Be still my beating heart....

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DEAR ONES.... 

XOXO

Baby, You're a Firework!

Graeme Montgomery

The United States is the only country with a known birthday.  ~James G. Blaine

 Chris Craymer
Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.  ~Moshe Dayan

 Francois Halard
My patriotic heart beats red, white, and blue.  ~Author Unknown

 Peggy Sirota
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.  ~William Faulkner

 Atlantic-Pacific blog

 James Wojcik

American Flag Platforms

What is the essence of America?  Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom "to" and freedom "from."  ~Marilyn vos Savant, inParade

Red, White and Blueberry Layer Cake

Martha Stewart Recipe here

Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.  ~Albert Camus

Rankin

I love my freedom.  I love my America.  ~Jessi Lane Adams

Wishing everyone a wonderful, joyous, safe holiday weekend and July 4th!! Let freedom ring! xo

Happy Memorial Day!

Enjoy the long weekend...wherever you are relaxing! 

XO

Hopped up!

Off to Marco Island for the weekend! Enjoy your Easter and cheers to chocolate bunnies, peeps, jelly beans, and other delightfuls you might find in your swag basket! Wouldn't it be so great if you really did find Louboutins in your haul? That's one fabulous bunny! xo

(photo by Sofia Sandrez and Mauro Mongiello at trunkarchive.com)

Top O' the morning to ya!

I'm seeing green in an unconventional way for St. Patty's Day.... Here are my style picks for Living in Your Finest Environment today. Fashion, baubles, home accessories and lifestyle accoutrements --- got it covered. 

Clockwise from top left: Chair, rug, and green dress -www.anthropologie.com. Cloverleaf place cards - carrotandstickpress.com. Earrings at www.jennifermillerjewelry.com. Quartz tray at www.plantationdesign.com.Cuff and necklace at www.vivre.com. Jade pottery at www.potterybarn.com. Shoes at www.modcloth.com. Spinning tops accessories at www.plantationdesign.com

Baby's 1st Easter = DRESS SHOPPING!

I am addicted to shopping for my darling daughter...but Easter gives me an excuse to go big or go home in the realm of special dresses. She looks great on the daily, but Easter is her time (and mom's) to step it up!
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Some dresses are either Baby Biscotti or Will Beth Girls from www.bestdressedchild.com and dresses #3-6 are from Spring Flowers by Fleurisse. Dress #2 we own and have not worn...it's a contender in the Easter dress hunt! 

A few of my favorite things...

No, I am not channeling Oprah (those were some good episodes, btw) with my favorite things, but it's that time of year again where I genuinely feel it's always better to give than to receive. As I peruse the sites on the World Wide Web, I can't help but do a little "window" shopping for myself while I put others' gifts in the proverbial basket! Here's a few treasures, big or small, that I have my eyes on ~let's see if the elves at the North Pole have taken note!

My loves of skulls.... translated in this dainty necklace on silk cord.

http://www.vivre.com/product/crystal_skull_pendant_necklace

Yum... lobster or crab mini pot pies ~ Seriously?

http://www.deandeluca.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=160213356

Oscar de la Renta multi-color stone bracelet adds instant sparkle and exuberance to a simple outfit. Love this alone or layered with other baubles and bangles. The more the merrier, eh?

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/106964#

A part of me just died... Put a piece of jewelry INSIDE this jewelry (box). Literally. Weeping for this quartz gem!

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=093577&catId=HOME-BATH-JWLBOX&pushId=HOME-BATH-JWLBOX&popId=HOME-BATH&sortProperties=&navCount=70&navAction=middle&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=095&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=D

Who doesn't love 2-in-1 performance kithenware?

http://www.surlatable.com/category/id/102071.do

Happy feet! These are deliciously optimistic, tacky, fun and bold. New Years Eve begs for a statement stomp!

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Heels/Make+Way+Heel

Chic and perfect. Size medium. Thanks.

http://mangoshop.com/ficha.faces?id=34439567&state=she_400_US

Because I've been obsessed with your scribbles that I duplicate it in every piece of artwork I attempt to do....

http://www.amazon.com/Cy-Twombly-Catalogue-Raisonne-Sketchbooks/dp/3829604858/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1292640517&sr=8-15

Santa baby, now hurry down the chimney tonight (or arrive in a Panamera Turbo with a big bow on it for moi)!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to women who take on the toughest, most rewarding job in the world! Lots of Love to you!