10 favorite things {luvocracy}

As if I needed another website to spend all my time (uh, what time?) browsing and drooling over.  However, I stumbled upon Luvocracy (thanks to Oh Joy!) and now I'm crushing hard.  If you are obsessing over Pinterest than you'll probably want to check this out as well.  Although unlike Pinterest its just for shopping recommendations.  So get rid of your "Closet Wish List" board over at Pinterest and start adding collections on Luvocracy.

pros
:  its a small community and you have to get invited to join (don't worry you can request an invite)
:  only items that are instock will be added to your collection.  no more going to buy something and realizing its out of stock!
:  you can curate from anywhere... big name box stores, little boutiques, even Etsy
:  you can shop directly through Luvocracy and they will source the item for the best price available online
:   recommendations are rewarded: everyone can get a small percentage of a sale if it’s based on his/her picks
:  you get a recommended catalog page (that updates frequently) based on your own recommendations and catalogs

cons
:   it takes more time to recommend something than it does to pin it (this might not be a bad thing because youll only add things to your collection that you really love)
:  it may take some time to earn the trust of users who need to set up accounts

 
a few of my favorite curators
one .  Joy Cho / two. Christine Martinez / three. Emily Henderson / four. Marcia Masulla / five. Casssandra LaValle / six. Design Milk / seven. Vane Broussard  / eight. Justina Blakeney / nine. Jeanine Donofrio / ten. Wit + Delight

10 favorite things {in honor of st. patrick's day}

one. Nine West / two. Target / three. Crate and Barrel / four. Stella & Dot / five. ModCloth / six. Anthropologie / seven. Kate Spade / eight. JCrew / nine. H&M / ten. Urban Outfitters

scandinavian design: simple, minimal, natural design

I posted a week or so ago about scandinavian design.  I'm infatuated with its trend right now.  Maybe its my scandinavian roots calling out inside?  I just saw House and Home posted their favorite finds this week on their blog.  LOVED so I thought I'd share... have you fallen in love yet with its simple design and natural elements yet?

scandinavian architecture meets midcentury

Brandon and I have been talking a lot lately about our future home.  (Whenever that will be)  So I've been flipping through magazines dreaming.  If you know me, you know that I love neutrals with hints of color.  I love earthy tones combined with bold accents.  And I love Scandinavian mid-century design.  I guess its my Norwegian roots.  So here are a few of my favorites of the moment.

{danish teak classics}

{scandinavian brands}

{Jason Lewis}

{brooklyn vintage}

for the love of a motif

I posted some about patterns a few weeks ago when I started looking at DIY rug inspirations.  I was obsessed with chevrons back in the fall and now it seems my obsession with patterns is turning toward the motif look.  This has been around forever so I'm not sure why I'm suddenly drooling over them.  Here are a few of my favorites for the time being...

{west elm}

{west elm}

{allmodern}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{allmodern}

 

 

 

 

 

 

{zgallerie}

 

 

{zgallerie}

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #10

Trend #10

Mega-Moons

Sri Lanka? Check. Patagonia? Check. All in one trip? Check. That’s right, for 2012, brides won’t be settling on just one dream destination, but instead, they’ll be opting for a round-the-world getaway to several far-flung locales. Plus, they’ll be virtually bringing their friends with them via social travel apps that crowd-source friend-approved recommendations from resources like Tripl and Gogobot. 

  

{trends by theknot.com}

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #9

Trend #9

Long Sleeves & Lace

 

Brides can thank Kate Middleton and the latest Twilight installment for this wedding fashion trend – long sleeves and lace! Strapless dresses will still rule the bridal aisle, but expect more coverage for 2012 with a sexy twist. Think: sheer backs and illusion sleeves. And don’t be surprised if the look of lace pops up on everything from the wedding cake to the décor.

 

 reem acra . monique lhuillier . monique lhuillier . vera wang .

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #8

Trend #8

When Harry Met Sally-Inspired Video Trailers

 When it comes to wedding vidoes, it’s not something brides are watching after the wedding anymore. Couples are filming their love stories à la When Harry Met Sally and then showing snippets of it in video e-save-the-dates and having it screened at the wedding…all while guests are being filmed watching it, of course.

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #7

Trend #7

Ritzy Ranch Weddings

The setting? A 200-year-old barn complete with long exposed-wood tables, large chandeliers and ambient lighting. The flowers? Lace-wrapped bouquets of wild roses, lilies of the valley, Queen Anne’s lace and gardenias. The food? Delicate wild game like juniper-spiced venison, cider-braised pheasant and pan-roasted quail, Top Chef: Texas-style. Brides will be channeling the Old West with a rustic-elegant spin à la Lauren Bush and David Lauren’s recent nuptials.

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #6

Trend #6

The Panoramic Wedding Portrait

Just like critically acclaimed movie The Artist was shot on film without sound, the trend in wedding photography is to steer away from all the overdone effects (like odd angles and lots of added filters). Instead, photographers are shooting turn-of-the-century-inspired wedding portraits with a formal, classic approach. One shot that’s totally mantel-worthy? A panoramic wedding portrait where every single wedding guest is in the photo.

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #5

Trend #5

The Bombshell Bride

 

Marilyn Monroe wooed a president, was featured on the cover of the first issue of Playboy, is the subject of Oscar-buzzed movie My Week with Marilyn, and is going to make an especially big impression on brides this year. The beauty icon’s ability to accentuate her best features, signature pouty lips and slinky dresses (we especially love a number from Reem Acra with a sexy slit up the side!) are the perfect inspiration for bombshell brides.

{reem acra 2012 collection}

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #4

Trend #4

The Hunger Games-Style Bachelor Parties

Forget strippers and booze, the bachelor and bachelorette party of 2012 is giving way to The Hunger Games-style action. While ladies are channeling their inner Jane Bond via programs like Stiletto Spy School where they get to learn defensive tactics, high-speed stunt driving and MacGyver-like survival skills (all while rocking a dress, of course), guys are finally fulfilling their lifelong fantasies of race car driving, learning how to play poker like a pro and even, believe it or not, herding cows and sheep.

the top ten wedding trends of 2012: #3

Trend #3

Watercolor Designs

On dresses, invitations, and table designs, watercolor touches give weddings the perfect creative bent for 2012. A-list designer Carolina Herrera showed stunning watercolor prints in her spring 2012 bridal collection. And the color palette to do this in? Pastels like pink and lilac are the “it” colors of 2012!