Tag Archives: stationary
22 May

IMG_5461My recent career move has left me working from home more often. A new career means a new desk. I had my eye on West Elm’s White Parsons Desk for the past two years and after convincing myself I needed more workspace I caved in and made the purchase. From a small dark wooden desk to a shiny lacquered one I went. After the parsons desk completely transformed my space, there was no looking back. A TPS white filing cabinet from CB2 provides extra storage and sleek look while a  Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Crescent Heights Armchair compliments the space with its’ bold color. And so the accessorizing began….IMG_5493

I wanted to add height to my apartment by building up with shelves. I needed shelves on a budget and found some simple white ones at my local Rainbow store for just $6 each. I found the brackets at the same store for under $5 a piece. I loved the pattern of the brackets, but they needed some jazzing up.  With some priming and spray paint they became a bit more fun and a bit more Lindsey.

IMG_5484IMG_5479Etsy artwork given to me on my last day by my lovely coworkers keeps me going and CB2’s gold pig bookends adds life to my shelves. Mason jars are an inexpensive help keep me organized. IMG_5495The Container’s Store brocade desk collection was the perfect fit for my new office look. A Sugar Paper Notepad helps to keep me on track and focused, while my DIY gold polka-dot lamp provides light for late night typing.

IMG_5494It’s amazing how a new clean space can give you a new perspective. Even though it’s just part of my living room, this once small corner with a pathetic little desk has transformed into a new “office”. Now all I need is a booster seat so my little assistant Chip can sit next to me and catch up on all his paperwork.

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15 May

In My Shopping Cart 4

1. Essie’s Tart-Deco Nail Polish

2. West Elm’s Kamal Snow Dots Dinnerware

3. Sugar Paper’s Lobster Card

4. Open Wide Eco-Friendly Wooden Forks

5. Kate Spade’s Bow Terrace Leigh

7 May

I’ve been a fan of BHLDN since it launched in 2011, but it wasn’t until my friend mentioned the site this past weekend that I realized the true greatness of this online wedding shop. Created by the same geniuses as Anthropologie, BHLDN offers everything from wedding dresses to tabletop decor. You can find unique gifts, party-goer attire and reception decor. Everything they sell is vintage elegance with a hint of quirk. Here are a few of my favorites, but be sure to check out the entire website; you won’t regret it.

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1.Dotted Voile Veil   2.Blooming Bridesmaid Card  3.Cendrillon D’Orsays  4.Macaron Soap Set

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5.Placecard Stamp Set  6.Milk Glass Hobnail Jars   7.Dapper Bottle Stopper  8.Hovering Hot Air Balloon 

3 Apr

diy mini note cardsnote cards 51. Cut one 6-by-6 inch square.

2. Using a ruler make two markings: one 1 1/4″ from the left side and one 1 3/4″ from the right side.

3. Flip your square so it’s horizontal and fold each of your markings.

4. Apply double sided tape to the edge of the longer fold ( 1 3/4″ fold) and press until tape is secure.

5. Fold the bottom of your envelope into a triangle like you would a present.

6. Apply a good amount of double sided tape, fold up and press until secure.

7. Now that the bottom of your envelope is secure, begin working on the top. Cut the top layer about 1 1/2″ inches down so the back of your envelope peeks out.

8. Use your shaped sheers to trim the top of your envelope.

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