'Tis So Sweet

Taylor Swift for Keds Collection

2013-04-12T14:35:00.000-04:00

Chelsea is no longer updating 'Tis So Sweet, but you can find her on her new blog, Rosario Creative Co.

I'm a Taylor Swift fan. Yes, she has her moments, but her feminine & playful style always stands out. Recently, she came out with a Ked's collection. I love Keds and absolutely fell in love with her patterns. Now I'm dying to get my hands on the teal polka dot pair (I'm a turquoise freak)!

You can find these fantastic shoes at Nordstrom, Journey's, or online.

1. Champion Stripe Dot - Tan

2. Champion Paw Dot - Teal

3. Champion Anchor

4. Champion Stripe Dot - Blue

5. Champion Shade - Yellow (Not available yet)

6. Champion Rose Stripe - Red

7. Champion Guitar

8. Champion Stripe Dot - Red

9. Champion Rose Stripe - Blue

10. Champion Favorite Things

11. Champion Paw Dot - Navy

12. Champion Shade - Red (Nordstom Exclusive)

Trend Tuesday: Concrete

2013-04-09T20:44:00.000-04:00

Chelsea is no longer updating 'Tis So Sweet, but you can find her on her new blog, Rosario Creative Co.

1. Inner Gardens

2. Waterstone Succulents

3. 645 Workshop

4. inoow design

Design//Decor - Add A Little Pastel To Your Home

2013-04-04T23:02:00.000-04:00

1. Amazon

2. Viesso

3. White Faux Taxidermy

4. Luxe Yard

5. Sea & Asters

6. Euro Style Lighting

7. Bed Bath & Beyond

Dresses For Easter

2013-03-27T23:48:00.000-04:00

Put on your Sunday best, friends! This upcoming Sunday is Easter!
This Sunday I'll be sporting a t-shirt and jeans as I work with the lovely little ones at my church.

I will live vicariously through all of you that will be donning beautiful spring dresses and enjoying church and family time. Happy Easter!

1. Tile and Tile Again
2. Window Seat
3. Birthday Breakfast
4. Float Couture
5. Demure and Simple

Recipes For Strawberry Season

2013-02-17T22:19:00.000-05:00

Here in Florida, we make a big deal about strawberries. In Plant City (the strawberry capital), someone is crowned Strawberry Queen each year. I get really excited this time of year because Publix marks down their strawberries to two for $4. As I personal strawberry hoarder, I've found they go bad quickly so I wanted to provide some recipes that call for strawberries!

1. The Curvy Carrot
2. Anna And Blue Paperie
3. Woman's Day
4. In The Little Red House
5. Cupcake Lovers
6. Tartelette
7. Kwestia Smaku
8. Paula Dean
9. Bran Appetit

Mint Office Inspiration

2013-02-13T22:18:00.001-05:00

Written across my calendar this Saturday was, "Clean out guest room!" Since moving in nearly six months ago, the husband and I have tossed all of our miscellaneous wedding decor, rubbermaid bins, unfinished projects, and garage sale items in one room. Since our happy little rental is a historic bungalow, it doesn't exactly have a linen closet, pantry, or shelving (oh, those luxuries).

After relocating all of our garage sale stuff to the front room for this Saturday's big sale and filling three utility trash bags full of trash, we could see the guest room floor. Many hours of why do I still have this? later we had an (almost) empty guest room.

The next morning my husband woke up and said, "I want to design the guest room." I think he could finally see potential in the room. Fast forward three days and we have two coats down and one coat left of the most wonderful paint color you've ever seen (Sherwin Williams Sea Salt). Side note: I would have never thought we'd get as extreme as painting, but the husband said it was part of the whole design aesthetic and how could I work in a space with walls the color of dirty cement?

All of this to say, here's a little office inspiration on this Thursday morning.

1. fieldtrip on Etsy
2. West Elm
3. Finnish Design Shop
4. CB2
5. Ferm Living
6. Style At Home

Nautical

2012-11-27T23:58:00.001-05:00

Chris and I have been trying to decide what to get each other for Christmas.
Chris, being the generous guy that he is, requested that I set aside most of the money I would spend on his gift to buy a cow for a family in need through World Vision.
He is pretty awesome like that.

I'm attempting to do a mostly handmade Christmas for my family.
I've usually been the one to end up at the mall at 6am on Christmas Eve to get that last minute gift, so DIY-ing is probably the best.
I'm proud to say I'm one project down.

1. The Future Perfect
2. Rugs USA
3. West Elm
4. Z Gallerie
5. The Container Store
6. Wayfair
7. Serena & Lily
8. Room & Board

Happy Saturday

2012-11-24T12:38:00.000-05:00

On this Saturday, remember the simple joy of a steaming cup of coffee and a good book.

I'm spending this Saturday eating delicious beignets, putting up Christmas decorations, and spending time with my husband.

Have a wonderful weekend.

1. S Happens
2. Life Goes On
3. Yo Amo Leer
4. The High Class Society
5. Le Sabbie Del Tempo

Lazy Sunday

2012-11-18T16:48:00.001-05:00

I'm sitting outside enjoying the fresh air before it gets dark.
Today makes me want to wrap myself up in my glorious West Elm knit throw, slip on some fuzzy socks, and get lost in a book.

I just remembered I have Starbucks salted caramel hot chocolate on the counter...bye!

Photo Credit: Loreta J
1. ModCloth
2. Anthropologie
3. Urban Outfitters
4. Patina
5. New York Fashion Hunter (searching for original link...)

Windy Nights

2012-11-17T21:43:00.003-05:00

Grab a skirt and umbrella and head outside to Mary Poppins in the sky. The weather is blustery tonight.

I'm glad that Chris and I didn't buy chimes today...something about wind and chimes reminds me of the M. Night Shyamalan movie Signs. Chills.

As a graphic designer, I'm always trying to use my design programs for everything. Lately, it's been interior design and home decor. I wish I was proficient in AutoCAD, but that's pretty far down on the to-learn list. Here I sit working on Christmas decor mock-ups right now.

Chris and I spent the afternoon at this place called The Barn. It's every tchotchke loving mom's paradise. Between the mantels filled with floral arrangements, vines, and vases of all sizes there are some good finds. Plus, they have a whole building dedicated to Christmas decor. Later, we hit up Hobby Lobby with all of their 50% off Christmas merchandise. I'm trying to hold off until next week to put it all up. I'm so excited to decorate our first place.

Hope you keep your feet on the ground this windy evening...

Photo Credit: Jaz Marsh
1. ModCloth
2. Target
3. Hunter Boots
4. ModCloth

All That Glitters Is Gold

2012-11-14T22:21:00.000-05:00

1. Debenhams
2. Barney's New York
3. Green Heart
4. Windsor
5. Marc Jacobs
6. Republic
7. Stella & Dot
8. Witchery
9. Miss Selfridge

Design Is Never Done

2012-10-29T19:12:00.000-04:00

1. White Faux Taxidermy

2. Saatchi

3. The Succulent Source

4. Anthropologie

Light a Candle

2012-07-19T12:48:00.000-04:00

Pretty in Peach

2012-05-24T22:31:00.000-04:00

Something about peaches intrigues me...they're so Southern, classy, and delicious.

Besides my love affair with seafoam, peach is right up there on the favorite list.

1. Simply Bloom Photography
2. Caroline La Rousse
3. Rifle Paper Co
4. Pepper Wedding
5. Our Labor of Love via Southern Weddings
6. Larissa Cleveland via Snippet & Ink
7. The Nichols

Design // Decor - Ring of Fire

2012-05-22T16:57:00.000-04:00

Saw on the news this whole "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse deal. Wish I was on the west coast to see it. I just saw this artwork by Shelley Simpson and thought tangerine is such a happy color. I set out to prove that it can even work in a home space without looking like Halloween. Happy Tuesday!

1. Shelley Simpson
2. Homes Interior (I'm on the lookout for the original link...)

Summer Time Palette

2012-05-21T22:38:00.002-04:00

Loves,
It's been too long since I've posted. Life has gotten in the way. I'm in the process of moving (again!) and in the throes of wedding planning. Please forgive me.

Since summer is peaking around the corner for most of you, I thought a summer inspired palette was fitting. So make yourself some pink lemonade and eat some delicious barbecue this holiday weekend.

1. Dooney & Bourke
2. Target
3. Dorothy Perkins
4. Miss Selfridge
5. David Aubrey
6. Target

Gift Ideas for Your Man

2012-01-25T20:52:00.000-05:00

Hey!

It has been a whole month since I've posted! I can't believe it...life just gets crazy!

While I have been away from 'Tis So Sweet, my readers/hits have been growing and I received 1,500 hits on Monday -- that's my all time highest! Thank you for your support.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I'm already brainstorming what to get my guy. I put together a little gift list to get you thinking about what to get that special guy in your life. Enjoy!

1. Beard Oil for your man's hipster stache

2. Man Soap to get your man smelling especially manly

3. iPad Case that disguises itself as an old book...book thieves will find a pricey surprise inside

4. Candles that come in manly smells like pizza, sawdust, and gunpowder

5. Leather Messenger Bag that only looks manlier the more he uses it

6. Graphic Toothbrush Holder that complements your recent aztec obsession (in a manly way, of course)

We've Booked Our Photographer!

2011-12-05T14:21:00.001-05:00

It's official.
When we first got engaged, Chris and I wrote down our top priorities for the wedding. Numero uno was the venue. So, we booked an AMAZING location within the first month of being engaged (more on that later). The second priority was the photographer. Why put a lot of effort into something so meaningful and have nothing to capture the moments and details?

His name is Jason Mize and he is based out of Tampa.
Here's just a taste of his work. Definitely check out his website/blog for more!

Crafty Christmas

2011-11-26T15:17:00.001-05:00

1. Girl. Inspired.
2. Martha Stewart
3. Likainen Parketti

Black Friday

2011-11-24T20:53:00.001-05:00

Photo Credit: Kathika, Keep Calm Shop

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Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T20:10:00.001-05:00

I am thankful for:
My amazing, supportive family
My faithful friends (and readers!)
My wonderful fiance and his family
A job where I can play piano every day
A Savior who has granted me grace so that I can be a part of His family

May God bless you today. Remember there are always reasons to be thankful!

Silver Sparkles and Sequins

2011-11-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

I am currently watching one of my new favorite shows, Big Bang Theory and thinking about how Christmas is almost only one month away. It's hard to feel super Christmas-y in 80 degree weather, but my roommates cinnamon candle is helping me get in the spirit.

Last Christmas I went all DIY with my family's gifts. I custom designed the gift tags and coffee stained them. I used a ton of twine and brown packaging paper. Somehow I have to top what I did last year. Here's some inspiration from the sequins, sparkles, and glitter that are definitely IN right now (just look at the storefronts of Forever XXI).

1. Glitter Guide
2. Beauty and the Budget
3. Beauty and the Budget
4. Knot and Bow
5. Birdcage Cards
6. a Little Card

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Pretty as Chalk

2011-11-22T19:05:00.001-05:00

There's something about chalk's simplicity and innocence as it lends itself to a nostalgic part of grade school. With a shed full of milk glass, Chris and I have moved on to collect chalk boards. It doesn't take much money to create beautiful, delicate, personal touches with chalkboards.

Here's my inspiration:

Top: A beautiful custom chalk sign at a wedding reception in a deli.
Middle Left: I'm a sucker for anything with Peonies and these framed chalkboard table numbers are perfect.
Middle Right: How cute is this? A wedding word search. Fun, cute, and personalized.
Bottom: Another custom chalk wedding piece with a vintage flair. Love.

Chris and I bought a simple little chalk board for fifty cents at a garage sale. I painted the natural wood frame white with a few coats of acrylic paint. Then I bought a set of chalk markers online. I'm not super happy with the brightness of the pink (it's like neon Vegas sign fuchsia), so I may stick to the white to give it an authentic chalk feel.

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Kitchen Ideas

2011-11-06T21:08:00.000-05:00

Hey there!

Good news on the wedding planning forefront -- we have found our dream photographer and we're in the process of booking him/her! More details to follow once we've made it legit.

Right now Chris and I have been exploring color palettes for various rooms as we think about our registry. You all know I am obsessed with the seafoam/turquoise palette. So, this is a little style board I am working on for our kitchen.

If you have any ideas about where to register, let me know. We need to figure that out soon!

1. Pretty Divine

2. Kitchen Aid
3. Bed Bath & Beyond
4. Bed Bath & Beyond
5. Design Within Reach
6. Design Within Reach
7. English Creek Gardens

Lavender Fields Forever

2011-09-25T22:35:00.000-04:00

I can't get enough of this color. I always wrote off purple/lavender as the color that people who hated pink liked. And I love pink... (read about my pink obsession here).

Take a look. Warning: purple haters will be converted.

1. Dreamy Whites

2. Maggie Austin Cakes

3. Louise Van Gend

4. decor8
5. Pretty Pretty Yum Yum
6. Jacaranda Designs
7. Fofa Brazil