And Now.....Because I Love You....

I give you color.
From here and here, respectively.

The Hotness

God invented hot pink.

Just so you know.


Is Blogger still being screwy for anyone else? I still can't log in from the log in page. They need to get their act together.

Oh! And, by the way. It's nice to know I'm not the only girl out there wearing a guy's cologne. Looks like the perfume market is missing something in their female offerings.

The World Didn't End

Hey, friends! So, it looks like the people saying that the world was going to end were wrong. When are they going to figure out that you can't predict the end of the world? God said so. Quit trying.

But since we are all still here, I thought I would fill a little request. You know I'm not real big on posting pictures of myself for no apparent reason. But Dawn asked to see my new haircut and my nails. So. Because Dawn rocks and posts pics of her great adventures all the time, I figured that I could at least share a little snapshot of myself. (she asked nicely)

I couldn't get a great angle on the hair. It's shorter and punkier than the last time. I love it. Even if I do look like a boy in a baseball cap. And the nails are the coolest dark aubergine color. I've talked before about how I lean towards fall colors in the summer and summer colors in the fall. Well, this color is an all time favorite. It's N.Y.C. New York Color (cause I'm a cheapo) in Manhattan. Yes. Nail polish for under 2 bucks. And its pretty awesome.

Stay tuned this week to see if I finish any projects. And if I don't, I expect you guys to send out a lynch mob to kick my rear into gear.
Until then............. hugs and tons of sunshine to you all.

Zeelicious!

My, my. The sun is finally shining today. There is blue up above. And we just had a big birthday dinner for my dad. All is well.

Its the perfect time to share with you the work of photographer Zee Longenecker.

This teacup image was on the font page of Etsy. The moment I saw it I knew I had to see what else was in her store. And Wow! what a store. Zee is no one shot wonder. She is an incredible talent with an eye for color and light.

Don't these photos make you smile? I especially love the heart drawn in sprinkles. (Sprinkles are always one of my favorite things.)

Zee was generous enough to let me post some of her pics for you to see. Please take a few moments and visit her store. You'll find gorgeous shots of spring blooms, technicolor carnival pics and much more.

*Happy Sunday, dolls.*

Ring Envy - Splash

Latest luxury ring envy.

From here.

Hello, Sweetheart

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. And I wish I could send each and every one of you a little valentine and a bag of candy. But I can't. So I will share with you something just as sweet. A few pics from the Blumarine runway.

I am in love with the bright colors and tie dye. (They make tie dye look so chic.) And, in case you haven't spotted their magazine ads, please check out those piles of chunky, bright skulls and roses rings on their fingers! I really want to rock this look.

I have to say that the runway looks a little scary to walk on. But I would be willing to try it for a pair of those shoes in the last pic. (Like I mentioned before...; I am a child of the 80s.)

I hope you have a super sweet Valentine's Day. Make sure to hug someone. Even if its a stranger. Everyone needs a hug now and then. Especially on Valentine's Day.

Love to you all

XOXOXOX ~Jo~ XOXOXOX

Shine

Today the world outside my window is covered in a thick layer of ice. Last Friday brought snow, followed by just enough sun to start melting it, followed by a drizzle of rain, followed by freezing temperatures, which has resulted in the current ice storm we are experiencing now. It seems like this winter is never going to end.

I am, however, determined to stay optimistic! And what better way to do that than with massive doses of color? My inspiration comes from an interior makeover that I saw on Design Sponge a while back. I don't remember what the before shot looked like. I just know that this bright, airy space is full of happy colors, shapes and textures. And look at those dining chairs!

One of the colors that I love is the cool aqua blue, which sort of grounds the space and makes it feel peaceful instead of psychedelic. A touch of zen on your hand? Try this gorgeous ring from One Garnet Girl. I had seen this ring before and my mind just kept wanting to tie its image with the one above.

Then, of course, any time I am needing a color fix I head over to Pretty Lil Things. So vibrant! You can find a darling little doll face clutch to match just about any hue mood. Is that not the cutest thing ever?

Wherever you are; warm or cold, sunny or rainy, I hope you are safe and warm and smiling. Happy Tuesday all.

Bright and Beachy Thoughts

First of all, I would like to say thanks for all the great comments on my Mean Girls post. When you don't get quick feedback on a subject like that, you start to wonder if you offended someone. But you ladies came through with such beautiful thoughts on the matter. Of course, just another reason to love this blogging community so much. :)

Now, on to something sunny for your Friday musing. This cheery bright beach house is the 2009 Southern Living Idea House located in Texas. For those of us in the dead of winter right now, this house is fodder for many a mid afternoon daydream.

Notice the backsplash in this kitchen. It's made of antiqued mirror. It has a great reflective quality without being too perfect. Don't you think? Love it!

I have always adored the idea of a bunk room. There are lots of kids in my family and I guarantee that they would LOVE having a big open bunk room to play and sleep in together at the beach. (I also like how this one is open to the room below, so that you can keep an eye and an ear on those little boogers.)

How's this for a happy color? A bright goldenrod yellow in just the right dose. I'm loving everything about this place. I would be a very happy girl to be basking in the warm summer sun in a place like this. Ahhh. Summer. How I miss you.

Happy weekend darlings. I hope it's a good one.

~Jo~

Bright One

Seeing as it is Monday and I am on a serious color kick right now, I thought I would share with you one of my biggest art crushes of the moment. Yellena's art has been catching my eye on Etsy's front pages and in treasuries for quite some time now. It's hard not to be attracted to the beautiful floaty nature of these paintings.

I mean, look at those colors, would you.

Like magical, colorful sea life, they seem to be living and breathing. I am just itching to buy one of these lovelies to have as my own. The prints are a great price. I just can't seem to decide which one I want! Maybe I will decide by February and I can buy one for my Valentine's gift to myself.

Please visit Yellena. She was ever so kind enough to let me share her work with you. The least you could do is check out her shop. :)

Happy Monday, loves.

Rock Candy

Raw Naked Gemstones!!!

I love a beautifully cut diamond as much as the next girl. I love polished stones and metals. I love refined jewels and I would never suggest that we toss them aside (unless you're tossing in my general direction). However, there is something to be said for elements in their natural form. Especially gemstones.

How gorgeous are these naturally formed stones? They look like colorful sugar crystals spiking up from their bedrock. Proof that God is a master jeweler. I'm sure you have seen the popular druzy rings and pendants. I've even seen big chunks of stone fashioned into votives and paperweights. And I love them. What do you think of them?

These two amazing examples come from My Cellar Door. And they are quite affordable. (and you know that if I am saying that, that it's true)