And, I'm back!

After an amazing week on Oahu, I'm back to reality. I'm digging out from under a pile of work emails, but I'm sure I'll be back to regular posts soon!

(Above is an instagr.am snapshot of one of the many rainbows we saw over the week)

Aloha

Sorry for the lack of posts!  I've been out this week on a long-awaited vacation to Hawaii.  I'll be back next week but until then, here are a few bits of my vacation so far...

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Styling Ideas for My New Bar Cart

After longing for an old fashioned bar cart to set up in my apartment,  I finally found one durring a quick trip to the Treasure Island Flea Market a few weeks ago.   I need to take a photo to share it,  but in the mean time,  I figured I'd share some of my inspiration for how I'm going to fill (and style) it.

I know they're super trendy right now, but the real reason I'm planning on setting up a bar is because we have such a tiny kitchen.  I'm hoping that moving the bar to the dining room will give us more room when we have people over.  

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I love how the pops of red on the cart somehow tie in to the awesome collage on the wall behind it.

Those cobalt glasses are stunning and the bottom shelf is stuffed much like I expect ours to be.

This one is clearly set up for a party,  but I bet bottles and glasses are stored there year round.

I love these simple matching decanters.. another thing to add to my list.

I also need to find an ice bucket. I'd be quite happy if I found a tortoise one like above.

Then it's time for a party!

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A cute print from Sugar Paper found via Matchbook

Real vs. Deal: Marc by Marc Jacobs Striped Dress

I loved Marc by Marc Jacobs' spring 2011 collection but most of the pieces were a bit out of my price range. That being said, I couldn't quite get the colorful stripes out of my mind. So, when I came across a great affordable knock-off, I had to share.  (I'm not saying I support copying designers, but sometimes  it's exciting when you get access to a style you might otherwise not be able to afford.)

Orignial: Marc by Marc Jacobs $628 at Nordstrom

Deal: Summer Festival Striped Dress $42.99 at Ruche

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