More of Sandy Stone

Below are a few more shots of Sandy's home and studio from the shoot she did with Country Living



(photos: Lucas Allen/ Country Living)

Perfection

I am completely smitten with this amazing chair reupholstered by Sandy Stone. It's just perfect to me, with the right combination of neutral and patches of beautiful popping color and the trim just tops it off. Did I say how much I love this???

Love this picture--- Talitha Getty

Talitha Getty

found via Maryam

Proud Aunty

So proud of my little neice, here's one of her shots on the website Got Game gear.

She's looking very tough and sporty here on the left, but really she's a total SWEETIE! You can't see her gorgeous long hair in this pic. I think there's more shots. They refresh everytime you bring up the site.

I want this

badly, it's from Urban Outfitters. I love the matching tote too.

Country Living Project: Ghost Mirror

No one is more suprised than me to say that I have loved these past 2 issues of Country living!

Seriously, they've been really good.

I especially fell in love with this Ghost mirror the minute I saw it. And said I have to try it.

I will show my photos soon. They provide the pattern and instructions on their website.

You can use MDF or Foam core, I obviously chose the foam core. I didn't have an exacto knife, so I used a razor type tool. I can tell you that the key here is to have a SUPER SHARP Cutting tool. I know that seems obvious. But I thought my razor was sharp. So in the end, I still loved this project, BUT my edges are not very smooth. I'm still figuring out what I can do, such as put ribbon all around the outside edges to cover it up.

But still a very fun and cool project!!! Just remember, get a new super sharp exacto before you start!!!

A girl named Rose....

Here she is, the doll I promised oh so long ago to my little girl. I'm embarassed to say how long it took for me to do. Let's just say 'forever', you get the idea. She named her Rose. And I'm so happy to have finished her. I loved the whole process and I could make a million of these, if I didn't have to do anything else like go to work, laundry, life...etc etc.
(you can click on the photo for a close up...... uhhhmm I should have dusted maybe!!!)

Rose originally had a bright pink scarf but when I showed it to Lil J...she stood quiet and looked disappointed. So I asked 'what's wrong?' And she told me she didn't love the bright pink scarf and so I immediately said 'no problem, off it goes!!!' Because if she doesn't love it, what's the point, right? Sometimes I forget that almost- 5 yr olds have their own very strong opinions! Especially about fashion! So we opted on the polka dots to match her little sock/boots!

I have more close ups, but blogger is being buggy the past few days. So I'll try to add them another day.

Beyond cuteness

This has to be the cutest freaking kids sweater EVER!!! By Oeuf

Flashback in time

This is one of my favorite photos of me and my oldest sister. (I'm on the right) Believe it or not, I think this was in a mall. Can you imagine, they would never do that these days. I was soooooo afraid of that little cub, I didn't want him touching me at all. Look at those paws!!! So cute, right! well I can say that now.

Sunday ............Amsterdam

I clipped this image from today's Star Ledger because I loved it! Especially that pink bicycle! It talks about how riding a bike is the cheapest form of transit while visiting Amsterdam.

Home + Beautiful

I saw these images on the oh so lovely blog Sanctuary, originally from Elle Interiors. Home of Liza Giles.

The image I love the best is that Closet!!!!! Love it... with the pop of color from the clothes!

Valentines all ready to be delivered...

which is amazing for me to actually have done on time! Maybe I am turning over a new leaf... ha : )

I decided to use the Black Apple Valentine notes, as you can see. How could I not, they're just too sweet!

Book love

So here are 2 amazing books I ordered today........ I cannot wait to get them!!! Well I don't know for sure, but I hear they are quite wonderful!!!!!

Hey S -Day!

That's what my little girl calls Saturday and Sunday's .....the S days, so cute!!!

Went to Yoga this morning and I feel great! I've committed to 2 days a week(meaning paid for). I know that doesn't sound like much, but for someone who's not big on exercise of any kind, its a good beginning.

I have too many unfinished crafty projects lying around that are bugging me!!! like this

appliqued pillow case for little J...... so far from being done....

or these letters I cut out of fabric to make a(different) pillow with 'HOME' sewn onto.....

I am almost finished with some Valentine's Day suprise gifts for special someone's. I can only give a partial peek or it will totally give it away. They are tea towels that I've embroidered onto.......

Enjoy your S -Days my friends!!!!!

First time hearing

Right now I'm listening to: Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love'....................

Can you believe

these are from Costco.com................. they look so freaking awesome and not to mention temptingly delicious!!!!

I got the grey scarf girl!

Did you see the Black Apple shop update at 2:00? Well if you blinked your eyes you missed it. It was the fastest ever. And I was able to get the Red Headed girl that my daughter has been asking for............YAYYYYYY! She will be sooo happy!!!

Truth be told, my favorite is the Pink Hair, but it's not about me, right? I had to keep telling myself it's not for me.... not for me!! ha ha

JCrew gorgeous!

Wow.... check out this dress, can you believe it's JCrew! I love it.

It's called the Campo De'fiori!

Pebble-filled tray

I love the idea of this pebble-filled tray placed near your front door for all your dirty shoes. (Martha Stewart.com, of course)

This is on my Wish List

Made by 'gooseflesh' on ETSY. Her work is truly gorgeous!!!!

Monday .........holiday happenings

HI all..........

The weekend is almost over. One last day to run around. Last night I rented 'La Vie En Rose' about the life of French singer Edith Piaf. Such a moving story and very powerful. I really enjoyed it.


Today I have lots of things to do and some grocery shopping. But my first stop is for a nice hot cup of Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla coffee. Yummmmm


Here are some photo's from Amy Butler Design. I'm always craving something Amy Butler.
Especially the lounge pants!!!!

Friday ......here and almost gone

Well I am sooooo glad it's Friday and I'm on my way to pick up some Hibachi Chicken and a little sushi too!!! Yummm...
See you Monday, um or Tuesday since it's a holiday for me!
Enjoy the 3 day if you have it too!!!

xoxoxox
J

Nest

I like the word NEST. I think warm and fuzzy thoughts about the word NEST compared to the well used 'HOME'.

So I loved this pic when I stumbled across the blog of Pam Garrison. Pam is a mixed media artist and blogs about her crafty adventures.

Saltwater.net

Have you visited Saltwater lately? Saltwater is a British clothing design label based in London and Cornwall. I'm totally drawn in by their photography, the styling is wonderful!

and the Saltwater kids section............so very charming!

DOMINO: Anticipation

I just noticed the cover of Domino's February issue .................Organization!!! Can't wait to see it.

Feels like forever since the last issue was a Dec/Jan combo issue.

Blog obsessed

Well, I am obsessed with reading them anyway! You just get lost in click after click to wonderful creative blogs.
Today I'm browsing here:
www.paperpony.net
www.makingitlovely.com
www.pinkshirtsandcarwrecks.blogspot.com

I want a Hygge life........ : )

I am sooooo very intrigued about the idea of living a Hygge life. Here below is how its described on Alex Beauchamp's site Hygge House. Doesn't it just sound wonderful?

"The Danish word Hygge (hu-gah) is a feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary everyday things simply extraordinary; whether it's using real lights on a Christmas tree or breaking out the good wine when friends come over. It's about owning things you only truly love or that inspire, being present in yourself and your life, putting effort into your home without being Martha Stewart or buying a bed in a bag. It's about being conscious and authentic from home to work to friends to celebrations and making all events {no matter how big or small, mundane or exciting} matter. Words like cosiness, security, familiarity, comfort, reassurance, fellowship, simpleness and living well are often used to describe the idea of Hygge.
Some refer to Hygge as the Art of Creating Intimacy (with yourself, friends and home). Technology and modern day busy-ness has removed Americans from themselves, their homes and ordinary tasks, making them feel as though these things are hard to do, have no importance or are too time-consuming. Danes, however, only like to do things that are fun, nourish the soul and are familiar so they find ways to incorporate that into their daily life. By creating simple rituals without effort {such as brewing real tea with a little china cup every evening to stopping at the farmers market every week to buy flowers} the Danes see both the domestic and personal life as an artform and not every drudgery to get away from.
Taking pride in what you have now and not just what you dream are part of Danish life and Hygge. Think of it as what Chic is to the French; a lifestyle that can explain a table top to a dinner party to a charming house or a personal way of being. Basic, uncomplicated, unexaggerated - Hygge!
Hygge House focuses on how to live well; giving ideas for home, travel and personal time. Part story-telling blog, part magazine, part links to places, Hygge House isn't just another web site; it has a soul that'll help you find the special in the every day and in you. "

Tuesday happenings

Here's what I'm requesting for Valentines day! YES, a pair of shoes that I'm really loving! These MaryJanes are from Zappos and look super comfortable. I can't wait to get them.

At lunch time I scored the most perfect PINK vintage-like half slip. (At TJ Maxx) You know the kind that really looks like its been around with the most beautiful delicate lace on the bottom. And it was NEW!! It was such a steal. I will show you pictures, when I take them.

Tomorrow I start my YOGA class, YIKES!!!! I'm the worst when it comes to any form of exercise. Though I admit when I took the classes last year I absolutely loved them. The problem is sticking with it once the class ends. That's always the problem, right? And the class is offered through work on-site, so I'm not too thrilled about embarrassing myself infront of people I might have to see again. Oh well.