Etsy Find: Nest Pretty Things

I was poking around on Etsy the other day and found Nest Pretty Things - and instantly fell in love with a few of the necklaces and the earrings weren't far behind.



 

Double Chunky Beaded Necklace Pink

Pastel and Gold Beaded Hoops

 

Colorful Chunky Necklace

Colorful Beaded Earring

 

 I love the faceted beads and the colors and the gold!  I could go on and on.  The shope has items ranging from $10 to $160 (only a few at that higher price point though). The single strand necklaces are only $28.  I like getting pieces with lots of colors as they work with more outfits and most of these fit the bill.  I can't wait to snatch one up!

More Gold!

 

 

A few of my favorites from Zara Home and ban.do to brighten your Monday afternoon! And who doesn't need the promise of something shiny on a Monday to get you through the week.  I worked all weekend so I'm even more off than usual for a Monday.

 



Rainbow Brites at Zara Home

Sabine Throw / Multicolor Stripe Bedspread / Lawrence Dinnerware / Dotty Placemat / Tuft Decorative Quilt

Zara Home launched its U.S. website earlier this month and it looks promising. While there were a ton of options (in fact it seemed almost impossible to see everything based in part on the fact the website organization could use some reorganization). My favorites on a first review were the items that embraced all the colors of the spectrum. My favorite is probably the throw.

Confetti System for West Elm

Given my slight obsession with all things Halloween I was taking a look at West Elm's offerings earlier and found that they already have their Christmas items on their website.  I know, I know - Christmas already???  It is still over 80 degrees here in LA everyday and while I occasionally sneak a Christmas song in before Halloween I can't really think about Christmas decorations until November.  But I'm going to make a slight exception this once.
It appears as though they have collaborated with Confetti System to come up with a mini collection of holiday decorations. The items range in price from $8 -$29 so there is something for everyone's price point.  The collection consists of five items and they are all pretty fun - though I think the paper ornaments are my favorite.  The red and pink one would match the decorations I already have so I might pick up one of those.  I think they would make cute favors at a holiday party.

Confetti System for West Elm Tree Topper $19.00. 

 

Confetti System for West Elm Paper Ornaments $12.00 each

Confetti System for West Elm Garland $19.00

Confetti System for West Elm Glass Ornaments $8.00 each

Confetti System for West Elm Twist Open Trees $19.00 - $29.00

But these twist open trees might be the most fun.  As the name implies they twist open allowing you to stuff with presents, candy or anything else you want to surprise someone with.  It's like a pinata and a center piece all in one.  So what's your favorite?

P.S.  I promise to at least try and not mention Christmas decorations again until November.


 All images via West Elm.
 

Halloween Garlands

I've become quite accustomed to having garlands or bunting up year round as there is a perfect spot in my apartment to hang such things.  I usually change it out a few times a year and definitely for different holidays.  These are a few of my favorite Halloween garlands.  Most are available to purchase or can be made at home with just a few supplies. My favorite might be the creepy doll head one. 

 

Tissue Tassel Garland /Zombie Halloween Fabric Banner / Vintage Doll Head Garland /Pacman Garland / Halloween Ribbon Garland / Halloween Circle Garland

New Couch!!!

I finally bit the bullet and bought the couch.  I had said I would get it by the end of the summer but I only half believed that - then ZGallerie had a sale over Labor Day weekend and with only 30 minutes left to spare (and after measuring the door, the old couches and figuring out the diagonal height of the new couch using a formula that required square roots no less) I bought it. 

Royce Sofa from ZGallerie

Now to just get rid of my comfy green couch and love seat.  If those couches had been uncomfortable or in bad shape I would have done this a long time ago but I got a good eight years out of them and now I will try and find them a new home.

I am uncertain how the dog will react to this news although technically he is not supposed to be on the couch I have been letting that rule slip in recent months if it means he will settle down and not beg for treats all night. I pretend I don't see him.

Semantically Empty Placeholders

That is the correct name for words like "um" and "uh."  You know those placeholders that we use in every day conversation when we don't know what to say.  I learned this yesterday while reading through a 20 page report at work (my brain was umming by the end).  Anyway I found some items that captured those semantically empty placeholders that I thought I would share. 

Via The Merriweather Council on Etsy



Via Nukilan on Etsy.



The Midas Touch

So I was poking around on one my favorite blogs, Paperfashion, and saw the image below of a gold vase from DWR which I thought was right up my alley.  So I clicked on the link and lo and behold the small carafe (or vase which is what it will likely be used for in my home) is on sale for $15.00 (regular $60.00).  I ordered two and sent one to my sister!   Yeah!



Image via Paperfashion


I've become ever so slightly obsessed with glassware with gold accents recently so this was of course a lovely surprise for a Monday afternoon.

Favorite Finds Friday

Good morning! Today I thought I would leave you with some of my favorite finds from around the web - some stores, some images - whatever I found inspiring this week.

Head over to the Pink Pagoda for some fun elephant glicees.  Or monkeys.  They have a coupon code for 20% (JulySale20) so you will even save a little money.  I don't know why I seem to be drawn to elephants lately.  Probably have ridden Dumbo too many times at Disneyland.  The best part is you can get the print below with the elephant facing two directions so you can have a pair of them on either side of a couch or bookshelf or whatever.  Brilliant!



Via the Pink Pagoda


These brass urchins from Furbish which you can either use as a coffee table accessory or hang on the wall.  This shop also has some awesome trays that I wouldn't mind having to display my baubles and trinkets.



Via Furbish

I also love a freebie - go here for an awesome neon wrapping paper download.  And if you want some neon tape or string check this out for some sources.

And look what's back in stock over at Leif - the glitter tea spoons!  I love mine (and the pink ones I snagged too). 



via Leif

Check out Aunt Peaches' blog - it is a mix of crafting and general amazingness.  I wish she was my next door neighbor though I think we would get in a lot of trouble.

And if you are in the market for a clutch I would check out k.slademade.  The prices are pretty reasonable and they look gorgeous.  I recently ordered the gold leather clutch and can't wait for it to arrive.  The mint was my second favorite though.



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Try and have some fun this weekend!

All that Glitters is Gold (and a little bit old)

Last weekend I went apartment hunting with a friend in a small town in Southern California and we came across a lovely antique galleria in an old-fashioned downtown.  The prices were so much better than the big name flea markets in LA and it was air-conditioned.

I found this vintage 22 karat gold-plated and porcelain tea set (which I think goes nicely with my new bodum french press).  I actually left it there and went back two hours later and bought it - it was calling my name.  My sister recently bought me some tea at Alice's Tea Cup when she was visiting New York City so I think I will have brew some in my new lovely tea pot! 

I also came across some shiny gold flatware.  It's not as high end as the tea set (and I found out later it is missing one fork but has a lot of extra spoons) but the price was so good (my three girlfriends all agreed on this point) that I couldn't leave it there.

And on the trip back to get the tea set we also went upstairs and I found a cane barrel chair (buried under a pile of the creepiest dolls I had ever seen).  Also an excellent price.  I'd like to reupholster the seat and paint it in white lacquer after I pick it up.  See the chair was not going to fit in the car with four lovely girls and all our other loot.  So we are planning at trip back this weekend to pick it up.

The blue leather seat isn't actually that bad but I would prefer a flowery print and some solid piping - turns out one of my friends has an  upholstery guy - so that will come in handy when the time comes.

We will have to see if any new treasures await us this Sunday.  One friend bought a boat load of depression glass and the other has her eye on a reversible faux leather/faux tiger fur jacket. 

If You Read Blogs You Have Paper Staws

If you read blogs you have paper straws.   I have them in multiple colors left over from various parties and some just because I liked the colors.

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If you read blogs you have at least thought about getting a Harry Allen pig.  I like the shiny ones.  I have no idea where I would put the pig or if I could really forget that it was cast from a deceased baby pig but I still want one.  I would put necklaces on him.

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If you read blogs you have a sequin ban.do heart.  I have two and I've given them as presents to my friends.  I also have bejeweled bobby pins that I wear to work.

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If you read blogs you regularly use the terms "arm party" and "arm candy" and have run out of room to store bracelets.  You spend five minutes of your day every day wondering how many bracelets you should put on before you leave the house.  You realize that you can't really type with more than one on once you get to the office.

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If you read blogs you have have colored tape.  Probably hot pink.  And you use it instead of frames to put stuff up on your walls.

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If you read blogs you have used the word bauble and you want a cocktail ring.  I suppose to wear while you are drinking cocktails.

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If you read blogs you want a bar cart - again to use for all those cocktails you will be drinking while wearing your cocktail ring.  And you will be sipping the cocktails with your paper straws.

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If you read blogs you have wondered how many three foot balloons you can fit in your car. I've had a fight with the local party store about whether or not one would fit in my car.  I told her I could walk home if it didn't.  I wasn't even getting the balloon filled up.

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If you read blogs you might like glitter more than the average human.  I have almost every type of glitter Martha Stewart makes.  The dog has had his fair share of glitter in his fur (he forgives me any sin though if I give him a piece of chicken).

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And if you read a blog you likely have some sort of ampersand and/or neon decor in your house.

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It Gives You Wings

I fell in love with these cups when I saw them in the tour of the home of Jeanne Chan of Shop Sweet Things on Glitter Guide a few months ago. At first a search brought nothing up but when I tried a few months later I was able to find them.  Turns out they are called Angel Time Mugs and are by Pylones.  I found them at Amazon but the availability seems to come and go.  They come in six colors (red and black not pictured) and while I had intended to only get the four above I accidentally ended up with a red one as well so now I'm think I might need to just get the black one too to have a complete set.   The wings are rubber and the cup is porcelain. I had planned to display them but I've been breaking glasses and dishes left and right and so they are currently still in their boxes in low lying cabinet that is hardly ever opened (at around $28 each I don't want to have to replace them any time soon). 

Neon in the Home

I love a little bright here and there my home.  I fell in love with the letters from Twisted Twig a few months ago.  I had a custom LOVE set made for my own home in gold and pink and they are displayed on my bookshelves at home.  The cushion covers are great together or just one to brighten up a space (at $48 each you might have to pick one or two).  The salad servers from Leif are part of a larger collection that includes teaspoons, jam spreaders, cake knives, tart servers and sugar tongs.  I have a few different pieces and they are so far really good quality and have held up really well (the glitter spoons are adorable but usually set out really quickly).  And while I may not be able to have a neon sign put in any time soon I found a few brightly colored lights.  And if you really aren't sure if you will like something this bright the tea towel is fairly tame (and it's from France). 

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Under $20: Turquoise Party Supplies

I love a good party supply.  I like to have party supplies on hand at any time - just in case - and Shop Sweet Lulu has some of the cutest supplies around.  You can get a lot of supplies in different colors but the turquoise is so fresh for summer.  And the best part is that these are all under $20.  There are some pricier items at the site (my favorite being the pink porcelain cake stand) but most are pretty reasonably priced.  And there are a few surprises as well - who doesn't remember these. 

Living Room Makeover

I have been planning my living room for a few years now. I've been buying pieces here and there and now all I have left to buy is the couch and the chair. The only problem is I keep changing my mind about the couch - I know I want a grey couch but the actual choice keeps changing. But I think I need to make a decision by the end of the summer or I may never bite the bullet.

Under $10: Unicorn Cocktail Picks

A few weeks ago my sister posted an Instagram photo of her drink with a unicorn cocktail pick.  I decided I needed those for my collection of bar cart accessories.  But after a few searches and checking my favorite sites I had just about given up.  I came across a unicorn bottle opener after about an hour and there was a link for Unicorn Corn Holders which were of course the cocktail picks disguised as corn holders.  A set of eight costs only about $7.50 (there are actually eight in this package and not four - I didn't realize and ended up with sixteen) so they won't break the bank.

The Unicorn Corn Holders by Gama Go can also be used as cocktail picks!

Getting ready for happy hour.

Neon & Gold Office Supplies

I love getting new office supplies and especially when they come in some of my favorite colors - neon and gold!  If nothing else it inspires me to send some old-fashioned pretty snail mail.  And all at $20 and under you can pick out a few of your favorites.

Gold Binder Clips, $6.59
36 Gold Heart Stickers, $4
100 Parcel Gift Tags / Neon Assortment, $19
Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Pen, $20
Neon Twine,..., $14
Scissors Gold Handle Large, $11

Glittered Goodies

It's no secret that I love glitter.  I have about every set of Martha Stewart glitter that you could buy.  I love to make glitter crafts, send cards with glittle to my friends (which is not always as appreciated when the glitter comes loose), and I am constantly looking for more glittered goodies to add to my collection (or to try my own hand at).

I am a little obsessed with those glitter thumb tacks and I think they would brighten up a boring cork board.  And as for the glitter darts, I've been looking for a glitter dart board for some time now.  As for glitter party decorations - obviously a party is not a party without some glitter.

Scalloped Glitter Garland Gold by stephlovesben on Etsy
Hello Love Glitter Banner by confettidesignshop on Etsy
Glitter Thumb Tacks Pink Push Pins Set of 20
glitter dart pink by somethingshidinghere on Etsy
Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Multipack, 24 Per Pack

Pigeonholed

I have no love for pigeons.  My sister was afraid of them as a child so they would sometimes ruin a trip to the park as she would flip out.  And I don't trust the fact that I have never seen a baby pigeon.  All that being said I came across this print the other day and day at Oeilwein and thought it was too cute not to share.  I like that the design is so simple and the tiny little Eiffel Tower doesn't hurt either.

Neon Rhinestone Jewelry

A few months ago I became obsessed with a necklace that I saw Kelly Ripa wearing. After some research I figured out that it was Tom Binns necklace and a little outside of my price range. Then I took to Etsy to see if there was anything similar and boy was I surprised to find a pretty extensive collection of shops in a few different price ranges.  I found one that was very similar to original necklace and in my price range.  Most of the jewelry is vintage rhinestone pieces that have been hand painted and are little works of art. I ended up wearing the orange and yellow choker with a turquoise dress to a tea and got lots of compliments.

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