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I've been keeping a secret from you.

I know, I know. Its a terrible thing to do to a friend.

Its a dirty secret too. And pretty smelly...with lots of earwax gold. And I suspect some cat hair.


I had long wanted a loveseat for our living room and a year (or so) ago I got this one for my birthday. Whoop whoop. Perfect in so many ways - nice lines, structurally in good shape and full of potential. So like anything with potential, it sat in my basement for a good 10 months. As you can see though, sister has seen better days. Judging from the fabric, those days were in the 60s. And not the cool mod Mad Men 60s. More like your grandma's doilies and tupperware 60s.



When prepping the house for our recent first birthday party we moved it out to the garage (we didn't want to scare our guests) and that was enough to push me over the edge. I officially have a bee in my bonnet.


I'm ready to tackle the old girl. So now, the big decisions.

via From The Right Bank

Do I want to paint it? What color? Do I want solid fabric, or a pattern? Nail head or piping? And the biggest question of all...do I attempt to reupholster this myself? Keep the tufting or loose it? So many decisions! (the only thing I know for sure is I want one cushion rather than two) What do you think? I'd love your feedback!!

via Bijou and Boheme

Today is International Woman's Day!!! I want to wish to all of you lovely ladies, Happy Woman Day, as well as to my mom and my sister!
All I will say about my today outfit is that it includes my newest necklace, made by Bogdan and I :) I love to spend time making jewelry and soon I will try something NEW. I will try to make my first clutch ! Stay tuned to see the result!

                                                   Coat: Zara
                                                   Sweatshirt: Champion/ similar style  here and here
                                                   Pants: H&M/ similar here and here
                                                   Shoes: Alexandra
                                                   Bag: Margot / similar style here
                                                   Ring : Forever 21
                                                   Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson / similar here and here 
                                                   Necklace : made by Bogdan and I

Good morning all! How are you on this almost spring morning?

I'm finally getting out of the weekend haze. I woke up Saturday morning to find we were out of dog food. And as anyone who has a Beagle knows, meals CANNOT be missed. So I quickly put a coat on over my PJs and ran out to the store to pick up a bag.

On my way home I noticed a sign for an estate sale. I didn't really have the time to go in, and I was certainly not dressed to be out (I'd already pressed my luck in an empty grocery store) but I couldn't resist.

"I'll only stop if it looks like a good old house", I told myself. As I got further down the street, and saw how insane the parking was I got even more excited. "If this many people are here, there has to be some good stuff." I considered the dog at home, who at this point was probably wining uncontrollably, but I couldn't resist. "She can wait five more minutes. I'll just run thru. Fastest run thru ever." I slipped into a spot close to the house as someone was leaving. I jumped out and was in a full speed walk sprint.

Quickly I weaved my way thru each room, finding some things that perked my interest but nothing worth stopping for. Actually, it was a good way to go thru a sale as it made me really prioritize what was 'worth it'. I thought it had been a wash, nothing good to nab. But luckily, two old ladies stop in front of me to argue over a quilt which blocks my way to the front door, which makes me back track and go thru the garage...where I saw them.
Two little (dusty) side tables who said "We are light and oh so cute. You can carry us under your arm and still be home before the dog starts to chew on your child's arm." They need some love, which always makes me like something even more and then I saw my very favorite words -
'As is'. $15 later, these babies were in my trunk and on their way home. I mean how often do you ever find a pair of anything?

I love their little stars.

And their arrows. Wahoo!

And I know just where they will be going...

After a good cleaning they will need some attention. What do you think? A big pop of color? Black? Wood?

Oh, and a paint color was picked for the bedroom. More on that this week.

How was your weekend? Do anything exciting? Torture any dogs with promises of breakfast?

 Here is another look injected with tangerine orange . I keep the entire look minimalist and comfortable, just the way I like it :)
 Hope all of you have a wonderful Tuesday !



                                              Pants: Zara / similar style in a different color here and here
                                              Coat: vintage
                                              Moccasins : Calvin Klein Collection / something similar here
                                              T-shirt: Forever 21
                                              Cardigan : BCBG Max Azria/ similar here and here
                                              Clutch: vintage/ similar style here
                                              Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren
                                              Bracelets:Vince Camuto/ h&m/ Louis Vuitton / similar  here and here 

It is Sunday, a perfect day for a post that emanates relaxation. I want to present you a wonderful story and the NEW collection of Renato Ascoli bags !
   We all love great quality leather bags, but do we know enough about the work, history and all the "behind the scene "of these accessories that are indispensable in our closets? Here is the story:
 Ernesto Ascoli, father of 7 kids, is the one who began this family business. In order to sustain his family, opened a chain of shops, selling high- end leather goods. The story began when the logo first featured as branding for 3 Luxury Boutiques in 1908. Since then, the business has remained in the Ascoli family, ensuring  the highest quality of handbags and accessories that come with 1 year warranty. Each piece has an attention to detail and it is designed to be simple, timeless and uniquely quirky.


With the time, one of his sons, Renato Ascoli, went in the business and continued to produce quality leather  goods. When the war happened, the shops were destroyed but the production did not stop.
   Finally, in the 60's, his two sons, Claudio and Maurizio, joined the business. They produce for names such as Gucci, Lanvin, Bottega Veneta and lunched the Ascoli brand worldwide. The brand grow so much that a Japanese multinational company become interested and persuaded Maurizio and Claudio, now ready to retire, to sell the company. The Japanese economic crises hit the company and the dream was abandoned in 1995.
    2011 is the year when the company is reborn under the Renato Ascoli name by the Renato's granddaughter, Sofia Ascoli, in London. Now we all can enjoy these great quality leather bags. The website was recently lunched and there you can find high-quality modern bags www.renatoascoli.com/  u can also you may find them on  facebook  ;

Here are photos with the most recent collection.
Enjoy !