I tried a new brand of nail polish this weekend. The brand is called Butter London and they make dozens of beautiful shades all without harmful chemicals. There are so many pretty shades it can be hard to choose. I finally decided on golden West End Wonderland and the special edition, The Black Knight. They’re [...]
This time of year I always feel like I’m supposed to be driving through the southwest. Lingering memories of driving from West Virginia to California, I suppose. Maybe this week’s loves are reflecting my thoughts on the beautiful desert contrasts of dark and bright. I like to think so anyway. First up, I love having [...]
Wow! How is it Wednesday already? This week is going by fast! I have a random, but pretty little mix of lovelies to share today, starting with my dining room… The dining room is kind of a hot mess right now, but there are lots of pretty things in it:
Today’s handmade interview is with the wonderfully talented accessory maker, Ele from Ele Handmade. Her creations are stunning! I keep dreaming of this pair of pewter colored ballerina shoes. I think my spring kind of needs them!
This has been the week for evening projects. Monday I finished a scarf for a friend of a friend, last night I re-potted my rose and tonight I’m going to paint the frame for the map I ordered for our guest room. I’m planning a little photo tour of the room soon, too. I think [...]
The week isn’t over, but it’s already been such an inspiring one on the web! Here are six super pretty things that I’ve found this week… Is it possible to fall head over heels for a nail polish? The answer is yes! I haven’t tried these beauties but I really like their lovely packaging.
I want to invite you all to a fancy holiday party, but since pesky things like geography tend to get in the way, it’ll be right here on the ol’ blog! So put on your favorite dress, dust off those beautiful heels you only wear once in a blue moon and get ready to be [...]
I was walking across the university campus, where I work, at lunchtime today and I had a revelation. It is too cold for open-toed shoes! Most of the fall colors are drifting away on the chilly, woodsmoke-scented wind and wintertime is on its way. I spent the rest of my chilly walk thinking about wool [...]
I just wanted to take a few minutes today to introduce you to the four amazing ladies who are sponsoring Wayside Violet this month. They all inspire my constantly and I think you’ll love them too! Take a few minutes to say “hello!” to Kara, Lara, Lauren and Amanda! Kara from I Just Might Explode [...]
Every morning and evening the puppy walkers in our neighborhood parade up and down the path to the park that runs behind our house. As the weather has been getting colder (we had frost this morning!) I’ve noticed warmer boots, heavier coats and thicker sweaters, not to mention a few stylish thinner-furred dogs in their [...]
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marina on a work in progress
Lara on snow day, again
Jessica on snow day, again
Audra on snow day, again
Char on photo inspired: walkies