Showing posts with label stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stuff. Show all posts

3.07.2012

little happinesses.


:: popcorn :: requested often by all. with butter. lots of.
:: very orange :: fabric arrived this week for dining room curtains
:: singing :: happy birthday with the girls to my mom on the phone (60!)


:: sunshine :: making more and more frequent appearances
:: board games :: these little ones are taking a sudden shine to
:: park deliciousness :: went twice today for bike riding, mud slinging, and pretend gardening


:: vintage hankies :: making curtains soon, inspiration here
:: olive leaf :: soap. completely unexpectedly luxuriously delicious.
:: sunshine :: did i already say that?

8.16.2011

15% off washi tape + more for modern marigold readers!


Marigolders? marigoldlets? just what are we, here?

Now through August 19, take 15% off your entire order from Kawaii Goodies
with the code "themodernmarigold" at checkout, no minimum purchase required!
There are a ton of delish little goodies in this shop, but if you've never tried out washi tape
before, now's your big chance (watch out, it's dangerously addictive).

Kawaii Goodies is my absolute fave source for washi (that's where I got the tape for the bday giveway) --
she's got great selection, very reasonable shipping, and some good deals, too.
Thanks for the great coupon code, Kawaii Goodies!

Happy shopping!


6.24.2011

new shoes + other happinesses


:: 4-day weekend for my man! BBQing, farmer's marketing, and lake swimming in store, hot dog!

:: 3-bone shoes on clearance at Voldemart, eek!

:: 2 new baby boys to 2 of my high school besties, both born au naturel. welcome to the world, charlie and adam!

:: 1 exciting giveaway you should really check out! tons of amazing prizes, including a modern marigold bunting kit. entries (1 book = 1 entry) benefit heather's incredible joyful life library.

:: 4-3-2-1 liftoff! sorry, couldn't resist.

:: ps -- tons of new listings in the shop -- and a featured spot in a pretty treasury today!

6.21.2011

new duds tee

Surely you know Candace, aka Ms. Sparkle Power? Well, a couple of weeks ago my luck was up + I won a giveaway she hosted from New Duds!


I picked the Shallow Tree shirt. The quality of this shirt is incredible -- both of the shirt itself (so soft! they use American Apparel tees) and of the screen printing, which machine-washed and dried perfectly. I've worn it twice in less than a week + I'm in love. Any of their shirts would make a super nice present for someone who likes a good tee. Thank you, Tessa and Torrey -- I'll be back!

3.28.2011

a makeupey mood

If you know me in person, you know I'm not a huge makeup wearer. On my wedding day, my sister had to all but hog tie me to get (what she said was) a decent amount of makeup on me. I may or may not have been muttering something about the whores of Babylon. Not in reference to my sister, of course. And that wedding-day makeup? Still usin' it. Seven years strong, baby. Ahem.

So it's not often that I buy new makeup. And when I do, it's not the fancy stuff. Anyway, I bought some today and I really like it, so I thought I'd share! First up is Neutrogena's revitalizing lip balm in soft caramel, which goes on silky and has just enough color to keep me looking alive (not an easy feat in this weather).



I also got some Maybelline Expert Wear in charcoal smokes, which I love because it has "base," "lid," "crease," "outer corner," and "liner" stamped into the little eyeshadow trays. There's even a numbered diagram on the back. Totally awesome if you're a makeup idiot (points to self). It's an easy way to give your eyes that sultry smoky look (at least that's what I'm hoping).



And just for fun, Pure Ice nail polish in siren -- el cheapo polish that's good for a red kick. I don't wear polish often, either -- a boy in high school complimented my lack of nail polish once, and for some reason I always think of that when I paint my nails. Silly, I know.



And you? Have you discovered any fabulous beauty products lately, drugstore or otherwise?

(Totally unrelated, but I am flipping my wig over this salted caramel ice cream recipe. Must find evaporated cane juice at the health food store tomorrow.)

3.04.2011

friday faves



Lace, bare feet, and bright skies are on my mind today. Spring fever is hitting me hard.

1 Time for Departure 2 Springtime Indescretions 3 Neon 4 Circular Doily Skirt 5 Ranunculus 6 Patchwork Folk Tunic 7 Popcorn 8 Faded Dreams 9 The Farmer's Daughter

Happy happy Friday, dear friends!

2.11.2011

navy + dots

I guess it's not just me.



{via Modcloth}





{via Modcloth}




{via Ruche}



Louise had the brilliant idea of adding lace to the bottom of my too-short dress (see below), so maybe we'll see what we can whip up over the weekend.

Also on my mind today --

Ms. Horner's unfailingly perfect color instinct --



Further adventures in sourdough (look how happy my starter is!) -- and the suspicion that some pain au chocolat might be in my near future --



And this happy reminder --



Stay snug this weekend!