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I adore this dreamy photo. Hair blowing in the wind and not a care in the world.

photo: Nain Maslun
production: Monjitas a la Moda
make up & hair: Mel Tetzner
photo assist: Francisca Illanes
model: Graziela (Rebel)

by Bookhou At Home on Etsy

When I was a fashion design student at The Savannah College Of Art And Design, one of our first projects was to create a garment out of everyday objects. I made a blazer and skirt from white envelopes and brass brads… wish I had a picture! The image above reminds me so much of that project. It’s from the 1930’s and the woman is wearing a dress made of grapefruit peels. Is that not amazing?! The dress celebrated the beginning of harvest in the fertile Rio Grand Delta. I bet it smelled quite lovely too.

We are thrilled to announce a fabulous giveaway with Syiim Swimmwear! Head over to the new Syiim Blog for details on how to enter for your chance to win a gorgeous Syiim sarong and Verse necklace.

I am in awe of artist Mark Demsteader. His contemporary figurative works are both haunting and sultry. I may just have to create a few jewelry pieces for the Luxe shop inspired by these lovely ladies…

I’ve been collecting art and vintage botanical prints for a few years now. Most of the pieces have a nature theme and I love the look of them grouped together. I decided to choose my favorites and try my hand at creating a frame collage wall this past weekend. I purchased the frames from Ikea and Aaron Brothers, then used this fantastic template trick via Young House Love to lay out the design and hang each piece. Most of the artwork was found on Etsy, including the antique botanicals. The large prints on either end are by Lab Partners. The gorgeous driftwood mirror in the center was a splurge and is by the artist Ben Forgey. My husband and I are really happy with the final look and like that we can easily swap out the pieces whenever we want a change. What ideas do you have for creative wall decor?

delicate paper blooms by Frances and Francis

So excited about these gorgeous raw gemstone and druzy pendants! Look for them in the Verse shop soon.

I was recently on the hunt for an affordable Pouf Ottoman. Love the casual style but they are so expensive! I ended up purchasing a pair of Knitted Poufs from World Market in the color teal (now sold out but available in other colors). Love them! Great price and quality. I use mine in front of our couch and they work as ottomans, stools, coffee tables, extra seating… very versatile! If you are feeling crafty, I stumbled upon this neat tutorial to make your own moroccan style sewn pouf (shown above).

Fresh spring picks drom Etsy!

“Tender Greens” Etsy Treasury 

Lots of new Spring earrings in the Verse Luxe shop!

An afternoon spent at this sunny Summerhouse by UK architects Ullmayer Sylvester would be so refreshing. It is built of pine and functions as an artist studio and garden shed.

Simply Falling by Iyeoka

a photo from The Ballerina Project series

via Behind Ballet

My Home is the Sea by Matt Wisniewski

cute and colorful coin purses by Humoresque

Terrariums are everywhere lately! I have a teardrop-shaped hanging one myself.

Are you loving this trend?

hanging glass terrarium and stand via eGardenStudio

“Sun”, part of the California Gold No.2 series by Lab Partners

Necklace Holder- a simple DIY project via Visibly Moved

A tasty, healthy treat. Yum!

vegetarian mini pizzas via Green Kitchen Stories