{Donut Life:  Can NOT get over how ah-ma-zing and adorable this donut birthday cake ideas are}

{DIY:  Clay Cake Topper}

{GIMME Glasses:  The perfect summer sipping glasses (or all year around, whatever)}

No idea where the mingo glasses are from but The Skinny Confidential has a Mint Kombucha Vodka cocktail pictured has been added as a summer must try.

{DIY Bucket List:  DIY Hanging Copper Hat Rack}

{Wanderlust:  Tropical Escape #TakeMeThere}

{Wednesday Wisdom:  Quit Slackin' and Make Shit Happen}

Shoesday Tuesday

With espadrilles being one of the "it-shoes" of the 2015 summer season, it's not too late to dive in to the style.  This particular pair, I'm really loving.  Flatform base, contrast colorblocking, and quilting details combine making these a stylish and comfortable flat.

Buy them here:  Steve Madden 'Palamo Quilted Espadrille Flatform Flats'

Design Inspiration Monday

Mondays can be rough.  Mondays after a long holiday weekend can be especially rough.  This Lincoln Park flat living room by Wendy Labrum Interiors is the remedy for those Monday blues.  Patterned pink pillows adorning the oversized tufted sofa create a feminine feel to the room, while the giant gallery wall proves this design element is still having a major moment.

Photo by: Meghan Bob Photography

{whatever wednesday}

{Sweet Treat for the Holiday:  Red, White, and Blue Brownie Pizza}

{Sips for the 4th:  Red, White, and Blue Sangria}

{4th Fashion:  Flag Short DIY}

{Hair How:  The chart that FINALLY taught me to do a fishtail braid}

{#lovewins:  Nurse's heartbreaking post shows why equal marriage is so important}