Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds
Remember the perfect gold closet? Turns out Nate also designed the perfect bathroom in the same house. (From above.) A funky grey-yellow-black-white interior renovation. With stripes! Coolest extension cord ever. (Who would ever think to spruce up an extension cord? Very cool.) A fun calendar for the child in you. (Or your child.) Nothing beats a... (read more)
Favorite #8: Downton Abbey
Are you watching Downtown Abbey? If not, it’ll be your new favorite show! It’s so lovely and charming, and I just can’t get enough. I caught the first season on Netflix last year, and the second season is starting this weekend — Sunday, January 8th on Masterpiece Classics on PBS. The show is centered on... (read more)
Get the Look: Navy + Black Dining Room
Loving the dark sophistication of this dining room. I put together a similar set of products to get this look, with a few additional flourishes, below. Get the look: Putting on the Glitz: There is some shimmer everywhere you look: the chandelier, the sunburst mirror, the nail head trim. All of these glitzy elements are... (read more)
Sweet and Lovely Closets
It should surprise no one that this is my all-time favorite closet: Gold leaf? Crystal Chandelier? Shimmer and sparkle? The room is bursting with glamour. In fact, calling this a closet doesn’t quite do it justice. This is really more of a dressing room. Dressing lounge. These photos were featured in Town and Country magazine,... (read more)
Plan Your 2012 Escape
Where are you headed this year? If you’re looking to plan your next vacation, here are some photos of 2012′s Top Travel Destinations (as selected by National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Travel+Leisure) to get your planning underway: Sri Lanka [photo source] Portugal [photo source] Chicago [photo source] Bahia, Brazil [photo source] Panama [photo source] Croatia [photo... (read more)
Home is Wherever I’m With You
Oh my gosh, you guys. I can’t even get over the cuteness of this video! It’s Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed live at the KCRW studios. I’ve been loving this song for a while now, and loving its sweet sentiment, but watching the live performance brings it to a whole new... (read more)
Tuesday’s Top…Sweater Dresses
It’s time for a new weekly feature here at Sweet and Lovely Life. Every Tuesday we’ll bring you our top picks in style, design, and fashion. This Tuesday, it’s sweater dresses! I’m all about pairing a long tunic sweater or sweater dress with jeans or leggings and boots for a versatile winter look. Here are... (read more)
Fruit Salad with Mint and Honey
I don’t know about you guys, but I think it’s time for a new year detox! I’ve had enough cookies, cheesecake, champagne, and cheese and chocolate fondue to last me through all of 2012. So, in an effort to lighten my next few meals, here’s a terrific fruit salad recipe that is easy and delicious. The... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Peach + Gold
This is a great wedding inspiration photo. Lots of pretty peaches, pinks, and gold colors to use in your wedding planning, especially if you’re trying to come up with a sweet and lovely color palette. Plus, a little sparkle is never a bad idea. [photo found here] (read more)
1: Wish for a Happy New Year
I’m really excited for the start of the 2012 and ready to say goodbye to 2011. It’ll be a year of good things, I’m sure! So, whether you’re staying in with a good movie and a cup of tea, or going out to ring in the new year with a glass of champagne and a... (read more)
2: Last Minute Photo Backdrops
Ok, so this post was originally going to be something totally different, but this morning I came across some awesome ideas for easy DIY party photo backdrops, and wanted to share them with you. One, in particular, looks super quick and easy and could certainly be put together before your New Year’s Eve party tonight.... (read more)
3: New Year, New Resolutions
I’m a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Sure, those resolutions often fall by the wayside after a few months, but there’s always value in taking a moment to think about what you’d like to work on or improve in your life. Here are a few I’ve been thinking about recently: 1. Create New Traditions:... (read more)
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