Five on Friday #6

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On the Web
An Australian couple purchased a rundown French château… and are remodeling it.  Check out their journey on remodeling the Château de Gudanes!    The project started two years ago and it made a bunch of news across the web… yes, they are still working on it.  Have you seen it recently?



Personal
Some pictures from last weekend’s antique show in Hillsborough!!!

Transferware in every color!

A $25,000 Aubusson, le sigh, can’t come home with me 🙁

Two large antique wooden swans, reminds me of the one I have.  These are $3500, from the 1920s.

I love the purple transfer ware color.

I didn’t know what I wanted an antique barometer until now.

Cute cute cute painted French cabinet!  I wish I had this for my non-existent powder room I haven’t built yet!

Oscar Favorites
Did you all watch the Oscars? I didn’t this year as I was working but also frankly I wasn’t really interested in any of the movies that were nominated.
I was actually totally underwhelmed by the fashions the celebrities wore this year too!  Usually I dedicate an entire blog post to my favorite fashions but I only had four favorites! Geez.

Don’t know this actress but she’s wearing a sunny Louis Vuitton dress.

Cate Blanchett wearing Armani! I think this is my favorite dress of all of them.

 Jennifer Garner looks very elegant in this black number by Atelier Versace.

I don’t know who this actress is but I think she is wearing Elie Saab, who always makes such dreamy gowns.

Isla Fischer in Marchesa, I like the shape of this dress a lot.

 Daisy Ridley of the new new Star Wars fame in a cute little Chanel dress.

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Ok, I went shopping. There is seriously some super cute Easter decor out there right now. Here’s what caught my eye SO FAR.

Clockwise, starting from top left:
I bought the bunny standing up with the vase on its back, but heres the bunny and wagon and the smaller one . I can’t wait to use the vase!!!
Top, right: If I didn’t already own bunny rabbit napkins I’d buy these ones!!  Aren’t they the cutest?
Middle, right: This rustic Easter wreath with the nest is super duper cute!
Bottom, right: I bought this cute bunny apron and embroidered my name on it, perfect for Spring baking!! I can’t stop saying cute!
Bottom, middle: This rabbit pillow is also, um, CUTE! Wouldn’t it look nice a bed?
Bottom, left: These Medici almonds are seriously the best Jordan almonds I’ve ever had, they shouldn’t be even in the same category of Jordan almonds. I’ve eaten like the whole box already. Wish I bought the large box!  Yes I know they are expensive but they *taste* expensive and thats that.  So go get some, I won’t tell anyone you also ate the whole box.

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Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop & Link Party #228

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We’re back with another week of Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!! I really do enjoy visiting so many posts that you all link up!  It’s so much fun finding things that I may not have found otherwise. Is this your first time visiting with our link party?? It is a link party shared across TWELVE different blogs with all different audiences! 

I am loving the features this week!  I do a little extra social media sharing with my features, I like to tweet and share on google plus! These posts need to be SEEN! 

I thought this shabby chic baby shower from Hoopla Palooza was so cute.  I especially like the pink roses on the cake. 

This cherry almond flourless cake from Only Taste Matters is something I know my Mom would LOVE. I chose this one for you, Mom!  It looks just so good!

I thought you all might love this master bedroom wood plank fireplace makeover that the Painted Hinge did with her husband! You should see the before! 

Thistlewood Farms shared four Spring table decorating ideas. Her pictures are really beautiful. 

It’s time to share your blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop!


Please follow your wonderful hostesses.

Katherine-Katherines Corner 

 Nina-Vintage Mama’s Cottage 

 Debi- Surroundings by Debi 

Betty- My Cozy Corner 

 Rosemary-An Italian In My Kitchen 

 Rina-I Thee Cook 

 Pam-Over 50 Feeling 40

Olivia-Reinvented Collection 

 Shellie-The Fabulous Journey 

 Marilyn-Marilyns Treats 

 Angelina –Peonies and Orange Blossoms 

 Jennifer- A Well Styled Life

It all starts with a simple act of kindness. Please visit at least two of the blogs ahead of you on the hop list. It will result in a much more satisfying hop experience. 

PLEASE link to your blog post, not your home page. You can link up to 3 posts.

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OPTIONAL link back or blog/social share is always appreciated.


Adding your link to this blog hop gives Katherine and her hostesses’ permission to share your posts and pictures via social media, on pinterest and as features on their blogs.

Happy Hopping!



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What to Pack to Hawaii Guide

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Since my “What to Pack… ” Guides are some of my most popular posts, I thought I would share a new one with you all: What to pack and wear to Hawaii and any tropical vacation destination!!    I figured with Spring Break coming up, this may be helpful!

No 1 \ Fabulous Sunglasses... you need to protect your eyes from the bright UV.  I am loving these sunglasses: Karen Walker, Ray Bans,  Dior, aviator sunglasses – a good buy, good buy Cat Eye sunglasses

No 2 \ A wrap… It gets chilly on the beach in the evening.  If you intend to stroll the beach at dusk or eat at an outdoor restaurant watching the sun set, I *highly* recommend bringing a wrap with you. Here are my favorites: linen scarf in every color ever!,  pink and green scarf, fun fringe scarf

No 3 \ A Hat.. yes, we know you want to get tan but you really need to protect your face from the sun… as you know it causes wrinkles and aging faster.  I love this hat, but it is a total splurge. Here are some budget friendly options: straw hat, straw fedora, black and white hat, and my favorite visor

No 4 \ A swim suit… You can’t go to the beach without a swimsuit.  Here are my favorite bikinis one, two, three  and one pieces: one, two, three



No 5 \ Beach worthy hair products: I love to bring this with me… after I shower from a long day at the beach I spritz a little of this in my hair to keep the beach-wave going, or you can use this Sea salt spray.

No 6 \ Sunscreen... possibly the most important thing to bring to Hawaii! You are much closer to the equator than the continental US so the rays are more powerful which means it’s way easier to burn! I switch between this one and this one for my face and this for my body.

No 7 \ A Beach Tote… you need to haul your sunscreen to the beach somehow. Do it in a stylish beach tote. I am liking these ones: Lilly Pulitzer, blue and white striped, straw totea steal deal, tory burch

No 9 \ A Cover Up… if you are staying in a hotel you often cannot go from your room to the beach in a swimsuit so you have to wear a cover-up. I like these ones: boyfriend shirt, fringed tunic,a sarong, a long maxi

No 10 \ Stylish Sandals.. I recommend bringing two pairs of sandals.  One pair to the beach and one dressy pair for dinner/wearing around… here are my favorites: tory burch miller (I wear this one), sam edelman plain, valentino rock stud lookalikes, high heeled wedgestotal splurge but super cute!

No 11 \ Tank Top… A nice sleeveless shirt or tank top is a must.  Preferably one that can be dressed up or down for a day around the island and then to a nice dinner. I like these ones… hot pink, eileen fisher,  chambray sleeveless,

No 12 \ Shorts… pretty self-explanatory. You don’t need pants to the island. Only shorts. I wear these pairs: jean cut offs, white shorts, board shorts  

No 13 \ Flip Flops… or as the locals say, slippas.  A pair of foam flip flops are a must for the beach… don’t wear your fancy sandals in the sand! my favorites, two, three,  wedge flip flops

No 14 \ A Maxi Dress… so you know, you can take pretty pictures at sunset with your new tan and go somewhere nice! colorful maxi, striped cute A line, tropical print,  cotton dress, like this one too  

No 15 \ Dainty Necklace… A little necklace is perfect and something you can wear with your swimsuit or with your flowy maxi dress at nice. This initial necklace with quartz is perfect for the tropics, so is this dainty disc necklace, and this halo pendant is nice too! Oh and I *love* the look of gold stacking bracelets  on perfectly tanned skin!

If you need some help about what to pack on your carry-on, check out my useful “What to Pack in Your Carry-On” Guide here!

 

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