My Favorite Color is Shiny

One of my favorite blogs inspires and touches me, and I can no longer keep it to myself.



My favorite color is shiny is filled with gratitude's, vintage sparkles, tulle, sequins and flowers. Each entry is inspiring and sweet, personal yet worldly, simply stylish and chic.



My girlfriend Sydney has recently remarked that New York in early Spring often makes her feel as if we live in Paris.



Ginny branch's whimsical photography embodies this 'A Brooklynite in Paris' feel.

DIY Episode 9

The Way We Were

One of my favorite classic films, The Way We Were, is a fantastic source of inspiration.





Not only an amazing film, but the wardrobe and New York setting makes each shot a feast for the eyes.



Streisand's vintage frocks, ironed hair and killer kicks gives style goosebumps to me and my best buddy Barret.





It's about time our film club views the classic romance once again.

Hi Tree

We LOVE our new friend from Hi Tree. Seriously one of the coolest things we have in our home. Thank you, Tina. Your creations are fantastic.

50 Ways to Help

Earth Day should just be a reminder that what used to be a once-a-year celebration should now be a way of life. No longer a trend, we need to implement the tips and ideas we are learning about into our everyday life. Here are 50 ways to help from Wire and Twine

Earth Day Rap

I hate cig butts and I can not lie, you litterbugs can't deny,
when a fool walks in throws a cigarette down and leaves it
on the ground you get mad, sad, steamed, really annoyed!

Earth Day Special

Happy Earth Day

On this Earth Day, let’s spread the green gospel and make some changes in our home and lives.




Hug a tree by PLANTING TREES! You can virtually plant trees at Trees for the Future. Get a group of friends together and plant a forest for just $100.



EATING ORGANIC 101: Here are the 12 food items that consistently contain higher traces of agricultural chemicals. These are the items to start with when CHOOSING ORGANIC:



-Apples
-Bell peppers
-Celery
-Cherries
-Grapes
-Nectarines
-Peaches
-Pears
-Potatoes
-Rasberries
-Spinach
-Strawberries



Try the organic challenge, on Mission Organic, you can sign a pledge of your commitment to make a tenth of your eating organic. If the organization reaches it’s goal, pesticides will disappear from 98 million daily servings of drinking water and hormones will disappear from 20 million daily servings of milk.




Now, let’s talk about water. While water makes up 75% of our earth’s surface, less than 1% is drinkable. This is a resource that is about to be monopolized by big businesses and desperately needs to be conserved. Here’s how we can cut down on our water consumption. Use a water filter on your tap and use refillable metal water bottles from Sigg.



These are much healthier than plastic water bottles, create less of waste, and come in a variety of rad designs.



Even if you recycle plastic water bottles, a lot of energy goes into bringing those bottles to the recycling center, and so on. If you must purchase plastic water bottles, try for a more local company. Some are flown into the states from places as far away as FIJI. Yes the bottles are pretty, but that is a lot of wasted gas and energy.



Instead use 1 bottle that can be refilled with filtered water and cleaned. You save money, water and energy. Make the pledge and learn more at Filter for Good.




Do your best this Earth Day, and every day, to take responsibility for your carbon footprint.

Basic French

Basic French has a lovely collection of housewares that will make any home feel a little more chic.



These Enamel Plaques will keep you organized AND living lovely.



Even bathmats look classy in French.

Frame Tray

I love this from Appleseeds shop.



It is a really rad vintage frame with a cool modern coat of paint. Alison added faux woodgrain vintage wall paper on the back, and VOILA! My fantastic friend created a vintage picture frame tray. Perfect for your keys, jewelry, change, anything. Mad props, Appleseeds!

Vote for Threadbanger

Register and vote HERE to vote for your favorite DIY site Threadbanger!!!!

Tool Pillow

Love this graphic tool pillow by Tim Buckley.

Scrappy Girl + Decor It Yourself

Check this out! One of my favorite periodicals and design sources, Domino Magazine, just featured Decor It Yourself in Scrappy Girl Decorates. I am thrilled and honored, as I am seriously Domino's biggest fan.

Indie Art Guide

Everyone wants an incredible art collection, but not many can afford it. This week we give you a DIY guide to Indie Art and create an ever-evolving display area with recycled materials. We take a glimpse into a viewer's art collection, and get a scientific quick tip.



Alyson Fox
Amenity
Apak
Ashley G. & Drew
Cat Bird
DKim
Domino Magazine's Art Guide
Etsy
Little Paper Planes
My Bonnie & Clyde
PBerge Photography
Dog & Pony Show
Toshio's Shop

D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms

Episode 5: Spring Cleaning

As we await the warm weather, let's do some all-natural Spring Cleaning! This week, we learn how to make homemade, organic cleaning supplies and how to create a lovelier library. In preparation for the up-coming gardening season, we get a quick tip on bringing a little green into our nests.



Dr. Bronner's

Drugstore.com

Green Living Ideas

Martha Stewart

Method

Mrs. Meyer's

Seventh Generation

'Decor It Yourself' Fashion

This is the cool Bow Necklace from the rad shop ModCloth.

This is the shop where I found these modern Doily Vinyl Placemats.








These great Etsy shops were generous enough to donate a pair of their handmade earrings to the show.



ThreeFiveEightyFive.etsy.com and CamilleMarie.etsy.com make these beautiful piece by hand. I love them all!




I have worn them on the shows, and worn while painting the town.

More Fun Uses for Chalkboard Paint

A nice warm welcome to your sister, or out-o-town guests.



Or just a sweet note to those you love.