Winter Blues

Good morning, sweets! How was the first day back to reality for many of you? And for those of you lucky enough to be enjoying a few more days off, good for you! Enjoy!

Mine dose of reality was fine. I actually enjoyed being back at my recently purged office. I spent a few days last week tossing out everything in sight and it's helping the new "lighter" me feel refreshed and revived and ready to take on anything that comes my way.

One thing that I was surprised to hear while I was out and about yesterday was people talking about the winter blues. Seems kinda early in the season for that, doesn't it? I mean the holidays have only just passed. I thought that the 3rd Monday in January is supposed to be the "bluest" day of the year for us in the northern hemisphere....

Luckily I can say that I'm not of that mindset these days. I'm feeling light and bright and happy. And besides, who says that blue has to be a bad thing, right? :)

Hope you're all feeling cheery these days!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Crushing Combo

Ever since I first laid eyes on the living room above in Rue I've had a major thing for this color combo. Cobalt & marigold and while you're at it throw in a little camel too. Isn't it just so striking and inviting? And now, thanks to The Sartorialist it is now a full on, no turning back, head over heels crush!

Unfortunately my wardrobe seems to be severely devoid of these colors, minus the camel, of course. Heading out the door to shop as we speak :)

What do you guys think? Are you loving it as much as I am? Any other color combos you're crushing over these days?

Images: 1, 2

The Winter Blues

Happy Tuesday, lovelies. How are you all doing this week? For us here in the Northern Hemisphere it feels like winter will never end. And that kinda tends to make people a little blue. Everyone I speak to has admitted to having a bit of the winter blues this year. And I've heard it more than usual.

I admit I'm one of them. I mean it's not horrible...I'll get over it. It's just that time of year. And not to help matters, as I've said before, I've been staying indoors a lot. I mean nothing's better than not having anything to do on the weekend. Problem is I often start to get a little down on myself for being so lazy and for doing absolutely nothing but sit on the couch, watch tv and eat.

But I'm changing my attitude from here on in. I'm thinking it's really time to start indulging in that little luxury. I mean how often is it that you really get the time to do it? Warmer days will be here before I know it....it is February already...and my calender will fill up rather quickly. So for now I'm going to enjoy the idleness while I can.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Something's In The Water

Over the past few months, 2 of my co-workers got engaged. That might not seem like a big deal to some, but I work in a very small company and the two girls who got engaged are the only two other people in my department so it's a little unusual. I'm loving it because I get to continue on the wedding high and help them out/give my advice wherever I can.

One of the girls (a close friend of mine who came to my wedding and got engaged the day after!) asked my help in putting together inspiration boards for her upcoming wedding next March. She's between two venues, one very modern South Beachy brand new hotel on the beach, and the other more rustic, warm, elegant venue on Long Island. Her colors are a range of blues from dark navy to lighter washed seaglass shades mixed with pewter & metal accents.

I put together three boards, one for each of the possible venues and another for her attire.

South Beach Swank

Rustic Romance

I had so much fun putting these boards together! It's something I love to do but I had to take some time off from doing them over the past few months. My friends are telling me that I should start a little side business creating inspiration boards for people and I'm seriously considering it. If you or anyone you know is interested in a custom inspiration board for an event, just let me know!

We're leaning towards the first board, the South Beachy hotel, but the second board for her other venue is a strong contender. She's visting the venues over the next few weekends so a decision should be made by mid October. Can't wait to see what she chooses so I can continue to help with the planning!

Image credits: coming soon!