Random Chanel Item

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">No. 92<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hang in there...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoejEvGxtZqyi03NFh9K54ty3oDSB5vCqJ48hHFEqPlrfacVMk5Hlzi1KEzcNYUgtH7SFJQfhwnjZMTprHmX60Cf1Cd-FhuZxcL5KASXh6Pc6JktmqOKhbFSkUV-7Bt0T1LOI9Y9h9Uuk/s1600/201517170_W5bLEFsH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoejEvGxtZqyi03NFh9K54ty3oDSB5vCqJ48hHFEqPlrfacVMk5Hlzi1KEzcNYUgtH7SFJQfhwnjZMTprHmX60Cf1Cd-FhuZxcL5KASXh6Pc6JktmqOKhbFSkUV-7Bt0T1LOI9Y9h9Uuk/s1600/201517170_W5bLEFsH_c.jpg" /></a></div>The weekend is almost here!  We'll be celebrating some Birthdays and catching up with good friends ~how about you?  Have a great one!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuS_6mzfweAOiRG5xSJUSHkE9rmPkRS4kN4-QUevWAV6G83FaFZnSeIdYcNHfKXxWVfXqqytO6BXVlbjKWszX-7XzQuZjXyCTCRb3S8PK-vYixKIPd1a2nn88p7btv-Ugjr3BNXP8V5s/s1600/Picture+171.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuS_6mzfweAOiRG5xSJUSHkE9rmPkRS4kN4-QUevWAV6G83FaFZnSeIdYcNHfKXxWVfXqqytO6BXVlbjKWszX-7XzQuZjXyCTCRb3S8PK-vYixKIPd1a2nn88p7btv-Ugjr3BNXP8V5s/s1600/Picture+171.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via:<a href="http://thecoveteur.com/"> TheCoveteur</a></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Random Chanel Item

No. 92 Hang in there... The weekend is almost here!  We'll be celebrating some Birthdays and catching up with good friends ~how about yo...

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Obsession Du Jour: EvaJuliet Ateliers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYB1m_AN0_lJ1VPuzRuDzgE9Rhu-AzO4rDOJ-lG1PbhVGBooWqBRb_u-xknaXn7Pl6JOT9wj0FOGr6a9xKi2TcpWhN2_Q1MdMU5aAPgcTietCuz4GegpSyEneQy4-nXJTifBhsgUnLzo/s1600/tumblr_lrn824LHTc1r1shj8o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYB1m_AN0_lJ1VPuzRuDzgE9Rhu-AzO4rDOJ-lG1PbhVGBooWqBRb_u-xknaXn7Pl6JOT9wj0FOGr6a9xKi2TcpWhN2_Q1MdMU5aAPgcTietCuz4GegpSyEneQy4-nXJTifBhsgUnLzo/s1600/tumblr_lrn824LHTc1r1shj8o1_500.jpg" /></a></div>As we head closer to winter and the days grow shorter,  I'll need all the motivation I can get.  Whether it be to stay focused, go to the gym, get organized...you name it, for me, the lack of sunlight plus colder temps makes everything a bit more of a challenge.  So when I stumbled across the fun and stylish inspirational prints of <a href="http://www.evajuliet.com/">EvaJuliet Ateliers</a>, I knew these were exactly what I needed.  I love the retro typography on this "Pep Art" collection just as much as I need to heed these messages!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Obsession Du Jour: EvaJuliet Ateliers

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Fifteen Years Ago Today

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0aofm0t-Pncq6hFh0v1QuCzZmDe8dBpYvthgkgBdQFL-LZDBKW6kdEi8Xox1i_DDqfcJ2LO5K-nPCz_SovLC3838qsseRiK6PJ2BKkvncrd37mTro5ZbgaK_5kTFE58teDX-kxS7OoA/s1600/Wedding%25252BPicture-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0aofm0t-Pncq6hFh0v1QuCzZmDe8dBpYvthgkgBdQFL-LZDBKW6kdEi8Xox1i_DDqfcJ2LO5K-nPCz_SovLC3838qsseRiK6PJ2BKkvncrd37mTro5ZbgaK_5kTFE58teDX-kxS7OoA/s1600/Wedding%25252BPicture-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">FIFTEEN YEARS!</div><div style="text-align: center;">{<i>how can that be?</i>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you remember the 28th night of September?<br />Love was changing the minds of pretenders<br />While chasing the clouds away</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Our hearts were ringing<br />In the key that our souls were singing.<br />As we danced in the night,<br />Remember how the stars stole the night away<br /><br />My thoughts are with you<br />Holding hands with your heart to see you<br />Only "blue" talk and love,<br />Remember how we knew love was here to stay<br /><br />Now December found the love that we shared in September.<br />Only "blue" talk and love,<br />Remember the true love we share today~yeah</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Happy Anniversary Mr. Zhush!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For a much more detailed account of this night, please check out the guest post I did back in June about our wedding on <a href="http://thenowstylebook.blogspot.com/2011/06/wedding-wednesday-featuring-sue-from.html">The Now</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Lyrics by Earth, Wind and Fire</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

Fifteen Years Ago Today

FIFTEEN YEARS! { how can that be? } Do you remember the 28th night of September? Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the...

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Cozy + Cheerful

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVkxhGJvwVgxvC6OZd6iuWp8GajM2sDgVL8hkGnTSNoYw94t7lI35r4ZvjjWteYv7TBzeJ7Yt1ncskOPqVTqN4zbeUUvqQZURZ2ht35b9viqlnIFNJ_ykRZtpGEWwhyphenhyphenucS-I0uzGZsiM/s1600/9094e7a2a40d3f101316629056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVkxhGJvwVgxvC6OZd6iuWp8GajM2sDgVL8hkGnTSNoYw94t7lI35r4ZvjjWteYv7TBzeJ7Yt1ncskOPqVTqN4zbeUUvqQZURZ2ht35b9viqlnIFNJ_ykRZtpGEWwhyphenhyphenucS-I0uzGZsiM/s1600/9094e7a2a40d3f101316629056.jpg" /></a></div>I'm so drawn to interiors that exude a happy vibe.  Sometimes it's the colors or the patterns, or it could be the furniture choices or even just an abundance of light that creates an uplifting environment.  With <a href="http://katierosenfelddesign.com/work/">Katie Rosenfeld Design,</a> I think it's all of the above and so much more.  Have a look, and tell me your mood isn't just a little bit brighter...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu7q6KzuRJVqoGFMbmgC4UwS0HW3d-jcBOdMaSPEHVclq9YSMcv1sUfW83zPxicfXzCm7OHtAxyqmy49w402fc5VrkgNHYeQ1xUyIOwAFZdikqtTZ-HwneyaSuWgtW7H8TwWR3b_PNqY/s1600/7174e7a2a2c721be1316629036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu7q6KzuRJVqoGFMbmgC4UwS0HW3d-jcBOdMaSPEHVclq9YSMcv1sUfW83zPxicfXzCm7OHtAxyqmy49w402fc5VrkgNHYeQ1xUyIOwAFZdikqtTZ-HwneyaSuWgtW7H8TwWR3b_PNqY/s1600/7174e7a2a2c721be1316629036.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9XS8fNVwqmx0G9j_kLUjLxugLK7LAcsC_U3ir00sR1b_EEvAPDORXXRXuB9HELVi76owWAiwzIfymNBCpR5dawnMSHKhZF7OHS6PqSiaCx2NljFZle9DilIQOmbb1ufwumzxKyrFffs/s1600/6804e7a2a57d45e51316629079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9XS8fNVwqmx0G9j_kLUjLxugLK7LAcsC_U3ir00sR1b_EEvAPDORXXRXuB9HELVi76owWAiwzIfymNBCpR5dawnMSHKhZF7OHS6PqSiaCx2NljFZle9DilIQOmbb1ufwumzxKyrFffs/s1600/6804e7a2a57d45e51316629079.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0r-0NjgQTI2PRZ_Lfu3VCwGTplMsU3cYMGyIzscudlezpmgvW4JJ5l6QZqNBhg6ZhZkRqqQnVcQolHFbtEI8biK6U1mA1Vbwpfm5t2KcPuqpUbjIT9-owji1VGqEjSVskcmQdvfIS74Y/s1600/8164e7a29f6e95331316628982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0r-0NjgQTI2PRZ_Lfu3VCwGTplMsU3cYMGyIzscudlezpmgvW4JJ5l6QZqNBhg6ZhZkRqqQnVcQolHFbtEI8biK6U1mA1Vbwpfm5t2KcPuqpUbjIT9-owji1VGqEjSVskcmQdvfIS74Y/s1600/8164e7a29f6e95331316628982.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5koWfeGGDenRXd2CXprErX_XqBmRgXLCEDLKsyeT6fDtafLCm6F61JmyuBlv1ZriltnLHs6z2aKud-UGOCG6rX8CDdxSF4eOmvbJBaHfiTZ7MmrEIFGwEFbRpMMDTVBxVTX0DYvsQIo/s1600/0654e7a2a1695d651316629014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5koWfeGGDenRXd2CXprErX_XqBmRgXLCEDLKsyeT6fDtafLCm6F61JmyuBlv1ZriltnLHs6z2aKud-UGOCG6rX8CDdxSF4eOmvbJBaHfiTZ7MmrEIFGwEFbRpMMDTVBxVTX0DYvsQIo/s1600/0654e7a2a1695d651316629014.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Cozy + Cheerful

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Anglophile Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdPexj6YfELxurDNGpXA8F95igOU7MN_wZNqbfxKeCZDsn1E7pa5BwMXM0k6vewLUb3U7RqJ416CHv9V3X68b5sN6nc-u7-M7shPMnTRKXiT71LSCacEB61e6rKvI-KY_455hN2IKGwk/s1600/8874e7a1869b893b1316624489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdPexj6YfELxurDNGpXA8F95igOU7MN_wZNqbfxKeCZDsn1E7pa5BwMXM0k6vewLUb3U7RqJ416CHv9V3X68b5sN6nc-u7-M7shPMnTRKXiT71LSCacEB61e6rKvI-KY_455hN2IKGwk/s1600/8874e7a1869b893b1316624489.jpg" /> </a></div>Today I'm excited to introduce you to the work of British interior designer <a href="http://www.sophiepatersoninteriors.com/">Sophie Paterson</a>.  Sophie and I first connected several months ago <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/sophieinteriors">through twitter,</a> and I've been admiring her work ever since.  Since I'm a true Anglophile at heart (studying and living in London for a semester in law school had a big effect on me), I like to think that Sophie and I are kindred spirits.  We're both drawn to so many of the same things, that when I recently ran across a feature on Sophie's work in online British magazine <a href="http://hearthomemag.co.uk/">Heart Home</a>, it was like seeing an old friend!  Enjoy this small sample of <a href="http://www.sophiepatersoninteriors.com/">Sophie Paterson Interiors</a>, and be sure to check out her <a href="http://www.sophiepatersoninteriors.com/">whole portfolio as well</a>.  (p.s. <a href="http://hearthomemag.co.uk/">Heart Home Magazine</a> is a great read!)             <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbFV0VFh8DKmd7H_mEGaqJC7eOjrGQ21dYbabT5nOl4YKQDX5F3-O2e3rGuGJ1Ez6z9Xc0RO0KabORqu45XFGc5rtkvybwF5hW4OZEd5RJ5-Y2yLitfMx86GspInXft8iT1DOIRfzvMs/s1600/7664e7a188ba68d21316624523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbFV0VFh8DKmd7H_mEGaqJC7eOjrGQ21dYbabT5nOl4YKQDX5F3-O2e3rGuGJ1Ez6z9Xc0RO0KabORqu45XFGc5rtkvybwF5hW4OZEd5RJ5-Y2yLitfMx86GspInXft8iT1DOIRfzvMs/s1600/7664e7a188ba68d21316624523.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWULTGKohOsZvxCXcBZVfs88Nqjk8danj7m5Prw1JDzqIbCsFlfMPxdd_kNy0CQ3HFky_FF-AdOdEIOBY_xEVRsWPMxk15Sqf19oNZqlUst-fRXr9YnymJL8X9YTZtoMRHnJtUNyEMk4/s1600/5534e7a184fdf2121316624463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWULTGKohOsZvxCXcBZVfs88Nqjk8danj7m5Prw1JDzqIbCsFlfMPxdd_kNy0CQ3HFky_FF-AdOdEIOBY_xEVRsWPMxk15Sqf19oNZqlUst-fRXr9YnymJL8X9YTZtoMRHnJtUNyEMk4/s1600/5534e7a184fdf2121316624463.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXLomBq_R2StCWQL5v7NVfjjKA3olwKHAiPXtSRtQKYsBDeTHLS27GrUP4fNAC6Wwj1xMT4eMt-sMi73wKOp7ue8s4qbx1U7XqR7k4GWqhOJNWOyq0ep-7E0PetWegTaTjD4Gr-cf1mA/s1600/7774e7a1838811f01316624440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXLomBq_R2StCWQL5v7NVfjjKA3olwKHAiPXtSRtQKYsBDeTHLS27GrUP4fNAC6Wwj1xMT4eMt-sMi73wKOp7ue8s4qbx1U7XqR7k4GWqhOJNWOyq0ep-7E0PetWegTaTjD4Gr-cf1mA/s1600/7774e7a1838811f01316624440.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8JmeHgmkKkkLCD6VHqK4fHyUE8Yqzu6jW7Awg8bOOYgkelnKUHMc7BG2kgzjVI9z_X78Iau1yDIlfxQWp-6cflwZsiYYsZ_N83Dr2JkwaERfZ7LbZw-sqHEci1hpFSkz8a-_J8THQOM/s1600/9924e7a18a5b59b21316624549.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8JmeHgmkKkkLCD6VHqK4fHyUE8Yqzu6jW7Awg8bOOYgkelnKUHMc7BG2kgzjVI9z_X78Iau1yDIlfxQWp-6cflwZsiYYsZ_N83Dr2JkwaERfZ7LbZw-sqHEci1hpFSkz8a-_J8THQOM/s1600/9924e7a18a5b59b21316624549.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Anglophile Style

Today I'm excited to introduce you to the work of British interior designer Sophie Paterson .  Sophie and I first connected several mon...

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Monday's Pop Of Purple

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgaYL5wyahgKLyEV2VJ8kcadHX_6cw9rVoFeJkZdmtyAjkY2w_TCsTkqaFVlUf4PY6unfXHk1w9fv_yRNVJ95zKrJhEpwHxaoz5lCo0gxTCJ25KczmMzG_yzAYZ4V8HuvejZQDAfuLaQ/s1600/tumblr_lrxk21DvJI1qazgvfo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgaYL5wyahgKLyEV2VJ8kcadHX_6cw9rVoFeJkZdmtyAjkY2w_TCsTkqaFVlUf4PY6unfXHk1w9fv_yRNVJ95zKrJhEpwHxaoz5lCo0gxTCJ25KczmMzG_yzAYZ4V8HuvejZQDAfuLaQ/s1600/tumblr_lrxk21DvJI1qazgvfo1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">peaceful + placid purple </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via:  <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/">TheDecorista</a></i></span></div></div>

Monday's Pop Of Purple

peaceful + placid purple Image via:  TheDecorista

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Style Inspiration: Tribal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins8Xt9DOIr0tVVyK1Y1UPeLzPrsNjp-4llqo1QBTbB2HTFcP1QsEd2pCAak1TUOTyKRrBZxb_GFwIgXfAh1gncRO3SGNA8X13_UAe4NjJk64fda6p1mx9fN3J80XGAjXQ80wzikBZDug/s1600/avery-clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins8Xt9DOIr0tVVyK1Y1UPeLzPrsNjp-4llqo1QBTbB2HTFcP1QsEd2pCAak1TUOTyKRrBZxb_GFwIgXfAh1gncRO3SGNA8X13_UAe4NjJk64fda6p1mx9fN3J80XGAjXQ80wzikBZDug/s1600/avery-clutch.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zhush.com/avery-clutch.html?searched=avery+clutch&advsearch=allwords&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1+ajaxSearch_highlight2">Avery Clutch</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This fabulous take on the tribal trend will instantly update your basic LBDs.  Click on over to <a href="http://zhush.com/">zhush.com</a> for even more ways to incorporate tribal looks into your wardrobe and your home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0w5g3U4XeJcs3hHDyXs1pGBOKwoa-A4aJzE9FrACxWgQs4C5qMHNLsqaVnvJWiozNloxokTb3SRLrsY8cFV14gMyqycv6VrgEqX7oDkjVs-McackFzVTmLy88mvlxV_Cm_-pjdgW_Iw/s1600/brown-red-ikat-pinch-bowl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0w5g3U4XeJcs3hHDyXs1pGBOKwoa-A4aJzE9FrACxWgQs4C5qMHNLsqaVnvJWiozNloxokTb3SRLrsY8cFV14gMyqycv6VrgEqX7oDkjVs-McackFzVTmLy88mvlxV_Cm_-pjdgW_Iw/s320/brown-red-ikat-pinch-bowl-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zhush.com/brown-red-ikat-pinch-bowl">Sister Parish Laminated Pinched Bowl</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">And, for even more inspiration on all things trending tribal for the home, check out my latest <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/715526/list/Guest-Picks--Global-Views">idea book on Houzz.</a></div></div>

Style Inspiration: Tribal

Avery Clutch This fabulous take on the tribal trend will instantly update your basic LBDs.  Click on over to zhush.com for even more ways t...

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Random Chanel Item

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">No. 91<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hey good lookin'...whatcha' got cookin'?   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N7GQP_waSRBpJOfIGzMLHrXd3kNGaadZuC6bxTNPcTfpHJ-BnIm6ZbHHnq961KzEzy0TqmpHcC2HGm7tB571gAec_CmyvoPTsvmqbuI0nYeD6_Roxq_n7BqbAORPcUPUmdN4_kfLIHY/s1600/Nicole_Chavez-16-full-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N7GQP_waSRBpJOfIGzMLHrXd3kNGaadZuC6bxTNPcTfpHJ-BnIm6ZbHHnq961KzEzy0TqmpHcC2HGm7tB571gAec_CmyvoPTsvmqbuI0nYeD6_Roxq_n7BqbAORPcUPUmdN4_kfLIHY/s640/Nicole_Chavez-16-full-1.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Any tasty plans for this weekend?  I'm excited for apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes...since I can't bring back summer, I've decided to embrace all the flavors of Fall!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZBSOSRrCwzP7MK2pekdPO6wloJe-nEbYpTw1GHOB0OKbpJ8NlsDntdhXbeMcnHy8dUQLfcorXh9B2cqR_24CzVxx43nwBuNybYAU9zWI7XQigepz2xRbo_7d97xXidj2UZwEsLa_LWs/s1600/Picture+171.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZBSOSRrCwzP7MK2pekdPO6wloJe-nEbYpTw1GHOB0OKbpJ8NlsDntdhXbeMcnHy8dUQLfcorXh9B2cqR_24CzVxx43nwBuNybYAU9zWI7XQigepz2xRbo_7d97xXidj2UZwEsLa_LWs/s1600/Picture+171.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via:  <a href="http://thecoveteur.com/Nicole_Chavez">TheCoveteur</a></i></span><br /><span id="goog_40656444"></span><span id="goog_40656445"></span></div>

Random Chanel Item

No. 91 Hey good lookin'...whatcha' got cookin'?   Any tasty plans for this weekend?  I'm excited for apple picking and pumpk...

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The "un" Bookcase

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIFERiUhry0tKX_jQh2hyphenhyphenyhS7PkiGm320Sx8e-JZ4tI1YxOUwi9h3pcL-HHHqZ57YbQJwneUwuxgUiM-VV77tuQnBmxlSsVjugvRWPJyzswUlDIP4AUrxP7lA0VMT-eHb3-fZtfQdrGs/s1600/9234e79348d1bc091316566157.jpg" /></div>The <a href="http://www.dwr.com/">Sapien bookcase</a> has been on the design scene for quite some time, but it's only recently that it crept from somewhere in the back of my subconscious to the forefront of my latest "wants" list.  I'm sure seeing it styled at <a href="http://blog.lonnymag.com/">Lonny Magazine's associate market editor Ellie Somerville's chic apartment</a>, in the beautiful <a href="http://www.lauradayliving.com/">Hampton's home of designer Laura Day,</a> and then finally in <a href="http://blog.lonnymag.com/">Lonny Editor in Chief, Michelle Adam's stylish pad </a>had <i>a lot</i> to do with this.  I'm thinking that the black and white master <a href="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com/2010/01/home-again-home-again.html">bedroom in our ski condo</a> could use a dash of color as well as some height from a vertical piece.  What do you think of this artful way to display your books?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXICwDWtWwrTe7-GQRey3pXGu85IStSBWeh7BhL8NZaEYLDNyiuTmX54qSMn02WP-11V86x7yuybrNcwhpZD-sFV0h2_Y2OCYvfNYIaPBbu35O0UQ6hVjutNC7A6GMrpBpGJVfvusdmc/s1600/7924e79356e3e74e1316566382.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4TPfO8CNklyrRZzDup8mSwCxyMrKwUm-1rlcdwgnUW6P7OA0mhQZIPV9-WdnUbMI_LogX7qzh14Vc3kou8o-Qy1KJZKMNlcDX7RgYkrA7M0OuFMDexr8vTgMVZ4AHdzlOvgSzF76zKQ/s1600/1224e77c660239ad1316472416.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnF-HMib__a5fc3jVFJZpRN9YSgN_pAfSaLP9lHmzEe6wYYqeBAoAMxdd7VfZyFlUYKe3P80GaoHgpmq180dBrH75v3sGgoD4EOGJAGPfvwwiw_4Df_Yk9cJOAfV9kg5r6K28gPuYjNA/s1600/3304e77c6771f2de1316472439.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>

The "un" Bookcase

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Autumnal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p7M_K4jQRZVsbM7Id9Wkb6oOy2ESnoi_fnt7V4YlTBWKnl-aDKDISQ5GjCBojrHBwuxqodSNpMGi7yflnhRPhBJ4Kvqs89NqkJ0Y57ywDp40r4Yd_xlGE3Bt0v0IqCWwi80AKE6CfQg/s1600/Picture+136.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p7M_K4jQRZVsbM7Id9Wkb6oOy2ESnoi_fnt7V4YlTBWKnl-aDKDISQ5GjCBojrHBwuxqodSNpMGi7yflnhRPhBJ4Kvqs89NqkJ0Y57ywDp40r4Yd_xlGE3Bt0v0IqCWwi80AKE6CfQg/s1600/Picture+136.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Glittering crowds</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And shimmering clouds</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>In canyons of steel-</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>They're making me feel</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm home.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>It's Autumn in New York</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>That brings the promise of new love.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIVnbviHUjb4Mm_m-T4Gyp2Q62-hDtLuM0jeXLyi4v2cJPyt2XXco96yNIP4OgvwCmhMrndhnkReBgewuC6-hxhSNVoipdNQW78JO8WFmQkL5lWqE7dMl92xcxnLQcLXtrqzuFF20pqQ/s1600/1574e73dac013ab21316215488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIVnbviHUjb4Mm_m-T4Gyp2Q62-hDtLuM0jeXLyi4v2cJPyt2XXco96yNIP4OgvwCmhMrndhnkReBgewuC6-hxhSNVoipdNQW78JO8WFmQkL5lWqE7dMl92xcxnLQcLXtrqzuFF20pqQ/s1600/1574e73dac013ab21316215488.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I recently finished reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=towles+rules+of+civility&tag=googhydr-20&index=stripbooks&hvadid=13810752475&ref=pd_sl_5fj6oxziyk_b"><u>The Rules of Civility: A Novel</u>, by Amor Towles</a>, which conjures up a retro-chic Manhattan of the 1930s (complete with cocktails).  The song, Autumn in New York, is mentioned in this book, along with this quote:  "Once a year, a city's architectural, cultural and horticultural variables come into alignment with the solar course in such a way that men and women passing each other on the thoroughfares feel an unusual sense of romantic promise.  Like Christmastime in Vienna, or April in Paris.  That's the way we New Yorkers feel about fall.  Come September, despite waning hours, despite the leaves succumbing to the weight of gray autumnal rains, there is a certain relief to having the long days of summer behind us; and there's a certain paradoxical sense of rejuvenation in the air."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWg59wnOj4l1150Z5IRCBgjXBZeRKTRY7sM6yySQ2Gu-yXOxbt00LAU1NuXydJbhhUf92ApPP4rnrvNsZ7-HBB91QD1cb4SR-4Fwvsdv0szaoyy_j8NtoMPaxHLKBf94xW4stGVOqLwoY/s1600/716051.jpg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">To say that I <i>loved</i> this novel would be an understatement...have you read it?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vTt-T6W3Q3TJRNJr8ggz5l-o9JywDv3GXV0IUYBMgXCntV92x5F1kxi57Yf1sbuNE9X0NrPgHFaNiTjFDudGQ7UtNj4ZrpIemt4alFDSI8mnc3Jsr3qmCKaBYPijP0m1e0e6_ldfFnc/s1600/Rules-of-Civility-Cocktail-Card.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vTt-T6W3Q3TJRNJr8ggz5l-o9JywDv3GXV0IUYBMgXCntV92x5F1kxi57Yf1sbuNE9X0NrPgHFaNiTjFDudGQ7UtNj4ZrpIemt4alFDSI8mnc3Jsr3qmCKaBYPijP0m1e0e6_ldfFnc/s1600/Rules-of-Civility-Cocktail-Card.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy First Day Of Fall ~ Cheers!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://frugaldad.com/orbitz/" target="_blank">Orbitz coupons</a> are ready to get you you NYC.</span></b></div></div>

Autumnal

Glittering crowds And shimmering clouds In canyons of steel- They're making me feel I'm home. It's Autumn in New York That bring...

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Brighter Than The Sun

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod3QvmqaKFev6UNaBwNrBf27PCgmiLQ4tgVV4_PC5UBjM40-J7bUgzE5KAfmOBVRpOGQ3pnenvAQJiTyqp6INFoKCLIhxiXhZedgGtlTIRISzwNwn_uhhDoCihsfq3XlcdNV6YeCznUA/s1600/1-jcrew_03343038992.jpg_article_gallery_slideshow_v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod3QvmqaKFev6UNaBwNrBf27PCgmiLQ4tgVV4_PC5UBjM40-J7bUgzE5KAfmOBVRpOGQ3pnenvAQJiTyqp6INFoKCLIhxiXhZedgGtlTIRISzwNwn_uhhDoCihsfq3XlcdNV6YeCznUA/s1600/1-jcrew_03343038992.jpg_article_gallery_slideshow_v2.jpg" /></a></div>Ooooh, this is how it's done...after completely over dosing (in a good way) on all the New York Fashion Week coverage of Spring 2012, I know one thing for sure...I'm going to be wearing a lot of yellow (starting now).  It's clearly such a happy, sunny hue.  What was your favorite trend?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPgKE2Ay951wmMeyyxVJd0ys-d7J4pety1_iGS5AZBLpfvhn5kyVWGhHhGhxMaoRAwYNMRIocixBVSAtq36P_9w7mzkA_vg1bdAQZ4gwnWK22szmicE-RxDUb2GStTRPGVD_Z8iM7DkE/s1600/00110m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPgKE2Ay951wmMeyyxVJd0ys-d7J4pety1_iGS5AZBLpfvhn5kyVWGhHhGhxMaoRAwYNMRIocixBVSAtq36P_9w7mzkA_vg1bdAQZ4gwnWK22szmicE-RxDUb2GStTRPGVD_Z8iM7DkE/s1600/00110m.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxwB3KL_XYQSnZK4PzSqInzMcTCCKW9TS9KCFZ_Ohc0by_lsM6Ctdl6qfnVf5X4EQiRTr3mPYxijFmxsULRfSau7j9HlIN02aA3J74UwG9U6v4Qd_1RKkncUVWctYu7NboKoFajD_LIU/s1600/00150m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxwB3KL_XYQSnZK4PzSqInzMcTCCKW9TS9KCFZ_Ohc0by_lsM6Ctdl6qfnVf5X4EQiRTr3mPYxijFmxsULRfSau7j9HlIN02aA3J74UwG9U6v4Qd_1RKkncUVWctYu7NboKoFajD_LIU/s1600/00150m.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Jil Sander, <i>I die</i>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Not sure how to work the yellow trend?  Try just a little unexpected pop (my favorite look).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Brighter Than The Sun

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New Sponsor Spotlight: Kokoon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1fTpChPYjQDk5CWnMfd94Diq32raYbOxXvno-4k5ZAUYENItt9eVOUGFiEv3e2c76odNCkljatFNxyuH4KPkM8DxjgTxcjnopdwA1fCK2bWViuRDolKiUOj9lwR5oebiSzrZNDl-o9U/s1600/kokoonfall2011_0186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1fTpChPYjQDk5CWnMfd94Diq32raYbOxXvno-4k5ZAUYENItt9eVOUGFiEv3e2c76odNCkljatFNxyuH4KPkM8DxjgTxcjnopdwA1fCK2bWViuRDolKiUOj9lwR5oebiSzrZNDl-o9U/s1600/kokoonfall2011_0186.jpg" /></a></div>I'm thrilled to welcome newest sponsor, <a href="http://www.kokoon.net./welcome/sleevelesstops.html">Kokoon</a>. A great company to work with, they sent me the top in the image above.  Not only do I adore this "pucci-esque" print, but it fits perfect, feels great on and here's the best part, it's so incredibly versatile!  I was so inspired by all the various ways to wear this cute top, that I had to share some of them here.  I wish every piece in my closet was this easy to switch up.  Here is my take on a summer/resort evening, weekend day and a date night.  How would you rock this fun piece?  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI0lQoAEHhgjjZwAOsnevkaGfmT4ORhyd43CyL3iORho9BMAlBqpgO40Yx469JgYnEKQoZ7TQzMjR449GUF0bPbeq0n88fch12gq_Yi0Mp3vX3mFEhGz4HbpBufaZr5HrGg_JZkdK7ow/s1600/Picture+163.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI0lQoAEHhgjjZwAOsnevkaGfmT4ORhyd43CyL3iORho9BMAlBqpgO40Yx469JgYnEKQoZ7TQzMjR449GUF0bPbeq0n88fch12gq_Yi0Mp3vX3mFEhGz4HbpBufaZr5HrGg_JZkdK7ow/s640/Picture+163.png" width="491" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more fabulous and versatile clothing options, check out <a href="http://www.kokoon.net./welcome/sleevelesstops.html">Kokoon</a>. </div></div>

New Sponsor Spotlight: Kokoon

I'm thrilled to welcome newest sponsor, Kokoon . A great company to work with, they sent me the top in the image above.  Not only do I a...

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A Happy Accident

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0b9kVR648py617956sdvuQNhTr6OVrIeKXhCjTnZs-xWE1bmzI9FcvJXOkpmwjgsVkFwUncqLsjQbMu64aK6hWmhu6h-5938i8G99gK7B0ja6I_sDfCwZB7ddbz1A94qJ15lAPjqmME/s1600/ae955ff6a4_700_wide.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0b9kVR648py617956sdvuQNhTr6OVrIeKXhCjTnZs-xWE1bmzI9FcvJXOkpmwjgsVkFwUncqLsjQbMu64aK6hWmhu6h-5938i8G99gK7B0ja6I_sDfCwZB7ddbz1A94qJ15lAPjqmME/s640/ae955ff6a4_700_wide.png" width="640" /></a></div>Like most bloggers and e-shop owners, I spend a lot of time online.  Usually, I'm cruising the net for inspiring images, new inventory, decor ideas, etc., but it was during a very unrelated search (think children's homework help) that I stumbled across the fabulous interiors site of South African designer, <a href="http://www.kimstephen.com/">Kim Stephen</a>.  All these serene spaces struck me as so completely fresh and chic.  Since <a href="http://www.kimstephen.com/">this portfolio</a> literally stopped me in my tracks...I just had to share it here!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmuANJmVdDUPR1mNo5LZt3__pZ_v_Twq_ltxJkKU4yI-m3sQ82hD9l5dX5EmjptbJ0GpwreC9qcddD9xg8RbMAaqAXmFGItES9kpUOsMdbe6qlVvVhF1NbdoMKruTR4Tc47zoQHMA_1M/s1600/b54d8f3e17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmuANJmVdDUPR1mNo5LZt3__pZ_v_Twq_ltxJkKU4yI-m3sQ82hD9l5dX5EmjptbJ0GpwreC9qcddD9xg8RbMAaqAXmFGItES9kpUOsMdbe6qlVvVhF1NbdoMKruTR4Tc47zoQHMA_1M/s1600/b54d8f3e17.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZoeSTSuMXBb5vUkIWGGnnYM157heNA61fstHILkN3Szt15xep4LC3GUhC0kbAbj5-TKfLt4GsyPQUlnNSkG4kDA25YbypBdFlMM7_wt_M2_uOTnAS90BnKGXOVtJ4Q_oeAqMK1blUoE/s1600/3e7de89321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZoeSTSuMXBb5vUkIWGGnnYM157heNA61fstHILkN3Szt15xep4LC3GUhC0kbAbj5-TKfLt4GsyPQUlnNSkG4kDA25YbypBdFlMM7_wt_M2_uOTnAS90BnKGXOVtJ4Q_oeAqMK1blUoE/s1600/3e7de89321.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGrFd30BQjufG_wm0xxjV4Ckls4BBzIuq1KW4qVcVoqRtW2yUBg7s8bWgXZqe-j8hIC_y2VcRTe8Mm2VOZPgMq8PR0Hrpw9bdebiApAt2PVJLycJyDNRcK6L-juPzM-HDUaK63loS2tE/s1600/3be8388451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGrFd30BQjufG_wm0xxjV4Ckls4BBzIuq1KW4qVcVoqRtW2yUBg7s8bWgXZqe-j8hIC_y2VcRTe8Mm2VOZPgMq8PR0Hrpw9bdebiApAt2PVJLycJyDNRcK6L-juPzM-HDUaK63loS2tE/s1600/3be8388451.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xRzbP_mdPI9kg9eMfa9gTXsJ1EtLFBrZHk1JC9G52m1FeUqCfzHIutwk-eo9MUTA3xH_7ctqeoyCX96GKbLgmozq-wdIzjhKsqEYjT7Q-HRe6QW5AL-CvFb2L4q0cQBrUqg0hGXr7K0/s1600/d7ed9a4de7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xRzbP_mdPI9kg9eMfa9gTXsJ1EtLFBrZHk1JC9G52m1FeUqCfzHIutwk-eo9MUTA3xH_7ctqeoyCX96GKbLgmozq-wdIzjhKsqEYjT7Q-HRe6QW5AL-CvFb2L4q0cQBrUqg0hGXr7K0/s1600/d7ed9a4de7.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

A Happy Accident

Like most bloggers and e-shop owners, I spend a lot of time online.  Usually, I'm cruising the net for inspiring images, new inventory, ...

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Monday's Pop Of Purple

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Monday's Pop Of Purple

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Throw An Arm Party

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPK1dONO7P9cX9eoVF6JVP6uZmFUD4I2aof4Qpke_IUDSy3tASB4LLWhTW92OE-9e675fUkXpRFN4hhCSbCBXSFbpVzBdpX66Su3O9T5HwlExmvGz1M7uQvZVTpCIVnbwc7B-IXCEkkw/s1600/2174e70b5474fa0d1316009287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPK1dONO7P9cX9eoVF6JVP6uZmFUD4I2aof4Qpke_IUDSy3tASB4LLWhTW92OE-9e675fUkXpRFN4hhCSbCBXSFbpVzBdpX66Su3O9T5HwlExmvGz1M7uQvZVTpCIVnbwc7B-IXCEkkw/s1600/2174e70b5474fa0d1316009287.jpg" /></a></div>Piling on loads of bracelets has been all the rage for some time now, and the trend shows no sign of stopping...why not throw yourself an arm party?  We'll supply <a href="http://www.zhush.com/">the candy</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepWJKefDtFD1aWFAYLtBQ2LMK1303B_ul4BxXTTLFOMif50QqVjo5KZ1r_pCKX-VffplRsvxjQ92uClGFq2isQWD3IJE_bKOhJGS53oWsCIE4XBFo8gAohuufwvnf5ThcFGklVew30Zw/s1600/0424e70b51e9fcf21316009246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepWJKefDtFD1aWFAYLtBQ2LMK1303B_ul4BxXTTLFOMif50QqVjo5KZ1r_pCKX-VffplRsvxjQ92uClGFq2isQWD3IJE_bKOhJGS53oWsCIE4XBFo8gAohuufwvnf5ThcFGklVew30Zw/s1600/0424e70b51e9fcf21316009246.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdzXVaR6u_HHadlfNXuAV72rtRFUan_z7F8LAw718Q_WXGexHHTVPF7Gr6b4VuU_KQ1gTuStF4hbc4rlYb88TUTehw7E1fvTBuHZijdNyfT5qs_PVf7bWJ8LHLt2gIG2R7CPES_UyZHQ/s1600/7444e73cc43e419e1316211779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdzXVaR6u_HHadlfNXuAV72rtRFUan_z7F8LAw718Q_WXGexHHTVPF7Gr6b4VuU_KQ1gTuStF4hbc4rlYb88TUTehw7E1fvTBuHZijdNyfT5qs_PVf7bWJ8LHLt2gIG2R7CPES_UyZHQ/s1600/7444e73cc43e419e1316211779.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.zhush.com/shashi-two-row-bracelet-gold-gray">Shashi Delicate Two Row Bracelet Gray</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQudRMdvUPMl_d82WKzGN75tBv72HLp06qySoWgRl6EmtVqiGL9ayQsEVLBT2teyfbxxQC1DvxWQ2IGJawM5ijoblc0S-5lfYsJldQDR-26scVAAGa4WWiUH2Bg7cMs9t6fopNDi2LZk/s1600/3544e70b5d714a301316009431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQudRMdvUPMl_d82WKzGN75tBv72HLp06qySoWgRl6EmtVqiGL9ayQsEVLBT2teyfbxxQC1DvxWQ2IGJawM5ijoblc0S-5lfYsJldQDR-26scVAAGa4WWiUH2Bg7cMs9t6fopNDi2LZk/s1600/3544e70b5d714a301316009431.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zhush.com/gold-stud-wrap-bracelets">Gold Stud Wrap Bracelet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-LN9IZh3DyJ5xUFQ0a4uuyeh9X4dpUFSqGSorPbR0SWbdhmjgVoivWB1lkAD5I4KXt1SSSUo-5xtTnSUTVyTaM83AHfP28rpwPtjqzyI4Fc1jzCOTH4env0tYBdGUJ_02fjOgfYUqwc/s1600/4844e73ceae2e1141316212398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-LN9IZh3DyJ5xUFQ0a4uuyeh9X4dpUFSqGSorPbR0SWbdhmjgVoivWB1lkAD5I4KXt1SSSUo-5xtTnSUTVyTaM83AHfP28rpwPtjqzyI4Fc1jzCOTH4env0tYBdGUJ_02fjOgfYUqwc/s1600/4844e73ceae2e1141316212398.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.zhush.com/gold-stud-wrap-bracelets">Shashi Two Row Golden Nugget Bracelet</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">These and many more options are <a href="http://www.zhush.com/">all available here</a>! 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Throw An Arm Party

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