A Beautiful Mess

sweet things...

my friend, Cayt, sent me this cute cute little Momiji doll for Christmas. i've never even seen them before & now i'm probably going to collect them (that's a trait i get from one of my grandmas... feeling the need to collect e v e r y t h i n g). seriously, though, look at these....  

so adorable! 

here are a few inspiring photos for all of my 'mom friends' and girls (like me) who would really like to be moms one day...

inspiring!   

i'll be back later today! XOXO. Elsie 

[photos found via weheartit.com if you have an original source, please share it in the comments!] 

some inspiration for you:

i'm still working on putting my dreams for the new year on paper. i take goal making very seriously.. maybe too seriously? but it's such a fun part of my life. anyway... in the meantime here is a little bit of pretty for you to enjoy... 

bunny sugarcubes for tea time. how sweet. 

 

a very pretty illustration. i love.

the prettiest crazy festive house ever.

you're my favorite. 

pure magic. this photo makes me want to take photos right now. 

LoveLove. Elsie

You Are What You Love...

that's a Jenny Lewis song and i pretty much agree. Here are some random things I love to make your day bright... 

Peter Pan collars and vintage fashion in general (especially the 1960s!)

cute little scouts with big glasses (source).   

this illustration of Enid from Ghost World and pretty much any kitschy fan art from my favorite films. brilliant! i would totally hang this in my home. 

polaroids, instant photos and cute scrapbooks. 

[source&source] vintage luggage. i love lovelove love. 

cute DIY weddings. photos from my fave wedding blog. 

pretty concept photo shoots. this one is inspiring. 

want this sign so badly. so so pretty. 

 

and taking rides in pretty space ships, of course. :) 

have a lovely day! it's time for my coffee break. XOXO. E 

stitching, sewing, painting..... the weekend begins.

this weekend what i really need to do is: finish my local holiday shopping, wrap gifts, do laundy. 

& what i really would like to do is: redecorate my two dollhouses (one is from my childhood... awwe... and needs a little makeover!), take photos and make cookies. 

here are some pretty cute dollhouses.... 

(source) this is the cutest thing ever! i want to do this with my kids! 

 

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and the gorgeous life size dollhouse by Heather Benning. so cool. 

a few more cute things.... i DIE for these. (via not martha)

i wish it would last forever! XOXO. Elsie

(just pretty)

on this cold night... 

 

 

making crafts all night. more sooooon. XOXO. e 

just for fun...

some happy thoughts for our Tuesday...

i'm going to make stuff all night tonight... cute things for our store. we are having a Holiday party on Friday night. really excited! 

 

[photos via weheartit.com]

 

i'm dying my hair right now... but not this color... haha. just light brown. i'll show you soon. :) erin's helping. XOXO. e

 today is a very good day. and it's a good time to feel thankful. <3 

 I am so in love with this embroidery collection that my friend, Toni, created in her home. Looks like a wonderful winter project to me! ;) 

Style School students: passwords and info will be e-mailed out this afternoon! we are really excited for you to see the private blog.... it's b e a u t i f u l!! 

Goals for today: finish my special DIY ornament project for my blog & finish up my 10 Team Lovely commissions! I'll post them in the next few days and they will be in the mail this week. YAY. Oh... and one more goal.... get coffee NOW. xoxoxo. :) elsie 

[polaroid source, embroidery collection by Toni]

work.work.work...

working on a pretty project, right now, to post this afternoon.... XO. e 

happy birthday. happy thoughts.

thank you for all of the lovely thoughts and wishes today!! you're the sweetest. today jeremy and i had sushi with trey, did a little shopping and thrifting, made chocolate chip cupcakes (yes, we found all the perfect ingredients!), visited baby penelope and sarah, had thai food with brett, rachel and little ruby & next up we are gonna watch the Project Runway finale together (yep, confession: we both love it). How's that for a magical birthday? here's a little pretty magic for you..... 

 

 

[ribbons found here]




excited to start a brand new year. 

ps... here's how old i am today... i have already started my '27 things to do before i turn 28' list and i am taking it %100 seriously. i feel like life is more magical and inspiring than ever and there are so many new dreams in my mind right now... so fun. LOVE YOU. 

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pps.... took the entire day off today. will be back tomorrow with Style School peeks and more fun stuff. XO. elsieee

here's a happy thought.

i'm going to be busy alllll weekend, but i am going to pop in for random 'cuteness updates' daily (ok, probably lots daily). LOVE YOU. 

early friday morning happiness: Bjork

i've always thought she was magical. XO. elsie 

PS. today i am taking Ruby's newborn photos... so looking forward to seeing her and my bestie!

[photo by rachel]