1.13.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday 13th y'all! This week, I've been knocking out as many messy bun beanies that I can and updating my Etsy shop.  I also started working on a new project for my friend's baby shower. I'll share it with you when I'm finished.   :)

1. Work bench

I've been trying to get our work out room, upstairs situated for the last few months. We finally got the elliptical in place, weights, yoga area, tv, and added some art to the room, but we needed a tv stand.  I wasn't sure what I wanted for the area,  but I knew that I didn't want to spend a ton of money. While at Costco, I saw this work bench for $299.99 and thought, "That could totally be used as a tv stand and it has an industrial look!" I feel like it has a touch of a Magnolia Farms look to it. It's super sturdy since it's made for a workbench anyway.  I'm looking forward to adding baskets to the bottom shelf and getting that room finished, finally!

2. Kate Spade Peplum Work Out jacket

 I saw this adorable peplum jacket in one of my Kate Spade emails this week. It's available in black and pink. It's so stinking cute and it could totally be dressed up or down. I love the fact that it was created as something cute to wear with yoga clothes, and that bow on the back... I can't even!

3. Shanny's Shoes

I've been following Shanny's Shoes for a while on Instagram and I'm so amazed by her talent.  She's a wonderful painter and she paints shoes! As you know, I'm a huge Disney fan, so I am totally "ooh"ing and "aww"ing over all of the Disney scenes.  Check her out!  She's awesome!

4.  Bath and Body Works Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Lotion

This has been my go-to hand lotion for several years now.  I absolutely love the smell of it!  When I was working in an office, I would lather up with it everyday and breathe in the stress relieving goodness!  At home, I still use it everyday and even keep one in my pantry, where I can get to it while I'm in the kitchen, after washing dishes.  

5.  Ikea Potted Plants

I love these small Ikea artificial plants!  It seems like everyone is decorating with them on Instagram!  They're the perfect size to create a fresh look in any area and for the price, you can't beat it!  I'm planning on arranging some across the top of my new vintage Coca Cola crate, on my dining room table. 

6. Jenna Hipp Nail Polish

I've been using Jenna Hipp's nail polish for a few years now and it's one of my favorites!  My go to color for winter has been her  Ohh La Latte, which is the perfect taupe color for the winter months!

12.9.16 Friday Favorites - Greenville, SC Inspired

For this week's Friday Favorites, I've decided to choose a few people and companies in the Greenville area, who have really stood out to me lately.  I feel like the Upstate of South Carolina has so many wonderfully talented people!  There's no way that I could share all of my favorites in one post.  So, I'll definitely be writing more Greenville and South Carolina Friday Favorites soon!

As always, here's my list of things that have caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this week.  

1. Emilie @emsnails__

I am always amazed at what this girl can do with nails!  Each image that Emilie shares is honestly like a piece of art that you carry around on your hands for weeks!  With over 5k followers on Instagram, she's an inspiration to nail artists and salons throughout the United States!  Amazing work, Emilie!

 

2. Pen and Basil

I've been following Kristin Brooks with Pen and Basil for a while and it inspires me to want to do calligraphy. (Even though I have a hard enough time writing anything in cursive!)  Her work is so beautiful and I love what she has been creating for the Christmas season!  She also made the most adorable gift tags for the holidays.  I absolutely love this watercolor, Joy to the World, wreath print!

3. Goose Feathers Boutique

Last month, I visited Goose Feathers Boutique in Travelers Rest for the first time.  There are so many adorable dresses and home goods throughout the store!  They're always getting new stock in too, so you never know what you might find!  Go check out Goose Feathers and make sure to pet her sweet dog, Amos!  Plus, be sure to pick up one of my brush stroke paintings, which are featured in the store!  :)

4.  Clayton Tile

Clayton Tile on Woodruff Road in Greenville, has such an awesome selection of any kind of tile you could ever think of and they always share the most dreamy tiles on their Instagram page!  If you're thinking of adding tile to your home, definitely check them out!  Last year, we added a subway tile backsplash to our kitchen and we got our tile from Clayton Tile.  They were wonderful and so helpful.  I love following their page for tile inspiration!

5. The Adorned Fox

I am so amazed at what people can do with wood burning art!  I had no idea how gorgeous this art form could be, until the last couple of months!  Tabathia with the Adorned Fox has taken girl boss to a whole new level!  She's rocking out all different kinds of hand lettering and wood burn art. She has all sorts of t-shirts and goodies on her Etsy shop as well.  Way to go Tabathia!

6.  Liquid Catering

I think the idea of Liquid Catering is so awesome!  We had them provide beer and wine at our wedding reception in 2014 and they were amazing!  It's also awesome that they put drink inspirations on their Instagram page!  Yay for cocktail recipes and yay for Liquid Catering of Greenville!  

10.21.16 Friday Favorites

Good Friday Morning!  I hope everyone had a wonderful week and is super excited about the weekend! Last weekend we visited Fall for Greenville and this weekend its Sippin Simpsononville.  Tis the season for town festivals!  :)

Here's a list of the the things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this past week!

1.  Moon and Lola State Jewelry

I love anything state pride related!  So, when I saw this post on Moon and Lola's Instagram this week, I was like "Ohhhhh!!"  I would love to see some South Carolina pieces!!

2.  Cobblestone Homes

I love a good neutral toned living room!  When I saw this on Cobblestone Homes' Instagram this week, I fell in love with the neutral colors and the rustic beams on the ceiling!  And the chandelier!  So cozy!  Awesome job Cobblestone Homes!

3.  Coastal Kelder Greenville Pillow

Like I said about my obsession with state things, I'm the same way with hometown stuff!  Check out this Greenville pillow by the talented Coastal Kelder!  It is absolutely adorable and full of good ol' Greenville pride!

4.  Plaid Skirt on Hiliary Rose's Instagram

I'm a sucker for a good plaid anything during fall and winter.  How gorgeous is this long flowy skirt?! Hilary Rose always has the best style and I think she could literally pull any trend off!

5. Trust Your Journey

I saw these bracelets on Mast General's Instagram this week and was curious to find out more information.  Trust Your Journey was created by a cancer survivor and a young widowed mother.  Together they created "Trust Your Journey" to inspire others who are going through a difficult time.  I love this message!  These pink bracelets would be great gifts for someone you know in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

6. Lianahee Drawing

I'm obsessed with Lianahee's adorable drawings!  Every time she posts one, I think "Oh! This one is my favorite!"  How stinkin cute is this one in a plaid cape though!?  LOVE!!

09.30.16 Friday Favorites

I can't believe this is already the last Friday Favorites for the month of September!  This entire month has absolutely flown by.  Here is a list of six things that caught my eye and made me swoon this past week!

1. Ivy and Violetts Tablescapes

I've been following this beautiful company on Facebook for a while now and everyday they post the most gorgeous things!  I fell in love with this tablescape of white pumpkins and farmhouse decor.  Love!

2.  "A Great Bible Quote a Day Journal"

My mom and I were looking through TJ Maxx this week and we came across this journal, while I was looking for a 2017 planner.  Each page in this book has a Bible verse with an entire page devoted to writing notes on.  I love this idea!  My mom and I bought each bought one to journal and take in the Bible together. 

3. Angelica South Carolina Bracelets at Skatell's 

Us South Carolina girls love our South Carolina stuff!  So, of course I thought these were just darling when Skatell's Jewelers in Greenville posted them on their Instagram page this week.  

4.  Knack and Jill Pumpkin Towel

This week I came across this hand painted tea towel on Knack and Jill's Instagram.  How cute would this look in your kitchen during the fall?  Adorable!

5. HelloAllisonArt Painting

I've been following HelloAllisonArt for a while now on Instagram and I couldn't stop looking at this mini painting when she posted it!  I love the colors and texture!  It's also pink which is pretty awesome that Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming up.   Great work, Allison!

6.  Carolina Tassel Necklace

I know that I might be a smidge biased on this next favorite thing, but I really do love this Carolina Gamecock color tassel necklace that I created this week!  I'm liking the shape and color of these garnet beads!  Check it out on my etsy shop! 

Where I create

Most of my jewelry photos are taken right here in my home office, on a drawing table that my parents bought for me when I started in the Fine Arts Department at Greenville Tech in 2004.  This table and I have been through a lot together!  The x acto knife cuts, pencil marks, and charcoal stains, all tell a story.  I usually Photoshop out most of the markings on this white table when I'm adding them to Etsy, but sometimes I can't help thinking back to where all of those imperfections came from.

The projects that happened here.  The hard work.  The sleepless nights. The frustrations.  The heartache.  The cuts.  The excitement of winning awards and juried shows. The support from my family and friends.  Feeling proud of myself.

Each one of those imperfections and accomplishments helped shape who I am.  Starting school and not knowing what I wanted to do for the rest of my life was hard!  I think we all go through the "Oh crap! What the heck am I doing?" phase.  I changed my major numerous times and finally chose a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business.  Then, I missed going to school so much, I decided to get a Master of Science in Management.

We all have imperfections just like this table, and sometimes we can try to "Photoshop" them out, but those things make us who we are!  So, hang in there my friends!  Keep creating.  Keep being and doing the best that you can.  

09.16.16 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Ya'll!  I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!  Here's a look of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this week!

1.  Sierra Metal Designs Necklace

I originally saw this necklace on Facebook this week, but I think it's absolutely precious!  I love the simplicity of the bar necklace and the words "Trust in the Lord" engraved on it.  Beautiful and inspiring!  

2.  The Savannah Bag Co. 

I've been following the Savannah Bag Co., on Instagram for a while now and can't get enough of these cute little totes!  They would be the perfect gift to bring back to a family member or bestie after a trip to Savannah!  Keep up the cuteness, Savannah Bag Co!  And maybe make one for Greenville, SC! ;) 

3.  Stephendipity Art

Stephanie Griswold's art is so inspiring to me!   When she shared this one this week, I fell in love!  I love the colors, and the abstractness of this painting.  I feel like it would be awesome as a HUGE canvas or even as a tiny painting.  Regardless the size, it has impact! 

4.  Rusticpigdesigns Entryway Decor

I recently acquired an old typewriter and I've been trying to figure out what to do with it.  This week, as I was looking through Instagram, I came across rusticpigdesigns and saw her entryway.  Love it! And guess what?  They're a typewriter on her entryway table!  I love how she incorporated it here with family pictures, the "thankful" sign and pumpkins.  

5.  Outdoor Firepit on Home Beautiful

Us southern girls love a good bonfire or firepit!  House Beautiful shared a list of the best Fall Outdoor spaces and this one was my favorite!  How cozy does this look?

6.  Infinity Scarf

I might be a tad biased on this last one, but I love how fun and cozy this cream colored infinity scarf turned out this week!  I'm on a tassel kick, so of course they were added to this new scarf and I'm really liking it!  

09.09.16 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday ya'll!  Here's a list of the things this week that caught my eye and made me swoon.

1. Gucci Marmont bag

I get emails from Gucci often, but this email totally caught my eye, with this bright pink beauty!  How cute is this little bag?  I love the color and the gold accents!  

2. Rae Dunn mugs

These cuties have been all over Instagram lately and I've even seen them at my local Marshalls.  Evidently, they now have almost a cult following and are hard to find!  I'm on a mission to acquire a couple of these simple, yet beautiful mugs in the near future!

3.  Glam Glow Supermud Clearing Treatment

Nothing makes me feel more girly than doing a face mask.  Am I right?!  I remember growing up, having slumber parties, and always doing a face mask with my girl friends.  Now, if I could just talk my husband into doing that with me...  ;)   Last week, while I was at Sephora, I used my Beauty Insider points to score a small bottle of this wonderfulness!  It's amazing!  You can see everything coming to the surface of your pores!  Try it out!  You'll love it!

4.  Pamela J. Bates Painting

I've been following Pamela J. Bates for a while now on Instagram and I've fallen in love with all of her oceany blue paintings!  Then, I saw this one... OMG!  Beautiful use of color and just the perfect amount of abstract.  I LOVE it!  Not to mention, its for a great cause.  She created this painting to be auctioned off for a boy who has brain cancer, and his family.  Check out the Instagram account @brushstrokeforbraydon for more information.  

5.  Zac Posen Dress

So, let me tell you, this dress is everything... I VERY rarely have a need to dress up quite like this, but if I did, I would need this dress.  This color is gorgeous and this cut screams, "I am totally rocking this on the red carpet."  I wonder if this would be a tad much for a cruise ship dinner?  hmm...  One can dream!

 6.  Panthers Necklace on Etsy

I know I might be a little biased on this next favorite thing, but I do love this Panthers color tassel necklace on my Etsy shop!  We are now in full swing of football season and it would be the perfect tailgating accessory!  For the month of September, all of my team colors necklaces will be $5 off ($35 each).

New Photos at He & Me Hair Designs in Greenville, SC

I was so excited to be able to take more photos at He & Me Hair Designs in Greenville, SC this week! They have so many exciting new things happening and new services being offered there.   It's also pretty awesome that my art is hanging there right now for my gallery showing.  ;)  

Here are some of the photos from the session yesterday.