Fun Animal Clutches

These animal clutches from Tsuru Bride are just so fun! Pair them up with a cute summer dress for a fun filled day.

via Oh Happy Day

Add a sweet touch to your home...

with found vintage bottles!
(all images via anthropologie, eat drink and chic, and once wed)

Tis the Season for Cupcakes!

Make a beautiful cupcake for a loved one, for a summer dinner party or just because!

My favorite Pear Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients

Cupcakes

15 ounce pear halves, in syrup

1 box (18.25-oz) white cake mix

3 large eggs

Frosting

2 tablespoon(s) (unsalted) butter

2-oz ounce(s) white chocolate, chopped

2 cup(s) confection

ers' sugar

1 1/2 drop(s) (green) food coloring, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Drain pear halves; reserve syrup. In bowl with electric mixer, beat pear halves, cake mix, 1/3-cup pear syrup and eggs for 2 minutes. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups.

2. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool cupcakes 5 minutes in pan, then remove cupcakes to wire rack to cool completely.

3. To make frosting: In saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup pear syrup to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in butter and chocolate until melted. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in food coloring, if using. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately. Sprinkle with decorative toppings (sprinkles, chocolate curls) as desired.

The perfect accessory for this summer...

Mixed metal chain necklace!From left to right:

1. Amyolsonjewelry.etsy.com- Mixed drape necklace

2. Deviated Jewelry- Mixed drape necklace

3. OliviaClare.Etsy.com- Metal Mix Up Bracelet.

4. Marie Chavez- Marie Chavez Necklace

5. BambiandSnowflake.etsy.com- Lioness Chain Fringe Necklace

6. ErinJaneDesign.etsy.com- Circles Necklace

Friday Finds: Anthropologie

Love the neutral palette and stripes from Anthropologie.

From left to right:

1. Glinting Gravel Ring

2. Grevy's Wedges

3. Thatched Clutch

4. Perilla Dress

5. Stowaway Necklace

6. Flutter Chandelier

7. Painter's Stripe Mug

8. Kalika Earrings

Sensual and Delightful

Underwater photography...By ZENA HOLLOWAY and ALIX MALKA.

Summer Getaway

Traveling this summer? These fun summer outfits from RUCHE make me really want to go on a summer getaway!

(images via RUCHE)

All things lace...

I have to admit that I am drawn to all things lace. Whether it is lace on clothing, furniture, ceramic or jewelry, there's just something about it that I really like. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite ceramists Sara Haischberger, the talented designer behind FEINEDINGE. Her work includes a line of porcelain home accessories where she incorporates lace and other elements of nature in a beautiful way.

Here she is in her ceramic studio. Wish I could have a ceramic studio someday...