Lobster (Chair) Love

As I signed into Rue La La today, just like I do everyday, I was expecting to fall in love with some piece of clothing, probably a dress, and certainly didn't think I'd find anything to obsess over in the 'home decor' category...and that's when my world was turned upside down by these beauts:

They are beautiful but expensive (even on sale). I'm thinking that if you have an armchair you're tired of, or find one on the cheap somewhere else, grab up a couple yards of the fabric below from On Board Fabrics, attempt a DIY (or find a an upholstery shop), you'll have a pretty new chair! 

double lobster coral

brittle star navy

yacht club navy

soleil stripe 

With Freedom...

With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon,

who could not be happy?

-Oscar Wilde

images: Souls Like the Wheels, Modern Hepburn, Luxury Monograms, unknown, Release Yo Self

Recipe: Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Last night a few friends (and fellow True Blood fans) came over for a Season 4 Premier viewing party. I had grand schemes of serving beignets as an ode to the Louisiana locale where the show takes place but was told that reheated beignets would be a failure. I had promised guests dessert, and dessert I would deliver...in the form of mini cherry cheesecakes! 

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 mini cheesecake crusts
Canned cherry pie filling

Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until creamy and without lumps. Spoon equal amount into cheesecake crusts. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes. When cool, top with cherries and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Oysters and Anchors

This inspiration shoot over at one of my favorite blogs, Style Me Pretty, is romantic and rugged at the same time. But what I'm most interested in are the food offerings: the combination of oysters, anchors, and pearls just may be my dream come true. 

all images via Style Me Pretty

Cape Cod Bound!

I'm off to Cape Cod for the weekend to celebrate a best friend's last few weeks of single status! I'm hoping to see tons of beautiful hydrangeas, cute shake shingle houses with white picket fences, and sandy coasts with chilly water.

images: personal, Note to Self

Vignette > Instagram

I downloaded a new app to my Droid called 'Vignette' and I've been shutter-happy ever since!

effect: yearbook

effect: dreamy

effect: bleach bypass

effect: swap red/green

effect: sepia

Same photo with different post-production filters using 'Vignette'

*ps, search for 'vignette demo', its a free version but still with a bunch of effects*

Product Crush: Kim Seybert Seersucker Napkins

A classier (and preppier!) option for your backyard bbq or summer picnic:

Kim Seybert, Seersucker Napkins, Set of 4, $64