p.s. I love the lace table runner that was created using simple strips of 6″ lace stitched together on the straight side. So sweet.
If you are wanting to see more of this gorgeous shoot head here.
7/14/2011
romantic summer tablescape
If you've read olive & a for a while it's most likely no secret that I wish I was skilled in the art of floral arranging and party planning. I've probably talked about it enough. ;) But since I'm not, I'll just have to admire those who've got themselves some skills. A good representation of said skills in my book would be this gorgeous tablescape styled by Elizabeth Anne Designs. I just can't get enough of the colorful flowers mixed with the airy table and room. It makes for such a pretty and romantic statement.
p.s. I love the lace table runner that was created using simple strips of 6″ lace stitched together on the straight side. So sweet.
If you are wanting to see more of this gorgeous shoot head here.
p.s. I love the lace table runner that was created using simple strips of 6″ lace stitched together on the straight side. So sweet.
If you are wanting to see more of this gorgeous shoot head here.
7/12/2011
right now...
I'd love nothing more than to escape to a secluded cabana with a book and cold drink in hand. Read for a while, dip in the pool, then read some more, followed by another dip in the pool.
{images via Lonny}
{images via Lonny}
7/11/2011
my (insta)weekend
Hello! Happy Monday to you. I thought I'd share a couple snippets of my weekend with you through instagram. Kind of a fun app. Anyone else an instagram-er?
1.On Saturdays all summer my hometown has a gardner's market in a local park where people can sell produce, handmade items and food. It'd been a long time since I've been so we stopped by and picked up some yummy peas and a couple gorgeous flower bouquets. I love farmer's markets!
2. This little paint project has been on my list to do ever since I posted about it. I'm on the fence about whether I like it or not. I think I'll have to hang it up and live with it for a while and then decide if I like it or not.
3. I started a simple black skirt last weekend using this tutorial and finally finished it this weekend. It has been a while since I've sat at a sewing machine so I'm thinking it was a good precursor to my new sewing project.
1.On Saturdays all summer my hometown has a gardner's market in a local park where people can sell produce, handmade items and food. It'd been a long time since I've been so we stopped by and picked up some yummy peas and a couple gorgeous flower bouquets. I love farmer's markets!
2. This little paint project has been on my list to do ever since I posted about it. I'm on the fence about whether I like it or not. I think I'll have to hang it up and live with it for a while and then decide if I like it or not.
3. I started a simple black skirt last weekend using this tutorial and finally finished it this weekend. It has been a while since I've sat at a sewing machine so I'm thinking it was a good precursor to my new sewing project.
7/07/2011
in the works
I have a couple of projects that I'm working on right now. Here is a little math equation to show you one...
I'd love to know what you are currently working on!
a bit of this fabric (flipped so the stripe is horizontal)
+
and this tutorial as a guide
=
hopefully will equal something like this skirt that I loved so much!
I'd love to know what you are currently working on!
7/06/2011
great idea : gallery wall layouts
Aren't these great guides for starting a gallery wall? Definitely handy!
7/04/2011
7/01/2011
zip it
So I recently purchased one of Tori's super cute chevron zipper bags. It's cheerful. It makes me happy. It makes my makeup happy (okay, probably not but I'd like to think it does).
I dunno for sure, but a super cute printed zipper bag might make you (or your makeup) happy. :)
Have a great 4th of July weekend my friends!
6/30/2011
designing for little ones
I mentioned a while back that we'll be moving into a new (to us) house soon. The kids will be sharing a bedroom in our new place and I've been trying to figure out how to make the space come together. My goal is to try and make the room clean and unfussy but still fun. If you're interested, I'll share how it (hopefully) comes together.
One of these days, Landon will have his own dedicated space and I would love to do something similar to this room. It's youthful but not childish. That wood plank wall is pretty much awesome and I'm a big fan of the color scheme. I'll need to remember this for when that day does come.
One of these days, Landon will have his own dedicated space and I would love to do something similar to this room. It's youthful but not childish. That wood plank wall is pretty much awesome and I'm a big fan of the color scheme. I'll need to remember this for when that day does come.
modern kids design by san francisco interior designer Jute Interior Design
Speaking of my little guy, here he is swinging his heart out. Hard to believe he's 7 months.
Speaking of my little guy, here he is swinging his heart out. Hard to believe he's 7 months.
6/29/2011
good {party} idea : carnation cones
I've been sifting through some old issues of Martha Stewart Living and came across this sweet idea that I wanted to file away.
The idea is originally for valentines but I think it would be so fun to use as a party favor, say maybe for a baby/wedding shower. It could also be used as a place card for a brunch or dinner. Carnations are relatively inexpensive and you could use any kind of heavyweight paper to go with your theme.
The idea is originally for valentines but I think it would be so fun to use as a party favor, say maybe for a baby/wedding shower. It could also be used as a place card for a brunch or dinner. Carnations are relatively inexpensive and you could use any kind of heavyweight paper to go with your theme.
6/27/2011
mashup
Hello friends! I trust you all had a good weekend. The last couple of weeks have been crazy (but fun!) up to yesterday which was finally a slow, relaxing day. I am grateful that this week is relatively empty in terms of busyness. I have a couple projects that I am wanting to get to though, one of which is making a duvet cover for Olivia's comforter. I have it all planned out in my head, we'll hope it turns out the way I'd like it to.
I thought I'd start the week off with a mashup but instead of an eclectic mix of links I thought I'd be a bit more focused and share a foodie mix. You know how you're not supposed to go grocery shopping when you're hungry, well the same goes for reading food blogs, don't do it when you're hungry like I just did. No bueno!
:: One of my favorite cakes is Angel Food Cake but I've never made it from scratch. This recipe looks easy enough to try.
:: My friend Caitlin is like the Martha Stewart of our friends, she's always whipping up something good. Case in point, this tortellini with tomato cream sauce. (Oh and she just started sharing all her yummy recipes with the rest of us, go check her out and say hi.)
:: Summer time = cold drinks don't you think? Something like this lemon ice.
:: The marriage of pizza and pot pie looks pretty good when they make pizza pot pie.
:: Our fridge has been full of berries lately and this panna cotta and berries would be a perfect use for them.
Tell me: What is your number one place to find recipes? A favorite blog, cookbook, your Mom? I'd love to know (and please share sources)!
{image via sugar and charm}
I thought I'd start the week off with a mashup but instead of an eclectic mix of links I thought I'd be a bit more focused and share a foodie mix. You know how you're not supposed to go grocery shopping when you're hungry, well the same goes for reading food blogs, don't do it when you're hungry like I just did. No bueno!
:: One of my favorite cakes is Angel Food Cake but I've never made it from scratch. This recipe looks easy enough to try.
:: My friend Caitlin is like the Martha Stewart of our friends, she's always whipping up something good. Case in point, this tortellini with tomato cream sauce. (Oh and she just started sharing all her yummy recipes with the rest of us, go check her out and say hi.)
:: Summer time = cold drinks don't you think? Something like this lemon ice.
:: The marriage of pizza and pot pie looks pretty good when they make pizza pot pie.
:: Our fridge has been full of berries lately and this panna cotta and berries would be a perfect use for them.
Tell me: What is your number one place to find recipes? A favorite blog, cookbook, your Mom? I'd love to know (and please share sources)!
{image via sugar and charm}
6/23/2011
currently loving...
these new handbags and totes from Jess LC. Such a great small collection of bags with clean lines and good details, things I'm always looking for in a handbag.
I am seriously pining away for the Lake Shore Tote in natural even though it wouldn't be practical for me to have with two kids. Pretty sure it would look great on my shoulder. Ha! I like my current "diaper bag" but I can't wait for the day when I can use cute, impractical purses again that don't have to hold snacks, toys and diapers. :)
I am seriously pining away for the Lake Shore Tote in natural even though it wouldn't be practical for me to have with two kids. Pretty sure it would look great on my shoulder. Ha! I like my current "diaper bag" but I can't wait for the day when I can use cute, impractical purses again that don't have to hold snacks, toys and diapers. :)
See more of the handbag collection as well as Jess LC jewelry here.
6/21/2011
country kitchen
I'm a fan of Ina Garten so it's only natural that I love the country kitchen that she designed for House Beautiful's kitchen of the year in 2009. I know I've shared white kitchens before and they aren't for everyone but I am still enamored by them. One of the reasons this kitchen appeals to me is the open ceiling with the exposed rafters and beams. It is so light and airy. Definitely a kitchen that wouldn't be hard to spend time cooking and eating in.
{images via house beautiful}
Happy First Day of summer by the way!
{images via house beautiful}
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