AND I have found the perfect site to get us in a spring-y state of mind: emersonmade. It’s true, loves, flowers go with everything.

Take, for example, these dahlias:

Aren’t they fabulous, dahlings?!?

I wore this jacket to coffee with friends a few weekends ago. Since I have been known to do some screenwriting, here’s the scene for you:

(J sips her coffee, making small talk. She is wearing a fabulous new grey bomber jacket and her purpley scarf. K is eyeballing her aggressively.)

K: J…I love that jacket. I sort of hate you because I want it.

J: Well, too bad for you. I’ll never tell you where I got it. It’s slightly embarrassing.

K: Wal-Hell!!!!!! (read: Wal-Mart)

J: Wow. That was scary. Okay, fine, it’s from Wal-Mart. It was super cheap! But…I won’t tell you whose ‘line’ it’s from. It’s way too embarrassing. Don’t even try to guess.

K: Miley Cyrus!!!!!

J: Why do you know that?!

(end scene)

Anyway, I’m not ashamed. Go ahead and call me names. Ask me how Billy Ray is doing. I don’t care. It’s a cute jacket and I was way past ready to retire my winter coat.

Unfortunately for you (or fortunately?), it seems to be out of stock. This one is pretty similar, except for the bedazzled picture of Hannah Montana on the back. Just kidding.

Too cool for words,

My fabulous friend Jamie sent me a link to this DIY creation and I am in awe:

Part necklace, part scarf, and made out of t-shirts. Yes, please. Someone make me one, quick! {Use this tutorial}

Why isn’t it Friday yet?

Ladonna

Season

Ginny

Molly

Have a fabulous day,

Anyway. Here are some beauties that I wouldn’t mind spending some time with:

Maude

Nissie {don’t these remind you of a grown-up version of jellies? Does anyone remember those as fondly as I do?}

Babe {definitely out of my normal shoe budget-range, but I admit to lusting after these……}

Make sure you scroll down to J’s kitten heel post if you missed it. Now there’s something of the feline-variety that I can get on board with! {Cats are not my favorite, it is true. I will never change my opinion. Maybe we can still be friends……?}

Love,

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,

Though he just arrived last night, I have enjoyed shopping for him for months

Check out this awesome onesie I scored off Etsy:

And these soft and adorable handmade leather shoes:

There are so many great finds on Etsy. Do you have any favorite sellers? Let’s hear about them!

Dreaming of wrinkly toes,

Ok, no,  those aren’t the words that come to mind when I think about clip on accessories. Which I DO think about. A lot. However, my view may be changing. Recently I have been introduced to a type of accessory I had no idea existed and my life will never be the same! Behold, clip on baubles that dress up your favorite pumps or flats:

Raspberry Bloom

Sophisticated Swirls

Rouge Bows

Beaded Bling

AND the oh so dramatic Sassy Satin

Be still, my heart.

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Do you love these as much as I do? I have moved a set of these to the TOP of my wish list. However, may I make a suggestion? Let’s put that purchase off a week (or a pay period, or whatever) and donate the $$ to Haitian earthquake relief. Inspired but don’t know where to start? The American Red Cross is one of many reputable organizations stepping in to help. I can’t think of anything more fabulous than helping those in need.

Happy Friday, loves!

Lately I’m loving fabric flower brooches. I think they dress up drab winter cardigans and sweaters, and love them in a cluster of three or more. Behold:

Silk and tulle from my beloved Anthro

A lucious plum felt

Lovely in leather

Or with a little fringe

Design*Sponge featured this adorable plaid party flower….

….with, drum-roll please, an easy-to-follow TUTORIAL! That’s right, now we can make them for our very own! I raided the local thrift store $0.25 bin this weekend and picked up the PERFECT outdated blazer to turn into sweet little flowers. Stay tuned for the finished product!

Happy Crafting!