Birchbox... has arrived!

It's here! It's here!

My June Birchbox arrived yesterday in the mail! I am so excited to try everything they sent!

Everything was wrapped up so delicately, from the pink tissue to the ribbon tied package inside

Included in my June Birchbox:

1. Cynthia Rowley Dress up Band-Aids

2. Bvlgari "Omnia Crytalline" eau de toilette spray

3. Ada Cosmetics "Peach" powder bronzer

4. "the Balm" Stainiac cheek and lip stain in "Beauty Queen"

5. Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing bar for Face and Body

again, sign-up for Birchbox: http://www.birchbox.com/

Birchbox... has shipped!

Have you heard of Birchbox?... well if not, you need to get on the Birchbox train!

I discovered this little gem from another great service I love...http://www.styleblueprint.com/! .. check this out too, they send out great deals almost everyday (to places you actually want to go to) and also informative emails about things like-- Birchbox!!

So basically, you sign up and for only $10 a month they send you a "Birchbox" full of little sample size beauty items that lets you try before spending a small fortune on the full size items.. everything from soap, perfume to blush!

I signed up last week and got an email 2 days later saying my June Birchbox had been shipped, I can't wait to share what goodies are in store!

Check it out: http://www.styleblueprint.com/

Wine down Wednesday...

Take some time to Wine Down...

These are some travel-friendly wines I am loving right now...

The Sutter Home  plastic 4 packs

These are not a new item, but everytime I buy some I just love the size and the fact that they are plastic!

 

And my new recent obsession... The Bota Box!

I found these little gems when shopping at my local Wine Shop in preparation for Steeplechase, where the motto is: "No Glass on Grass", I therefore had to find an alternative to the regular glass wine bottles!

One of the cartons (pictured above) was only $5 and has a twist top, perfect for any occassion!

They also have the regular box size (pictured above)



Both of these options are perfect for something like Steeplechase, a picnic in the park or anytime you need your wine fix, minus the possibility of broken glass!

Lucchese in the Gulch...

Surprise!

So this past weekend my friend and I were just walking down in Gulch and came upon a new store... Lucchese Boot Co. has opened its doors in Nashville. (the location is where the Wine Loft used to be, next to Watermark, RuSan's)

Every Nashvillian needs a pair of cowboy boots, right?

The store and boots were absolutely beautiful! They had just opened 3 days before and were still getting loads of boots and other merchandise in the doors. I would totally recommend heading down to Lucchese in the Gulch for your next boot purchase.

Check them out: http://www.lucchese.com/index.php

Can't wait!

As we know Pinterest can be a major source of ideas and inspiration, sometimes almost too much!

One quote I came across that really stuck out to me though...

 Can. Not. Wait.

Cheers everyone! Go out and do what you love!

Happy Easter!

 "On this Easter Sunday…. Forgive someone. Tell someone you love them. Let your light shine."

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances." -- Robert Flatt

Bunny Topiaries

I found these precious moss covered bunnies at Pier 1 and I knew I had to find something to do with them for Easter!

I decided to get some little pots, floral foam, moss, and spanish moss to decorate them with.

Cut a little opening in the top of the moss to slide the bunnies through and put a little hot glue on the inside and they were ready to go!

And then added some extra moss to add some texture and there you have it!

I love how my spring centerpiece came together.

I also made some other bunny topiaries for the mantle and our kitchen table too!

Happy Easter!

Easter Wreath

Oh Pinterest... how you inspire us! I saw many versions of the Easter Egg Wreath and had to try it out for myself! And I am very pleased with the result!

I stocked up on plastic eggs at Michael's and Target.

Spray painted the wreath form from Michaels...

And got busy with the hot glue gun!

I did the row on the outside edge followed by the inside and then filled in the top of the wreath!

And then I went back and added some jelly beans to fill in the gaps and add some extra dimension!

And I decided to go with a green polka dotted wire ribbon for the bow! (Got some much needed help with the bow from my mom, the bow master!)

I think it turned out really cute and festive! I love it!

Easter Tree

It has been years since we decorated much outside for Easter, but this year I decided to have some fun for my little niece, Ruthie!

And she has loved seeing and playing with the pretty eggs in the tree! She calls it her "Easter Tree".

I totally lucked out and found some great eggs with the hole already in them to fit the fishing line through to hang them with. (When I was younger we used to tape ribbon to the outside of the eggs... boy have times changed!)

Happy Valentine's Day!

“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."-- Morrie Schwartz

Happy Hearts Day!! :)

Valentine's Sweets

Hope everyone has a sweet Valentine's Day!!

Valentines Decor Ideas

Love these adorable decor ideas I found on pinterest... how cute?!

Heart Window

Love this garland on the mantle!