In Honor of Paper Favorites: Maybooks + Giveaway

August 28, 2012

The next paper goods shop that I had to share with you hits the monogram trend and my love for pattern and color. I first heard about Maybooks through Lonny Magazine, and I was immediately smitten. Not only does this site allows you to customize your notebook cover with pattern and monogram of choice, but you can make the inside a notebook, menu planner, wedding diary, bump diary, grid paper, etc. etc. Something for every phase of your life. I have to say I might be adding a few more to the stationary library;)

Maybooks is offering an IHOD reader their own custom notebook of choice! Enter the giveaway easily through rafflecopter below! In the meantime, you can check out how easy and user friendly (my favorite aspect of this site) here. Best of luck!

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August 27, 2012

Thrilled to be a guest here on Small Shop Studio! Thank you so much Erica for having me!

I am not quite ready to let summer go, but there are certain color combinations spotted in the world of fall fashion that is making it a little easier for me to step into fall. A great way to transition summer brights into the next season is pairing it with a neutral. Layering is always a good idea:)

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Whether its neon yellow or golden, its a beautiful duet with nude tones.

What color palates will you be trying out this fall?

True Beauty Files: White’s Last Hoorah

August 27, 2012

Gave my favorite white dress one last wear of the summer. But whose to say you can’t where white after Labor Day, right?

{Lace Crochet Dress: Banana Republic (similar), Denim Vest: DIY, Shoes: BCBG, Tote: Mimi Boutique (similar), Initial Ring: c/o JL by JanetLeigh, Shades: Urban Outfitters, Cuff: Bellafusion}

With the way summer flew by, I am accepting that time will never go slowly anymore like it did when I was young. Summers seemed like they were months and months. I wish I could make time slow down, but since I can’t, I have learned to stop looking ahead. This is the first year I can honestly say I am not wishing for the next season. I want to live only in this moment here and now. I thank my children for teaching me to appreciate the slow beat of being still (which seems to be a lost art). We intentionally didn’t make any plans this weekend, and it was wonderful. I think I will make plans to make no plans more often;) How was your weekend friends?

Love, Anna

The True Beauty Files

A lookbook for the modern modeste.

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”

~ Audrey Hepburn

For a Fraction: Jessica Alba’s Neutral Layered Look

August 24, 2012

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This is a great transition look for summer to fall. Neutral layers dressed up or down!

Here are my finds where you can get these pieces for a fraction of the cost:

Panama Hat: Borsalino, $160

For a fraction: J. Crew, $58, Asos, $10

Heather Grey Crew Pullover: Phillip Lim, $450

For a fraction: Lanston, $38

White Collared Shirt:

For a fraction: Gap, $49, Od Navy, $26.50

Khaki Ankle Pants: Blue Fly, $150

J. Crew, on sale for $40, Yesstyle, $28

Ombre Scarf: Nordstrom, $88

For a fraction: Nordstrom, $18.99

Nude Wedge Pumps: Pour la Victoire – $220

For a fraction: Fitzwell Harper, $67.99, 6PM, $31.60

Happy weekend friends:)

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DIY Pyramid Stud Earrings – Vince Camuto Inspired

August 23, 2012

Using the leftover pieces from the studded phone case DIY, I made a few earring sets inspired by these Vince Camuto pair. This is a no brainer DIY so you can do this even with your un-craftiest friend:)

The key to this Pyramid Stud Earrings DIY is having the iron back studs since they are filled and not hollow.

Supplies:

Earring Backs

IRON BACK Pyramid Studs (Find some here)

Super glue or E-6000 Glue (found at Hobby Lobby)

Instructions: I think you all can figure out this one;)

So this is your chance to do a fun and easy project, and prove to yourself you can DIY! …and maybe make some extras for your fam and friends.

21 Dates of Summer: Dates 13 & 14

August 22, 2012

Sometimes, the best kind of date is when you get your favorite junk food (ice cream of course), grab your comfiest blankets, pile them up on the floor, and cozy up to an old classic. Lucky for me, Gabe is a movie guru who always finds a good flick on netflix. This time, he let me pick. Obviously, I chose Sabrina (the Audrey Hepburn version). We both fell asleep half way through in our makeshift campsite on our living room floor. I hope we can still do this when we are old and grey (mind you more pillows and maybe a matress will be required then). Also, this date means no babysitter, and its absolutely free:)

We couldn’t find our lantern, so candles did the trick;)

Its always cool to explore your city. Atlanta had their annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival, so we checked out some local artists, and tried a few new food vendors. Popcorn in 20 something flavors was a huge hit amongst the crowds….and with us.

I would love to hear and see some of your fun summer dates, so if you post about one make sure and tune in for the final date post of this series. I will be having a link up:)

Happy Wednesday!

In Honor of Paper Favorites: Nicely Noted

August 21, 2012

I have a few favorite paper companies to share with you all, and they each deserve their own feature. Have you heard of Nicely Noted? Well its a dream for the letterpress paper fanatic such as me;) You can sign up or give a gift of monthly delivered letterpress notecards and stamp mix. (Confession: I had a stamp collection when I was a girl.) They are so well curated as well. Here is a preview of what kind of papery goodness is delivered …