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Mood Board: Morose Loveliness

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:59:00 +0000

This mood board feels a bit morose but I think it still came out really lovely. What do you think?

Thank you for stopping by this week. Have a wonderful weekend!

Two Pretty Spaces: A Touch of Green

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

I love green accents with wood tones. These two spaces also have my favorite styles. The left has more of a vintage homey feel and the other has a really clean feel to it with mid century modern furniture. I want both. Which one would you choose?

Left: micasarevista Right: Claire Richardson

Out and About

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:52:00 +0000

Here are some pictures I have taken on my iphone (filtered in photoshop) in the last few weeks. I went on a whale watch on the boat my husband works on and it was a lot of fun. We also played disc golf at the poli poli course and the last two is Napili Bay on a cloudy day and a shot from our drive home from Costco. Enjoy! :)

All Photos by me. :)

Color Inspiration: Inviting Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Here are some lovely colors for your weekend. :)

Photo by leslie*thomson

A Peek Into: Gatherings The White Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:05:00 +0000

The new and beautiful Gatherings White Issue is here! It's filled with beautiful photos of objects and spaces that are soothing and serene. Heather does such an amazing job of putting this together. I have been following her for a few years now because she has such lovely taste. Its so nice to get this magazine in my inbox because it lets me take a little breather from work and swoon page after page. :)

Gatherings Winter 2012 White Issue

Fashion Finds: Elie Saab Fall 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +0000

These dresses are so striking. They make me wish I had somewhere to go in one of them. Which one would you choose and where would you go in it?

Elie Saab Fall 2011

Mellow Monday: Staying Organized

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:08:00 +0000

Today is not so mellow for me but I hope it is for you! I really wish there was more time to do all the things I want to do. I have a lot on my plate right now and am trying my hardest to just get it all done. Staying organized is helping because I know if I am not then it will only be harder in the end. I just have to remind myself to take it one step at a time and take a deep breath. Here's to another busy week!

Row 1: janicesvalice, mividalatina
Row 2: paulawessells, twelve-paws

See the complete gallery HERE>>

Color Inspiration: St. Augustine Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:10:00 +0000

Love the colors and feel of this St. Augustine Wedding via Style Me Pretty. Its just so romantic and beautifully effortless.

Image via Style Me Pretty

Featuring: Naked Binders

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:56:00 +0000

Naked Binder brings binders to whole new level. Their mission is to create the most sustainable office supplies offering an eco friendly alternative to the toxic options on the market. A part of their sales goes to help preserve wilderness and wild areas. I am loving all of their color and size options too. What a great way to get organized for the new year!

Website | Blog | Twitter

Mellow Monday: New Path

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0000

With the new year here I have been doing a lot of thinking on how I would like to make things better in my life. I love this feeling of a fresh start and new beginnings. Looking at the path ahead of me gets me excited for my journey. I hope that your path for 2012 is a great one!

Row 1: ohjoy1, 3LambsStudio

Row 2: littlebirds, rowenar

See the complete gallery HERE>>

Color Inspiration: Going on a Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:52:00 +0000

I adore everything about this photo. The colors, the outfit, the mood, they are all just so lovely. Sigh...

Image from Bleed for Fashion

Calendar Round Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:54:00 +0000

Here are some of my favorite calendars for 2012. Enjoy!

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Row 1: IrenaSophia, Linotte

Row 2: ireneagh, MamaTita

Row 3: leahduncan, dekanimal

Row 4: cicadastudio, lisaruppdesign

Row 5: HenPenDesigns, KatherineCodega

Row 6: acsprungle, MilesOfLight

Row 7: stephmel, digitalpaperieshop

Row 8: khristianahowell, SilhouetteBlue

You can also see the Treasury on Etsy that I created HERE>>

Looking Back 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:39:00 +0000

When looking back on the things I did in 2011 I realize I didn't do much as far as travel. I hope to change that in 2012. Here are some things I did manage to do. :)

Went on a mini vacation to Lanai

I got a tattoo!

Went on a vintage shopping trip to Oahu with my Mom and Larissa

Went to Hana for a camping trip on my birthday

Helped my mom make these beautiful brooch bouquets!


Played lots of disc golf and had to say goodbye to the course in Kapalua

Hoping 2012 is another great year!

New iphone Photos from the Break

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:14:00 +0000

I received the new iphone 4S for Christmas and I absolutely love the camera on it. Such an upgrade from the old one. Here are some of my favorite captures.

Photos by me on the iphone 4S and added some filters in photoshop. :)

Hope you are enjoying some time off!

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Wishing Everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Photo by me :)

Featuring: Retro Love Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:06:00 +0000

The photos from Retro Love are close to my heart. When I look through her beautiful etsy shop I get excited for my next travels. She has lovely images of Hawaii so I get the feel of my starting point and then looking at images of Venice get me inspired for my Italy trip. I just love the mood and feel of her shop. I hope I can bring back some photos from my travels as beautiful as hers. Come check her shop out HERE for more gorgeous photography!

Etsy | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Color Inspiration: Red Dress in the City

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:18:00 +0000

I love how elegant and chic this photo feels and the colors are so lovely. Beautiful!

Photo from Ulyana Sergeenko

Mood Board: First Snow of Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:53:00 +0000

Loving the way these blues and grays are working together. The colors are so cool and calming.

Row 1: Elena Kovyrzina, Tomasz
Row 2: Matt Doerr, mademoisellefiona via dustjacket

Hope your weekend is going fabulous!

My New Balsam Hill Wreath!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:25:00 +0000

Yesterday I received my new Balsam Hill Wreath! I decided to go with one that had lights. This is the one I chose. I decided to put it in my hallway so we can see it right when we walk in. We didn't do a big tree this year so I added my decorations to the lovely wreath. We also have a fake little tree so we still have a place to open presents. I love how it came out and it will be easy to put them back in storage for next year. :)

How is your holiday decorating going?

All Images by me. :) Wreath from Balsam Hill

Color Inspiration: Winter Purple Tones

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:11:00 +0000

I came across this photo the other day and just fell in love with the mood and colors of it. I really like the transparent effect. Does anyone know if this is created with the camera or if its a photoshop trick? Would love to be able to do this with some of my photos as nicely.

Photo by yulibow

Mellow Monday: That Christmas Feeling

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:32:00 +0000

Its starting to feel like Christmas around here especially with all this cold rainy weather. Christmas lights are up and I'm drinking hot drinks in the evening. So fun!

What makes Christmas special for you?

Row 1: kittylrogers, gabrieladcg
Row 2: mariakallin, shannonpix

See the complete gallery HERE>>

Mood Board: Vintage Christmas Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:59:00 +0000

I love the idea of using your not so traditional colors for Christmas. A great alternative is vintage blue greens and pinks. So pretty!

Row 1: styledcreative, Trisha Brink Design
Row 2: Danielle Thompson, via style me pretty

Have a great weekend!

Featuring: Jeannie n Richard

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000

There is a sweet sale going on at Jeannie n Richard jewelry shop on etsy. You can get 17% off on any of their beautiful handmade pieces. Such great style and perfect for the holidays. I am majorly coveting this white ring below. Which item(s) are you loving?

(sale ends December 18th @ 11:59pm - CODE: XMASLOVE @ checkout)

Website | Etsy | Twitter | Wordpress | Tumblr

Color Inspiration: December

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:11:00 +0000

I think these colors are just perfect for December.

Photo from tchara

Mellow Monday: Glittering Lights

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Follett) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:18:00 +0000

Happy Monday everyone! The other day I ended up putting out my Christmas decorations. So fun! I just love the ambiance of the string lights. I ended up putting them above the kitchen cabinets and around some of the windows. I want to keep them up all year round!

Row 1: shannonpix, dreamincolour
Row 2: heather_pauline, tinabalie

See the complete gallery HERE>>