DIY Animal Planters
You have probably spotted all kinds of planters across our home over the last year. I love every kind, but especially ones with character. I wanted to provide more ideas of ways to make use of what you may already have for home decor. I was so tempted to scoop up a few ceramic animal planters I had seen recently, but it occurred to me that this quirky option could be a fun alternative. These DIY animal planters take about ten minutes to create. I hijacked a few forgotten dinosaurs from the bottom of my son’s toy basket and transformed them into succulent planters and/or bookends. Here is the easy how-to…. VIEW FULL POST
This week’s #BuildableWardrobe update includes two of my favorite denim pieces that I chose to keep in the mix when cleaning out my closet. I wear these in multiple ways in various seasons. Here is the breakdown:
Denim Button Down – This one I got a few years ago, but here is a similar one. I layer it in the winter, and wear solo with shorts in the summer. Here’s a few similar ones: High and Low.
Denim Flares – The fashion scene is trying to make flare denim a thing this year, but you know what guys? They never were quite out of the scene! I’v always had a pair in my jean stash. I snagged this pair last year on Shopbop. (c/o) (More flare styles here.)
Wedge Ankle Booties – The kind that are low enough to pull off in warmer months and comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. I have walked the miles in these! Similar pair here, and a variety of wedge ankle boots here.
Wooden Watch – Simple and neutral and somewhat indestructable! (c/o)
Sunburst Necklace – I don’t wear much jewelry anymore, so I look for one or two good necklaces when putting a look together with a good pair of stud earrings. This necklace by Noonday Collection is my current fix (and also supports an worthy cause).
Structured Crossbody – via The Common Knowledge. Love this deep Aubergine color to work into upcoming autumn looks.
If you are trying to minimize your wardrobe, any tips you want to share?
In case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.
As soon as these cooler temps hit, I want to buy all of the boots and jackets! But I am trying so hard this season to buy only what I really need, items that fit well, are made to last, and that I will love having in my closet for months to come. I am sharing this process through this series (which I will start to refer to as the #buildablewardrobe). I would love to have you join me in this effort to eliminate excess, and encourage slow fashion. I am also trying to support more small businesses and artisans like Moorea Seal and Noonday Collection.
These looks include pieces I have added to the closet or have had for a while that work well for taking your dresses from day to evening. I use navy as a neutral in my wardrobe and it is a color that never goes out of style. (A bunch of other navy dress options here.) I am looking forward to sharing more ideas with you all. I really believe in the art of getting dressed, since as women, it can drastically affect our demeanor for the day and the way we reach others. I need this reminder myself on a morning where sport shorts looked more appealing than anything;)
Cheers!
P.S. I have added a shop section to the blog above in the nav bar, where I will be adding all of the pieces I am working with in my own closet this season!
We pause our regular scheduled programming to ask for your prayers for the south who can’t seem to get themselves out of this horrible mess. Just a few of the crazy stories emerging from this great city that I love so dearly (despite its inability to cope with cold weather)…
2. Stories of diabetics, newborns babies (with their moms), and elderly being trapped for hours start to spread on social media. A facebook group is created where people started to come to the rescue to those in need by providing food, water, blankets, gas, and shelter. I guess social media can be a good thing after all;) Hope in humanity restored.
3. Home Depot, Target, and Whole Foods leave stores open city wide to house those stuck in the snow jam overnight.
6. Woman in Sandy Springs, GA delivers her baby girl on I-285 with the help of her husband and local police officer. Luckily, an ambulance arrived shortly after to take her to a local hospital.
7. The later it gets the more cars are abandoned as people attempt to walk,(and in a friend’s case crawl), and drudge miles home in hopes of avoiding the night in their car.
8. What started as a daily commute for many turned into a snowpile nightmare of car crashes now totaling 940 with one death and 104 injuries. As the news even tried to communicate the severity of the situation. “Don’t get on Johnson Ferry. Seriously. Don’t.”
9. Atlanta becomes the opening scene of The Walking Dead. Our good friend and neighbor had an experience straight out of the opening scene of The Walking Dead (I am sure many of you Atlantans did!), as he had to search for his wife and two sons who were stuck out in the snow jam. Her phone had died and she had a nursing baby with her. As he starts driving on the opposite side of the empty highway to look for her, the city is eerily quiet and no one is moving. Abandoned cars everywhere. He found her going in 4-wheel drive up the grassy side around the gridlock. This tough chic comes from the midwest where these situations are commonplace. 8 hours total before they all arrived home. Some individuals are going on 18 hours+..
10. Least significant, but worthy of note…Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves rescues old team mate Freddie Freeman on his four wheeler. What? Smart move.
I am kind of in shock. I grew up in Ohio so really have never seen anything like this. I know you northern friends may be in awe, but this is unfortunately as real as it gets! My heart breaks for the parents who cannot get to their children. There are still so many stuck in this horrible snow jam and could use a prayer or two! Wish I had a serious four wheeler of my own right now to go out and offer transportation. You think they would have a fleet on back up for situations like this!
Atlanta. We love you, but you show your better side in the spring.
I finally get to introduce you to one of my favorite food blogs! I mean, I don’t have to even say anything because after you read this post, Amanda’s blog will fast become your new daily visit!
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Like Anna, I believe design & inspiration are everywhere around us,
and that we all have the capability to be creative artists.
Among other things, Anna inspires us with her creative DIYs and gorgeous fashion; for you, maybe it’s the same, or maybe it’s through music, painting, calligraphy, photography, writing, styling, interior design, or cooking that you bless others. There is potential for creativity & design in every facet of our everyday lives. One of my passions is creativity in delicious, healthy, beautiful cooking. It is an art form and one that we all benefit from every single day!
My philosophy is to cook simple meals with the freshest, most natural ingredients, straight from the source whenever possible — whether that be the garden, the fish market or butcher, or your own fruit trees. With the vast variety of fresh foods, meals don’t ever have to be boring; instead, it can be a beautiful gift to those you are cooking for.
I still have so much to learn (which is why it’s fun!) but here are some of our favorite recipes thought up and created in our tiny Okinawan kitchen… (:
I am going to be adding some new inspirational topics in between the meet the blogger posts! I draw so much inspiration from the home from some of my favorite interior design blogs, flickr, and magazines. I thought you readers would also enjoy viewing some noteworthy creative spaces! So…introducing…..Inspirational Spaces!
Everything about these studio spaces make me smile….fabric textiles such as wall boards and bunting add such a personal and fun touch to your creative space!
*If you have a creative space that you would like featured, email me!*
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s giveaway! You will swoon over it!
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