Summer Dresses

Summer Fashion

With all of this nice weather we have been having, I felt like it was summer already! Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get out while it was nice and let my casper skin get sun kissed, so I am really hoping this brisk rainy weather doesn’t last much longer. I thought I would do a post on summer dresses to get everyone thinking about the summer weather and special events coming up.

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-One-Shoulder-Dress-With-Split-Front

ASOS – $104

http://www.bcbg.com/Avery-Asymmetrical-Dress/

BCBG – $198

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-One-Shoulder-Dress-With-Split-Front/Prod

ASOS – $95

Cobalt Fluro Maxi Cover Up

TOP SHOP – 28 EURO

http://www.asos.com/Love/Love-Dress-with-Wrap-Front/

ASOS – $55

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As I was doing my weekly read on one of my fav blogs – I spotted an advertisement for LU LU’S

Now… every time I see an awesome new online shopping site, I am ALWAYS disappointed when they don’t ship to Canada. It is such a tease!! But to my surprise, Lu Lu’s does ship to Canada Now it is a flat rate of $22, so needless to say you need to make your online shopping trip worth while!

here are a few of my favorite items…

http://www.lulus.com/categories/page3-80/13/dresses.html

1. Easy Throw on Grey Maxi $46
2. Citrus Grove Coral Color Block Shift Dress $40
3. LULUS Exclusive Forget Me Notch Strapless Red Dress $47
4. Practice in Posh Black Dress $49

Also my sister shared with my today this awesome fashion blog… I love it because the author also tells you wear she gets everything! And most things you can buy online.

Check it out: HAPPILY GREY

http://happilygrey.com/

KT, XO

All in the details…

Here are some lovely ideas on how to dress up your bathroom – It’s all in the details…

Happy Monday!

KT, XO

Calling all Single Ladies

I am so excited to make this post today – my gorgeous & hilarious bestfriend has FINALLY decided to share her incredible writing skills on a new blog called a Busty Blonde Table for One. Her writing is beyond funny with her real life dating stories and advice resembles a real life version of Sex & the City. Her posts are a MUST READ even for us old married gals – so we can reminisce about the old dating trenches (the good, the bad & the ugly). Her blog documents the true life dos and don’ts of dating!

http://bustyblondetableforone.wordpress.com/

Here are some hilarious dating ecards, before you venture over to the blog…

Go check her out – you won’t be able to stop reading!

KT, XO

Spring Planting & Garden Envy….

Spring is coming, slowly but surely. I can’t wait for the good weather so I can get outside and tackle my gardens!! Adam & I spent the whole weekend cleaning out our garage and storage rooms. We purged 2 truck loads to the dump and 1 truck load to Goodwill….. feel’s so good to get the house cleaned up! Hopefully next weekend the weather will be a little warmer and we can start cleaning up the yard, and get some spring planting done. Here is a little inspiration …

Click on the picture below to learn how to make great planters & hanging baskets….

http://www.gardeners.com/Planters-That-Stand-Out/5325,default,pg.html

Fingers crossed for warm weather!!!!!

KT, Xo

Reader Design Dilemma

I have had the sweetest girl message me for a little help and inspiration for her new home, so of course I am happy to help! I went to her house this week to check it out and have her bounce some ideas off me. She is in a beautiful new house built by Jeffrey Homes. It has great bones and an awesome layout. She has a 7 month old, so since she is so busy I thought I would put together some ideas for her vision.

The paint colour used in her house is: Benjamin Moore – Stormy Monday

This gray colour was also used in the main floor of  the writer of – “Hey Gorgeous” Blog (whose house I love by the way…)

http://www.heygorg.com/2011/12/our-first-home-part-2.html

And her Kitchen was featured on STYLE ME PRETTY!!!!! very exciting… take a peak by click on the photo below

Now back to my design inspirations for my reader….

ENTRY

Currently her entry is bare. So I have come up with a few ideas to make it a little more homey and functional

And I also love the idea of this Shoe storage unit from IKEA $169

Click on the picture for more details on the website

DESIGN IDEAS FOR OVER COUCH

http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2012/01/family-room-before-after.html

She has a giant wall at the back of her family room that she wants some help with.. we threw around the idea of floating lacker shelves from IKEA ($29) and placing different sized prints on them. I also think it would balance the room out nicely if she had one large print above the sofa to the left of the main wall.

BEDROOM

She is wanting to paint her bedroom furniture to give it a little more of a romantic feel to her bedroom. I have suggested Painting it Benjamin Moore “White Dove” and changing the hardware. LEE VALLEY has some great hardware selections.

1. The Lantern Light is from Home Depot $200
2. Hardware – Lee Valley
3. Picture Frames for above bed IKEA (3)

I love this Lantern Pendant from Home Depot! I think I might get one in black for my Kitchen

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/providence-4-light-antique-brass-incandescent-pendant-with-clear-glass/823339

She has some great shelving in her bathroom behind the door, and is unsure of what to put on there…

I suggest something like this (I like that they painted the back wall)…

I feel so blessed to meet so many amazing people through my blog!! I never thought something so small could bring such sweet people into my life ♥

If any of you every want to bounce some ideas off me, feel free!

KT, XO

A peak into our family room…

I thought I would give you a little peak around our house lately (Something other than our new basement)….

My Favorite Beach corner finally got a wedding picture framed in the engraved frame we got as a wedding present from my BFF

Two Berti’s

Finally got Adam’s parents old coffee table painted….

Here is the Before

And here it is after my lovely mom painted & distressed it for me (You can also see my awesome new Anchor pillow I got for my Birthday – love it)

The Colour I used for the coffee table is “WHITE ON WHITE”

Still needing an area rug though…

And last but not least my AMAZING new farmhouse faucet!!!!! Love, love LOVE it!!!! my Husband got it for me for my birthday … Honestly the picture doesn’t even do it justice!

and here’s a picture of my favorite dog in the whole world!!

Bangs, or no Bangs?? haha

Happy Easter Everyone!!

KT, XO

Casual Street Style…

Dressing casual and looking put together – is almost like an art. I am not totally sure I have mastered it yet… Some women just have that natural talent to throw an outfit together and look fabulous. I have put together some inspiration for those of us who need a little extra help….

http://pinterest.com/pin/48132289738649834/

http://www.blackstuddedfashion.com/

http://en.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-ideas/diaporama/what-she-s-wearing-poppy-delevingne/7466

http://abbyslittleaddictions.blogspot.ca/2010/12/style-icon-kristen-cavallari.html

http://thefashioneaters.com/?paged=5

http://fashioneestar.tumblr.com/

http://www.zippedblog.com/2012/06/city-market.html

http://www.sincerelyjules.com/2012/10/new-york-minute.html

http://likeprincessbykuka.blogspot.de/search?updated-max=2012-06-08T09:23:00%2B02:00&max-results=7

http://habituallychic.blogspot.ca/2010/03/california-casual-chic.html

So what is needed to throw yourself together quickly and look fabulous?

1. TARGET $14
2. Forever 21 $10
3. H&M $7

1. Studded wrap bracelet – Forever 21 $10
2. Straw hat – H&M $12
3. Ray Ban Aviators – Nordstrom $200

1. Steve Madden “Pompei” Flats – Nordstrom $64
2. White & Gold ELAK – Aldo $50
3. Mossimo striped flats – Target $19

Happy Shopping!!

KT, XO

Easter is around the corner!

EASTER is on it’s way!!!!

I thought I would put together a little EASTER inspiration for you…

Hopefully the spring weather will hurry up and get here!!

http://www.weddingchicks.com/2013/03/18/easy-spring-arrangement/

http://jennysteffens.blogspot.ca/2013/03/spring-dinner-party-daffodils-tulips.html

http://jennysteffens.blogspot.ca

http://b-moviestar.com/tag/flower-arrangement

EASTER TREATS ♥

http://thecakeblog.com/2013/02/speckled-egg-cake.html

http://littlecakesgranger.webs.com/custom-orders

http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2012/03/cream-egg-brownies.html

I think I might try this recipe out for Easter weekend “Cadbury Mini Blondies” from the blog Bakeaholic Mama

http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2012/03/cadbury-mini-egg-blondies.html

Recipe:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups milk chocolate mini eggs

Happy Easter Week everyone!!!

KT, XO

Target Canada is here!!

Tonight I finally got the chance to check out the new target that has just hit Canada!! I loved the targets in the states, so I was really looking forward to finally having one in our home town. Now I did go with the expectation it would not be the same as the states version. I had heard mixed reviews, so I definitely went with an open mind. I think they are still in the beginning stages of the store, meaning more shipments and new merchandise will be coming – so I am excited to see the store progress over the next few months.

I thought they had great clothes, bathing suits, shoes, kid clothes, home decor, dog stuff and definitely great gift wrapping/stationary. My only real disappointment was with their holiday selection. I thought for sure they would have a huge Easter display or aisle,  but there was really nothing. I am hoping that is just because they opened to close to the holiday.

Here is a little glimpse into the store:

They had super cute bathing suits!! Royal blue was a prominent colour in the women’s section … which I am really loving right now!!

They also had a ton of neon & cute pastel skinnies, which you all probably know I love

They had tons of bright coloured scarves of all different patterns – mostly around the $16 range

Now on to the home decor….

I love these baskets below with the chalkboard tags

I really like this lamp with the clear base! And I love that you can buy the base and shades seperately.

Really love these stools, but thought they were a little overpriced @ $79 each

They had really nice throw blankets ranging from $16 – $29

They had 2 really nice floor lamps that I loved. This one below with the chunky base, and a white one. I thought they were reasonably priced at $79 each.

I was happy to see that all the stationary/ gift wrapping was similar to the states with a wide range of products. I absolutely LOVE all the bright colours they are using!!!

I thought the prices for gift bags were great too! Some were as little as 50 cents!!

Now onto the shoes…. I was extremely happy with the selection of flats & sandals – but refrained from buying any yet as I just can’t justify it when there is still damn SNOW o the ground!!!

So what did I buy you ask??

I got some adorable baby clothes for an upcoming shower, snacks and food for my nephew and niece coming over this weekend and then a few treats for myself I got two super cute maxi dresses for summer! Each $20
And I restrained myself from the shoes, but I will Definitely be going back…

Here are the dresses

Anyways, that is just my little review on the new Target Canada!! I was really happy with it, and super glad it is here! I realize it might not be the exact same as the states, but hey – it definitely beats walmart!!!!!!!!

KT, XO

Eat, Drink & Be IRISH

I love St Patrick’s day!!!! This week, it is both my birthday & St Patty’s – so we are throwing a little party on the weekend to celebrate. Now it just so happens my family is IRISH, so we like to celebrate in style. I thought I would put together a little party inspiration for those of you that would like to join in!

We are going to make a Green party Punch, something similar to this below…

http://www.punchbowl.com/p/green-party-punch-for-st-patrick-s-day

For the ingredients I am mixing:

• Lime Vodka
• Fresca
• 7 Up
• Green Powerade
• Cut up limes, oranges and lemons
• And top it off with some lime sherbert

Irish Pint Glass 2 for $12

Now you definitely have to look the part on St Patrick’s Day….. I got a cute shirt from Walmart for $7. But I wish I had of known earlier Urban Outfitters has some great T-shirts and accessories!!!

Urban Outfitters $24

Sock 3 for $20

Mens t-shirt $20

A little party inspiration…

I have been prepping my house for the party… Here’s a sneak peak

this is where we will have the green punch

Gotta have some green jello shooters…

I hope you all have a wonderful St Pattys day!!!!!

KT, XO