This week at Homage we are celebrating the meaning of life shoes. It is almost spring. I can taste it in the air! All I need is a pedicure and some of these babies. And probably all of the following adorable flats. Silver and yellow, anyone?

I love the slim silver buckle on these.

And I am very much feeling the yellow lately…

What are you favorite shoes for spring?

Stay tuned for more!

A perfect trio of roses

And ruffles make everything better – click here for a great step-by-step tutorial

Hope your Thursday is full of pretty baubles,

Want some pretty vintage prints for your home? Want them for free? Of course you do.

I just stumbled across this neat site called Vintage Printable, and there are tons of goodies. Don’t go there unless you want to get sucked in for a while.

Here are a few of the images I have saved in my “print these someday” folder…

Have fun clicking around and finding lovely prints! And, if you want an entertaining read, check out the creator’s public domain manifesto

Have a sunny Tuesday,

She started with this dated brass number:

+ a drum shade and some fabric

+ an apothecary jar lid

+ silver spray paint

+ some bling {this is turning into a long equation…….luckily I LOVE algebra}

= this oh-so-chic chandelier

Can you believe it’s the same fixture?!? I know – Shock. And. Awe.

Hope your Monday is bright, shiny, and chic,

If you’re like me, you have a dark, distant basement corner stacked high with paint cans from previous projects. You’ve let the pain run all the way down the side of the can, and have no way of keeping track what the lovely hues were used for. Don’t worry, lovelies, no need to cower in shame anymore! Brooklyn Limestone (check out this site – it’s completely fabulous) came up with a fun way to keep paint cans organized and lovely.

Before (this isn’t my basement – trust me, it’s much worse….)

She created these labels

And painted the lids for a larger swatch

Click {here} for the original post AND to download a free template! Thanks to Bryn Alexandra for spreading the word.

Do you think I can bribe G to tackle this project over the weekend? I’ll keep you posted……

Happy Friday!

It is still winter. I am still cold. Therefore, I will eat and eat pasta and no one can make me feel bad about it.

A few weeks ago for Ladies’ Night I made this (sorta) pasta carbonara with chicken, prosciutto, and peas. I love peas. I say “sorta” because, unlike Giada de Laurentiis, I don’t really feel like 6 egg yolks is the way to go. So I mashed her sauce with this one, and came up with an easy, delicious, creamy white sauce.

The prosciutto really made this pasta.

Or maybe it’s the peas…yes, the peas!

Okay, it’s probably not the peas. And it is very likely the cream. Don’t hate me.

Just go ahead and make this. It’s good for your emotional health.

Pasta Carbonara..ish.. with Peas and Prosciutto

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• half a large sweet onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 ounces prosciutto, cut into little squares
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup frozen sweet peas
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup grated paremesan
• chopped fresh parsley leaves if you’ve got ‘em!

Directions:

While you cook your pasta, set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Melt together the oil and butter. Add the chicken and cook until white all the way through. Or don’t even add chicken – I probably won’t next time! The pasta is definitely substantial enough without it.

Remove the chicken to a bowl. Add the onions to the pan and saute for a few minutes. Add the garlic and prosciutto and saute until the prosciutto is brown and starting to get a little crispy. Smell it and be happy.

Mix the egg yolk and the cream together – beat it well. Deglaze the pan with wine, breaking up the browning on the pan, and cook until for about a minute, or until the wine is mostly gone. Reduce the heat to low.

Add the cream/egg mixture, peas, salt, and pepper to the pan, stirring constantly. Add the chicken back in. The cream will reduce and thicken things up.

If the pasta is still going, turn off the heat until the pasta is done. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley.  Eat and eat.

Have a scrumptious Thursday!

I need a baby girl stat. Because these. are. so. cute.

There’s also a fantastic sale going on right now – adorable leather shoes for $12.99. That’s a steal.  {Edit! The sale is now closed because Heidi couldn’t keep up with the numerous orders! She plans to have the sale again in a few weeks when she is caught up, so check back! }

I need to stop right now.

Sincerely,

Furniture, however, is not the point of this post. Check out the gallery of paintings she has assembled over her staircase:

I love photo galleries, but something about these nautical-inspired paintings {most are thrift store finds} speaks to me.

Check out this collection featured by a life’s design {I love how they incorporated shelves!}

The only problem is I don’t have any paintings nor am I an accomplished artist like J. Luckily I enjoy a shopping challenge, so an art collector I will be! Now, to clear some wall space……

Have an artsy Tuesday,

Are you totally lost? Don’t worry, I’m known for random tangents and awkward segue {Case in point – I learned how to spell “segue” while sitting next to G in a COLLEGE lecture. He wrote it in his notes {yes, I was reading over his shoulder}. Previously I was sure it was spelled “segway.” It was a true “aha” moment for me, and now whenever I see the word I think of that moment. Aren’t you glad I shared that with you?}

Anyway. If you don’t get the reference, click here.

And now I will get to the point. You’re welcome.

Design*Sponge is one of my favorite sites to peruse. They feature all kinds of decor-inspired content, from stunning DIY projects to designer spaces. What’s not to love? I always grab quite a selection of photos for my inspiration files, and last week I noticed a theme: red chandeliers. Behold:

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I love the unexpected pops of color {not to mention the painted stripes…….can I get an “amen”?!?}

I have a chandelier identical to the last one just sitting in my basement. You better believe I’m wracking my brain to come up with a spot for it…..

Hope your Monday is full of pops of color!

… or choose something fun like this:

…. is….

Cate!

Congrats, Cate, and thanks to redletterwords for the opportunity.

And thanks everyone for your comments, as well! We are already thinking about what our next giveaway will be!

Have a fantastic weekend!