by Jen | Nov 29, 2013 | Inspired Style
I went to New York City last week on a school field trip. For real. The “kids” were 40 something senior military officers and their spouses. Yes, there were academic type things to do during the day but afterwards, well, let’s just say we rocked it. Much of the coolest of the cool parts of my trip had a NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED caveat…like my tour of NBC Studios (awesome), or seeing Once, or The Glass Menagerie on Broadway. Double edged sword because I could relax and not worry about capturing every moment on “film” but sad because now I don’t have every moment captured, except in my memory. Here are some of the prettier moments that were allowed…
Lord and Taylor Windows.
Macy’s was the first building in the world to have the modern day escalator (1902) and here it is. It’s all wood. That’s my husband’s leg and I don’t know why it looks like he has just one.
The subway is cool. And, yes, I am a tourist.
The App which got me from Point A to Point B.
Macy’s
That (above) is This (below).
Central Park
Trinity Place. An old bank turned restaurant–we ate in the vault!
Isn’t this a Beatles Cover??
Matt and Me.
My buddy Joy and me at the Today show.
The New York Public Library. So beautiful.
Me and My Best Guy in Times Square
Looking up.
Love this.
Group selfie at The Glass Menagerie on Broadway with the best NYC traveling companions, Kim and Tim (and my guy).
by Jen | Nov 25, 2013 | Art, Fun Style, How To, Inspired Style, Interior Decorating
How about a sheet of wrapping paper that costs about $3.95, is poster size (20″ x 28″) and fits into a standard store bought frame (meaning no custom framing)??????
I bought my frame (above picture) at a thrift store with a hideous picture inside of it. I replaced the picture with a piece of wrapping paper called Plumes.
Cavallini Plumes Wrapping Paper
I paid $6.00 total for my mantle art.
Here are some sheets of paper that are categorized as “wrapping paper” from Paper Source–all of which are about $3.95. Most are made by Cavallini Paper (found at Paper Source and at www.Cavallini.com)
Keep scrolling down. Mind the gaps. We had a few spacing issues.
- Cavallini & Co La Maison
Cavallini & Co. La Mer
Cavallini & Co Palmistry Guide
Cavallini & Co Le Jardin
Cavallini & Co Pasta Italiana
Cavallini & Co Natural History Birds
Paper Source Feathers–This one varies in size.
All these and more can be found at www.paper-source.com for about $4. These papers are also at museum gift shops and other little shops. Inexpensive and awesome.
by Jen | Nov 24, 2013 | Fun Style, Inspired Style
I like a nice dish. Tis the season.
John Derian Company’s “Happy” Plate
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anthropologie
anthropologie
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Nieman Marcus
Mackenzie Childs
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by Jen | Nov 20, 2013 | Fun Style, Inspired Style, Interior Decorating
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My heart sings as I sort through these pictures. Lockers rock. If I can’t purge it then I like to hide it. Lockers are lovely. Call around to junk shops/antique stores to see if they have any. I have found them for $100 and less. I also have found ugly metal cabinets and spray painted them. Check out the scrap booking aisle of your local craft store and they almost always have metal plates engraved with numbers that look just like….locker numbers. A little crazy glue and you are all set.
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is an old metal gym locker…
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by Jen | Nov 13, 2013 | Inspired Style
I’m hosting a dinner and you are all invited. I love a good seemingly endless beautifully set outdoor table.
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Elegant & fun table by @Ingrid Heise-Lise Williams Geller Events #Rainbow ombre floral design
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Love.
by Jen | Nov 8, 2013 | Fun Style, How To, Inspired Style
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Gather and Gold, Gather and Gold, Gather and Gold, Ev’ryone wishes for Gather and Gold. It’s actually :
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Ev’ryone wishes
For silver and gold…Burl Ives from Rudolph. But whatever, this works better for my post. It’s about Gathering and Gold. Didn’t see that coming did you?
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You know what that is? Other than AWESOME? It’s a piece a fabric cut from a bolt at the good ole’ fabric store. YOU can do that. LOVE IT!
Ok, ready for this one? It seriously hurts my heart.
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It’s called “Go to Goodwill and buy a hideous painting and spray paint the frame gold and paint the board inside the painting with chalk board paint.” Or go to TJMaxx and buy a framed chalkboard and spray paint the frame gold… OR if you are crafty and you know it then take a half price coupon to Michaels Craft Store, buy an open frame (they have a whole aisle of them), buy a cheap piece of thin board from Home Depot, have someone cut it, paint the board with chalk board paint, paint the frame if necessary, and staple gun the board to the frame. I gave you 3 options. You can do this.
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You can do this.
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It’s not Gold but it is BEAUTIFUL. I actually saw a comment under this picture on Pinterest that said “Imagine how gorgeous these would look spray painted gold”. It would be inexpensive–cost of a can of paint and some vegetables.
Speaking of spray paint.
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You can take ANYTHING and spray paint it gold and call it AWESOME for a Holiday Gathering table centerpiece. Get a can of antique gold in satin and I’ve been told Gold Metallic Rustoleum works Foolproof.
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See? You can spray paint anything gold.
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These weren’t spray painted. I just like them.
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This is breathtaking. If this is your next gathering please, please, please invite me.
Happy Day to you all.
