Are they crazy?

I got this email today from J. Crew...

Who is doing their marketing? Seriously. It's mid- July. The last thing I want to think about is a cashmere sweater. In fact it just sounds suffocating to think about when it's 97 degrees outside.

Try back in the fall J.Crew.
Sincerely,
Courtney

Fave Find Friday: Bridesmaids Dresses

J. Crew has some bridesmaids dresses on sale for brides looking,

 or bridesmaids that get to pick out their own dresses (lucky)!

Inspiration: Aqua Dining Room

Never really thought a dining room should have aqua walls, it's definitely more of a bathroom color, but I like it in this dining room. Featured in this month's Family Circle, the designer used sand tones to create a soothing yet stunning dining space. I also love this chandelier which can be found at Home Depot.


Courtesy of Family Circle

While I love this dining room in aqua, I think I will actually be painting the bathroom this color. 

Fave Find Friday: Havana Clutch



Havana Clutch from J. Crew

Since blogger was down yesterday, here's a late Fave Find Friday.

Also available in black. I'm picturing this with a maxi dress down by the beach. What do you think?

Spring Handbag



From Lalunedesigns shop on etsy, click picture for more

I'm still searching for this year's spring/summer tote. I like to carry an inexpensive, cloth material, lightweight, over-the-shoulder handbag in the summer. I want something floral or beachy. I like something that I'm not going to care if it gets dirty.

Meet last year's Gap bag...

2010 Summer Gap Bag

Check out the stains at the bottom; I definitely got my money's worth. For being a simple bag I still managed to get lots of compliments on it.
Let me know if you have suggestions for me.

Fave Find Friday

Welcome to Fave Find Friday, a new section I decided to add to the blog!
Inspired by the loads of email I get from all of my favorite stores such as JCrew, Sephora, Pottery Barn, etc). My email box is bombarded daily with temptations, calling my name to spend money. Luckily, the good Lord gave me self-control!

I thought if I blogged about them, and shared with you my sense of style, then the temptation might go away. Unless I really like it, of course! Typically, I will post a fashion item or beauty product... pretty much anything I find during the week that I want to share.

Without further ado, the first ever Fave Find is...

Denim Western Shirt from J. Crew

In true, southern fashion- every girl must have a button-up denim shirt. I have not owned one for quite some time and I'm glad they're making a comeback. As a child I  remember quite a few outfits throughout the years including denim shirts. I love the versatility of this one, being able to roll up the sleeves and even putting it with a dress/skirt.
I have been looking for one to put with a dress that I own. I actually didn't know the two would go together until I saw a bride on "Say Yes to the Dress" where my exact same dress and layered it up with a denim shirt and scarf. It looked super cute so I'm going this week to try it on :)

Any other southern girls out there with a denim shirt in their closet?

Francesca's Baby Bumps

I am at the age where it seems everyone around me is pregnant, or just had a baby. In fact, one of my best friends is pregnant, very pregnant actually-- she's due June 7th. I could not be more thrilled for them! I am just not ready for my own so this blog is inspired by all of the pregnant ladies around me. I have no intentions of getting pregnant for a while. When I do get pregnant someday (and no that's not a hint or anything), I would love to wear some outfits from Francesca's chic Baby Bumps line!

Any pregnant women or new moms out there have suggestions on chic maternity clothes they really love?

anthropologie home love

One thing I love in life is decorating. Or at least looking at magazines and feeling inspired to decorate. So when Southern Living Magazine featured the above "blooming filigree mural" from Anthropologie in the February issue, I went to their website to check it out.
Here are some of my other favorites that I thought I would share. 


*I heart the bud vases, they are adorable and affordable!

*How festive is that shower curtain? That would cheer me up every morning! Urban Outfitters also has a ruffled shower curtain like this also but in solid colors. 

*Anthropologie is currently sold out of the letters except for "I." So disappointing. I'm guessing they will get more in or some variation of them in the future.

*I actually have knobs like these hooks on an antique dresser my mother found at a yard sale. We painted it white and picked out green and pink flower knobs. It is one of the few things I can actually afford in the store. I love their hardware section.

An Etsy Christmas

As you may know, I adore Etsy. And this is a great time of year to shop etsy for unique gifts and decorations. Here are a few of my favorites this holiday season. Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the seller's page.




Rusted Tin Snowflake: NestaHome Phoenix, AZ

 



Mitten Ornament: RedRavenNest
Vineland, NJ



Christmas Apron: LoveDoversClothing: Los Angeles, CA




Burlap Seashell Shabby Christmas Wreath
TinkersCottage- Topsail Island

 



Love this designer's hand painted signs:
MyFlipFlopz Jupiter FL



Short Wedding Dress

From Style Me Pretty: "Carmel Valley Wedding"

I adore short wedding dresses... on the right person, with the right style and right venue! When I found Myka + George's Wedding on Style Me Pretty... I just had to share!



Photography by Melissa Diep

Love those ruffles!



More from Southern Living

From the "Made by Southern Hands" section...

Time for a little unsolicited promotion... Check out these clipboards from Cottage Indus-tree! Creator Amy lives in Alpharetta, Georgia (the suburb I always dreamed I would live in but that's another story in itself). It's so neat to see someone take such a simple concept and make a dream business of it!



Daisies



Vintage Postcard



She even has collegiate sports...Go Heels!

Tar Heel!

Check out the rest of them on her website! She also has magnetic clips...

My college football team, GO DAWGS!

Etsy Finds: Fall Accessories

One of my favorite sites is Etsy.com where you can find a collection of homemade goods for sale. I have purchased several items from Etsy suppliers and have had great success! I subscribe to their daily e-mails called, "Etsy Finds" which each feature a different theme. Today was "Fall Colors." I found some chic fall accessories I wanted to feature on the blog since I can't afford to purchase any right now (saving for the honeymoon).

Obi Handbag from GraceDesign

While this bag is $74.00, they also have an adorable clutch made from the same Japanese fabric for only $24. I love those daisies!

Mini Bow Shoes Clips in Mustard Yellow by No144s

 I can just see these on a pair of J. Crew ballet flats. I think I "need" them.

Upcycled Jemina Jones by SparkyJones

This clutch has pockets to keep you organized!

Brown Leather Watch Cuff by Nualaleather

I saved the best for last. I love this watch, it reminds me of a fossil watch I used to have.

Those silver studs have flowers on them to add some femininity to it.

Happy Shopping! Let me know if you have purchased anything on Etsy or plan on it!