In my mind summer ends with the beginning of the -bers. You know—September, October, November, and December. So enjoy today because tomorrow it’s officially fall! This summer I decided that light weight dresses are the most comfortable thing I can possibly wear in 100 degree, 100% humidity weather. (They send a nice breeze up to my [...]
To encourage the development of healthy sketchbook habits I hear-by declare Fridays to be Sketchbook Fridays!
It seems like everyone I meet “prefers big dogs.” Well I think you small dog haters don’t know what your missing. We have a 23 lb dog and a 10 lb dog. Granted the bark of a small dog is one of the most annoying noises on the planet, but they can be trained not [...]
Jean Pelle’s work absolutely blows my mind. Just look at it in all its glory. It’s like chocolate chip cookies for my eyes. Buy it here. Photos by Jean Pelle
I have to share this new Wit & Whistle product because I love it. This card is for sending your own personal secret message. (Or if you prefer it also works with risque stick figure drawings.) Using a pencil lightly write your message in the red textured area. When you mail the note to your accomplice [...]
The only other things this outfit needs are black nail polish and a shiny chrome motorcycle to drive recklessly into oncoming traffic. No helmet of course—helmets are for the good guys. 1 Mini Round Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters $20.00 2 Luichiny Star Bound Cage Platform Bootie from DSW $79.95 3 Mariposa Cocktail Ring from Bijoutiful [...]
This particular snickerdoodle cake is a bon voyage cake for my friend Jon who is flying to the Central African Republic next week. He recently got a job with ICDI—a non-profit company that drills wells for African villages. They are real-life superheroes! Maybe I will try to convince Jon to pack a cape and tights for [...]
It’s a fact, branches are in—twigs, sticks, trees, logs—you name it. With organic beauty like this, how could they not be? 1 Forest Canopy Bed from Anthropologie (If I ever become a princess I will demand that my minions bring me this bed.) 2 Cut-Twig Wall Mirror from West Elm (I may attempt to DIY [...]
Today I painted the inside of our coat closet. While I painted I pondered. Daniel and I want to go on a trip soon, and we are thinking of an island of some sort. I have only ever seen murky ocean waters so I’m dying to see postcard-worthy crystal clear water, and Daniel is a [...]
Kristen, the writer of the design and decor blog Simply Grove, analyzed my decor style based on images of my favorite rooms. I think her diagnosis was right on the money! Here’s what she had to say: Amanda’s Style: Traditionally Glamorous with a bit of Modern Glittery, soft pallet, funky pieces and dramatic moments make these rooms what [...]