Holy Hell - If this talented artist does not convey the EPITOME of Major Baggage style. Well, I'm totally smitten and need to covet one of my very own "Audrey's" -somehow... someway!!!!!!
SARAH ASHLEY LONGSHORE!!!!!!
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Weekly Must Have!
Could she be an angel in this Trina Turk MUST HAVE!? Makes me want to sip a champagne cocktail with Tom Ford, Julianne Moore and Colin Firth on the set of A Single Man (P.S. - the soundtrack is a must have, too).
I might change up the shoes...
And add a few accessories...
I might change up the shoes...
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Christian Louboutin - Watersnake |
And add a few accessories...
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Kate Spade - Lawn Party clutch |
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Portia cocktail ring |
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Keep the earring simple with classic gold knot studs |
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Finish off with a pretty coral lip and Voi-la! |
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Major Display
I have a jewelry box full of earrings that I forget I even have. Every once in a while I'll take the time to go through them all and discover a favorite pair I bought last summer that left my memory, so I thought it's time to figure out a way to display my favorites of the season in a way that won't take up space and looks pretty. A couple of my special little boutiques I frequent has them pinned up in really pretty glass display cases... I love the idea, but without that much space I thought of another alternative - Turning a keepsake box (like the one below I found at Aaron Brothers) into a case I can hang in my new, lovely bathroom. Take a peek below:
I just love the way it came out - easiest project ever. I may now need another matching smaller box for all my bracelets. And talk about an awesome gift! I gave one to a BFF for the Holidays and added a few fun treasures from Forever 21 - This way she could see the way it would look and get right on hanging it to display any forgotten favorites she may have had tucked in a dark drawer.
I just love the way it came out - easiest project ever. I may now need another matching smaller box for all my bracelets. And talk about an awesome gift! I gave one to a BFF for the Holidays and added a few fun treasures from Forever 21 - This way she could see the way it would look and get right on hanging it to display any forgotten favorites she may have had tucked in a dark drawer.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Major Buzz
I love coffee - the stronger, the better to kick start each day! I have no problem spending ridiculous amount of cash weekly for my morning caffiiene fix and now that the weather is trying to warm up in LA for the summer, I am switching my normal hot moca's for sweet, smooth iced coffee. A while back I was perusing an issue of Food & Wine Magazine and they had great shot of a irresistable glass of vietmese style iced coffee. After reading the needed ingredients it actually looked simple enough, so I made it at home and on the first try it came out perfect!!
Here's the basic steps & What you'll need to make a batch of your own:
Perfecting this recipe is simple & so delicious! Sorry to all my friends at Starbucks - I will miss you this summer!!
Here's the basic steps & What you'll need to make a batch of your own:
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Start with a super dark, whole bean coffee (I like the Ultra-Dark Sumatra form Trader Joe's) and if you don't have a coffee grinder, you can grind the beans at the store. |
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You will need about 1 - 2 cups of really coarsely ground - almost chunky beans. |
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Pour the ground coffee in a french press (I found this 8 cup Bodum press at Homegoods for only $16.99). And then fill the press to almost the top with cold water (NOT hot water). |
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24 hours later, push the plunger down and behold your perfect cold brew coffee syrup! |
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For a bit more flavor add a dash of vanilla coffee syrup (careful not too much or it will be too sweet). |
Latest Outdoor Obsession
So, I THINK I have a pretty green thumb when in fact I have experimented with lots of different types of plants that are supposed to be able handle the full, hot sun we have & not many have made it (just ask the nice man at my nursery who sees me on a weekly basis). I've been patrolling the neighborhood looking for ideas and find that I am drawn to the native plants and succulents. Watering is only needed weekly, the colors are just amazing and the look is so clean & architectural! Here's a little sampling of what I have going on right now...
Next purchase will be a big, bright colored pot that I will layer with all of the above for a colorful cluster near the front door entrance. If I can do it YOU can do it!
Next purchase will be a big, bright colored pot that I will layer with all of the above for a colorful cluster near the front door entrance. If I can do it YOU can do it!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Auto-matic Must Have!
Years ago I read a little snipit in the Los Angeles mag (kinda my local bible) about old cigarette machines scattered around the U.S. that dispense original art pieces for purchase as easy as buying a Snickers. I am an amateur art collector at best, so this seemed a perfect opportunity to start a collection. It's called Art-O-Mat and I finally found myself in a location where they had one... well, actually 3 located in the new Cosmopolitan in Vegas (you MUST have a glass of champagne at their Chandelier bar if you ever get the chance).
After feeding in $5 for each (who can beat that!?) below are my random selections that popped out:
I must have more - There are 2 locations currently in LA - The Geffen Contemporary @ MOCA and Reform School (I always find something I HAVE TO HAVE here).
After feeding in $5 for each (who can beat that!?) below are my random selections that popped out:
I must have more - There are 2 locations currently in LA - The Geffen Contemporary @ MOCA and Reform School (I always find something I HAVE TO HAVE here).
Friday, June 10, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Major Enhancement
Nine Years in the making and I finally got it together to upgrade my bathroom and I love it. I must say that I wasn't expecting it to be the process it was - sanding and painting and more sanding and painting... Thankfully I was able to borrow a friend's talented handyman to help get the work done in what seemed like an eternity... I am truly an instant gratification sort of gal and the 5 days it took to finish drove me crazy. Check out the before and much better's...
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1st Day... |
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Seriously, this is the 3rd day... And I was beginning to think it would never be done. |
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And done! Cabinets (painted in Thorny Bush by Valspar) had a tinge of purple and that was NOT part of the plan so a brilliant BFF of mine brought in the element of greens to tone that color down and so on the search I went and found this perfect quatrafoil rug in sage (amazing deal at HomeDecorators). |
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So excited to display my vintage, Parisian cafe matchstick holder - which now holds a stack of glittery bangles! |
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Homegoods people!! I pick up this perfect white lattice nightlight for $20 buck on the clearance aisle. |
And so it begins!
Welcome to Major Baggage!! Today is my 1st official post - Whew, I said it - feels good!
Kicking around the idea of Major Baggage all these years and trying to figure out what I wanted it to be - I finally came to the conclusion that I simply just enjoy sharing all my favorite finds in fashion, food and gracious living. I look forward to working through the baggage and seeing what will take shape.
Kicking around the idea of Major Baggage all these years and trying to figure out what I wanted it to be - I finally came to the conclusion that I simply just enjoy sharing all my favorite finds in fashion, food and gracious living. I look forward to working through the baggage and seeing what will take shape.
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"Life is actually really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." -Confuciusion |
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