Making My House A Home

Happy Friday!  Last night we attended the opening night of Charleston Wine + Food Festival.  I apologize for my late morning posting, but after tasting food and wine from 25 of the best restaurants in town, I'm running a little slow this morning...

Luckily though things aren't slow over at All Things Bright & Beautiful.  Aubrey's hosted a week long series featuring bloggers houses and how they make their's a home.  She was sweet enough to invite me to participate.  So head over to see some things from around our home.  Like this...

{Hey it's been cold here, yes all of our plants are dead right now!  Okay, so they never really "thrive"...}

And just for fun, here's a photo of Josh and me from last night's festivities.  I love how grainy this image is. 

{It kind of looks like I'm spilling my wine here, huh??}

Isn't my husband so cute in his bowtie?!  Awwwww.  Okay, now go see me at Aubrey's.

Shopping My Closet: 1 Sweater x 5 Ways

I've been working on a project post for my friend Brie over at Cotton & Cane.  She asked me to take one article of clothing from my closet and come up with a few different outfits using it.  What I love about this is that I do this all the time.  Don't we all?  I love shopping my closet and finding new ways to wear items.  Well today I'm going to share the top that I decided not to use for her post.  It's the Puff Sleeve Sweater by Free People and it's very lightweight for spring.  I absolutely adore it.  It's available in a few colors.  I {so far} have it in grey.

Since I'm using pieces from my closet these collages won't be as pretty as the polyvore arrangements, just keeping it real.  Oh, and I tried to stay basic or this project would have taken more time than I had.  So keep in mind they need the fun extras, like jewelry, bags, jackets, scarves, hosiery...

LOOK #1

{Paired with a Free People Floral Scrunch Skirt, J.Crew metallic belt and J.Crew heels.}

This sweater is very thin so it tucks nicely.  Love it paired with the bright floral print.

LOOK #2

{Worn over a striped tee from Urban Outfitters, scalloped hem shorts from Yes Style, and Sam Edelman Gigi flat sandals.}

The sweater is perfect for layering over or under things, skys the limit.  I chose a simple striped tee.  It would look great over a collared button down untucked too.  Love it with the scallop hemmed shorts.

LOOK #3

{Tied in a side knot and paired with a bright, knee length, round skit from Banana Republic and J.Crew flower heels.}

This sweater looks awesome tied up in a side knot.  Such an easy way to switch things up.

LOOK #4

{Paired with Paperbag Trousers from Urban Outfitters and J.Crew heels.}

This is one of my favorite looks.  It looks great untucked too for a more relaxed look.

LOOK #5

{Paired with a J.Crew sequin mini skirt, American Apparel twist scarf worn as a belt, and J.Crew heels.}

I throw almost anything over this sequin skirt.  LOVE it.  And I really recommend getting one of those twist scarves.  You can wear them in your hair, as a necktie, as a belt... 

A few ending thoughts:  Remember these need final touches.  Don't forget accessories and more layers if you wish ;)  And, wow, apparently I shop a lot at J.Crew...

Want your own puff sleeve sweater?  You can get yours here.

Hey Brie, when do you want me to send over my post??

This Desk

Has me reeling.  I absolutely adore it.  I would push it up against a wall and prop some art on that beauty. 

That's because I'm in need of a console table.  Sadly, I think this Cant Desk is just too deep for the space I want to put it.  Blasted.  But just for fun, I think these works by Tanya Ling would like quite nice propped up, no??



Images via Blu Dot and Tanya Ling.

Linda Of Simply Seductive Shares Her Favorites

Today's guest is from one of the most gorgeous blogs you'll encounter.  Linda of Simply Seductive has a way with words and exuding subtle style.  I pretty much leave her blog in a trance like state of mind on a daily basis.  And I'm honored to introduce Linda here today as the next guest in the "designer's favorites" series.  Trust me, you're in for a treat.  This one is one of my favorites.

{Hello, Linda here from Simply Seductive. It is a pleasure to be part of Chassity's wonderful guest feature. Following are just a few of my favourite things around our home... enjoy, xo}

{I simply love this rug. We bought it for our current home and it graces our living room... the colors, the print and the size is perfect.}

{this capriz shell chandelier was bought almost seven years ago, and I still admire it.  At the time, it was quite a feat to have it imported from my sister-in-law's American cousin before the style became trendy.  I'll go to great lengths to get something I want!}

{although I love stripes, especially black and white, this photograph is really about the brass stool that my husband and I purchased at an antique store for a mere $30.00.  I plan to recover the seat soon.}

{recently purchased lovely gray Mongolian wool pillows from Haute Look.  They look great on our ivory leather Barcelona chairs.}

{I truly adore this painting, a gift from my husband's aunt who was a former Canadian foreign official, working in Senegal, Africa for many years... we visited her and had the most wonderful two-week vacation!}

{recently took up cooking since becoming a vegan last March and received this long-time coveted cookware for my birthday in September.  Cooks absolutely lovely.}

{p.s. Thank you, Chassity for reaching out to me and for including me to be part of your lovely blog!}

I told you it was a good one.  Aren't her loves divine?  I adore that she went to such lengths to have that capriz shell chandelier.  And the copper cookware is absolute art.  I'm way too intimidated to have such a set.

Thank you so much to Linda for stopping by today and sharing a peek into her home.  Be sure to visit her blog, Simply Seductive.  Prepare to be seduced.