The one where I'm seeing red...

Red carpet that is!

There are few things I love more than ogling at the gorgeous looks at a red carpet. The hair, the accessories (occasionally in the form of male arm candy) and of course the gowns.

I've never been a huge fan of red dresses, maybe because I've never been able to pull them off well myself or perhaps similarly to the dreadful haircuts my mother so kindly helped me sport in my tween years I had a scarring cardinal wardrobe moment, but this years Golden Globes was flocked with shades of red and I didn't hate it!

Zooey Deschanel {via Just Jared}

Claire Danes {via Just Jared}

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Lawrence {via Just Jared}

And then there are the muted gowns that are ANYTHING but muted. Julianne Hough and Amy Adams were standouts packing a major punch in their creamy hues.

Amy Adams

Jessica Alba, Julianne Hough, Francesca Eastwood, Isla Fisher

And I need to give a shout out to my favorite show on network tv...SMASH!

Have you taken time to watch the 1st hour of the 2 hour season premiere on NBC.com? If you said no, slap your hand, grab a glass of bubbly and your nearest wifi'd device because it was spectacular!

And they are all so different and so stunning, I loved their chosen styles which flattered them all respectively.

In other fashion news, I went shopping today for a little guest post I'll be doing next month over at Plum Shabby. Stay tuned.

xxSarah

The one where I return from a long bloggy hiatus.

It has been 18 months since I last blogged and a lot has happened!

The bigs:

New job.
Hubs joined Army Nat'l Guard.
New house.
Stella is 3!

I'm excited to be back. I want to bring a little more to the mix this go round and hope to gain back some followers :)

xxSarah

The one about Colorsnap...

I just saw via Pinterest that Sherwin Williams has an app to find the paint color that corresponds to real life colors. Sounds pretty awesome to me! It says it works on Blackberry but I am so over my BB and will only do this once I have fully appleized my life and added an iphone to my arsenal (hopefully in next month or two). 

check it out here

Anyway, check it out, let me know if you have it or plan to try it, I wonder how accurate it is.

xxSarah

The one about all the stuff I saw while shopping but didn't buy...

*disclaimer: horrid photos, please don't hold my BB's camera against me.

Target

task lamps, for around $40-$50, great deal and very similar to those sold PB/WS.

Pier 1

faux Mora (grandmother) clock, about an inch thick. cute. Once featured in a Country Living sweepstake.

table top Mora. Not diggin floral print, but love otherwise.

slip covered slipper chair. Really like the color palette of this cover.

Southeastern Salvage

metal dining chairs (that I've been pining over!)...only $78!! Similar at PB are $245/ea.

garden bench. these were about twice the size of all the other ones I've seen (more apropos for actual side table use) and these were only $68! Cheapest by far!

I never thought I'd be so good at walking away...but if you've read my last post, I'm trying to veer away from unplanned purchases as they tend to turn sour.

xxSarah

The one where I ponder...and ad lib.....

Do you ever get half way through a really extensive project just to think, hmmm, am I making a HUGE mistake, I don't really even like [insert color]...and this [insert large object in room] is so busy, how will I ever find a [insert object] or [insert object] to coordinate...

I impulse bought some fabulous fabric at Hancocks for a great price. BUT now that I have made 2 dummy curtains, I'm JUST NOW REALIZING that this was not at all the look I set out to do. What is it that blocks out all logical planning when we find a steal on something pretty? Now I have to rethink other objects because I found some great sale fabric with like 7+ colors in it {not the simple yellow and cream I originally stated} so yea. Main color is a deep red....RED! When was red ever in the equation??? ::sigh::

I should never shop unsupervised. ever. ever. again.

The one about the front windows...

I've decided to start naming posts like "Friends" episodes. I think it'll catch on. :)

So, here is my plan for the windows. A little something like this.

Hope to find fabric like these inspiration drapes from Antrho. Not only are they more than I want to spend, but I am planning to do mock drapes on the windows, so will only need like 2' in width, and then will do some stationary roman shade style treatments for the sidelights.

I have purchased custom cut rollers shades and they are now hung, next will be painting them with navy sripes and then finding hardware. I LOVE this guy below, but they are sold out for another 4 months I was told!!! :( 

What do you think? Have you seen any DIY shade pulls?

xxSarah

{And a father's day shout out to my dad and my sweet hubby! Meatloaf, potatoes, apple pie and other all-american manly treats at my parent's tomorrow in celebration, woohoo!}

Top O' the Morning to Ya!

Ok, so I'm not a coffee drinker (unless its a bottled Starbuck's frappuccino, weird I know) and today, feeling like I needed a little edge on my morning, I filled a Guinness high ball with my chocolate milk....

  

So far, no noticeable difference. 

BUT I am hoping I will get some sort of energy boost soon before I get to my parents. I have been helping my mom with their new pool project. Family motto is pretty much "why pay someone to do what you know how to?" 

 Here is a sneak peek of some tile work we have been doing (in the 95-100deg heat).

looks a little different b/c glass tile is on white pool wall and on concrete blocks. but once the grout lines are all white, no gray peeks through to make top look darker, thank you color theory class! I had to reassure mom more than once :)

The old pool was a big generic vinyl monster. This baby has a waterfall wall and jets that shoot in. The tile is neutral colored glass 1" tiles and the surround will be cut concrete that we will stain in a month or so of curing. I took this a few weeks ago, the concrete has been poured and we are going to finish grouting today. Cannot wait to take "real" pictures and share with you all her hard work and planning.

Take care!

xxSarah