tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77021559847072698422024-03-14T10:04:09.782-05:00ModViModern & Vintage Inspiration for a DIY Life. Featuring home interior inspiration, endless amounts of projects for the crafty side in everyone, and featured before & afters.amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-3863000684805883762011-11-17T21:06:00.000-06:002011-11-17T21:06:46.447-06:00NEW BLOG IS UP AND RUNNINGExciting news! The new blog, <a href="http://simplestreetblog.com/">Simple Street</a>, is up and running full swing. I'll be making a few adjustments here and there so if you see me in there moving things around, don't fret. Just keep reading :)<br />
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I am SO excited to finally be making the switch. Thank god I love a simple design because it didn't take too long to <a href="http://amandagenther.com/services/blog-design">create</a> the site.<br />
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Happy blogging and hope to see everyone over on the new site!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PHOTO CRED: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70669982/yellow-dial-telephone?ref=tre-608310787-3">awesome phone</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-20583892499434616072011-11-16T08:00:00.001-06:002011-11-16T08:00:03.464-06:00• Stick to Basics •Wow, this has been a crazy week! I have a deadline set to launch my new blog, Simple Street, by December 1st. I'll talk about all of the same stuff as I do on this blog, only better! Ha, well I have to convince you somehow, right? Keep an eye out for the updates on my <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/amandagenther">Twitter</a>. Does anybody else wish they had a computer that would only let me go to one website at a time? Just me? Okay. I constantly find myself sneaking over to that dang tweet palace looking at updates. I think it's just a procrastination technique that I like to use during my busiest times.<br />
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Anywho, the point of this post was to gather inspiration for our bedroom. I am so wishy-washy on design. One day I like big bold colors, other days I don't like color at all, it's so random. So, I have wanted to change up the bedroom, but am afraid that I will, again, change my mind in a couple months. Enter <a href="http://pinterest.com/amandarachelle/">pinterest</a>... I scanned through my <a href="http://pinterest.com/amandarachelle/bedroom/">bedrooms board</a> and noticed a trend. Do you see it?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even the least craftiest of people can do this project. Alls you need is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>a <b>hot glue gun</b> (but not too hot... I learnt my lesson)</li>
<li>some <b>yarn</b>, preferrably thicker so that it doesn't take as long and so you don't burn your fingers (again, learnt my lesson)</li>
<li><b>scissors</b>, sharp ones. not your old 99¢ pair from 10 years back. you need some good fabric ones so you don't fray the yarn, because that's no good</li>
<li>some <b>ornaments</b> you aren't too fond of. i bought mine last year for 50¢ from Walmart at the end of the season. they don't need to be pretty, you're about to cover them up. and if you're cheap like me, you might have to buy some ornament hooks because the cheap-o ornaments you just bought don't come with them, fyi.</li>
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</div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-15232661648373113832011-11-10T10:00:00.001-06:002011-11-10T10:00:13.105-06:00Cookie CollaborationThis is a brilliant collaboration, a cookie collaboration. Two greats, <a href="http://shimtokk.squarespace.com/">Shimtokk</a> (designers) and <a href="http://notwithoutsalt.com/">Not Without Salt</a> (cookie maker/blogger), create packaging for Ashley's "random acts of cookies". Man, I need a friend who does random acts of cookies. Where can I find one?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check out Shimtokk's post <a href="http://shimtokk.squarespace.com/blog/2011/10/17/collaboration-not-without-salt.html">here</a>. You can visit Ashley's blog Not Without Salt <a href="http://notwithoutsalt.com/">here</a> for more delicious recipes.</div><br />
Links: <a href="http://shimtokk.squarespace.com/blog/2011/10/17/collaboration-not-without-salt.html">Photo</a>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-86554660624114592082011-11-09T15:33:00.001-06:002011-11-09T15:34:39.600-06:00The Vintage BazaarMeet Katherine Raz and Libby Alexander, owners of <a href="http://www.thevintagebazaar.com/">The Vintage Bazaar</a>. TVB (yeah, I'm cool) is a pretty neat idea that started back in late 2009. These two vintage furniture obsessed created flea market pop-up shops around the Chicagoland area where they could bring all of their own finds from estate sales, garage sales, craigslist, etc.<br />
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Everything seems to be fairly priced and from the photo below there seem to be a LOT of great items available. I'm bummed that I won't be around this weekend to go to the holiday pop-up shop! If you will be in the area, <a href="http://www.thevintagebazaar.com/upcoming-events/">don't miss it</a>!<br />
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Oh, and they blog over <a href="http://www.backgarage.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Links: <a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/the-seekers.html">Images</a>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-55403752318446844852011-11-07T12:00:00.002-06:002011-11-07T12:00:04.887-06:00A Me-Time WeekendI had a pretty successful weekend. I was able to relax and focus on things that I want to spend more time doing, like sewing. I made some winter-ish pillow covers for the couch, watched christmas movies (Home Alone, Elf, Scrooged... the classics), drank coffee, and put up our tree, but no ornaments, yet. We will be gone for the next couple of weekends, so I figured we may as well put the tree up now and enjoy it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Monday.</div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-27675867235463622942011-11-07T11:00:00.004-06:002011-11-07T11:00:07.466-06:00And the Winner is.....The winner of the $25 Starbucks Gift Card is.... <b>Kerri Holden</b>!!<br />
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Kerri, please email me: <a href="mailto:me@amandagenther.com">me@amandagenther.com</a> so I can get all of your info and send you your much deserved card!!<br />
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Thanks to everyone who participated! I hope to have more giveaways in the future, because that was so fun!<br />
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Links: <a href="http://iloveswmag.com/2011/06/07/coral-turquoise-wedding-ideas-with-bunting/">Congrats Photo</a>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-36564473146989469242011-11-05T11:55:00.000-05:002011-11-05T11:55:25.430-05:00This WeekendSo, after looking at my bank account and noticing the large lump of money that was taken out this month for our monthly dues to our gym, I decided I may as well go to the gym even if it kills me. I know there were like a million other things that I could have been doing, but I can't keep making excuses!<br />
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Anyways, for the rest of the weekend, I will be cleaning up the mess that I created last night when I decided to rearrange furniture to make room for the early christmas tree.<br />
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The dining room is now on the other side of the apartment next to the windows. I love it so much, I can't believe I didn't do it sooner!<br />
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The "office" is now where the dining room used to be, next to the kitchen (that might be an issue in the future). I have a HUGE mess to clean up and lots of throwing away/organizing to do! It's gonna be a long weekend, but a much needed weekend so I can make the space a little more motivational for work!<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend! Oh, and don't forget, my<a href="http://modvidesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway.html"> giveaway</a> ends tomorrow at 12 pm (CST).amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-36643975958610158852011-11-04T10:00:00.003-05:002011-11-04T10:00:08.040-05:00Products: Judy Kaufmann CasesI have been a big fan of <a href="http://judykaufmann.com/">Judy Kaufmann</a>'s work admiring her unique look on everyday sights that she turns into amazing illustrations. The one thing I didn't know is that she sells her illustrations as <a href="http://society6.com/judykaufmann">iPhone cases</a>. I've already picked the one I am getting!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She also sells iPad, MacBook, and iPod cases, along with prints and clothing. Personally, they are all amazing to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Link: <a href="http://society6.com/judykaufmann">Judy Kaufmann Gallery - Society 6</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-28137905723497961002011-11-03T14:42:00.000-05:002011-11-03T14:42:09.521-05:00For Dolls OnlyThese are the cutest little sets of furniture I have ever seen. The shop owner, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/TheToyBox">Kelley Quinn</a>, found these little gems at an estate sale of an 85 year old woman. The previous owner believes she has had them since she was 10 years old. Well, I believe her. Plus, they were made by her own father using salvaged woods.<br />
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Anyways, I rounded up some of my favorite Mid-Century interior design photos. Soon, I'll have to start collecting these photos when I start to research for our new home!<br />
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<a href="http://hellofuturehouse.tumblr.com/post/10642633806/via-what-katie-does">Top photo</a>, <a href="http://designismine.blogspot.com/">bottom left</a>, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YcIYVVeWVOxs_oozt1pJlAYBajnDjlNUjZb-J8vnO29dafRKU46IEX6UWvs77vkQIgvStOuTMyoPBuZojFhK3vKVSkVe4bp5mPOuticMeQNn8Lo55dwcSXFOeQQRhqlK-fRDu11lpaU/s1600-h/lrligt.jpg">bottom right</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-york-apartment-tour.html">Left photo</a>, <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/modern-colonial-farmhouse">right photo</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't forget... Giveaway ends on Sunday at 12 pm (CST). You can find out how to enter <a href="http://modvidesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway.html">here</a>. </div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-4524994270033964022011-11-02T11:26:00.001-05:002011-11-02T11:26:52.980-05:00GIVEAWAY!!!Well, I promised a giveaway in honor of my 100th post. So, how abouts we give someone special a little, or lots of cups of cheer! Today, we have up for grabs a $25 gift card for Starbucks, who by the way, has their holiday cups out! [insert Happy Dance]<br />
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Here's how to win:<br />
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1. Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/amandagenther">Twitter</a><br />
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2. Retweet the giveaway on Twitter:<br />
RT @amandagenther GIVEAWAY on the blog. Win a starbucks gift card for showing me some love! <a href="http://bit.ly/vVfm7l">http://bit.ly/vVfm7l</a><br />
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<div>3. Like my page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/modvidesign">Facebook</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>4. Follow my blog</div><div><br />
</div><div>You get 1 point for everything that you do above (ex: 1 point for following me on twitter, 2 points for liking me on facebook AND following my blog). You can have a total of 4 points! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Understand? Good! Now just leave a comment below telling me what you did so I know how many times to enter you into the giveaway!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Giveaway will end Sunday, November 6 at 12 pm CST. Winner will be announced here on Monday, November 7 so make sure you check back to see if you won! Gift card will be emailed to the email address of your choice (because I hate buying stamps)! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Well, that's all folks! See you back here soon!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Link: <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/">Starbucks</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-10207284971206180452011-11-01T10:11:00.000-05:002011-11-01T10:11:55.067-05:00Graphic FloorsWelp folks, this is the 100th post for my blog. Which means that I will be doing a giveaway this week! Stay tuned.<br />
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In other news, here are some awesome graphic floors. Floors are a hard thing to take risks with, but these home owners sure had some guts!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">images found <a href="http://lillysnotebook.com/2011/cork-kitchen-floor/">here</a>, <a href="http://sohaus.blogspot.com/2011/07/trend-painted-floors.html">here</a>, <a href="http://www.finuca.com/home-design/designer-profile-mary-mcdonald/">here</a> & <a href="http://pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com/2011/07/today-is-not-my-day.html">here</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-73817787542767604232011-10-29T10:00:00.002-05:002011-10-29T10:00:03.377-05:00that time already... or too soon?If you are anything like me (crazy), you want to listen to 'have yourself a merry little christmas' while hanging the lights around the fireplace TODAY! I know... it may be a little too soon, so I had to make myself a rule. No holiday music or lights until November 1st. Well, sad to say, I broke both of those rules this year.<br />
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In my defense, the lights were in my way, so I figured the best way to get them out of the way was to hang them up. The music, I have no excuse for. I manually typed 'alternative holiday music' into itunes and She & Him popped up. I bought it. No excuses.<br />
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I am in the middle of designing our holiday cards, and I wanted to share a few of my favorites from <a href="http://eggpress.com/products/cards/holiday">egg press</a>. There is so much inspiration over there if you are DIYing your cards this year.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">check out the rest of egg press's holiday collection <a href="http://eggpress.com/products/cards/holiday">here</a>. </div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-81671239923412164592011-10-20T10:30:00.000-05:002011-10-20T10:30:01.854-05:00geometry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslskkVsHqejChwszzUkrwSn45kv9E_cxH5JYmy0sSKGyTRAkBeHI7od6rFPRh_TDE-GcIcYiJc5Pf0t3SL3JqhqEzFhhvbRl02MFyp2L-JDW-isJ8b_pQOEDLMMAa3oAcvnuuhzEEUII/s1600/geometry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslskkVsHqejChwszzUkrwSn45kv9E_cxH5JYmy0sSKGyTRAkBeHI7od6rFPRh_TDE-GcIcYiJc5Pf0t3SL3JqhqEzFhhvbRl02MFyp2L-JDW-isJ8b_pQOEDLMMAa3oAcvnuuhzEEUII/s1600/geometry.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">left: <a href="http://www.cb2.com/pillows/rugs-and-pillows/turbine-20%22-pillow/f6926">CB2 turbine 20" pillow</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">right: <a href="http://www.husandhem.co.uk/whats-new/952-spira-jaffa-pink-swedish-cushion.html">Spira Jaffa Pink Swedish Cushion</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-49130773097143099992011-10-20T09:00:00.004-05:002011-10-20T09:00:11.647-05:00dreaming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNGmvIVOh7YzQ6NJADwRvOmaaECo5N9T0D3hnGfcXfEv68OlLmcrdMpLy5ForWVTJSoVpOhC4e98AV1pM0xaVF8yCUzJ4xfcndNF6a28M6WN170jwY_xnCblcuERiH1jBZ8K0MghJbQc/s1600/wooden-floors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNGmvIVOh7YzQ6NJADwRvOmaaECo5N9T0D3hnGfcXfEv68OlLmcrdMpLy5ForWVTJSoVpOhC4e98AV1pM0xaVF8yCUzJ4xfcndNF6a28M6WN170jwY_xnCblcuERiH1jBZ8K0MghJbQc/s1600/wooden-floors.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">dreaming of our first home, with wooden floors. which should be somewhere in the near future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">image found <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/green-tours/andrews-simple-island-home-green-tour-156289">here</a>. </div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-49563277610881827612011-10-18T10:47:00.000-05:002011-10-18T10:47:52.384-05:00Vintage Movie Posters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know... I suck! I do have an excuse for my awful lack of posting, though. I'm a married woman now! Weird, yes, but it's wonderful. I can't wait to share photos with everyone. But, for now, here are some awesome <a href="http://www.imagekind.com/GalleryProfile.aspx?gid=e5dbe1ed-4cfe-4f04-8bc3-32e6b26840c6">vintage movie posters</a> to look at (and very affordable if you're interested in buying). I'm going with <a href="http://www.imagekind.com/The-Breakfast-Club_art?IMID=8c7ded35-4787-4eff-a34f-7d8b0b63d8f7">The Breakfast Club</a> print. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DIY headboards: <a href="http://blog.stylizimo.com/2011/03/diy-headboard.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.housetweaking.com/2011/01/12/up/">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Middle Picture: <a href="http://hearthomemag.co.uk/gallery/">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DIY coffee tables: <a href="http://blog.designpublic.com/2011/09/02/flickr-faves-on-fridays-repurposed-pallet-coffee-table/?utm_source=lists:%20BestOf&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New%20design%20from%20Luca%20&%20Company,%20Jonas%20Damon,%20Spot%20on%20Square&utm_campaign=DP%20Best%20Of&utm_term=http://blog.designpublic.com/2011/09/02/flickr-faves-on-fridays-repurposed-pallet-coffee-table/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/5-uses-for-wood-pallets-in-the-home--145179?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">here</a></div><div><br />
</div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-87300523969934316132011-09-29T08:30:00.000-05:002011-09-29T08:30:01.088-05:00Just a Dreamjust a little dream i had...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...maybe once the wedding has come and gone, it just might happen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">image found <a href="http://blog.thelane.com/2011/03/17/throw-your-heart-over-the-fence-and-the-rest-will-follow/">here</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-91838025218416092822011-09-23T10:00:00.001-05:002011-09-23T10:00:09.367-05:00She Wears: Fallanother fall post. i know, enough already. well, get over it, because this is my favorite time of the year, which means these are my favorite posts.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/112937?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-JCrew-_-Jackets&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-SoDTsPBgsyTNR70NNhbYjg#">1</a>, <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1083315864&VariantID=">2</a>, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22498844&color=004&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=W_NEWARRIVALS">3</a>, <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/kate_spade_new_york_all/thing?id=32266606">4</a>, <a href="http://www.shopruche.com/city-celebration-button-up-top-p-8005.html">5</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=C22529374&catId=CLOTHES-PANTS&pushId=CLOTHES-PANTS&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=12&color=024&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-PANTS&templateType=subCategory">6</a>, <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?id=27583989">7</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Madden-Girl-Womens-Zandora-Boot/dp/B00525X2GC/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_6">8</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-57070907330214700592011-09-23T09:00:00.000-05:002011-09-23T09:00:11.251-05:00Made For Each Other: Starbucks + Dessert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, so who else out there is obsessed with<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks"> Starbuck's fall flavors</a>? I know... a lot of people. I love them so much that I wanted to put together a new column. Made for each other. Because, these pairings WERE made for each other. Taking Starbuck's signature fall drinks, I found their dessert companion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><a href="http://blondiescakes.blogspot.com/2010/12/apple-cider-caramels.html">caramel apple spice caramels</a><br />
<a href="http://annies-eats.net/2011/09/06/pumpkin-spice-latte-cupcakes/">pumpkin spice latte cupcakes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/09/in-the-kitchen-with-alexis-and-courtneys-chai-tea-smores.html">chai tea latte smores</a>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-40660210690698972852011-09-23T08:00:00.001-05:002011-09-23T08:00:05.745-05:00Planning a Fall WeddingSince my wedding planning is quickly coming to a close, I figured I would share a few essentials for those of you out there who are also planning a fall wedding. Here are a few of my recommendations to pull off a solid fall-themed wedding.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Wide-Mouth-Mason-Canning-Case/dp/B000BWZ7QO">mason jars</a>; <a href="http://www.uline.com/BL_3933/Jute-Twine">twine</a>; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75490967/kraft-envelopes-a2-size-25-pack?ref=v1_other_1">kraft envelopes</a>; <a href="http://www.drieddecor.com/mini-hay-bales-p-229.html">hay bales</a>; <a href="http://www.ziggos.com/3-red-p-2664.html">red 3' balloons</a>; <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/lavender2.html">french lavender bundle</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">happy planning!</div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-14116961425183261072011-09-22T10:55:00.000-05:002011-09-22T10:55:14.376-05:00Vintage RomanticLife, including <a href="http://pinterest.com/amandarachelle/">pinterest</a>, is scattered with vintage romantic lately. Good for me, because it's one of my favorite looks (there goes that word again). Soft pinks, lights grays, floral mixed with nature. In love. Here are some of my favorites that were floating around or I found:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top left: <a href="http://www.heatherspriggs.com/2011/08/a-lovely-loggia/">heather spriggs</a>; top right: <a href="http://jesuisunlapin.tumblr.com/post/9325210570">je suis un lapin</a>; bottom: <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/1920s-wedding-inspiration/">green wedding shoes</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74901818/paris-sunset-art-8x8-photo-featuring?ref=tre-590653985-2">etsy shop</a>; bottom left: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81166192/golden-beige-handmade-silk-organza-hair">etsy shop</a>; bottom right: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/09/09/santa-barbara-wedding-by-caroline-tran-photographer/">style me pretty</a></div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702155984707269842.post-47940875456158271702011-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-20T08:00:02.215-05:00Boo to Mei can not wait another 3 weeks to GET MARRIED! but i am a little selfish in my happiness. although i will love being married to my best friend, this whole wedding planning thing is just not for me. i have a lot of hobbies and i mean A LOT of hobbies. but, somehow, wedding planning isn't one of things. at all. 3 weeks to go and it's crunch time. once the day comes, i will be able to breathe and focus more on things that i want to focus on. why are wedding planners so expensive? if you have the dough, i highly recommend hiring if you're anything like me.<br />
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for example, here is one thing that i would like to focus on. learning how to actually use my new camera.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">photos taken by amanda</div>amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333046474771344748noreply@blogger.com1