HAPPINESS IS...

DIY - Richard Nicoll's Ribbon Cuffs

I'm loving these wrist adornments off the Richard Nicoll's 2010 runway. Perfect for a night out on the town. So simple to make, as shown by Jazzi McG. Just a little ribbon, fabric glue, and a broach. She got hers from Forever 21.

P.S. She also made some crazy cool Alexander Wang sock garters.

{Images by Jazzi McG}

Betty Pepper's Book Keeping

These magical pieces are created by textile and jewelry designer, Betty Pepper, for her 'Book Keeping' collection. She pairs vintage books and old jewelry...each having their own unique story to tell about where they've been and how they've been treated. She "looks at what we choose to hide about ourselves and what we reveal to others, a secret library where things are not always as they seem". Isn't this a beautiful concept?

{Images via Pursuit of Happiness by Betty Pepper}

Make It! Mid-Century Modern E-Book

 

 









What a perfect book for mid-century loving DIY-ers. And it's printable. There are 12 projects, each including a background on the designer who inspired it, a materials list and step-by-step instructions. I'm definitely going to have some fun with this!

{Images via Design*Sponge by Curbly}

Short Flirty Skirts

 

One thing I'm big into lately on the fashion front are full mini skirts. Isn't this girl just adorable with her collection of short flirty skirts? I believe she alters them out of longer vintage ones. I also love her array of tights and bow accessories. It's refreshing to see such vivid colors in mid-winter, don't you think?  

{Images by Flattery}

A Happy Twenty-Ten

It's TWENTY-TEN! Did you have a nice celebration? As much as we were feeling the need to cozy it up indoors while the rain poured down, Hal and I mustered up the courage to brave the wet streets in honor of my dear Robin being in town with her friends.

We all gathered for some pre-dinner bubbly and had an amazing...if not overly salty...meal at a fancy gastropub in Belltown. Then we hit the dance floor at the opening of a new club down the street. After the countdown and the kissing, we stepped outside for an up-close view of the fireworks going off above the Space Needle. It was a special end to a lovely night...and a perfect start to a new year.