vacation day 1

got to Chapel Hill at about 1 p.m. today after crappy traffic.  it was good to see my little sissy and neice (PonYo)...it's been awhile!  we got dressed and did what we always do---went shopping!  nothing too exciting, just groceries at Whole Foods and digging for home finds at Home Goods (my new favorite discount home store).

irene has these kelly green stretch jeans from Gap that look twinsies with my kelly green AG jeans from Anthro that I've worn to death.  seriously one of my favorite purchases ever.









tomorrow, a girl's day.  lunch at a vegetarian restaurant, shopping all day at Durham's fancy mall (in search of a new bra, lip stain, sandals, maxi dress), mani-pedi, iced coffee.

my most favorite recent purchases:  a super light, neon coral blazer and my big floppy beach hat.  i'll post pics this weekend i'm sure.

 

a quick polyvore i made of how i wear my favorite AG green denim.

 

 

 

mixing something secretly edgy like this hand-painted skull necklace with

your preppy prints keeps things from being stuffy.  she made this herself, 

see the tutorial on her blog.

etsy: kitschandfancy

kitsch and fancy shop update:

working on making tons of soaps for a couple of large orders.  decided to take some time to work on Etsy again revamping the pics as well as getting some new scents and products in there.  considering splitting my shop into two different shops to keep the plush and beauty items separate.  i want to focus more on party favors and wedding favors and selling in bulk. 

d.i.y. fringed lantern tutorial

i always feel more crafty in the spring time when i'm ready to start some redecorating so i've been hoarding projects and now just need some time off to work on some!

this Fringed Lantern Tutorial is adorable for a party but would also be fun to hang from the ceiling in the living room for a festive decoration.  i will probably make mine in softer blues, greens and yellows.