5 weekend wants

ahhhhh.

the weekend.

those are becoming my two favorite words.

sleeping in, brunch with the family, soy latte, scone, walk with the dog.  that's the stuff dreams are made of :)

It's here folks.

a weekend of family fun, good food, and praise God- he has risen!

5 weekend wants

1) essie pastels.
What better way to celebrate Easter than having your nails look like an easter egg?!?
I'll be sporting the purple!


(photo via letsmakebelieve)

If you're really feeling easter this year-
here you go!


(photo via polishandpearls.com)

 2) We're dying eggs tonight!!!
Since I did all the work last year- I can't wait to see what Linden will think of this tradition.
I'm thinking: messy = super fun.
silhouette easter eggs

(photo via lepapierstudio.com)

3) chick bread
how cute will your easter table be with a basket of these little guys?!?
chick bread recipe


(photo via cutestfood.com)

 4) kaldi's latte
I crave these things like none other
highly trained barista's at Kaldi's- overall it's a great product
kaldi's coffee


(photo via google)

5) the perfect easter dress
floral- check
pastels- check
can't wait to wear those new wedges!!
floral belted dress  $90







happy easter!
have a great weekend!



you'll drool over these!

bib necklaces.

kate spade

(photo via katespade.com)



statements pieces are all around us this season so why fight the urge?
grab it and go!
a great alternative to your old scarf routine- spiffy up ANY outfit with a bib necklace.
white t-shirt, jeans, pastel mint dress, floral button up-
you name it, it can be done!

handmade bib necklaces

yes you can!

ruffles and stuff

(photo via rufflesandstuff.com)

tribal pieces-

great with a maxi dress

(photo via moredesignplease.com)

stella and dot $48

love the colors- would look great with a coral top/dress

(photo via stelladot.com)

yoyo bib necklace

love the combination of colors-

I made a similar looking headband for linden-

if you have time hobby lobby has similar pieces that you could sew together and make your own-

if not- roots by linda quartey

(photo via linda quaertey)

pom pom bib necklace

(photo via designbrushblog.com)

summer wedding?

wouldn't that just be SO gorgeous?!?

(photo via thegloss.com)

ideas on what to do with your bib necklace!

easy, peasy.

(photo via reasontobreathe.tumblr.com)

aww snap.

love those colors- that would cheer up any day!

(photo via kailaniskomer.com)

did I mention brighten up any day?

yep.  move this to the top of my list.

not one thing wrong with this combo!

(photo via lextravagance.tumblr.com)

this is kind of screaming my name.

it would work for any kind of outing---

chic traveling, cute date night, wine bar with the girls!

(photo via stylescrapbook.com)

a kiss (necklace) to build a dream (an outfit) on (around)

the most perfect necklace yet!

the chains, the chiffon, the colors.

nice, naughty, trendy, classy.

gotta have it!

by whimsical jewelry- etsy.

happy tuesday peeps!



a few of my favorite things.

there are some things that just POP up,
things that are so darn cute you either save them on email for days on end
or you take a picture of it with your phone and look at it at every opportune moment.

florence rain flats
anthropologie $70
can't you just imagine stomping in the puddles on a warm, rainy day?

baby giraffe- $24.95
just what every mother needs- an extra hand!
babygiraffe.com

pink lining diaper bag   $120
seriously the cutest diaper bag ever!  They have a variety of bags- even a twins diaper bag!
check them out!

drawer organizer stickers  $5
who knew they even made such a thing?!
great for the little ones around the house- or maybe even a forgetful spouse!
They come in a variety of colors and at this price- it's fun for the whole family!!








and for the finale....


house of history
by rachel oertli


a couple years ago I met this great girl through a friend and we hit it off instantly through our love of fashion.
She lives in DC and has a vintage store with items available on etsy.
you gotta check it out!!

vintage mod lucite link bracelet  $22

vintage 1980's swee lo cocktail dress  $113

vintage coach 80's shoulder bucket shopper $63

vintage 80's harem cheetah pants $48

vintage 1960's dressing table set $38

detailed 1970's large macrame handbag $35


house of history
I just posted a few of my favorites-
from one of a kind 70's maxi dresses to wall art---
it's a must have!
With a keen eye like rachel's you are sure to find something you like!
Plus- the prices are great so go ahead and pick yourself up a couple items- you deserve it!!


hope you had a fan-dan-tastic weekend!