The Pink Lantern: what i'm loving

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Friday, January 31, 2014

High Five for Friday!

1. Raise your hand if it snowed where you live this week! Odds are pretty high that you hand is up. Here in PA we have had one of the snowiest winters that I can remember! I love the snow, I still get excited to wake up to fresh snow. But since I work from home I don't have to go out on crappy days (which is good because I am terrified of driving in snow).

2. My office makeover that's been a year in the making is pretty much complete! I'll be blogging all about it soon but here is a little sneak peek. Obviously I was so focused on my work that I had to snap a picture.

3. Speaking of the office - I have to share my new artwork! I am seriously in love, Elizabeth Mayville is amazing. When I showed it to my husband he said "Woah, is that you?!" I like to think it is. :)

4. Check out this beauty that I found while thrifting the other day. I immediately sent Brian a photo of "our new dining room set" but sadly it was already sold to some other lucky lady. (I must admit, I am very curious about the room this came out of...and the one its going in to) It gave me a good laugh but it did get me brainstorming. Now I definitely want a tufted, heart-shaped chair for my dressing table.

5. Do you guys watch The Mindy Project? If you don't, you seriously need to! (Go ahead, go watch it...I'll wait) I have been watching last week's season finale on repeat all week. The final scene...!!!!!!!!!!

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Friday Favorites - Winter Wonder

The past week has been a blur of turkey sandwiches, pine needles & shopping! I am also working my buns off in preparation to close my shop for a holiday break so needless to say I've been busy busy busy. Here are my favorites for the week :)

Peppermint Mocha Creamer

My love of Peppermint Mocha is almost as strong as Pumpkin Spice! While there is nothing better than a coffee shop PM this creamer is a nice substitute (& much better on the wallet).

My Winter Wreath

Earlier this week I shared where I founds the goods to make this beauty of a wreath for less than $15! Now if my downstairs neighbor would be kind enough to remove her pumpkins... ;)

Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon in Shameless

I got this lip crayon in my November ipsy box. Initially I was sure I would never wear this - if you know me you know I don't wear bold lip colors. Well...what a surprise! I love the color, love the way this goes on & love the way this stays on. Oh, and it is perfect for holiday party season.

Christmas in Paris by Yankee Candle

I am loving this candle! It is pine-y without being too much. Plus its made with pine extract from France so I feel extra fancy when burning it.

Monogrammed Puffy Vest

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I've seen this picture floating around Pinterest recently...I definitely need to find someone with an embroidery machine because I need this in my life asap.

Hairy Christmas by Willie Robertson & Luke Bryan

We watched the CMA Christmas Special on Monday night have been singing "...a hairy Christmas and a happy happy happy New Year..." all week.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Oh hello, Friday!

So you know that scene from Elf when Will Ferrell is making paper snowflakes, his hands are moving a mile a minute and paper is flying everywhere? That's how I felt this week. My office looks like a tornado blew through, but somehow I think that is the mark of a successful week. :)

1. I've had "Wake Me Up" by Avicii & Aloe Blacc stuck in my head all week...its such a feel good song!

2. Tuesday was the Phillies 1st ever Bark at the Park, so of course we HAD to go. Look at that face, Wrigley was lovin' it. The Phillies and PAWS did such a good job with the event! The dogs were all in a rooftop section of the ballpark and since dog people are the best people we made lots of new friends. We were on the big screen several times and even made it on the tv broadcast!

3. I've kept a "Plan to read" list for as long as I can remember and Memoirs of a Geisha has been on it forever. I finally picked it up this week and am kicking myself for not reading it sooner, it is SO good. (I know I'm like 10 years behind on this one...)

4. My mom has been torturing me with beautiful lake photos for the last few days. How gorgeous was this sunset? Oh, to have that view...makes me lakesick, time to go back!

5. There is a 9/11 Memorial park near my house so on Wednesday I decided to take my lunch over and spend some time there. It is such a beautifully done, serene tribute to all who died with special memorials for those from Pennsylvania and the 17 from Bucks County. I can't believe it has been 12 years...
{Garden of Reflection}

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Friday, September 6, 2013

High Five For Friday!

1. Our new dining room chairs came this week! (Half of them at least, I'm waiting on the bench) How cute is this shipping box? I opened my door to see "Looks like someone's decorating"...cue my squeal.

2. On Monday I had my first pumpkin latte of the season...happiness in a cup. :) I also worked on a few fall projects. Those metallic gourds in the picture? I'll be sharing how I made them on Monday!

3. I shared how I made this pretty (and easy!) fall wreath on Wednesday. I haven't actually put it on the door yet, it kind of clashes with my pink petunias which are still blooming out of control... {wreath post}

4.Right now I am in the middle of It Starts With Food. There has been so much buzz about this book and the paleo diet lately. While I do not follow the paleo lifestyle I do 100% subscribe to the idea of picking whole foods over processed ones as much as possible. That definitely isn't always easy in our society...and I'm fairly certain my above latte does not fall into that category...

5. My sister talked my whole family into doing a fantasy football league. Never in a millon years did I think I would do fantasy football, but I couldn't say no to her! I proudly present: Team Unicorns&Glitter (and of course, my team logo is pink - I won the award for best helmet!). I'm actually kind of excited about it - this week I go head to head with my hubby's team.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend! :)

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Favorites

1. Last weekend we spent the day on our friends' boat. The weather was beautiful - we floated, soaked up the sun and the guys enjoyed some cigars. It was the perfect way to send off summer (hear that summer? I'm ready for you to leave now)

2. Minion Dynasty - thank you for combining my favorites.

3. While looking through my phone pics I came across this - I can't believe I never shared it! This is the Pink School House in Mason, Michigan...isn't it adorable? And yes, its been pink since it was built in 1854. :) It makes me happy happy happy.

4. I love this idea from Chatelaine. I started swapping out our summer décor to fall this week. I broke our the snuggly pillows and cozy winter throw blankets. Then I moved on to my fall mantle. The gentleman of the house looked at me a bit odd when I broke out the pumpkins. Even though its still in the 80s outside we are ready for fall on the inside. I think I'm trying to will fall to happen.
if you build it they will come

5. My favorite little guy on one of our many post office runs. We have quite a routine...this is his "let's stop for treats" face. <3

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Friday Favorites - 8/23

Oh hey, remember me? I've poked my head out from my office just long enough to share my Friday Favorites with you. :) Eventually I'll have some of my own projects to share, but not just yet...I'm building the suspense!

But first I have some exciting news to share! One of my Etsy items was featured on Brides.com this week (as in Brides Magazine). I knew the bride would be blogging about my "Pop the Question" bottle labels but I had no idea it was going to be on such a well-know platform. If you want to check it out Ilana's blog post can be found here. I am still blown away by the blessings & success my little shop has received! Anyway, on to my favorites... oh, and p.s. if you pin please pin from the original source! :)

Favorite Living Room

Not only do I love this room, I love this blog. I've started following a few Norwegian home blogs (thank you Bing "translate page" button). I am in love with how these ladies can make such a simple color palate look so inviting. This particular blog (Villa Paprika) is run in conjunction with a shop. I'm not even sure if they ship to the US but I have my eye on several items!
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Favorite Quote

Be gracious if it kills you...Ms. Elsie got that right.
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Favorite Seating

I've been on a mission to find some new dining chairs since ours have been falling apart right & left. (Nothing kills your self-esteem quicker than breaking a chair) We (or I) decided that we wanted a bench on one side of the table & a pair of chairs on the other. After endlessly searching the web for the perfect cream linen, tufted bench I found this one. Which is not cream, linen or tufted. But the price was MUCH less than any others I found so I ordered it! Here's hoping our 2 remaining chairs will survive long enough for me to find a new pair.
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Favorite Kitchen/Dining Space

There really isn't anything in this space that I don't like. The table, the chairs, the chandeliers...
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Favorite Bar Cart Styling

I've been seeing gorgeous bar carts all over the place and can't help but want one! While I was in Michigan I even found the cutest table to re-make into one...I didn't have a way to get it home so its still there. I love the way this one has been styled, especially the shoes! :)
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Favorite Purse

One of my favorite handbag designers (Jenna Kator) is holding her Summer Clearance and I just couldn't resist this. I've had my eye on this oversized wrislet all summer and at 40% off with free shipping how could I not!
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How about you? Have you come across any great finds this week?

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