decorating inspirations.

i was watching For Rent on HGTV this weekend and saw the coolest frame collage they did for one of the living rooms. the room was pretty small, but they infused some really amazing style and personality with just a few design pieces. the end result was chic and eclectic... and i just loved it. anyway, all the frames were mismatched and bought from a flea market. some were round, some were square, some were pretty tattered, some were shiny, etc. instead of doing pictures, they did textured/patterned fabrics and scrapbook paper inside the frames. with the mania that is Pinterest, i am sure some of you have seen ideas like this, but i thought it was gorgeous.

this isnt the room from the show but it is similar to the technique. i cant wait to try it!   xoxo.

golden globes favorites.

 while the awards show itself may have been a bit of a snooze-fest, there was some great hair, makeup, and fashion at the golden globes this year! lets start with the hair. i thought Reese Witherspoon's tousled waves and volume were amazing. Evan Rachel Wood's short locks looked sophisticated in a sea of long hair, and Charlize Theron's textured updo on the side with the headband was simply gorgeous

 

 Makeup remained fairly understated overall, but Emma Stone's metallic smokey cat eye was absolutely fantastic and Angelina Jolie (who almost religiously sports nude lips anymore) had red lips that accented her dress perfectly.

 i must say that i really do love awards season simply for the red carpets, and the lovely ladies below were some of our favorite looks.

 until the next show. xo

our latest obsession.

extravagant and detailed nail art is really trendy right now and all over the glossy magazines. there are metallic polishes that you can create really cool designs in, you can transfer newspapers onto your nails, and Sally Hansen has really cool at-home applications with tons of designs!

how amazing are those?! i love the anchor and stripes.

here are tricia's girls night out nails. i love how she only did a few fingers. so fun!
if you guys decide to rock this trend, send us a pic or tag us on facebook.  xo

meet Kelsey.

25 Things You Didnt Know About Kelsey... high school student by day, front desk coordinator by night. super stylish and follows Katie's philosophy: you can never be too tan or too blonde!

1. i like to sew.
2. i have two sisters.
3. i've been riding horses since i was four!
4. i love kids and babies.
5. i have four dogs and one horse.
6. i love summer.
7. celebrity crush - Ryan Gosling.
8. i want to see Paris before i die.
9. i never want to move out of Iowa.
10. favorite colors - pink and yellow.
11. i love TOMs and boots.
12. Miranda Lambert is my idol.
13. i've had the same best friend since i was two.
14. Water for Elephants is my favorite book.
15. i hate it when i'm not tan.
16. i love cheetah print.
17. i get extremely disgusted by weird smells.
18. i love country music.
19. i've been a cheerleader at Lincoln for three years.
20. i am NOT a morning person. at all.
21. i used to be a vegetarian.
22. favorite food - chinese.
23. i am usually very loud.
24. i treat my dogs like humans.
25. you can call me a tomboy, but i like to hunt and fish with my dad!

meet Ashley.

25 Things You Didnt Know About Ashley... our always smiling front desk coordinator, full-time cosmo student, and organizer extraordinaire...

1. i hate scary movies. they freak me out and give me nightmares!
2. i have been married since 2005.
3. i hate drinking white milk.
4. favorite color is green.
5. i love consignment shopping.
6. music is a way of expression for me and i love pretty much anything but country.
7. i love horses.
8. i can get emotional about things easily.
9. im very stubborn.
10. i love shopping.
11. i want to travel. ive never done much and only been on a plane to travel once!
12. ive never grown my hair much past my shoulders.
13. i have a huge OCD about socks being saggy on feet! it drives me crazy!
14. i love sushi. its amazingly good!
15. i played volleyball in high school and still love it.
16. i love cooked carrots with salt and pepper.
17. i am scared of heights.
18. i get car sick easily.
19. i have one brother and a step-sister named Ashley, too.
20. i love wine. merlot is one of my favorites.
21. i have a step-son and my husband and i have a son together. yes, i live with all boys!
22. i love to do crafts.
23. my Mom is an inspiration to me.
24. i love photography.
25. i have a huge passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles.