bauble bomb

have some recently freed up dresser space since we mounted the TV in our bedroom.  it currently looks like a bomb went off in clare's accessories but i desperately want to come up with the perfect jewelry display.  

you might recognize this piggy from my mum's day gift guide.  he doesn't live with me yet but i must have him and he needs to wear my necklaces.  luckily i have a birthday and an anni on the horizon. {ahem, horseface get on that}

via SMP

also love the ikat bowls for baubles.  and love mixing them with cute dishes/trays.

this is sorta cheese {the colors. obvs} but also cute gift - can customize the name and initial.  and whaddya know- there's my pink ring!

via caitlyn mcgauley

via matchbook mag

via lucky

via the short and the sweet of it

i dig this bracelet holder and ring holder from PB.  could be cute with a mix of other cool vestles, like the piggy, g-dammit.

via lonny

despise when i can't find a source on pinterest but love-love this idea so must share.  i'm always so sad to toss my used pretty candles.  

oh. . .hi.

yup.

and i'll just leave you with this.  OMFG.

via the coveteur

stay tuned, i'm sure i'll have this worked out in the next decade or so.  since i'm a hot effing mess super organized.  but something needs to change soon because accusing the cleaning lady of stealing every time i can't find my shiz is going over like a lead balloon.

t minus 1 month : queen of hearts ball

it's that time of year again.

not too much goings on in marblehead come february so the queen of hearts ball is always a welcome great time, for an excellent cause!

it's a mere month away, so buy your tickets today

Queen of Hearts Snow Ball

Julie O'neil- Chair

The Junior Aid Society is hosting the 2013 Queen of Hearts Snow Ball on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 7 to 11:30 pm at The Boston Yacht Club in Marblehead.  It is an evening of fast paced casino games, a great silent auction and dancing.  The attire for the event is Black Tie optional and all proceeds go directly to the Women's and Children's charities that Junior Aid supports. 

here's the link:

http://www.junioraidsociety.org/2012-2013-events/queen-of-hearts-snow-ball.html

now for the really fun part!

. . . what to wear. . . .

you may recall last year i found this ruffled lil rachel zoe number.  

this year, i have this parker waiting in the wings if i can't come up with anything better. . .

let's talk more options this afternoon, shall we?  

P.S. did you notice who the chair is?  our very own julie o.  so proud of her. {and hoping she doesn't wind up with another boot after all the doncing}

tuesday shoesday

{borrowing a puntastic title from the blogosphere today- don't worry true event  -it's just a loan ;)}

so the rachel zoe showed up to counteract my monday blues yesterday and it sort of worked.   i'm slightly concerned that someone's going to order a margarita from me and it's also a bit tight but other than that, it's a go.   {pretty much once i buy something, as long as the i can zip it up, i'm committed - aka often too lazy to return. }

now the hard part: shoes.  

help. me.

obvs the dress has a lot going on but i'm going to go light on the jewelry but want a fun non-competitive shoe.

i love sparkles but totes too much right?

i want.  but can't afford.  obvs.

definite contender.  i think the nude would elongate my senorita gams.

these too.  girl needs some height.

yes, please, thank you.

i heart feathers but i think these might provide some major competition for the ruffly duds.

oh, and i need those legs, too.  anyone know where i can get a pair by the queen of hearts ball?

okay, so what do you think?

queen of hearts ball o' fun

you might remember from my previous post {confessions of a junior aid slacker} that i'm, well, a junior aid slacker.
it's 3 months later and i still haven't made it to a meeting- doh! {but i did finally pay my dues}
despite my pathetic lack of involvement on the meeting front, i am getting very excited to go to the queen of hearts ball.  it is such. big. fun.
there's a silent auction and casino tables, and doncing . . .and perhaps a cocktail or few . . .
all in the name of charity.  all proceeds go to help various wonderful women's and children's non-profit organizations of the north shore.  so you can really feel good about your hangover the day after!

so-local peeps- run don't walk to buy your tix here!

and just an fyi - lil hoot donating a custom party package again this year including my fave party venue- you & me studio - rental and custom cake by pickwick baking co.  AND the best part?  meredith nelson photography will be documenting the soiree.

loved planning grady's 3rd whale party last year after his mama generously bid on this item.  LB- round two? ;)

lots and lots of other fab auction items, as well.  {hey weed- don't even think of getting in my way of that basket of books}

sooo. . . let's talk about what's really important . . . what to wear what to wear. . .

do you love-love this ruby red number or not so much?

i worship rachel zoe so can't tell if i'm being biased.  enlighten me, please, thank you.