My Thanksgiving Table...

Lovely Little Vignettes member mtcreasey recently posted photos of her Thanksgiving decorating. Read on for inspiration! On the eve of Thanksgiving, after prepping all day, I had everyone go to the park for a nice long walk and while there I had everyone help me find leaves for the table. I found the beautiful branches for our arrangement there as well. So everyone participated, with a little guidance, of course, and I...

The Scotch & Sherlock Holmes Style Bookshelf...

Yes… yes… yessssss. Some of our more recent posts have my pulse quickening. This stylized cutout bookshelf is so appealing because it evokes a traditional library piece, bespeaking leather-bound tomes, Sherlock Holmes and mayhaps a snifter of scotch. But since most of us have long ago hung up our smoking jackets, designer Jaren Goh’s twist on the Baroque gets high marks for a modern reading space. Offered by...

The Scotch & Sherlock Holmes Style Bookshelf...

Yes… yes… yessssss. Some of our more recent posts have my pulse quickening. This stylized cutout bookshelf is so appealing because it evokes a traditional library piece, bespeaking leather-bound tomes, Sherlock Holmes and mayhaps a snifter of scotch. But since most of us have long ago hung up our smoking jackets, designer Jaren Goh’s twist on the Baroque gets high marks for a modern reading space. Offered by...

How Now: How to Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock...

Filed under: fix-it , household hacks Let’s switch gears from the holidays for a second and talk about sweet, precious sleep. I’ve been getting a lot lately, partly because of the cold, wintery mornings and also due to my uncanny ability to sleep through any alarm clock. Until now: How To Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock on Howcast Step 1: Open the clock Open the alarm clock and snip the 2 wires that lead from its...

How Now: How to Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock...

Filed under: fix-it , household hacks Let’s switch gears from the holidays for a second and talk about sweet, precious sleep. I’ve been getting a lot lately, partly because of the cold, wintery mornings and also due to my uncanny ability to sleep through any alarm clock. Until now: How To Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock on Howcast Step 1: Open the clock Open the alarm clock and snip the 2 wires that lead from its...

Etsy Finds: Gifts Handmade From Vintage China...

I love to give handmade gifts, whether I make them myself or buy them from another crafter. It’s much more personal, not to mention one-of-a-kind. And, to ease my eco conscience, it helps that the gifts are made from repurposed materials. So I was excited to see a handful of wonderful gifts handmade from vintage china on Etsy. They’d make beautiful gifts for any girl you know. Take a look! View Slideshow ›...

Etsy Finds: Gifts Handmade From Vintage China...

I love to give handmade gifts, whether I make them myself or buy them from another crafter. It’s much more personal, not to mention one-of-a-kind. And, to ease my eco conscience, it helps that the gifts are made from repurposed materials. So I was excited to see a handful of wonderful gifts handmade from vintage china on Etsy. They’d make beautiful gifts for any girl you know. Take a look! View Slideshow ›...

Guess What Celeb Is Behind This House?...

This house, designed by Morphosis Architects, is one of many designs that are being built in New Orleans. Can you tell me which architecture-loving celeb is behind the house? See the original post:  Guess What Celeb Is Behind This...

Guess What Celeb Is Behind This House?...

This house, designed by Morphosis Architects, is one of many designs that are being built in New Orleans. Can you tell me which architecture-loving celeb is behind the house? Here is the original post:  Guess What Celeb Is Behind This...

Enter to Win a Birkin Bag!...

We promised we would be bringing you our biggest handbag giveaway – ever. The holy grail of handbags. The coveted of the coveted. The classic of the classics. Well, the time has come. Are you ready? We are partnering with Portero.com and our blogger buddy ThePurseBlog for our most amazing handbag giveaway, ever. The Birkin! To be exact, it’s a beyond-fabulous black evergrain (feels like butter!) leather 30 cm Birkin,...