Victoria's Secret Wish List

I am just in love with Victoria's Secret! Their newest stuff for Fall 08 is just gorgeous! Here are a few of my favorites . . .

VIA Seamed Peacoat, $138.00

Colin Stuart Suede Platform Mary Jane Peep-toe Pump, $78.00

Silk-trim Babydoll Dress, on sale for $89.00

Betsey Johnson Round-toe Bow-tie Pump, $225.00

Jessica Simpson Slingback Patent Pump, $89.00

Betsey Johnson Embellished Leather Clutch, $195.00

GUESS by Marciano Logo Hobo Bag, on sale for $69.00

GUESS by Marciano Croc-embossed speedy bag, $105.00

Colin Stuart Double strap snap boot, $128.00

Colin Stuart Suede Bootie, $88.00

Colin Stuart Buckle bootie $89.00

VS Pink Hoodie Sweater, $39.50

The Eva Fit wide leg sailor pant, $78.00

VS Silk and cashmere tie-back sweater, $68.00

French Terry off-the-shoulder dress, $58.00

VS High-waist skirt, $78.00

The Brooke Fit Pant in Vintage Corduroy, $49.50

Want more? Go to VictoriasSecret.com!

HSN

So I found myself shopping around HSN.com today, and check out what I found...

How cute is this Velvet U-Neck dress with trim? Get it at HSN for $196.00

I just love these Hot in Hollywood Printed Equestrian Handbags! Get them at HSN for $79.90

Split Coast Stampers...

So thanks to Cindy over at Cindy's Stamping Craze

I was introduced to a world of stamping, and really think it's quit interesting!
Check out these super cute cards I found over at Split Coast Stampers . . .

by Sereikastamper

by teacher114

and my favorite done by Cindy...

So I was just introduced to a designer called Laura Ashely,( from the blog Villa Anna) and I fell in love!! Although I believe they are located somewhere in Wales, they have beautiful and inspiring home decor and furnishings! Check out these beautiful wallpaper designs...

And how bout these cute pillows...

and really chic lighting fixtures too...



how cute is this etched storage jar?

View the Laura Ashley Catalogue here

Country Kitchens

Love country style kitchens?

Well I sure do, and I just have to tell you about this book I ordered on Borders.com. It's called Country Kitchens by Jocasta Innes, and its a WONDERFUL book!! It has some awesome pictures of beautiful country style kitchens and gives you lots of advice on creating your own unique country kitchen. So if your looking to make your kitchen a country kitchen, or just love the country style, like I do, then you should definitely check out this 180 page colorful book! (since they won't tell you that online) and if thats not good enough they also have country food recipes in the back of the book!!! I can't wait to try and make some of the yummy looking soup recipes they have!!

get it at Borders for only $12.98!!

Anyway, enough ranting and raving, this book has made me realize how much I love French Country style rooms,
So heres a few of my favorite things...

How gorgeous is this La Toscana Iron Handled Vessel? It's from Accents of Salado for $95.00

French Country Kitchen tile back splash from the Linda Paul Studio

Country style kitchen by designer Barbi Krass (featured in HGTV's designer portfolio)
WmOhs Country Kitchen ..(LOVE the blue and gray looking cabinets and counter top)

How could you not love this blue country powder room by designers Kathy Hoffman and Susan Fredman, it's featured in HGTV's designer portfolio. Check out the designer notes:
Exemplifying mountain chic, this powder room features a hammered copper basin on a custom wood vanity. The plumbing fixtures are mounted through the large mirror, which is finished with a rustic wood frame. A handpainted shelf and light fixture brighten the room. Photo by Dick Springate.
And of course these two beauties designed by Shelly Riehl David that I also posted earlier.
(Check out more of her stuff here)

Paris Fair clock by Pierre Deux for $235.00

my love for elephants..

i absolutely LOVE elephants, if you couldn't already tell (: along with all the other beautiful animals in the jungle (: so here are some of my favorite elephant inspired pieces i've come across...

Handcrafted elephant table, at Serengeti for $149.00

Elephant stained glass lamp for a whopping $4,500.00

Glass photo pendant necklace made from recycled glass from Fani Song Jewelry for $25.00,
they have a lot of really cool eco-friendly jewelry made from recycled glass!

Hand carved elephant wood table

Elephant Safari "Candle" Lamp with Wax Shade, from Aspen Country on sale for $27.95

NOVICA, in association with National Geographics, has some great elephant pieces from India and Thailand...
(the also have TONS of other handcrafted home decor items from around the world, so definitely check them out!!!)

Mango wood vase, 'Silvery Elephant' for $39.95

'White Elephant' for $707.95

Batik wall hanging 'Proud African Elephant' for $129.95

Cotton wall hanging ' Elephants by the Sea' on sale for $40.46

Cotton cushion covers, 'Mom and Baby' pair for $54.95

Mosaic art, 'Colors of the Divine' for $248.95

Cedar bookends, 'Elephant Guardian', pair for $72.95

Cotton cushion covers, 'Purple Pachyderm' pair for $54.95

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and did you know...
elephants have some artwork of their own?
Yup, thats right . . . elephants can P A i N T !

This piece is done by a Thailandian elephant named Phong... amazing, huh?
NOVICA says they are selling them to the public to raise awareness about Asian elephants being an endangered species :(
so be aware and save the elephants!!
this piece goes for $288.95
and more can be found online at NOVICA