Table Top: Easter | 04.18.14

Happy Spring & happy (almost) Easter! It’s a beautiful time of year to celebrate with the ones we love. I present, for your consideration, a collection of table top ideas for dressing your dining table this weekend (or any day you might fancy this Spring)!

Table Top: Easter | Spring Tablescape Ideas | Linzeelu Thank You

Strike the right chord with a vibrant blend of Spring colors (cobalt & coral, anyone?), and keep it balanced with crisp white and barely-notice-you-but-still-need-you clear.

Clean and simple is always classic. Simple lines in muted earth tones keep things feeling sophisticated and chic.

Inject some whimsy – use an eclectic mix of dishes to play up the fun. Keep it all in the same color family to keep it cohesive.

Go glam with drama – keep the palette simple with basic black and white (with a touch of green of course) but play up height & proportion.

Run with a rustic style – add wood elements (planter boxes or charger plates, etc), vintage or thrifted dishes and plenty of laid back vibes.

bluesy | simple | eclectic | glam | rustic

Whatever your style & whatever you are celebrating, I hope it’s all filled with love and laughter. Some of the best times are those relaxed moments around the dinner table with friends, family, wine, memories and laughs.

How do you decorate for Spring?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Wanderlust 03: Paris | 4.16.14

There are few things I love more in this world than traveling. The sights, the culture, the adventure of it all. It’s thrilling and exhausting and satisfying. But when there is neither time nor money for the biggest dreamed adventures, there’s wanderlust.

03. Paris [in Springtime]

There’s no place in the world I’d rather see and no time of year I’d rather see it. I dream about it all year round, but most of all in the spring. In lieu of seeing it in person, I take inspiration from the sunlight-filtered colors of Spring and the vibrant storefront shades.

I will make it there someday. Until then, I can only dream. And take recommendations! Any can’t miss spots? Favorite cafe or bistro? Must visits?

Happy Wednesday – half way there!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Obsessed: The Olympics | 2.11.14

Well I think the title says it all. I love the olympics, summer & winter. I love the athleticism, the sportsmanship, the pomp & circumstance, I love it all! Every two years, I settle comfortably in my obsession and immerse myself in the games, the rules, the competitors and the host country. True story: just yesterday I wikipedia-ed how to play curling. I read every last word and I am now prepared to watch every last minute. Disgusting, I know. But I LOVE IT!!!!! I don’t expect you to share in my obsession, just enjoy my celebration of said obsession below! Go USA!

the blue ring

the yellow ring

the black ring

the green ring

the red ring

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How do you celebrate the olympics? Where do you find inspiration?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Design Files: Dreaming of Spring | 2.5.14

I can’t help it. As another 6-8 inches of snow falls down on me, all I can think about is “it’s February. February is only 4 short weeks. Then it’s March and sometime in March it usually starts to warm up. Soooo… only a few more weeks. Practically there…” This winter has been hell and I have to keep my eye on Spring or I’m going to curl up in the abyss of snow in my backyard and cry.

I feel warmer already.

Is that…. Is that a road clear of salt & snow that I see??

You mean I don’t need 57 layers to go outside??

And just like that, spirits are lifted and I’m happy (and warm). At least until the next time I look out the window….

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Are you a snow bunny or are you just as excited as I am for Spring???

Happy hump day!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Emmys: Bolds & Brights | 9.26.13

By far, my favorite of the Emmy recaps!

I die for Allison Williams. She is my pick for BEST DRESSED… for what it’s worth. [images source]

And now let’s wrap up our Emmy fashion fun with more bright & bold, for the win.

bright eyes | cobalt couch | bold & striped | pour homme | beautiful bathroom

Bring some of these babies home soon:

Bolds & Brights by linz1433 featuring a bib necklace

Life is better in technicolor! What were some of your favorite looks from this year’s Emmys?

PS tomorrow is Friday!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Stacks of Color | 9.4.13

Need a mid-week pick me up? Glance through these images with layers of color & light and feel yourself perking up! I mean, with so much vibrancy and brightness, how can you not?