Happy 4th of July!!!

It's time to honor Independence Day- the red, white and blue! So fire up the grill, spark up those fireworks and enjoy the parades. It's time for some enjoyment and to celebrate the good Life. Hope everyone has a Fun and Safe Holiday! Love Daisy~

~A little More~

More Great Flickr Finds!! I love looking at all these pretty images people have on there.

Neviepie cakes

Whimsy Love

Shabby Roses Cottage

Link

Shabby Roses Cottage

Link

Paper Treats

Suzanne Duda

Langdon

Beth Retro



Paper Treats

~Flickr Finds~

Well, this weekend I had a good time just looking through Flickr at other people's photos and here are some of my favorites. I have tons more that I will share soon, too.

Andrea Singarella

Such Pretty Things

Frippelous

Henhouse

Here

Boopsie daisy

Here

Flickr

~Jeweled Wall Art~

I thought these were pretty neat!! If anyone's needing to dress-up any dull wall, then check out these jeweled re-positionable stickers designed by Rhonna Farrer that can be used again and again! I really like the lamp one.... this would be great in my bedroom to make some extra room on my side table. And if I don't like it there or want it to be gone then I just pull it off. Also, a neat idea was to put one of the frames around a light switch cover to glam it up! I really liked this thought. I would really like to purchase one but I need to save for this car, so oh Well. If you want to check out more on these stickers click HERE. So what do you think of them?

On another thought~ I have decided to enter my little girl in the Tiny Tot Fair pageant show that happens tonight!! So, wish her luck please!!

Anna Skoog

Via: Johner

Well, the day isn't looking too bright....so I decided to post bright pictures instead. Last night my car decided to pretty much blow up on me. Now, I am stuck and need to buy a new car because I don't want to sink more money on this high-mileage car. I don't know what to actually get. I am thinking a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry....but it doesn't really matter just as long as it runs. Wish me luck on finding something good~

~Nice windows you got there~

Ok Just ignore some of the interiors (because some aren't too appealing) and just remember to focus on the windows Only-Please! Also, sorry I don't have the source of a lot of these photos because I have had them for quite a while now, so if anyone else knows that would be great!

Desire to Inspire- I believe this is the inside of Brooke Giannetti's home

PSDAB

Susan Gilmore

Myra Hoefer design

Via: Nella Vetrina

~Lovely Illustrations~

Most of you have probably seen Bella Pilar's whimsical work on Papyrus paper cards, books and even t-shirts. I absolutely love it. Be sure to check out the link for tons more of gorgeous pictures.

~Wedding Inspiration~

I just love outdoor weddings! This one is very Pretty! Beautiful Colors, great bird cages and fabulous food- How could you go wrong?

Duet Wedding

~Yummy Cakes and Sweets~

Not only do all of these treats look good to eat but they are so darn pretty to look at too! That makes them harder to eat~well almost! Have a great day.

~Alright, I know these last two aren't real but they are still fun to look at and Hey- You know you won't gain any weight with these~

Vintage Tins ~ Trays ~ Treats ~

Via: HERE

I tell you I never used to be into vintage items at all when I was in my teens.....in fact I hated anything of this sort, but now I can't get enough. I think it's funny how much your taste for things change over time. Just like the color pink too, I couldn't stand anything with this color and now I want it everywhere. I wonder if in a few more years down the road if my taste will change again? Probably so....

~Dreaming~

Wouldn't this be nice to have lunch at such a beautiful setting and then lay out by the beach!! We are going to Flordia in a few months, so in the meantime I will keep dreaming. Also, by the way I still have not gotten back my little girl's Princess party photos because I had two cameras so I was taking from both and didn't use all the film on them. Plus, I don't think I got any real photos of the decorations, but hopefully my family did. It was a crazy day but I'll still get some photos up at least......I hope soon. I will have to take some more photos just so I can get them back if that makes any sense.

Via: Here

On another note: I am not sure if I am liking my new polka-dot background??? I can't decide....I don't know- What do you all think?? Yes or No. Or Yes, but the purple background was better. I have been looking around to see if I can find some other backgrounds but I haven't came up with much. If you know of any good sites please let me know. Thanks

~Baby girl Shower~

When I saw this gorgeous Baby shower, I fell in Love~~ The Mom-to-Be was having twin girls, so the theme of the party was Baby Chicks....How cute! To check out more click HERE

~Have a Great Weekend~

~Pure White Inspiration~

My little Heaven


Kelly Harmon Interiors

Riverside -Photo Shoot Homes

Hill Country Heaven

House Beautiful

House to Home


The weekend has finally got here and I am so grateful! Even though I only do work 3 days a week, I still enjoy my weekends!! I have so many white decorating photos....so here is just a few! This closet is huge!!

~PixieWare~

I came across this adorable and whimisical Pixieware made in the 50's and 60's by Holt-Howard. Many of you may have heard of these two brothers that became quite popular for these cute cermamics!! I am just in love with them....I want one of each!!

I believe this is a candy jar, but there are also little holes in the body part....so not sure.

These two cuties with the handles are Salt and Pepper Shakers!

Dorable Daisy....she holds lipstick for you on a vanity!

~Lovely blog award~

I want to give a big Thank you to W2W for choosing me for the "One Lovely Blog" Award! Thanks so much. Now it is time to pass it on....to some ladies who have been ever so kind~~ Thank you to everyone though that visits... you all make it worth it!! If you wish just pass the blog award on to others. Be sure to click on the photos or links to visit these blogs. Daisy~

Delightful & Delovely


French Charming

Romantique Inspirations

The Paris House

~Cute Kids Bedroom Inspiration~

Aren't these little girls bedroom cute as can be? The first one is my favorite. It's so adorable!! I can't get enough!!I like the little vintage porcelain doll winking wearing the cupcake hat above and those little suitcases are darling! Have a great Weekend everyone!

Via: Just a Girl

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Designer's Guild

Chic Shack

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Pottery Barn

~Phoebe Howard~

Well, My computer had been down since Friday and it was horrible! I don't know what I would ever do without it. Isn't that bad? Even my little boy was so happy when it came back on so he could play on his Webkinz. In the meantime, I came around a talented decorator named Phoebe Howard from Jacksonville, FL. Check out some of her work~

Phoebe Howard

~I'm Loving~

Love for these gorgeous painting by Janet Hill, of course. I am just lusting over them! What an amazing artist she is- these are all so fantastic!!! If you would like to buy or see more paintings visit her Etsy store HERE. I am sure she will be glad that you stopped by!

~For the love of Lily~

......Lilly Pulitzer that is!!!

~It all started with a simple Shift Dress~

and a juice stand...

Lilly first started selling lemonade to earn money in starting her clothing company!

I am sure many of you are familiar with Lilly's clothing... but here is a grand opening of one of her stores. Wish I could have been there!!! I've never actually been in one of her stores. I just love the colorful vibe she has going on.

Don't this just make you want to grab a yummy treat from here and then go relax on the pink couch just enjoying the atmosphere and maybe some people watching.

Palm tree Chandeliers

One out of many of the colorful Dressing Rooms

Lilly's patterns have became so popluar that people are actually taking the fabric and making things themselves. Here is just a few.....

Hope you enjoyed.... Have a great day!!

~I want a new Bed~

BH&G

Car- Moebel

House to Home

Designer's Guild

Christina Schmidhofer

Ok I guess I don't really need one, but I am just wanting a new bedroom suit badly. I just wish I had the extra funds. Plus there are so many choices........ I don't know what to decide on!

~Real Life Barbie House~

I'm Back!!!! This weekend was crazy.......but so much fun! I will post photos whenever I get them back, but first take a look at this Life-Size Barbie House! I know this is probably old news to most, but I still had to post it. In honor of Barbie turning 50 in March, a birthday was thrown in a real Barbie Malibu house designed my Jonathan Adler. Celebrities came out to celebrate the event! I would have died to have gone to this event. I love Barbie and all of this being real and life size just makes it oh so much fun!!! Also, in September 2009 Jonathan Adler is launching a line of Barbie things, such as a pink candle made to smell as if you were in Barbie's actual home called Malibu. So I will have to defiantly check it out. To find out more things about Barbie click here.

For the chandelier in this photo, barbie's hair was used to make it....something like 30 wigs. Hair tassels were also made for use on the table lamps.

I love this Barbie Fabric. Would anyone know if it can be purchased or ordered online anywhere?? I would love to get it.

The centerpiece mirror above the fireplace was made out of 65 Barbie Dolls.

Over 200 yards of fabric were used for this room!

I wish I could have been at this Barbie Party!! It's so neat.....love all these decorations!!!

Wallpaper or Curtains?- I am assumming



Barbie's hair keeps getting lighter, her skin has a tan and I am sure they have made her skinnier too! Don't you just have this love/hate for Barbie!!

~Hey, I'll be gone for a while~

Hey everyone~
This week is going to be busy, busy, busy. I have a wedding to attend that my 2 kids are going to be in on Saturday night. So that means rehearsal and dinners. Plus, my little girls birthday party is this coming Sunday. So, I just wanted to let you all know that I probably won't be on here much this week between working and getting everything ready for the weekend. So, I'll see you girls in a week!! Enjoy!!

La~Sweet Settings

Hey everyone! I just wanted to introduce to you my new blog that I am just now starting named La~Sweet Settings. I probably won't be posting on there as much as I do here and the blog will be mainly All things related to parties or weddings! I am hoping and wishing to evenually start up my own party business, but I need to do more than just think & hope- I need to put it into action. If only I had the funds than I would feel more secure. Anyways, I just wanted to let you girls know!! Please check it out!!

~Party favors & Decorations~

Lollipop Soap Favor

Ice Cream Towels

Ok~ Can you tell I am getting excited about the birthday party! Well, I am excited but I just love planning parties. I am hoping oneday I could do it for a living! So, what do you all think of these treats?

~Pretty Outdoor Decor~

Happy Friday Everyone! Lovely and elegant decor set-up for a wedding. I'm guessing this like spot is set up just for the Bride & groom! This would be how I would imagine my wedding reception outside. So Dreamy!!!Does anyone have plans this weekend? Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby here! I was planning to go to Oaks but with the rainy & not too warm weather we have decided not to go plus I am kinda worried about the Swine Flu. There will so many people traveling from different states just to come to the Derby, so it's pretty scary.

~Party Princess~

Well, I have decided to do a Princess Theme Party for my little girls birthday! Let me know what you think and if anyone knows any good websites to visit for inspiration please let me know! I would really appreciate it.

I don't plan to do these type of cupcakes but I do want a 3-tier to hold the cupcakes like the Princess ones above.

Don't you just love these candles? They are so great!!

I really love the glass decoration for extra light at night, but I'm not too sure since there will be kids hanging around, so maybe I can put it up high or just not light them. I don't know yet. I might not even do it.

I love the idea above of the canned goods that they recycled and wrapped with decorative paper. I believe I am going to do with but with some pretty pink princess paper to hold the forks and so forth.



I've decided I want to serve a few foods to match the color theme. I love those pink and white strawberries and all the pink candies in the glass bowls & containers. Also, in the last photo I like the idea of serving pink Lemonade and those chocolate-pink colored pretezels are so cute! So, overall I am hoping it's going to be a fun and pretty party that she will enjoy!

~Chez FiFi~

I know many of you have heard of Chez Fifi. Don't you just love her style as much as I do? It's so gorgeous!!! These rooms look so warm and cozy. She also looks like such a fun and happy lady. So, Fifi if you are reading this I want you to know how much I love your work and you inspire me greatly!! Hope everybody has a great Weekend~

~Great Outdoors~

I tell you the weekends come and go too fast! Hope everyone had a good one- I am wishing for some more days off even though I only work part-time- it figures! So, here are some pretty outdoor photos to help keep a good mood!!

~Floral Fun~

Look at these lovely and fun Floral necklaces! I am dying to have one-They are so exquisite and glamorous! Even though I really would love to have one of these necklaces, I don't know if I could ever pull it off. You know how some things you just have to try on before you buy- this would be one of them for me. All of these necklaces are hand-made from a etsy store called Florabond.

~A Vintage Charm~

Oh, I am so glad it is Friday! It has been such a busy week. Although, this weekend is busy too, but it's going to be fun. I'll be going to Yard Sales tommorow. How many like doing this? I just love it and I am so glad the weather is finally starting to warm up!! Hope I find some good treasures. Hope you like this cute little London Home I found that can be rented out to photographers and for movies. Have a great Weekend Everyone. Daisy~

~Bed of Flowers~

Hope everyone had a great Easter! We sure did! At the moment, I am absolutely loving these gorgeous Rooms located in the countryside~the colors are so Pretty! This place is a little quiet Bed and Breakfast named Bed of Flowers. They have views overlooking green pastures, corn fields and riversides! So Dreamy!!

~Happy Easter~

Wishing everyone a great Easter Sunday!

~Hope it's filled with lots of Love, Happiness and Treats~

~Etsy Treats~

I love these cute little hand-made Dresses for your baby girl! They are so adorable.

Well, as you can tell I've been nosing around on Etsy and have found lots of great Treats! I tell you there are so many great items on there, I could look for hours! Go check it out yourself!!

~A little shabby & a little chic~

Hey~ This week seemed to fly by for me and this weekend is even busier! The first photo was found on Mary Ruffle and then from her source I found the rest of these photos. I believe this place is a little store but since it was in a foreign language it was hard to tell...but I thought they were gorgeous!!Have a Great Weekend!!

~Blossom Hill Cottons~

The super polite Hazel from Blossom Hill Cottons has agreed to allow me to display her lovely Canadian home on my blog! It's such a sweet and Charming place. I am very thrilled to show you - so sit back, relax and maybe even grab a snack. Hazel's treats here look pretty good! Also, be sure to check out her blog for more gorgeous photos.

The craft Room

~Princess or Alice in Wonderland Party~

My little girl's 2an birthday is coming up and I want to throw her a really cute and fun Party! I am back and forth on a princess or Alice theme. I think I am leaning more towards the Princess since it seems to be easier to find things to go with this theme, but Alice would be so neat, too! What do you all think?

Via: Cheesecake & Cupcakes

I would love to buy some of these decorations displayed in the first 2 photos, so if anyone has any information about them, please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

Via: The cottage Nest

These last two don't go with any particular theme but I really like them, so I thought I would throw them in here!

~Blooming Wallpaper~

Spring is in the air and flowers will soon be everywhere!! Some pretty inspiration to decorate your home walls and give them a boost of color while thinking of Spring! Oneday, eventually I want a home office where I can put wallpaper like this on just one wall and maybe have the rest of the walls painted pink!

Gaby Zimmermann

House to Home

Sandra Lane




Designer's Guild

~Find me a Dress, Pretty Please~

Girls, please help me find a dress. Here is the hard part, I need one for under $65. I want something simple yet elegant in any color preferly in beige,blue, or gray. The month of May is going to be so busy. I have my daughter's birthday, 2 weddings, a shower, Ky Derby and my birthday! So, if anyone knows any good websites that I can visit, please share! I would really appreciate it.

Is there a Mary-Jane behind Mary Jane Shoes?

While looking through an old copy of Real Simple magazine I came across this article on strange-but-true questions with stories behind the clothes and accessories you know and love. I thought some were interesting- that's if your into fashion- so I thought I would share. Have a Great Weekend~

Is there a real Mary Jane behind Mary Jane Shoes? Not quite: The most widely held theory is that the single-strapped footwear was named for a character in "Buster Brown," a children's comic that was popular in the early 1900's. Mary Jane was either Buster's Sweetheart or Sister, depending on which source you consult.

Why is underwear nicknamed "drawers"? In the 16th century, drawers became a common term for both women and men's underpants. Made of linen, the items were no-frills and looked more or less interchangeable ( decorative lace trim started appearing on the garments only in the middle of the 19th century). Most likely, underwear earned this distinctly unsexy epithet because it describes the way that people put on their unmentionables- drawing them up and over the lower part of the body.

How did the trend for pointed-toe shoes start? Manolo Who? Pointed shoes were favored by Polish nobles, who introduced the fashion to England on a diplomatic visit in the 1300s. The shoes, dubbed "crackowes" or "poulaines"- after Krakow, Poland- were so long that a chain running from the toe to the knee was often required to keep them from dragging. In 1363 the English attempted to rein in the look by law, assigning shoe spans to social classes. Commoners could sport footwear with toes of up to six inches, while those in the royal ranks were allowed a full two feet in length.

Who was the first person known to have pierced ears? No one knows who originated the style, but there's evidence that as early as 2500B.C. Sumerian women wore pierced earrings- gold half moons hoops. And guys tired of defending their diamond studs can rest easy: Men have been wearing earrings since ancient egypt, where the jewelry was introduced in 1500B.C.

How did pumps, stilettos, and sneakers get their names? The term pump 1st popped up in the 1550 in England, where male servants wore the style. It is said that the noise they made while wearing the loose-fitting shoes resembled the sound of a water pump. The word "sneaker" entered the language in 1870; the rubber soles made the soles quiet and therefore "Sneaky."
The modern usage of stiletto, a renaissance-era Italian word for an assassin's narrow blade knife, made its debut in 1953. The word turned out to be especially appropriate, because the shoes' pointy heels were murder on wooden floors.

Have women always carried purses? Once upon a time, ladies stored their essentials in a little waist sack tied under their clothing and accessories through slits in their skirts. Around 1800, thinner, silkier fabrics and slimmer cuts came into vogue, and women could not longer hide the bulging sacks around their midsections. The solution? They began carrying their belonging in small pocketbooks instead.

Have bikinis always been so popular? Hardly! Named for the nuclear-testing site Bikini Atoll, the suits first appeared in 1946, but American women thought them immodest. Not until the 1960's were they accepted, possibly helped by the hit song "Itsy bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot Bikini."

Images Via: We Heart it

~Chandeliers,Chandeliers~

Norhjem

John Merrell

David Duncan Livingston



Luxist

Car Mobel

All you have to do to brighten up a room is add a stunning Chandelier and some Fresh beautiful Flowers and Vavoom you have a mini makeover in your home. It perks up just about any space a notch. I would love to have a big fancy chandelier in my Home just like any of these for instant appeal!

~Party Time~

~Are you ready, Let's get this party started~ Get down, turn around,go to town~
It's your birthday shake your bootaaaay~ La La La La~

Okay on a serious note~ These are all sumptuous party setting designed by my favorite designer Rachel Ashwell. I didn't even know she did party decor until recently. I just love her touch of feminine and the whimsical feel she achieves. Everything feels so romantic and comfortable at the same time.

A birthday Party for Pamela Anderson's son!

~Spring~Summer~

Rodney Smith Photography

Spring/Summer Please hurry up! Hurry up. I can't wait for it to get here! I keep dreaming of warm weather. Well, today is Friday the 13th and last month had a Friday the 13th too! Two in a row. What's up with this date anyway? I have never even heard or seen of anything happening. The only thing I know is the movie that is scary but that's it. Does anyone else know any stories that have happened on this day or how this date got so suspicious?

~Cotton Candy, Sea and Grass Coastal Home~

BH&G

This Bedroom & bathroom aren't part of the home but they look like they could be. These rooms are from Western interiors~

I love all these cotton candy, sea blue and green grass colors! This coastal home is the kind I dream of~ I really like the kitchen and how in the 2an photo the cabinets on the bottom actually have legs on them. I thought that was pretty neat!

~Jennifer Lopez's Restaurant~

Well, last I heard Jennifer closed down the place after she had her twins. So, has anyone actually ate in this restaurant called Madre's located in Pasadena, California? Was it any good? I just fount out that this place was designed by Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic! I love her style. I found these photos in her book and she goes to explain that Jennifer envisioned the place as cuban, sexy and romantic. From the photos the restaurant looks very elegant, but I'm not really getting the cuban vibe!

~A big Thank you to Readers~

Sorry, if it's just a little hard to read but I wanted to take some time just to say Thanks!

~Gorgeous Kitchen~

Hey~ I hope everyone had a great weekend! In a Western Interiors magazine, I came across this gorgeous kitchen and I just knew I had to share it. Those chandeliers are stunning and the two windows surrounding the stove had such charm. I would have to say that the only one piece of decoration I wouldn't have in the room would be the animal head on the stove range. Not sure what else could be hung there but I'm sure something could be found! Have a great Day!!

~Swedish Style Home~

I've been very lucky lately coming across all of these lovely homes. At the moment it's this Swedish Home that has my attention!! This haven of pale European furnishing bathed in Sunlight is the home of Designer Shannon Bowers. She was inspired by colors found in nature - Robin's egg blue, light sand and the lavendar of hydrangeas which are soothing. It's all so gorgeous!

~Charming and Chic~

Since 1975, Chantal Thomass was the first designer not only to put underwear on the catwalk, but to encourage it to be seen, thus starting the vogue for ‘inside-out’, she has continued to create her distinctive lingerie - a mix of sexy elegance and exquisite lace, with a good, humorous dose of the femme fatale. The inside of her Paris apartment is no differnt mixing the style of eighteenth century Italy with forties French.

Chantal Thomass

~Cath Kidston's Home~

Yes, Take a little peek into the home of Cath Kidston. Most of us know her for her great floral patterns in homeware goods. This house is rather cute but not as stunning as I would have expected coming from her. What do you think? I am wishing I had this striped blue and white couch though!!

Via: Narratives

~Lazy Sunday~

It's just a lazy O'sunday here with more snow on the ground and just wishing it was warm outside! This spring we are planning to finally do our landscaping outside. Our yard looks like a horror disaster-that's putting it nicely. I have even thought about entering it on HGTV's curb appeal or any type of landscaping show. Actually, I need to do this- It's that bad because our home was new construction 3 years ago and we had to bulldoze a lot of trees just to built our home. So it's extremely bad. How many times can I say that? Well, hope everyone has a great Sunday!!

On another note, I wanted to show everyone this very neat baby foot photo in the momma's belly. It is so adorable. That baby is ready to come!