Unique Wedding Invitations

If you are looking for wedding invitations that stray from the norm, check out the unique invitations at Wedding Paper Divas. Prices look pretty reasonable too.

Cover Up: Scarves and Wraps

Scarves seem to be a must-have accessory no matter what the season. Here are some beautiful scarves and wraps I found that will help you transition into Fall.

Madewell
Printed Silk Fringe Scarf
$68


YARNZ
Scalloped Lace Scarf
$165


Diane von Furstenberg
Lips Scarf
$160

Banana Republic
Paisley Border Scarf
$70

Marc By Marc Jacobs Wildflower-Print Jersey Scarf $48

Lucky Brand Ikat Jungle Scarf $69

Nordstrom 'Eyelash' Tissue-Weight Cashmere Wrap $89.90

Janie Besner Gingham Smocked Scarf $32


Anthropologie Grignolino Scarf $28

Anthropologie Owl Parliament Scarf $88

If you happen to be looking for a pashmina scarf but don't feel like spending hundreds of dollars on it, visit The Pashmina Store. They have a huge selection. A 3-ply pashmina scarf will run you about $70 and it's free shipping!

Handmade Jewelry

If you are tired of buying the same boring jewelry at the mall, here are some handmade pieces that may cure that boredom.

IKEA Fabrics: Start Sewing!

My co-worker Jenny loves to make quilts. During our lunch break we sometimes wander over to the quilt store around the corner to check out the pretty fabrics they have in stock. Some of these fabrics are pretty expensive so making a quilt ends up becoming quite a financial investment.

IKEA has some relatively inexpensive fabric in some really beautiful prints to make your own pillowcases, quilts, and duvet covers...in case you can't afford the stuff at ABC Home Store.

Papercut Art

Check out these beautiful papercut artworks by Tina Tarnoff. Each piece is handmade and signed on the front. Very original concept that will have people asking "Where did you get that!"

Marie Antoinette:

Waiting for the Phone to Ring:

My Shoe Collection:

World Tour:

Flower Pot:



Back Where You Belong:

Autum Kiss:

ABC Carpet and Home Store

If only I was rich...the kind of damage I would do at ABC Carpet and Home. This place is just spectacular...the antique furniture, the decorative pillows and throws, the pretty crystal chandeliers, the $50,000 rugs...it's all here. My cousin Vita and I went over there today to look at some rugs (not in the $50,000 price range of course). The saleswoman was actually pretty disappointed when we asked her where the remnants (aka sale) rugs were located. After perusing the rugs, we went across the street to the Home store. This was a mistake. Because this place is truly untouchable unless you have a money tree growing in your backyard. Vita and I oohed and ahhed at a bunch of stuff, especially the decorative pillows, the beautiful antique chandelier lamps, and the unique china. We left empty-handed of course but it was still worth it, spending a lovely lunch hour in one of the most beautiful stores I've ever seen.

ABC Home has an online store, however they have very few items for sale. Here's a couple of things you can purchase online...this website really does not do justice to the actual store.

While we are on the subject of pillows and rugs, ABC Home carries the Madeline Weinrib line of pillows and rugs. I can't even guess how expensive they might be but they are so beautiful. Check out some of the items from the Madeline Weinrib Atelier.