La trunk

latrunk jewelry

2009-03-21T08:49:00.000-07:00

wood and jade, t shirt

white agate

wood and antler

thanks to A LOT of hard work and long hours from my brother, andy, latrunk.com will be launching soon :) i will be posting pics of previous designs and new designs that will be for sale. im giving you a small preview of whats to come :) im so happy with the work he has done. it looks amazing!

hello kitty for MAC cosmetics

2009-01-27T10:44:00.000-08:00

if you know me you know my obsession with hello kitty :) growing up and even now. i must admit. it is finally confirmed that sanrio is collaborating with MAC cosmetics. this limited edition line will launch on MACS website february 10 2009! the collection consists of 2 lines: the hello kitty colour collection. and for the collector, the hello kitty kouture collection. a bit more expensive but looks to be worth it. MAC will be selling accesories too. a plush doll. makeup bags. makeup brushes and a pink compact decked out with swarovski crystals. im in love with the idea. now i have to wait a few weeks :)

"While the 34-year-old Hello Kitty character is usually assumed to be a cat, she is actually a girl, according to Sanrio. And a girl without a mouth, so she “speaks from the heart,” the company said. “She may not have a mouth, but she’s going to sell a lot of lipstick,” -John Demsey,

black walls do you dare?!

2008-10-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

YES!

vintage industrial furniture

2008-10-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

sorry it has been forever :( my friend whitney motivated me to blog again! my obsession for the week is vintage industrial furniture. old medical and dental furninshing. lots of steel and metal. i love it all!

moveable industrial bookase. love. wisteria.com

lamp from getbackinc.com this might be my fav of them all

old metal restored bookcase from pastpresentfuture.com check out this website. sooo many interesting pieces

SOLD :(

getbackinc.com

anthro table. enough said.

okay i really like the cat in this image. even the cat artwork above the table. oh, my love for cats

marni :)

2008-08-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

her fall winter line is amazing! enough said.

mullet lake here i come

2008-07-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

im headed up to our lake house in michigan for a week!!! so relaxing and beautiful. thought i would show you some pics from previous years. oh yeah, there is a rumor that kid rock bought a house on mullet lake. ill be on the lookout!

ghost chair

2008-07-29T11:33:00.001-07:00

these chairs are amazing! designed by philippe starck, they will cost you a pretty penny though. i might have to start saving now :0)

only if...

2008-07-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

you didnt have men living in the house.

closets...oh, the possibilities

2008-07-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

does anyone really have a closet this extravagant? in my dreams. one day :)

id like to borrow a few things from this closet. can you imagine?

better homes and gardens featured this. make your own "temporary" closet. such a cute idea :)

paris hiltons glamourous closet. wouldnt it be nice?!

what a great idea, make a closet into a work area. i love it! i couldnt be that hard, could it?!

big brother 10!

2008-07-12T08:57:00.000-07:00

my alltime faaaavvvorittte show starts tomorrow night at 8. if you havent watched big brother, now is the time to start. i promise you will be hooked. for the next three months that is my life :)

ps. there is a 75 year old buff guy, a gay cowboy, a hooters girl and a bodybuilder model, could be interesting this season.

gypsy chandelier

2008-06-17T11:45:00.001-07:00

as i was browsing online i came across this fun chandelier from a company in australia. it was featured in vogue living 2006. im trying to justify a reason to buy it. would it match my decor?? and it is reasonable :)

stripes...

2008-06-17T11:34:00.000-07:00

this months O at home. my favorite by far <3

Topshop bikini topshop.com

missoni towel for a small fortune

runway stripes

designers guild (my fav!) stripes

my love for ikat

2008-06-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

im in love with ikat right now. in decorating and in clothes. ivanka trumps family room is amazing. the colors, the ikat couch. love it! im looking into buying some ikat fabric for some bolster pillows but it is quite expensive :( i loooooveee madeline weinribs collection especially. http://www.madelineweinrib.com/

luxery cat bed

2008-06-15T22:41:00.000-07:00

last week i bought this beautiful cat/dog bed at the one and only, hobby lobby, on sale. half off! i added some padding and recovered it in amy butler fabric. do you love it?! i might buy another and revamp it. maybe spray paint it. and sell it on etsy. i will keep u updated.

botiker for target

2008-06-13T00:46:00.000-07:00

can you belive botiker is designing for target? i must say i am a purse snob and dont believe in "cheap" or "fake" but i may have to buy one of these when they come out. i cant wait to see the full line :) they will be available at target from july 20 through sept 14

i love

2008-03-20T09:27:00.001-07:00

marc by marc jacobs...pool cover up. neimanmarcus.com

the lookbook. in the trendy city of ny. what fun!

kooba bag...enough said

t-bags never fails to have the best prints and colors. might have to get this one!

trifold mirror sold at neiman marcus

missoni home makes this amazing throw, blanket.

new boots by frye. they are the perfect color for summer :) shopbop.com

my logo

2008-03-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

thanks to my good friend brice it is finally finished. dont you love it? the business cards will be accented with a swarovski crystal too. i dont think he could of done it more perfect:) thank you brice!

subversive jewelry..my alltime favorite

2008-03-10T22:23:00.001-07:00

justin guinta for subversive jewelry is absolutely amazing! his work is similar to mine in a way that it is "messy" and "big" but he is over the top! each piece must take him hours, could you imagine? for more of his designs go to http://www.subversivejewelry.com/

ps. i just found out he is coming out with a line for target! please, go look!

http://www.target.com/Subversive-Fashion-Jewelry-Women/b?ie=UTF8&node=491103011

winter sale...summer clothes :)

2008-03-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

okay, so the first 2 arent on sale...i just really want them. this summer i will own a sky dress. i promise! the sexy sandals are from oldnavy.com 17 bucks! the first dress is ella moss 110 bucks from shopbop.com the juicy couture dress is from shopbop as well! how cute!!

soon to be on etsy :)

2008-02-29T08:57:00.000-08:00

robert best for BARBIE

2008-01-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

i couldnt pass up these barbie framed prints i found at zgallerie. each one is a series of 5000 and there are probably 6 different ones. two is a good start but in decorating the rule is always an odd number :) so it looks like ill be getting another. wouldnt it be cool if robert best came out with a ken doll print??

my finished project!!!!!

2008-01-18T08:41:00.000-08:00

after 3 days of drilling and installing the lamp kit i am finished! i love it! i got the vase at zgallerie and the shade at target. and probably spent around $50...much cheaper than buying it!

rooms that inspire

2008-01-15T06:21:00.000-08:00

vintage fabrics & diy make a lamp

2008-01-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

ive been searching and searching for fabrics to make pillows or curtains. and found a few websits.. www.sharonsantiquevintagefabrics.com and rickrack.com

as for the lamp, i found this searching through blogs. you buy a vase and a shade. go to the hardware store and get a lamp wiring kit, drill a hole through it and voila. much cheaper and more personal to do it yourself. ( i will have one to show you because i am making one. what a good idea!

in memory of muffy

2008-01-10T08:14:00.001-08:00

she made it 19 long years! god, love her. rest in peace my love <3

another preview of my work

2008-01-10T08:03:00.001-08:00

she was a big help <3>

my new years resolution

2008-01-05T07:46:00.000-08:00

is to get my s&%$ together and finally sell on etsy! these are a few of the pieces i have done. do you like?!

CHANEL paperdolls

2007-12-29T08:32:00.001-08:00

my dad and stepmom gave me this for christmas. i think im going to put them together and frame a series of chanel dolls. how cute would that be? i will make sure to show you the finished product :) www.amazon.com

$99 chrystal chandeliers

2007-12-29T08:23:00.000-08:00

this website is the best! http://www.wholesalechandeliers.com/ $99 chandelier!!! u cant beat it. i actually bought my sister one for christmas. its beautiful. so beautiful, i might have to buy one for myself. the only drawback is you have to assemble it yourself and the directions arent very clear?? anyway, i figured it out after a few hours and it was well worth it!

great gift ideas

2007-12-21T10:59:00.000-08:00

i was in anthropologie shopping yesterday and came across this little baby aquarium. it is amazing what science has done. made by NASA after years of studying they were able to create a world totally enclosed with no maintenance required. it just calls for some sunlight. i had to buy it for my brother and my mom. they make perfect christmas gifts! most anthropologie stores only carry one at a time because shipping them is difficult. check out this website you can buy it here.

http://http//www.thegreenhead.com/2006/10/ecosphere-living-world-in-your-hands.php

an ecospere is the world's first totally enclosed ecosystem - a complete, self-contained and self-sustaining miniature world encased in glass. Be wary of inferior and lower quality imitations. Easy to care for, an EcoSphere is an incredible learning tool that can provide powerful insights about life on our own planet... and provide a glimpse of technology that's shaping the future of space exploration.

juicy couture monopoly? who would of thought. I bought a few of these for friends and of course had to get one for myself :) http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=102129&CategoryID=3968&PageID=3968*1*24*-1*-1*14 ugg slippers. my dad never even wore slippers until i bought him these last year. the sheepskin lining is the key to confort.

this is actually on my list :) perfect coffee table book. http://www.amazon.com/

being a bartender at a bar that serves a lot of wine this is perfect. seriously, i have not found one even close to this nice. it about 1 sec. to open. no lie! any wine lover would appreciate this.

http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=530774&search_type=search&search_words=wine%20opener&prodtemp=t1&cm_re=Result*R1C1*A

custom dog portraits! how cute is this? restoration hardware features it for $595. well worth the money

the most wonderful time of the year

2007-12-19T12:17:00.000-08:00

christmas is my ffffaavvorite holiday...ever! ive been so busy working on projects, wrapping, cooking, decorating. there arent enough hours in the day! i wanted to show you my finished gift tags, wrapped! im almost done with all my wrapping finally :) today i worked on sugar cookies for 4 hours, no joke! i could nt just put sprinkles on them i had to go all out (well on most of them) i dont want to eat them because they are so pretty!

my lovers

2007-12-16T22:16:00.000-08:00

i might be one of the biggest animal lovers ever. a lot of people would say we have a zoo at my house. maybe because we just can say no when a new cat is offered to us! im just giving you a preview and will show you more of my lovers later...

boo

19 and still the love of my life :)

mollie!

love for twinkle by wenlan

2007-12-14T07:02:00.000-08:00

this rug is gonna go in my powder room with the gucci wallpaper. its called the glamour girl rug (8X8) but its runs a hefty $1,792.00. hopefully it goes on sale?!!

her jewelry got me next...

i had to do a tribute to twinkle by wenlan. i love her style. she even came out with a home line, http:///www.twinkleliving.com/. she first inspired me by her knitting. known for her big, chunky knits she does some amazing work. that is why i must get this book.

DIY...chandelier update

2007-12-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

i found this on the nesting blog. i love the idea...the color she chose is great too!

1.Clean the chandelier thoroughly to remove dirt and rust.
2. To eliminate a step (roughing up the smooth finish with sandpaper to allow paint to stick) consider using Krylon Fusion spray paint, which easily sticks to slick surfaces like metal.
3. Tape off any areas that you do not wish to paint with painter's tape.
4. In a well-ventilated area, hold the can about 12 inches from the chandelier and spray using long smooth strokes to avoid drips.
5. Let dry for about an hour. Then come back and add another coat. Repeat as necessary until you have desired coverage.

DIY...wallpaper appliques

2007-12-11T09:24:00.000-08:00

how to:

1.Cut whatever motifs you like in various sizes and shapes from the fabric that you chose.
2.Dip each piece into liquid starch and wring out excess liquid.
3.Smooth fabric onto wall and roll on with the brayer.

DIY...etched mirror

2007-12-11T09:17:00.000-08:00

i found this on casa sugar today its a great idea :)

1. Simply cut a piece of Con-tact paper to match the shape of the design you want on your mirror, remove the paper's backing, and center the Con-tact on the glass.2. Press down firmly all around the edges to ensure a clean silhouette.3. Then brush a thick layer of etching cream onto the mirror's exposed areas in broad, even strokes, and let it set for 5 minutes. (Be sure to work in a well-ventilated room and follow the safety instructions on the packaging.)4. Finally, rinse off the cream with warm tap water, remove the Con-tact paper, and reflect on the smashing success of your instant makeover.

how pretty

2007-12-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

this is my all time favorite christmas decoration. it was passed down from my grandma.

i found both of these pics on flickr.

how much do you love this? i think i have to make one. NOW!

gucci wallpaper

2007-12-08T08:57:00.000-08:00

i had to post this...in elle decor this month they featured gucci print wallpaper. can u imagine having gucci print in your bathroom. i WANT it!! being one of my favorite designers, i think i might have to save for it. in my dreams i would have it in my powder room. it comes by the roll (72 sq. ft., 28 inches wide) $85. gucci.com how much would i need for my bedroom???!! a small fortune?

deck the halls

2007-12-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

christmas is my favorite holiday so i will be posting LOTS of pics of ideas, present, whatever. here is a start...

my sisters "necklace" tree, cute idea, huh?

the wreath i made yesterday

my latest work

2007-12-05T10:41:00.000-08:00

axe of love...

chain gang...

some of my recent creations...

Peace, Love, Glam necklace

christmas spirit

2007-12-05T09:30:00.000-08:00

my sister and i have been working for hours on our christmas tags. its been a fun project. hope you enjoy them!

A buck wearing pearls

2007-12-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

i almost forgot to add my next favorite item in my room...you may think this is weird, but i love it! I had been asking my boyfriend to mount one of his buck antlers for me... FOREVER! i wanted to hang pretty things from it. you can go wrong with a buck wearing pearls :) can you?!

My first blog

2007-12-05T08:29:00.000-08:00

i finally decided to start my own blog!!! welcome to my online diary. You should call me the blog queen. Anytime im online im looking at blogs. Fashion and interior design. They inspire me... i love every aspect of it. im going to introduce you with a pic of my bedroom, i ve been working on a few different areas. but this is my favorite! i will post many more as i finish working on it

P.s bear with me as i figure out this "blog" thing. its a little confusing!