shiny {objects}

So over the last few weeks of my constant searching for things I may or may not need, I have discovered that as of late I have a borderline obsession with gold.  I can't help it - the magpie in me loves shiny objects.  I have found myself dreaming of something metallic in every shape imaginable.  Here are a few that may really find their way into my home.

Zara sandals
Christian Siriano handbag
Gap straw clutch
Chevron Lamp Shade Gold
Decorative Horse Head Figural
Diptyque scented oval
Modern brass bowls

texas {love}

I have to admit that one that one of the things I miss most about being back home in Shreveport is being so close to Texas.  While both C-note and I are die hard Louisiana there are a few things we miss dearly that live in Texas - My sister and his brother and their respective loved ones (also our respective loved ones).  I know that most people associate Texas with ten gallon hats and six shooters but there is much more in a design aspect that can be taken from the bigger is better state - like having a plethora of antlers in your house and using the bold graphic designs of southwestern style to complement classically styled items that can frankly become quite mundane.  These are a few items that I wouldn't mind adding to my own repertoire. 

1. Beige, $285

2. Cardboard longhorn, $30

3. Pastel Fringed Shopper, $159 

4. Antler Chandelier, $189 

5. Maize Woven Storage Basket, $40

run away {mind}

Folly Beach

Well, the spring heat is slowly setting in here in Charleston and it is slowly deteriorating all of my motivation.  I constantly find myself dreaming of a cold cocktail and sunny beach.  I've had zero concentration since Monday morning anyway and now I am about to act on my urge to do nothing this weekend.  My plans are to enjoy a birthday party this evening and then I flat out refuse to do anything but the things I want ... not the things I have to.  Have a happy and peaceful weekend!

raspberry beer cocktail - recipe here

*images via pinterest

french {chic}

J Crew tweed jacket
Pink Eiffel Tower Cups
Revolver Pillow
French Onion Bowl
Nailhead Document Box
Poodle Bookends

40's {cool}

Along with the new car came three months of Sirius Radio - something I would never get on my own but will thoroughly enjoy while I have it.  As strange as it may sound one of my favorite stations has been the 40's channel.  It is so relaxing to listen to the streaming jazz and it almost transports me into a former Charleston that I wish I could have been part of.  Well, for the next 3 months I will be living like Owen Wilson's character in Midnight in Paris - wishing I were in an ère meilleure.  Ta ta for the weekend - I'll be relaxing in the backseat listening to Louis.

goodbye {hello}

Oz

This one is for my Unkie Bill ... I bit the bullet ... and got a new car!  A 2012 VW Passat to be exact.  After contemplating a new car for over a year now I finally did it.  I gutted up and walked into the car dealership (by myself) and 48 hours later I have a new car.  It is the strangest feeling I have had in quite some time, especially considering that my Jeep (Oz is his name) has been with me for fourteen years.  I was his original owner for goodness sakes.  It is almost like giving up a child, companion, and best friend all at once with the flick of a pen.  However, getting in the Passat (I think I will name him the Wizard) is like getting in the most luxurious piece of machinery I can imagine - I mean, it doesn't even have a tape player and it syncs to my phone! Oh and it has heated side mirrors to combat the early morning dew (how utterly snotty and fantastic can it get!)  So, if you see a 31 year old woman driving like she is 90 because she is scared to death that someone will hit her or because, well, she has only had one car for 14 years ... that's me.

The Wizard

cov8t {vintage effect}

1. Faux Deer Antlers, $40
2. Union Jack Ottoman, $150

3. Wheat Sheaf Table, $795

4. Tate Entertaining Bar , $800

5. Trophy Horn Cup, $26
6. Brass Palm Candlesticks,$26 
7. Ginger Jar, $68
8. Silhouette, $32