Style For Less~

My usual Target visit to grab a few household essentials, always leads to a store browse, with many temptations!  Can you relate?!  My quest to save and only buy what I need, often gets thrown out the window.  On my recent trip, I found some great finds to spruce up your wardrobe and your home, for the season!

 
Blazer Loving~

Cropped Linen Blazer

Classic Seersucker

Bright Blue perhaps!

Super cute salmon cropped pants

Home Decor Deals...

Captain's Mirror, currently all the rage

Threshold Jute Rope Lamp, I'm obsessed!

Threshold Coral, natural look, great price

Nate Berkus Hurricane, nautical look

"Tarjay" you have done it again!! 

All items via target.com

~Liz

Belle Chairs ~ part I

I was lucky to have been left three vintage chairs, when I purchased my home from the previous owner.  Let's just say I did the "happy dance" and knew one day I would revitalize these classic chairs!  Just what to reupholster them in and paint color to go with, is the never ending question!  I would love your advice!  

First the lovely chairs of honor~

this chair is so comfortable, fabric is also on the back

Twins!

Some images I've saved to inspire me....

Fun Bold Fabric, White paint

Rich Color

Dark wood, light velvet fabric

Grey Velvet/ Washed Stain

I would also love a neutral linen fabric with a dark stain.

Your thoughts, I'd love to hear!  

~Liz  

Spring Cleaning ~ Myself!

Sorry, today's post is not on my usual design topics but focused on self design, possibly you are feeling the same lately, the need for personal spring cleaning.  To start fresh not only by cleaning up the house but maybe a lifestyle change, new fitness routine, or just by making better choices!  I'm always making lists to improve different areas of my life from work, health, home, and personal goals.  I've been questioning that internal pressure of mine that seems to derail these goals.  So I had a plan, after Easter I would be strict and clean up my lifestyle, ie. a list of what I wanted to do to be/feel better. 

It consisted of... 
*Meditate Daily, *Working out 5 days a week, *Eating a Clean Diet-no sugar, dairy, processed foods, bad carbs and alcohol (w/occasional cheat day, I need my buffalo and wine now and then)

However, I have not been consistent -yet!  I believe following this list would help anyone feel better.  I've been so tired from work and entertaining and felt the need for a little break, then maybe/hopefully/definitely start next week!

           Balanced ~ Healthy ~ Energized ~ Positive ~ Grateful ~ Zen

It's funny how you come across information at certain times.  I was catching up on my favorite blogs, and I found this beneficial speech on Tobi Fairley's blog, "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brene Brown.  I typically wouldn't watch these videos but I'm glad I took the time to listen, she's a great, factual storyteller!  It's a little lengthy but well worth it!  She'll make you think, laugh, relate and possibly become more vulnerable, in a good way.

Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability

Back to more design goodness tomorrow!
~Liz