10.14.16 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Yall!  I can't believe that I've been so swamped!  I hate that I missed last weeks post, but I had to catch up on wedding photos and other photo sessions.  Hey, being busy is a good thing!

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

1.  Mountain Home in House Beautiful

I love a nice outdoor area!  Especially this time of year.  There's nothing better than wearing cozy warm clothes and sitting outside to enjoy the nice crisp fall air!  Ok, now I'm starting to sound a little cheesey...  But, seriously, how gorgeous is this mountain home outdoor area?   

2.  Engagement Ring on Strictly Weddings by Trabert Goldsmiths

I came across this ring on Facebook this week and I was mesmerized.  This color is amazing!  It's so unique for an engagement ring, but how could you turn this down?!

3.  Booties by Hokus Pokus at Belk

Let me just start by saying, I've been really really good lately!  I've been on a "buy only on an as needed basis" and I've done wonderfully!  Until this week... Yep... I went in Belk this week with my mom and I came across these beauties.  The gray was what originally caught my eye, and before I knew it, the gray (taupe) and the tan were mine.  They were on sale for $34.50 and I had a gift card! So, it's not like I technically spent the money, right?  

4.  Pineapple Jack-o-Lantern

We all know about my obsession with pineapples...   So, when I saw this on Coastal Living this week, I was so excited!  It's a pineapple turned into a jack-o-lantern!  Why have I never thought of this before?  Here's a link on how to make one!

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5.  Laura Dro Art

Speaking of my love of pineapples, I've been following Laura Dro for a while on Instagram and she paints the most gorgeous and colorful pineapples!  This painting caught my eye this week though.  I absolutely love the colors!  I want to be sitting on one of these lounge chairs with the pink pillow behind me and a pretty striped umbrella above!  

6.  Pottery Barn Lanterns

Lately, I've been a big fan of lanterns.  They're so pretty outdoors, indoors, where ever!  I loved these at Pottery Barn.  

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.  

09.23.16 Friday Favorites

Happy second day of Fall!  ;)  I hope everyone's had a wonderful week!  I've had a busy week, but it's been great!  Here's a list of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this crazy busy week!

1.  Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse

I've been wanting to try this place so bad!  I had heard such great things about it!  So, when my aunt came up from Charleston this past week and wanted to eat somewhere in Travelers Rest, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to give it a try.  The restaurant itself is simply adorable!  We each got a different type of crepe, so that we could share.  Each one was absolutely delicious!  I ordered the Green Club, my mom ordered the Fiesta, and my aunt ordered the Grazing Goat.   They were all so yummy, that we decided we might should also try a dessert one as well!  You know, just to make sure it was consistent and all.  ;)  We split the Key Lime crepe for dessert.  We all left super stuffed, but it was so worth it!

2.  Sorel Boots

My family went to Grady's Great Outdoors in Anderson this weekend and I spotted these Sorel boots.  I absolutely love them!  They're trendy and unique, but also durable for winter.
 

3.  RH Foucaults Orb Crystal Chandelier

When I walked into Restoration Hardware in Asheville this week, I fell in love with the huge chandelier that was hanging right over the entrance.  It was one of those moments where you just can't stop staring...!  Absolutely gorgeous!  

4. Spartina 449 Earrings

Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE anything with pineapples. I fell in love with these cute little pineapple stud earrings from Spartina 449 this week.

5.  The North Face Rain Jacket

This olive/army green has been my favorite color the past several months, and I  think it will continue on through the fall.  I just love this color, and I think it looks totally precious on this rain jacket!

6.   Parima Studio Painting

I have been following this artist for a while now, and everything that she creates, I love!  She has a way with blending colors to make it look absolutely perfect.  This week when she shared this image from one of her latest paintings, I fell in love!  The deep colors, mixed with the light colors and the golden greens just flow so wonderfully together!  Love!!

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!  

I'm all Decorated for Fall!

Fall is my absolute favorite season and I love decorating for it, almost as much as I do for Christmas!
This year, I added a few new pieces to my decor, to go with some of the decorations I've had for years.  Here are a few pictures of my fall decor!

This handmade pumpkin was my mom's and I've acquired it.  I decorate with it every year. ;)

This gray and mint table is in my foyer and I loved the way that it was already decorated.  The framed picture is of various antique Swedish calling cards from the early 1900s.  It was my great uncle's and my grandparents gave it to me when we moved into our house.  The Tiffany lamp was my grandmother's who passed away this past April and I feel like the lamp and the calling card picture were made to go together.  I simply added small pumpkins in my mint bowl, on the bottom of the table to give this area somewhat of a "fall" look.  

This antique tea cart was my great aunt's and I was so excited to use it in my dining room!  

The flower arrangement was on my dining room table, but I love how it looks on the tea cart!

This little Autumn Greetings sign came from the Dollar Tree for only $1!  I thought it was super cute and it's hanging on my China Cabinet.  

This gorgeous pumpkin came from TJ Maxx this year. 

Marshalls had these cornucopias for only $1.99 this year!  Needless to say, between my mom and I, we bought them all!

These antique milk glass vases were also my grandmother's.  To decorate for fall, I put Spanish moss inside, and put one of these cute gold pumpkins on top of each vase. 

My dining room

I found these placemats this year for my kitchen table and they are the exact same pattern that my dining room table runner is!  Of course, I had to have them! 

My mom bought this copper 3 tier stand for me a few years ago and it has been perfect for parties, decorating, etc!  I simply wrapped a fall garland around it and tucked in these ceramic pumpkins on each level.  

Nothing says fall to me more than plaid and pumpkins.  I loved this Isaac Mizrahi white and gray plaid throw that I found at TJ Maxx.  I thought it was a great way to transition the couch into fall and winter.

My husband actually picked out these glass pumpkins at Costco for us!  

Meet Amy the cute Halloween Witch.  Mom bought her for me several years ago and she's been one of my favorite Halloween decorations since!

How do you decorate for fall?  Use the hashtag #painterdesignslovesfall to show me how you and your family decorate your home for fall and Halloween!  Happy decorating my friends!