Want of the Week

My husband's family is getting ready for a wedding which is to take place in about three weeks. We've been so busy, but I must tell you I've having quite a lot of fun as well. I'll post more details, mood boards, and photos from the wedding in the upcoming weeks but I just couldn't wait to share this little find.

The girls in the family have been asked to wear brown and to accompany the outfit with gold vintage jewelry featuring fall colored jewels. And though sadly I ended up going a different direction, I wanted to show this fabulous dress I found at Sears. (Only $39.99!)

I then went searching on Etsy for a one-of-a-kind necklace to go with it. I am totally wishing the dress had worked out so I could have a reason to buy one of these two gorgeous pieces.

This is Vintage Amber Chandelier Necklace is made by Jules B Vintage, click here to visit the shop.


This is Queen Elizabeth Vintage Amber Topaz Brooch Necklage can be found in Janet Lily's Etsy shop.


See how perfect they go with the dress? *Sigh* These surely make my want of the week.

Want of the Week

There's an empty lot next to the grocery store that I frequent . . . and it's peppered with plastic bags. Bags that escaped the shopping carts, bags that have been discarded. It makes me sad. Now, we hear on the news that some stores are considering NOT providing plastic bags, charging extra for them, or giving a discount for not using them. And I remembered this colorful alternative: Baggu.

Baggu bags are made from rip-stop nylon with handles wide enough to wear over your shoulder without them cutting into your skin. They come in several colors and several sizes (which I love—one Baggu vs. 4 plastic bags? Baggu wins). Go visit, click here.

Want of the Week

I totally love this, not just the pillow but the name too, it's called "Tall Tall Building Pillow". It is hand-embroidered from BridgetDavies Etsy shop. If I had an apartment on the top floor in an urban area—this would be perfect. Go have a look at her store, there are a lot of other fun pillows over there.

Want of the Week . . .

a functional office! I can't stand it anymore. I've got all my stuff shoved into not-so-functional spaces and it's so cluttered I can't work. Everything is on the floor. So to begin, I would like some wall storage like this Akurum cabinet from Ikea.


Next on the list is a unit to hold all my larger cuts of paper—something like this Alex cabinet from Ikea—only a little more sturdy.

What have you done to make your office more functional? Tips?

Want of The Week

I used to think chandeliers were old fashioned and ugly—what was wrong with me!? Isn't this pretty? Now I want one, or two, or three. . . . Click here to visit Great Chandeliers. (Some are even under $100!)

Want of the Week

For sale at Somethings Hiding in Here—these mustaches are my faves. I'd throw a "masquerade" party . . . only, using mustaches and beards! I even think the girls would get a kick out of it.

Want of the Week

I would love to have perfect place settings for the perfect occasion. I'm liking the pink and white dish from Etsy seller Maggie Weldon Inc. They would work nicely for a winter party or perhaps a Valentine party.

Want of the Week

Ahem, "One to go with every outfit please!" See Red Ruby Rose for more.

Want of the Week

Check out Roadside's Etsy shop, click here. These are are prints. Can you believe it? They look so 3-D. They have so much personality. Well done!

Want of the Week

It was a last minute decision to throw a funeral themed Halloween party this year, so I didn't get a chance to look for the hair piece I wanted to go with my black mourning costume. But if I could have ordered one, it would have been one of these.

From top left to bottom right: 1. by Feather Brain 2. by Portobello's Shop 3. by Brenda's Bridal Veils 4. by Vie Modern

Want of the Week

Totally Cuuuuute. I'm loving this Louis XV Bergere chair from Etsy seller The Vintage Laundry's Shop. I think I would have a lot more pink in the house if I didn't have a hubby. . . . To check out other items in the shop click here.

Want of the Week

I would probably use these in an office, maybe holding pens, pencils, rulers, and scissors. Click Here to view more details on the item or visit Jill Rosenwald's Etsy Shop. What would you use these for?

Unazu Necklace: Want of the Week

Of course it depends on the style of the dress, but don't you think this is the perfect accessory for that little black outfit? (Or maybe a gorgeous yellow and gray . . . ) You can find it at the Unazu Etsy shop. Currently the owner is on vacation, but it still can't hurt to mark for later. Click Here.

Want of the Week

I keep going back to JKLDesign's Etsy shop to look at this print. There's something about it that keeps pulling me in—I'm thinking it may be the color pallet. Or, maybe it's just the slight messiness of it all. Click Here to view.

Want of the Week

We've been looking at a buying new couch (light aqua blue) and these patterned pillows would be a good contrast. I'm putting them on my wish list for later. You can find them online at the Etsy store Kalla. Click Here for a visit.

Want of the Week

Etsy seller Geninne has some great work in her little shop. Someday, I will be buying one of her prints. I am particularly loving her 20 "Bird Series". Click here to visit her shop, or here to visit her charming blog.