revived with vintage revivals

I knew I was impressed with Mandi at Vintage Revivals when I saw her Anthropologie-inspired teapot lamp and DIY rug, but after I saw her again on The Nate Berkus Show last week, now I know Mandi is extremely talented and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. I want to hire her to come into my house. Her blog and Nate will have to do for now.

Hope you find some inspiration for your own home with these DIY beauties. Click on the links below to read Mandi’s how-to tutorials.

Yarn Ombre Lamp

PVC Pipe Dresser

Mirrored Dresser

{images via Vintage Revivals}

minty fresh

I can’t say it was love at first sight with the whole mint fashion trend for spring. I LOVE green, just wasn’t sure about the particular mint and sea foam green painting stores shelves and hangers. It’s grown on me, and I’ve found a couple minty fresh finds you may like too on this day before we celebrate the Irish in all of us…

1. Mint Patent Macabee Loafers, ASOS $68.04
2. Drape Front Long Sleeve Top, TopShop $72
3. Mint To Be Scarf, ModCloth $17.99
4. Mossimo Women’s Kimono Sleeve Maxi Dress, under $25 from Target
5. Pleated Trousers, Zara $79
6. Pale Mint Green Post Earrings, Ever So Lovely $10
7. Sparkle and Fade Pleated Chiffon Miniskirt, Urban Outfitters $49
8. Fossil Purse $198
9. Table Setting
10. Dotted Swiss Shirt, Zara $35.90

green wedding day

If you haven’t noticed, this week is all about being green. All this color green is inspiring us to say I do {or dream of saying I do} in Ireland surrounded by the beautiful green landscape. Or, just being in Ireland to cheers one another with a cold glass of Guinness…followed by photos with the famous beer mustache.

For all you Irish love birds:

May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace.
May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase.
May the saddest day of your future
Be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
May your hands be forever clasped in friendship
And your hearts joined forever in love.
Your lives are very special,
God has touched you in many ways.
May his blessings rest upon you
And fill all your coming days.

{images via: green moss frame: Ruffled Blog | couple walking with umbrella: Jet Fete Blog | cascading hydrangea: Caplan Miller Events | ties: Martha Stewart Weddings | Bridesmaid dresses: Green Wedding Shoes | green shoes: Geneoh | white and green bouquet: No Knows Weddings | green table setting and apples: Green Wedding Shoes | green martini with clover: Style Me Pretty | table setting with clover in vases: Style Me Pretty}

lucky charm

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebrated holiday in my house ~ after all, I have an Irish hubby, a son named Jameson and a little Irish blood running through my mostly Italian veins.

This year, I created DIY treats to spread luck and cheer to our family and friends. All they need to enjoy it is a cold cup of milk and a spoon. I admit, it’s not the healthiest breakfast or snack, but kids love it, and it’s justifiable at least once a year to celebrate the luck of the Irish.

Jenna at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, created these adorable “lucky charm’ custom tags to attach to my treat bags.

Click here for the free printable.

All You Need Is:

  • 1 box of Lucky Charms cereal
  • Green pipe cleaners or ribbon
  • Clear Party Bags {I used Wilton Clear Party Bags, 4×9.5 inches}
  • Scissors to cut the tags and bags
  • Custom tags

How To:

  • Fill the bag with a cup or so of Lucky Charms.
  • Cut each tag, and punch a hole through each one to attach to favor.
  • Wrap or tie the green pipe cleaner around the bag tight, add the custom tag and make either a bow or a 3-leaf clover to complete the look.
  • Gather the excess bag on top, and cut to your preferred length.

{images via Tutto Bella}

baby brewing

With all the wonderful baby news going on around my life these days, I thought I’d make a fun and creative way for people to tell their friends and loved ones they are expecting. Super easy and if a preggo mama can’t drink coffee, someone else might as well enjoy it, right?


I worked with Jenna {of course} at Fleur de Lis, a paperie to create custom tags with the baby news, cut them out and used double-sided duct tape to adhere to coffee sleeves. If you are sharing the news in person, the sleeve would be adorable on an actual cup with coffee or a Starbucks VIA Ready Brew inside. If you are sending via mail and want to save some $ on shipping, you can just use the double-sided tape to attach the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew inside the sleeve.

Order a custom baby brewing tag from our Etsy store, Fleur de Lis, a paperie today. $7 for a custom file. Click here to order and start sharing your happy baby news.

{images via Tutto Bella Blog}