{what do you say about grey?!}

I blame a birthday party that I distinctly remember at age 6. {No, it wasn't mine.} After a variety of activities, game time was here. I cast the pink fishing pole over the sagging sheet. What would I win?! As I slowly pulled up the rod to reveal my prize, I squeezed my eyes together hoping for something delightful. And there it was; a little box full of perfectly long red glossy stick-on nails. All around the room little eyes gazed upon the oh-so-grown-up prize. My heart smiled.

Since then, I've equated beauty and "being grown up" with pretty nails. I have nails that I constantly try to hide. I'm positive that I couldn't be a hand model. Anyway - this "thought" has constantly made me aware of my nail imperfections. So, I'm constantly getting press on nails (no - I don't like to pay money for manicure after manicure. So - I do it myself). When the fake nails bug me, I opt for painting lovely colors.

And this, my friends, is what I'm talking about. What do you say about grey?!



Apparently this trend came to the forefront last fall. Where was I?! I completely missed it. Considering grey is my most favorite color {see my unfortunately one-toned house}, it would only seem natural to add it to my fingers.

So what do YOU say to grey?! Oui or Non?


{images from here, here and all lacquered up}

{shoe love}

I know it's just barely July, but I'm ready for fall!! And what would be more perfect for this fall than my favorite color in a shoe?! Any of these would do {cause I could wear a couple of these now}. Hmm - I might want to find some 'flat' alternatives though.





{via here}

{antiques, cooking and a bit of creativity}

If you haven't heard of The Farm Chicks...you should check them out here! Originally from the Spokane WA area I have a bit of admiration for their talent. Their next Antique Show takes place the first weekend of June!

Happy Thursday!

{button delivery!}

I love buttons and all trims for that matter. But, buttons...they're my current obsession. And though, I've been scouring for perfectly colored vintage buttons - I couldn't resist when I saw this little pack to create-your-own. Make my own? Why, yes! They could be the perfect embellishment to my homemade pillows and other such delights.


{image via: Urban Outfitters. SimplyGrove also posted about these in her recent 3 Things to Love post. Check it out here!}

**P.S. If you live in the Seattle area, check out some info here...for May's Urban Eats!

{crazy for navy and maybe a little red....}

...Either that, or I'm just plain crazy for Kate Spade. I love her designs cause they seem to come from a different era. More than that...I just LOVE navy right now. I'm craving it in nearly everything....from decor, to clothes, to yarn, to jewelry.

*Speaking of yarn. I picked up some scruptious navy yarn at one of my favourite shops yesterday. It will be perfect for a new little baby blanket I'm working on!

Are you craving navy right now?

{image :: kate spade}