Amal Clooney's Style

Most successful lawyers usually dress in conservative suits with simple accessories. But recent celebrity Amal Clooney has broken the mold of stodgy barristers with her classic daytime outfits. And for fun, she throws in some unusual accessories and shoes. Every woman's favorite! Ever since her handsome husband George brought her international fame, Amal Clooney has shown the world how to dress in classic - but modern - style!

Amal Clooney - Street Style on Polyvore

My Luscious Life

Harpers Bazaar

Glamour

Tom and Lorenzo

Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Creative Lemonade Stands

When my children were younger, they loved selling lemonade during the summer. (And they even had a donut and hot chocolate stand during the winter!) Luckily for them, their stand resembled a teeki hut. Built by a friend, the stand was unbelievably heavy to move to the street. But it was a visual magnet for every car and neighbor passing by. Just by seeing creative lemonade stands online, I can also picture sticky fingers and Dixie cups of watery lemonade. Enjoy these fun summer creations!

lemonade stand on Polyvore

Hostess with the Mostess

DIY instructions at Babble

DIY instructions at lil luna

HomeGoods

His Hands Photographs

Hostess with the Mostess

ivillage

Etsy

Grownup Treehouse

As we head into summer, my sweetest memories are of my children always playing outdoors. And their treehouse was their special summer hangout. In our backyard, we had a simple playhouse built on piers beside our pool. It's seen little use as my daughters have grown. But now it's a "happening place" again. My youngest teenage daughter decided it would make a great place for her and her friends to sleep in overnight. So my husband took it on as a project. He insulated it, put up beadboard walls and wired it for electricity. In a few years, it may not be used for sleepovers, but it will be a great studio for me to write and paint. A "grownup treehouse" is definitely in my future!

Grownup Treehouse on Polyvore

Midwest Living

Apartment Therapy

Apartment Therapy

Smart Creative Women

HGTV Gardens

Vintage Mother's Day

Mother's Day gifts can be inexpensive or extremely costly. Vintage-style presents are a popular choice. But while "vintage" might sound expensive, you have several options in gifts as well as wrappings. With a little research, I've gathered a few ideas for vintage-style presents as well as retro presentations.

Vintage Mother's Day on Polyvore (with links to all the items)

Teacup candle - Etsy

Botanical print - Etsy

Decorative plant stand - Amazon

Retro necklace - Amazon

And you can create Mother's Day cards and

tags with the vintage-look images below. 

Or you can cut and paste one of the graphics onto simple brown paper. 

So with little effort, you'll give your gift a touch of vintage style 

without the vintage price!

Free printable graphic & tags at Free Pretty Things For You

Free printable wine labels at The Graphics Fairy

Free gift tag printable at Sassaby

Elegant Office

An elegant and organized office can make work feel less like "work"! Whether you work full-time, part-time or in the home, a pretty desk makes any task seem easier. At home, my workspace is a wonderful built-in desk in the kitchen. And a new home office is in the works. But at the office, my desk is not so attractive, usually overflowing with paper and projects. Maybe with a little inspiration, I can bring some "elegance" into my office, too!

Elegant Office on Polyvore

Stylish office chair - Freshome

Colorful desktop and artwork - Freshome

Sleek styling and organization - Homeize

Black & white design - Freshome

Creative and simple space - Pen and Peplum

Acrylic accessories - Horchow

Great accessories, plus flowers! - Pen and Peplum

Happy Spring!

Spring is officially here! And sunny days can become even brighter with a few updates to your decor. By switching out art, pillows and accessories, you can create a "springtime feeling" in every room of your home!

Happy Spring! on Polyvore

Soft pillows and plants - Interior Decorating & Home Design

Yellow daffodils and turquoise accents - Sijalica

Pastels chairs - Country Days

White bedroom with touches of citrus green - Via Interior

Pastel tableware with fresh flowers - Sijalica

 Creamy slipcovers - How to Decorate by Ballard Designs

Simple spring chic - How To Decorate

Large botanical prints - How to Decorate by Ballard Designs