Thursday, April 14, 2011

Nicely Nautical

On Tuesday I saw the first sail boats back on Lake Calhoune.  They were there again yesterday too!  It's a lovely sign that the lake is thawed and no matter what the weather man says spring is here to stay.   I absolutely love watching the sailboats all summer on our little city lake.   It makes me feel like I'm living on the coast!  A few people close to me could tell you that I hate only seeing the ocean every few years (I'm over-due!  It's been like 5 years now!) and that's why I've got a soft spot for beachy and nautical decor.  I'm not talking cheesy, light house motif or sea shell themes.  I think when it's done right, you walk in a room and think, "oh, this room reminds me of the sea side." without any obvious symbols jumping out at you.  Here are a few nautical interiors I think got it right.

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Happy Monday + Kickstarter Success!!!

Hey guys!  Boy, even though I'm fighting a really bad sore throat I am so happy right now because my Kickstarter reached it's goal on the first weekend!  Not only reached it's goal but surpassed it!  I can't believe that in just 4 days over $1200 was pledged!  I am truly touched, amazed, & excited!  There are still 25 days to go before the deadline and I'm hoping that we'll still raise even more!  (i.e. keep spreading the word!)  It's just so great because now I will be able to buy material and hire models and money raise over the goal will allow me to advertise & promote the line so much better!   I'm so grateful for everyone's generosity!!!!  Thanks so much! 

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Just Launched the Kickstarter!!!

Okay, fund-raising has begun!  I've just launched my Kickstarter to raise money to get the Laura Whitney Couture bridal collection up and running!  The goal is $1000 in 30 days!  This collection is going to be awesome but I need your help!  I could go into it more but why not just check out the video and see for yourself what it's all about?   Click HERE.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

Pretty Food

Recently I've been coming across some really lovely photographs of food, simple suppers, etc.  I really like the clean crisp simplicity of theses photos and also how they somehow make invoke a desire to lead a healthier life!

Above 2 images from The Kitchen

Image from Greige
Above 4 images from Sunday Supper

Image via Cabbage & Roses
Red Snapper via La Tartine Gourmande
Quail Eggs via La Tartine Gourmande