rifle paper co.

I am head over heels in love with Rifle Paper Co. They have the sweetest stationary, cards, invitations, etc. and even have personalized prints and recipe cards available.  Too cute!  

rifle paper co

rifle paper co.

rifle paper co 

rifle paper co 

rifle paper co 

rifle paper co 

rifle paper co

Also, I spotted the cutest wedding on Style Me Pretty that used their wedding invitations and they were lovely.  Good news! Online wedding invitations are coming soon...exciting! 

weddings by two via style me pretty 

weddings by two via style me pretty 

cupid, draw back your bow...

bluefly

etsy 

shopbop

la dolce vita 

1stdibs

etsy

antiques

mirror, mirror

I think my black bathroom is going to need a lovely, antique venetian mirror...

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the way to a man's heart...

G and I have decided to spend Valentine's Day at home with the pup and enjoy a low-key dinner since we've planned a little getaway to Napa is the following weekend. This delicious recipe from our icon, Pioneer Woman, will most definitely be on the menu.

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if the shoe fits...friday

My obsession with neutral colored shoes continues...

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color me happy

I'm in the mood for love...and shades of pink, red, and poppy.

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photo courtesy of anthropologie

photo courtesy of anthropologie

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bake me a cake as fast as you can

I don't enjoy baking. At all. Maybe it's measuring out all the ingredients perfectly or simply the patience that it requires, but it's just not my thing. Now cooking on the other hand, that is my favorite past-time. I think it's because I'm allowed to improvise; I'm pretty good at that.

Eventually I'm going to have to tackle baking, so I think it's best that I start small. This cake from Sweetapolita is definitely not "starting small", but it's just so darn cute! Doesn't it just scream Valentine's Day? Love.

there's ::snow:: place like home

We've been snowed in here in kansas city for a couple of days now... and I'm okay with that. Working home home with B and louie, hot chocolate and a cozy blanket cannot be a bad thing. And the best part - turning on the crock pot on low and slow - a hot meal ready to warm you up when you need it. (TPW's Beef Stew would be perfect on a night like this.)

I hope all our blog friends are out there safe, warm and bundled up.

paint it black

I have this wild plan to one day paint my bathroom walls black. I know, it sounds crazy, but I keep stumbling upon pictures of powder rooms with stunning black walls. Hopefully my favorite paint, Behr Premium Plus Ultra, has the perfect shade for my loo.

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if the shoe fits...friday, part II

It's fierce friday. No reason in particular, except for these fabulous flats. The sweet, but edgy look of the beaded bow is adorable. I want, I want, I want.

Photo courtesy of Kate Spade

we wanna be like ree

A few months back I stumbled upon what has now become one of our favorite blogs, The Pioneer Woman. Ree Drummond, our newest icon, explains "I'm a desperate housewife. I live in the country. I channel Lucille Ball, Vivien Leigh, and Ethel Merman" and we love her. Her blog is a hodge podge of recipes, photography, and helpful household tips.

Every time a new recipe is posted by PW, both Hillary and I get giddy with excitement. Not only does every recipe look delicious, Ree includes step by step pictures so you can follow along with ease. It also helps that Ree is hilarious and her posts are highly entertaining.

Simply put, we aspire to one day be like her. Here are some of our favorite posts:

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

photo courtesy of the pioneer woman

if the shoe fits...friday

These Bensimon Elastique Tennis Flats were in previous post, but they are too cute to not post again. These will be great for travel, a casual Friday at the office, weekend picnic, or an afternoon at the Nelson, etc. Now, what color to choose?

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