Shopping the J.Crew Sale.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by TheCreaterie

1. Downtown Field Jacket in Mossy Green. 2. Tortoise Button Sweatshirt in Bright Green. 3. Diagonal Long Sleeve Sailor Top. 4. Midrise Toothpick Jean in Distressed Indigo. 5. Biennial Satchel in Blue Sea. 6. Wide Side Skinny Bangle in Saddle. 7. MacAlister Wedge Boots.

Shhhhhh… consider me the little birdie out to bankrupt you (my most sarcastic apologies in advance!).If you didn’t know, now you know. J.Crew is having their Fall sale, 25% off everything and they are also offering free shipping. You have until Sunday to use the promo code STYLE25, so I give you permission to shop till you drop. Nothing from J.Crew isn’t worth the investment! Especially that satchel (gorgeous!!). Go ahead, treat yourself… the little ones, or the man in your life!

The Stylish Way to Wear Your Words.

Posted on September 26, 2012 by TheCreaterie

I think it’s okay to blame graphic tees for giving wordy fashion a bad name. There are some really, really, bad graphic tees out there (just take a peek on F21′s website and you’ll see what I mean). Pinky promise me, if you have one of those in your closet, it is hidden away in that spot where all of your other oopsie shopping decisions live? … or if you must, the gym would be a great place to use and abuse it

Instead of focusing on the scary ways to wear your feelings on your chest, it’s more fun to focus on the glamourous options to help you make a statement with your upper half. There are some super adorable ways to say how you feel this season, without even making a peep!

Below are a few of my favorite finds for the ladies, and even one of my favorite Gap Kids looks for the littlest of ladies!

1. Ganni Holy Sh*t Sweatshirt. 2. Markus Lupfer Toes Amaze Sequin Jumper. 3. Kate Spade Garance Dore Studio Pull Over. 4. Gap Kids Paris Graphic T. 5. StyleStalker Bastille My Heart Sweatshirt.

I will admit that the Holy Sh*t Sweatshirt mightttt be pushing the envelope a wee bit, but another part of me feels like your boyfriend might adore it on you on a casual date night out… right?

There is nothing wrong with wearing your heart on your chest, in fact I think all of these positive affirmations could do this crazy world a little good.

And for my girls that still can’t be convinced into wearing the bold statement, there are other ways to quietly sneak a fun phrase or two into your wardrobe. Rebecca Minkoff makes me laugh every time I open my purse, just check out her beyond adorable “Benjamins” pouch … and who could ever say no to wearing an inspiring Kate Spade bangle?

However you choose to express yourself when you get dressed in the morning, keep it cheerful and you might put a smile on someone’s face who needed it that day!

5 Fall Shoe Trends to Travel in.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by TheCreaterie

1. Ivanka Trump Driver (in taupe). 2. Prada Driver (in ink blue). 3. Frye Melissa Boot (in saddle) 4. DV Penn Boot (in cognac) 5. House of Harlow Stud Toe Flat (in black). 6. J.Crew Mila Cap Toe Flat (in champagne). 7. Hunter Regent Carlyle Rain Boot (in cafe latte).

This is the best starting five I ever did see on the shelves of my shoe closet for the Fall.

Driving Moccasins

Riding Boots

Animal Prints

Booties

Statement toe flats

Simply couldn’t have a better team of shoes to discover the world in, wherever your adventures may take you this fall….

Instead of Toms, treat yourself to the House of Harlow flats that are out this season. Still super comfortable, but a lot more sturdy and they add a little twinkle to your step. And when it comes to deciding what to pack for a Fall weekend getaway or for a day trip to soak in fall at the shore, I wouldn’t steer you wrong from slipping your toesies into a good pair of suede driving mocs! The trends are comfortable, so that means that this year, traveling in style is just a wee bit easier!

Adventure is Out There.

Posted on September 10, 2012 by TheCreaterie

image from uncovet.com

When making promises to yourself, keep them.

When you promise to go on an adventure, really go. Let nothing hold you back.

My little kiddies refer to the movie I lovingly quote in the title of this post as, “doggies and balloons” … us big kids? we are more fond of just calling it, “Up”. No matter how many times I have watched the movie (more than my two hands can keep track of), the thrill of exploring and making a promise to see the world never becomes any less tickling.

Paris in the Fall is a promise my roommate and I made to each other our sophomore year in college..

Paris, this fall, as it approaches still feels like a dream.

image from stltoday.com

image from etsy.com

image from lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com

image from belowtheclouds.com

images from etsy.com

(from top to bottom): biking along the grand canal at Versailles. paris in the morning. Waldorf Astoria trianon palace Versailles. boulangerie. Tuileries gardens. home sweet home.

*pinch*

Plan your adventure. Come on, I know you want to.

Be Work From Home Chic!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by TheCreaterie

1. Aritzia Shrunken Blazer ($195) 2. AE Chambray Shirt ($39.50) 3. Tommy Girl Origami Bow Top ($34) 4. J.Crew Toothpick in Spearmint ($125) 5. J.Crew Toothpick in Light Citron ($125) 6. Tory Birch Patent Ballet ($180) 7. Etsy Large Handmade Mint Green Leather Hair Bow ($7.50) 8. Made by Girl BFrend Bracelet ($55.00) 9. C. Wonder Leopard Calf Hair Belt ($14.99)

I showed you a sneak peek of my office last week. Now that it is all done, I find myself never leaving! Trying to launch a new business, design a website, and create a lot of test product became suddenly even more enjoyable in my sunny new space. I made sure to stock it with everything I need to feel comfortable and taken care of. So with that, I thought I would share with you a few little tips on how to make working from home an even more enjoyable experience…

1. NUMBER ONE! (it’s important) Treat yourself to a beautiful space. If this is going to be where you create, do it big.

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If you need ideas, my Office pinboard has tons!

2. Always have candles burning, or spray with your favorite scents. It makes you feel all warm and cozy

Anthro Candles are my fave indulgence.

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3. Get out of those jammies. If you are going to wear sweats, make sure they were sweats you would wear around your friends. Better yet, get dressed for the day! The outfit above is classic and comfortable.

4. Work hard, but not too hard that you forget to take care of yourself. Take a moment to have a bite to eat, and always keep water near you.

Each morning I bring my breakfast up from the kitchen. One of my favorite treats, cereal in my Ikea Pokal Tumbler with a long milkshake spoon. The ceramic keeps the milk so nice and cold!

I also make sure I fill up a pitcher of water with ice and keep it somewhere on my desk.

Little details are important, and styling your space, and yourself properly shouldn’t get swept under your chevron rug!

I am still waiting for mine to arrive from this Etsy shop!

Try to enjoy every minute of your day. If you love what you are doing, it is never work!

xox

How to Host a Simple Family Dinner.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by TheCreaterie

Cross your fingers for a sunshiney afternoon.

Arrange a bouquet of fresh cut flowers in bright colors.

Cook a stick to their bones kind of meal.

(pasta bolognese, a fresh green salad, hot oven baked rolls with butter)

Serve that dessert they never get sick of.

Easter was such a treat this year. It was simple, but indulgent, with weather to compliment the mood. I was so happy to have found endless bouquets of ranunculus when I went to the market to buy flowers on Friday. They are my absolute favorites this time of season, and a great accessory to any table with their deep variety of colors. In an attempt to take the guessing out of the meal, we went with the family favorite. Like I said, want to host a seamless feast, just go with the favorites… sometimes simple is the best policy.

Just of a few of my favorite instagrammys from the day.. @thefreshissue

xoxo

Easter Place Setting Printable!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by TheCreaterie

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Even if you have your table set already, these little tuft of grass place cards are perfect for any kind of spring fling!

Happy Easter loveys!

Framing Your Favorite Things.

Posted on April 7, 2012 by TheCreaterie

There are a lot of ways to add a personal touch to your walls, my favorite way is finding illustrations of your favorite things, favorite quotes in great typography, or of course images that make your heart go pitter patter!

Lately I have become totally obsessed with sketching using my new Bamboo illustrator tablet.

So obsessed that I couldn’t help but share some of the original art work I have drawn up for my wall of frames in my office.

Totally stinkin smitten. *dreaming up a little etsy shop*

Stay tuned for a fun “How To” on putting together a framed piece of artwork that is guaranteed to add pizzaz and pops of color to your walls!

xoxo

Easter Basket Accessorizing

Posted on April 4, 2012 by TheCreaterie

By now, and maybbbbe I am a little ahead of myself to say this, but I hope everyone has their easter basket swag stashed away in the pantry for the kiddies this Sunday. I am playing Easter bunny a little early this year, and gifting my baskets to my kiddies a before the week is over. A little pre game sugar high before the big hunt….

This year, I decided I wanted to jazz up the baskets a little bit using my favorite tool, my fringe scissors. Really, they are for destroying receipts “for identity protection”, but that’s what a shredder is for in my house. I picked up my pair at The Container Store, but I think Martha might have a variety in her crafting collection.

For this project you will need.

Colorful paper (heavy stock, or not… wharves. I used origami paper)

Hot glue gun

Fringe Scissors

Regular scissors

Easter basket and goodies