New Year’s Countdown (and some fun news!)
In honor of tonight’s big countdown (hello 2013!), let’s take a look at the year that was here at Sweet and Lovely Life, by the numbers: 116,904: page views at this little ol’ website here in 2012. I suppose that’s small potatoes for some larger blogs, but I’m pretty impressed that the blog keeps growing and... (read more)
Looking Back on the First Six Months
As I said yesterday, I started this little site six months ago (first posting on November 1, 2011) and it’s been a fun creative outlet to post about my favorite things, keep track of stuff I love, and bring some pretty things to people out there looking for some design and style inspiration. One interesting part... (read more)
Video Cuteness
Whew, the work week is just about half over. Need a little Wednesday afternoon pick-me-up? Check out this completely memorizing video by the band Walk Off The Earth, covering Gotye’s song Somebody that I Used to Know. Why is it so cool? The five band members share one guitar throughout the performance, each playing their... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds | February 17, 2012
Happy Friday guys! Any exciting weekend plans? I have lots to look forward to this weekend: sleeping in (had some early morning workouts this week and sleeping past 5:30am seems like a luxury), a fun dinner out at a Top Chef restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and catching up on last week’s Downton Abbey before this... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds | February 10, 2012
Happy Friday guys! The weekend is just a few more hours away (start the countdown.) Maybe I’m just feeling extra tired today (after traveling last weekend and a busy week behind me) but this bedroom looks like the best thing ever. What are you up to this weekend? I’ll be catching up on some sleep, for... (read more)
Looking for Some Good Luck?
I suppose it’s a bit too early for St. Patrick’s Day, but everyone could use some good luck every now and then, right? This sweet and lovely four-leaf clover print is so cheerful! It would make anyone feel pretty darn lucky: Check out all of the other cute prints from this shop — adorable! This one... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds | February 3, 2012
Exciting plans for the weekend? I’m heading off to Key West(!!) for four days of sun and warm weather. My dad moved down there last year after retiring, so I hope this is the first of many trips. Nothing like having a free place to stay in a great location! While I’m gone, here are... (read more)
Lovely Color Inspiration
These photographs by New York artist Eric Cahan are my current obsession! So simple. So sweet and lovely. They don’t even look like photos (the last photo here shows a hint of clouds, which tips you off to what you’re really seeing.) Mostly, these remind me of a modern take on Mark Rothko’s color field... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds
Such soft and buttery leather. (photo source.) Trend alert: Button-back sweaters. Cute. And check out Rachel Zoe’s picks for 2012 style trends. Lovely oil painting clutch (nearly 50% off!) The prettiest earrings of the week. Chevron rugs, so hot right now. (Zoolander reference, anyone?) I always love finding great new design-y blogs — here’s a great... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds: Ikea Edition
Instead of doing the normal round-up of Friday Sweet and Lovely Finds, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite Ikea finds. I’ve been working on a renovation project with a homeowner on a very tight budget, so we’ve all had to get a little creative about how to keep costs down. She’s found... (read more)
Friday’s Sweet and Lovely Finds
Glittery beaded wallpaper. For real. I need this, like, right now. (from above) Pretty luxe bowls / Sweet silver serving tray / Lovely patterned vase Could there be anything more adorable than a cruise ship-shaped clutch? A very unique little gift, for the musician in your family. (Also, just a great site to find fun gifts!) Love the oversized clutch ... (read more)
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)
I'm Christina, an architect and designer always on the lookout for those sweet and lovely things that make me smile. Get the latest by subscribing via email or RSS feed below. You can also check out Sweet and Lovely Life on Facebook. Thanks for stopping by!
