I’m always a fan of the jewel toned peacock hues, but I really love this more purple-y blue & yellow take on my favorite scheme. This, along with the painfully hot three-digit temps, has me yearning for fall! Though, adding in these summery yellows make this a perfect ensemble for both summer and fall. Oh… fall… I’m dreaming of you.
I always get excited when we send out emails for Pulp Design Studios! It usually means something good is happening for us! This time, we’re featured in D Home Magazine and I got to share 25 of my favorite things… But, the fun part!? We’re counting down my 25 favorite things on Pulp’s facebook & twitter pages AND we’re doing GIVEAWAYS of some of the items! I loved sharing some of the things I love with D Home, so we thought why not share the love?!
Join PULP in the fun for giveaways through the months of July & August…
Happy Monday!! It’s always nice to kick off the week with a little fun & fashion, right?!
Well, Shabby Apple has generously offered up one of their amazing Women’s Dresses for a giveaway to Hello, Splendor readers! It’s such a summery chic little dress, isn’t it? Be sure to check out the rest of their online collection of gorgeous dresses, too!
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TO ENTER:
Simply ‘Like’ the Shabby Apple facebook page.
Leave a comment on this post to let me know you liked their page. Your comment will serve as your entry!
BONUS ENTRY:
Tweet about this giveaway! Mention @hellosplendor & provide a link to this giveaway.
Leave a separate comment on this post as an additional entry!
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*Only U.S. Residents are eligible to enter. Sorry international friends!
You have until midnight on Friday to enter.
The winner will be announced next Monday, July 18th!
Good luck & Happy Monday!!
*** And, if you shop this dress this week, get 10% off using promocode: hellosplendor10off ***
Today I want to introduce you to the amazingly talented Amber Venz! Not only is she an incredible jewelry designer here in Dallas with her own line, aptly named Amber Venz, but she also authors an amazing blog, called Venz Edits. Oh, and did I mention she’s the creator of a cool new way to monetize your blog, called Reward Style?? If you’re a blogger, check it out and tell her I sent you!
Without further ado, see the gorgeous Amber Venz’s and what makes for this blogger’s splendor…
Wear :: Giles & Brother Bangle; PS1
Nest :: Pottery Barn paperwhite scented timber candle; Missoni robe; Arteriors blue lamp
Eat :: Queso & Chicken Pad Thai (extra chicken, medium spicey)
Make :: Jewelry
Listen :: Shwayze/ Adele
Watch :: BRAVO, Californication, BIg Love (RIP), Gossip Girl
Read :: Bazaar, Lucky
Visit :: Almalfi Coast, Italy
Give :: Love, Hope, Strength
Love :: boyfriend Baxter
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Thanks so much for being here, Amber!
Hop on over to the La Dolce Vita blog, where Paloma of High Gloss Magazine asked me to share my dream home room-by-room! It was such a fun exercise to play the role as ‘client’ for once and think about what I wanted… Go check it out and tell me what you think!!
image via Desire to Inspire
It’s funny how things end up working out… We don’t really spend much time outside at our house. We take Max places, but we don’t just ‘go outside’. I wanted to change that so I created a ‘project’ for myself. Hence, the Finding Splendor series (which has been somewhat dormant, but making a comeback!). I thought that if I spent a bunch of time and money to create a space for our family outside that we would spend more time out there. Well, the reality is… We just needed to ‘go outside’!! Take a look at our fun Fourth of July day outside as a family with our little blow up pool.
And, guess what, it’s our very first time to spend time out there since we bought this house over 4 years ago. Who knew there was such fun to be had right at our fingertips!? Sometimes you just need to simply go outside…
Do you spend time outside at your own home?? What have you done to make your outdoor space inviting?
All photos by Kevin Dotolo
Can you believe this weekend is a holiday weekend!? I haven’t even had time to put any thought into it! Until now, that is… So, I hope everyone plans on stylishly enjoying a relaxing three-day weekend! Have a fabulous Independence Day!!
What are your plans this holiday weekend??
Hello & Happy Tuesday!
First, I want to congratulate the winner of the Graphic Image Giveaway, Shannon of What’s Up Whimsy!!
Remember, they are offering 20% off on their site to Hello, Splendor readers until July 20th using promocode SPLENDOR.
Also, hop on over to A Few Of My Favorite Things where I shared my favorite space in my home in Molly’s Room by Room series.
Have a super fabulous Tuesday!!
image via pinterest
While in NYC in May, I saw THE most incredible exhibit I have EVER seen. Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty Exhibit at the Met left me awestruck. It was almost more performance art than exhibit because of the intensity of the mood. The music, the lighting, but most importantly the talent. All of that coupled with the way Alexander McQueen passed away gave you an insight into the tortured mind of a true artist. It was absolutely incredible. I could really go on and on, but I think the images speak for themselves.
If you plan to visit New York or are in the area, this is a must see! The exhibit is running through August 7th.
Just before Alexander McQueen passed away, he designed one last collection for one of my favorite rug company’s around… The Rug Company. The result is an insanely high-fashion and unexpected rug collection. I am determined to use one of these rugs in a client’s home very soon.
The best part about true art is that it sparks conversation…
How do you feel about Alexander McQueen’s work?
Too twisted and dark OR do you think it’s just amazing?
Exhibit photos by Kevin Dotolo
Now that I’m trough with the majority of my travels for summer (sigh) and I’m firmly planted in the land of wifi, I’m resuming the new Blogger’s Splendor posts! What better way to get into the swing of things than with Molly of A Few of My Favorite Things! Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she has a precious family, and she’s lives in my town of Dallas! Somehow we’ve never met, but I adore her blog & couldn’t help but share her with you… Here’s to cocktails or a playdate soon! Without further ado, here is what makes for Molly’s splendor…
WEAR :: it’s a tie between my rose gold watch and my new fedora. i’m pretty much in love with both.
MAKE :: making crafts with my boys is my favorite. they just recently tried out acrylic paints on canvas. that was pure fun.
NEST :: awesome his + her pillows.
EAT :: i love sugar and picking a favorite dessert for me would be like asking me to choose my favorite child. i love pie… and cake and cookies. and the list could go on.
LISTEN :: silence. although i enjoy listening to music, it is not often i enjoy a perfectly quiet drive. that is golden.
WATCH :: modern family. my husband and i laugh out loud each time we watch an episode. it is pee in your pants funny!
READ :: i geek out over Harry Potter. i don’t think i will ever tire of the books & i totally look forward to the day i can read them with my boys.
VISIT :: i’d love to travel the world someday but my favorite place i have visited would have to be Australia.
WRITE :: i have a soft spot for paper. one of my favorites is Linda & Harriett.
LOVE :: my little family of five. [Photo by Auburn Soul Photography]
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Thanks so much for being on Hello, Splendor, Molly!!
Please hop on over to Molly’s blog, A Few of My Favorite Things, and see why I adore her!
Happy Friday!! Have a fabulous fun-filled weekend!
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