Happy New Year

Melissa and I would like to thank all of our readers who have followed our little blog for the last year. Hopefully this next year is filled with just as much fun and inspiration.

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I would love to celebrate this New Year's in a room that is filled with these party decorations by ConfettiSystem for Urban Outfitters. Wouldn't you?
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Happy New Year!
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xoxo-Meg
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::via Oh Joy!

Ring in the New Year

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends. New Years is up next and this year we will follow our annual tradition and watch Charade while waiting to ring in the New Year.

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(For those of you who haven't seen this movie featuring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant...it is a must see!)

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What are your holiday plans this year to celebrate the New Year?

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xoxo-Meg

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::via: Le Romantique

Delectable Digs

Looking for interior inspiration? I always find myself wanting to redecorate and organize once the new year starts to roll around-- get rid of the old, in with the new. One of my favorite blog ladies has her house on tour over at Apartment Therapy. You have to check it out. Soak it in and then let your ideas start flowing:)
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{Melissa}

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::via Here's lookin at me kid

Hello December!!

I can't believe it has been so long since Mel or I last posted. November quickly left...and December is now here.
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School this time of year is so busy. Finals officially start on Monday and I have been constantly cramming for all my tests. I am sure those of you that endure finals week...know how busy and crazy things can get.
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On another note, as I was looking around Martha Stewart's website, I ran across a wonderful gallery filled with different ways to package cookies for the holidays. I especially love the Mix-and-Match cookies seen above, as well as the recipe booklet containing a collection of holiday recipes. I think these are wonderful ideas for neighbor or friend or family gifts. What do you think?

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Hope everyone has a good weekend. I promise I will be here on Monday...so make sure to stop by. Thank you for all the loyal readers that continue reading our blog, no matter how often we post!

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Martha Stewart

Winter 2009

I hope that everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. It was a much needed break and I now feel refreshed enough to finish off the rest of the semester.
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The new issue of Small Magazine is now up. I must say I love this magazine because it is full of beautiful inspiration. Head on over and look through its wonderful pages.
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Sorry for the quick post. I just wanted to say a quick hello before I head home.
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xoxo-Meg
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::via Small Magazine

Apple Week

Over at A Field Journal, Livy has been featuring a different apple treat for everyday of the week. This apple crisp especially caught my eye. It screams of fall, don't you think? Mel and I will have to pull out the ingredients and whip us up a batch this Thanksgiving weekend.

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Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving... Mel and I will be taking a short break, but will be back on Monday morning with more inspiration. Until then...

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xoxo-Meg

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::via A Field Journal

Rifle Paper Co.

I first spotted this amazing stationary on Oh Joy! This is the shop of illustrator Anna Bond that just opened up today. I must say I love those recipe cards featured above. What a fun gift those would be for the upcoming holiday season.

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Sorry for the scattered posts lately. When Mel and I are in school the world seems to get so much busier. Thanks for all of you that continue to read our little blog and leave lovely comments that make my day! Hope everyone had a good weekend. See you on Tuesday.

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xoxo-Meg

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P.S For those of you that want to visit Anna's wonderful and quirky blog head here.

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::via Oh Joy!

Beautiful Beds

What a great way to wake up...if only. I probably wouldn't even want to get out of bed!

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Wishing for a room as nice...

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{Melissa}

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::via domino

Holiday Style with J.Crew

Have you seen the new Crewcuts catalog? The winter holidays are wonderfully captured on every page. You must take a look.
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Hope everyone has a good weekend. Happy Friday!
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::via Design Mom

Portraits

I don't think portraits could get any lovelier than these. Don't you agree? Below is the description provided on Jenifer Altman's website:

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"As a portrait photographer, Jenifer is greatly inspired by the painters John Singer-Sargent and Johannes Vermeer. Using a Polaroid Camera as her paint brush, Jenifer creates portraits of your children that are truly works of art. With the ability to enlarge portraits up to 30x30 inches and have mounted on fine art canvas - you are creating a family heirloom."

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For those of you that live close to her...you must go get your portraits done. One word: Lovely.

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Hope you are having a good week!

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Nectar and Light

Homework

If I had a desk to sit at like this maybe I would sit and do my homework longer....just maybe.
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xoxo-Meg
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::via delightbydesign

Lisa Mitchell

I was first introduced to Lisa Mitchell's music on the blog Rockstar Diaries. If you haven't ever listened to her before...head on over to her website and check out her music. I bet you will fall in love with her little shoulder shrugs too.
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P.S. I love her song "Coin Laundry"
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xoxo-Meg
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::via Meandallmyfriends

Got S'mores?

Spotted on Twig and Thistle, I instantly fell in love with this gift giving idea. Perfect for the holiday season that is fast approaching - don't you think? Head on over to Twig and Thistle and read how she put these S'more kits together.

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Hope you are having a good Thursday! Until Friday...

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Twig and Thistle

Style

Hello lovelies! How was your weekend? Mine was not too eventful-- just the right amount. Looking for something inspiring today? Check out Shana Faust's website. She is a genius photo stylist. Not to mention she has a page dedicated to things that inspire her. Definitely worth the stop.
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Have a good day!
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{Melissa}

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::via Shana Faust

Weekend Wishes

Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a night full of treats (cause really, what else is better?) Any good costumes out there? I am thinking I might channel Amelia Earhart this year.
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I just wanted to share this site I stumbled on the other day that sells original vintage posters. Some of the designs are so amazing! Stop over and peek just for the sake of looking-- you won't be disappointed, or leave uninspired.
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Until next time:)
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{Melissa}
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::via Galerie Montmartre

Oh Anthropologie

For those of you that haven't heard, Anthropologie has teamed up with Sundance Channel to create the new show Man Shops Globe. The show follows Keith Johnson the main buyer for Anthropologie as he travels the globe finding "unusual and inspiring objects to sell in Anthropologie stores". He truly has the most amazing job in the world.
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The first show premiered on October 7 and a few others have aired. Mel and I watched the last episodes and have fallen in love with the show. You must watch. The shows are so full of inspiration and introduce new artists that have been featured in Anthropologie stores. Oh Anthropologie...what do they not do?
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To find out more click here.
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Have fun watching.
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xoxo-Meg

Ready for Fall?

Is it really Wednesday already? This week has flown by. Melissa and I have been so busy with school this week...it is been crazy. While looking at The Satorialist today I ran across this picture. I love, love this girls outfit. The Chanel quilted bag, large black glasses, printed scarf, and plaid bottoms. I want it all! As I was walking around campus today, it suddenly set in that fall has officially arrived. I am definitely hoping to achieve this sort of inspiration for my fall wardrobe. What kinds of things are you incorporating into your wardrobes for the fall weather?

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Have a good day. See you soon.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via The Satorialist

All Hallows Eve

For those of you in the Halloween spirit or those of you who want to be in the Halloween spirit, I have a project for you! I saw this garland featured on Candice's blog back in 2007 and fell in love with the garland that she and her mom constructed. Mainly consisting of paper and glitter, this project is low cost but super spooky. The instructions can be viewed on Candice Stringham Photography. If anyone decides to make this, let me know, I would love to see pictures.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Candice Stringham Photography

a lovely home

For those of you that read the blog Nectar and Light, know that Jen Altman has an amazing and particular style. I stumbled upon pictures of her home featured in Design*Sponge a few weeks ago and fell in love with the interior shots. These are definitely going into my inspiration file for my future home.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Design*Sponge

Style on the Stove

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Nothing says the holidays better than one of mom's home cooked meals. Spruce up the kitchen this season with some homey accessories. I love the whole feel-- I have always been a sucker for cooking goodies. Maybe its time to restock:)

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Happy Monday!

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{Melissa}

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::via Anthropologie

Happy Friday!

I don't have that much time for a post...so I thought I would leave you with one of my favorite Rodney Smith pictures. He is so talented isn't he?

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Hope everyone has a happy weekend.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Rodney Smith

To Be A Wild Thing

Where the Wild Things Are Movie is out in theaters tomorrow. Inspired from the popular children's book, the movie takes a new approach by using real life actors to portray the story. On the website Boom, they have started a fort building contest for the new release of Where the Wild Things Are. Entries have poured in, showing all the innovative ways forts can be built, with all kinds of different materials. I personally love the second picture down, it looks so soft and dreamy.

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If you want to enter the contest go here. If you don't want to enter, but want to participate, set a goal and make a fort this weekend. Then camp out with your favorite friends, eat popcorn, snuggle into the fort, and watch a movie!

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See you on Friday.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via: Boom, Your Heart Out

Goodbye Thursday, Hello Friday!

Tomorrow officially marks the weekend ahead, and I couldn't be more excited! It has been a long week of late nights and homework for both Mel and I. I thought I would post a few of my favorite things that have been spotted around the web.
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A unique way to record the year

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The Chanel 2009 Fashion Show

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A week in color

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Beautiful photos

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and finally a headboard to die for (p.s you can make one like this too!)

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Hope you have a good weekend. Goodbye Thursday, Hello Friday!
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xoxo-Meg

::via Rubie Green

Dress Rehearsal

First spotted on Great Full Day, Lindsey has been featuring her love of ballet through everyday clothes inspired from a beautiful, graceful art form. I have always loved ballet since I was little and remember always wanting to be as elegant and refined as the prima ballerinas I watched in the Nutcracker. Although my dream of becoming a prima ballerina ballet never did come to life, I would love wearing ballet inspired clothes for my daily wear.

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Head on over to Ladies Home Journal and peruse the lovely photos and then head on over to Great Full Day and see all of Lindsey's picks on how we can incorporate ballet inspired fashion into our everyday lives.

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Hope you are having a good Tuesday!

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Ladies Home Journal

Weekend Wishes

Have a good weekend! The weather here has been on the chilly side, so I'll look forward to bundling up and staying inside. Wishing you the best!

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{Melissa}

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::via ffffound

Let's all...

dress up and shimmy on over for a brunch of tea and lady fingers. Don't they look divine? Read this Vogue article about The September Issue for some entertainment. I am dying to see it! Can anyone say drama?
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See you soon!

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{Melissa}

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::via Vogue