Sea Of Hair

Probably the most beautiful ombré hair I've ever seen...

sea of shoes

Happy December!

So, in my wee small town there's an annual Christmas on First Street. It's possible I've mentioned it here before. All the storefronts and vendors open their doors, carolers occupy every corner, people sip hot cider, kids run wild, and usually my dad can be found spinning cotton candy for a very long line of people. Oh, and another thing that happens is that my mega-tall boyfriend dresses up as an elf [in a custom made elf costume you see] and poses for photos with Santa and children of all ages. [It should be noted that he does this as a favor to a friend's mother, not on his own accord -- though I wouldn't put that past him either]. 

Splash Of Pistachio

Well. Here we are again, aren't we? The truth is that I have missed blogging so much, but simply have not had the energy or bandwidth to churn out even the most pathetic of posts.

I started a new job two days after my last post [which was September 13th - ahem] and it has been so wildly fantastic and so overwhelmingly exhausting. I love it and could not feel more fortunate to be where I am. Oh, and I'm also freelancing most of my projects from my old job. You know, in my spare time.

I don't want to make any farfetched promises, but I miss my little creative corner of the internet and I hope to be spend some more time here in very near future. And without further ado, a little pistachio + black + gold home inspiration for you.

Transit Design Viva Italia // Jayson Home Gold Wishbone + Athena Tray // Past On Paper Vintage Map // Lucky Night Modern House Wine // DwellStudio Sheepskin Rug // Fishs Eddy Jadeite Cakeplate // Easy Health Juicer // Gold Payten Flatware // Kitchenaid Mixer 

Style Obsession: Miroslava Duma

I've been loving Miroslava Duma's style lately. It's feminine and chic, but never overdone or complicated; a testimony to true style, don't you think? Whose style are you emulating this fall?

photos from Buro 247

Feeling It: Neon

Feeling punchy this Monday morning and for a real good reason! Don't worry, I'll share with you all soon. In the meantime enjoy this roundup of some bright + wearable pieces sure to add a bit of POP to your wardrobe.

1. J Brand 811 mid-rise twill cropped skinny jeans 2. Cosabella Never Say Never Prettie Bra 3. Clare Vivier La Pochette clutch 4. Kate Spade Cut to the Chase bib necklace 5. Miu Miu Spring 2011 RTW 6. Nars Pure Matte lipstick: Carthage 7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Bella striped silk dress 8. Loeffler Randall Paige Criss-Cross Stiletto  9. Equipment Adrien silk-crepe tunic Top photo: MadameDeRosa

Come Get Glittery With Me

BIG hello to my handful of readers! In an effort to get black into the blogging game (sound familiar?) I began contributing to Glitter Guide, the blogazine produced by Taylor Sterling. 

If you'd like, head over and see how you can adopt a collegiate look this fall without being mistaken for a Harry Potter extra. 

Happy weekend to you all!

[Not The Most] Mellow Yellow

It's a cloudy August morning and I'm enjoying some coffee before heading off to a farewell brunch for one of my friends who's moving to Spain for the year (I'll miss you Megan!) followed by a birthday party for my baby niece who's turning FIVE. Happy birthday to her and happy weekend to you all!

nick agin // michelle thompson // little brown pen

Pardon The Dust

Hello!

As I mentioned, I'm taking Bri + Angela's Blogshop course this weekend and as such, am in a frenzy toying around with all my new photoshop skills! So, please pardon my dust as I mess with things around here. The goal is to have a refreshed + rejuvenated Oh, Hello by early September, so hang tight!

photos by angela kohler

Bubbly On The Move

Fruit pops buoyed by Prosecco and a Veuve Clicquot champagne food truck*? Both solid entertaining ideas that I can get behind.

southern living // erin ever after

the daily beast

* The story with the Veuve Clicquot truck is really quite cool + worth a read. They served high-end, but easily consumed cuisine followed by a mini fashion show complete with accordion player! I love a brand that engages their customer in thoughtful, fun ways, don't you?

Chevron + Metallics Making Me Happy

I love every single thing about these save-the-date cards by Kate Gabriel. Her blog, wit + delight is a real doozy too. Check it out immediately if you're not already familiar. I love seeing the inspiration and how it translated to a finished product: Chevron print and metallics paired with neon. Yep, every. single. thing.

Psst...for some other neon + neutral inspiration go here or here.

design and photography by kate gabriel

Checking In + Happy Saturday

Hey guys! Did you go into shock when you saw this post pop up in your reader? Or do I even have readers any more? I wouldn't blame you if I didn't.

You'll be happy to know I am taking Bri + Angela's blogshopSF course next weekend and I am hoping it will be just the push I need to get back in this blogging game. I've said it before, but the biggest reason I fell off the wagon is that I was tired of reblogging the same stuff I was seeing everywhere else. As much as this is a place for me to catalog things I love, I also want it to be an inspiring place where my readers can come for fresh, engaging content. See? I'm doing this for YOU! Ha.

The photo below is of one of my favorite little vignettes at my casa. It features a photostrip from the wedding of two of our dear friends, a glamour shot of my beautiful [and missed] grandmother Beverley, and postcard with the truest lyric that's ever been sung, and another photo from another wedding [we go to a LOT of weddings]. I hope it's enough to tide you over until next time. Happy Saturday!

x

Mrs. Lilien's Summer Isle Shoppe... LAUNCH!

What I've been up to lately...

Sweet Mementos

I was just perusing Audrey's sweet blog and was totally charmed by her tips on cheap art. She's framed photobooth strips, a ticket stub from her first date with her mister and fortunes from fortune cookies. I love it!

What are your best cheap decorating tips?

Bloomin'

Some bright + beautiful blooms from the uber talented ladies of Bash, Please.

The Official Mrs. Staff

Just one of the many reasons life is so crazed these days! Check out the always-fab Mrs. Lilien's blog today and see if you see anyone you know...