Inspired By: London Olympics 2012

I don't about you guys, but I am a huge Olympics fan.  I'm so excited to watch the Opening Ceremony on TV this Friday evening! I love the spirit of the games- the idea of bringing countries from all over the world together for a shared love of sports. I also love to watch the Opening Ceremony and observe the variety of uniforms that are worn by team members of each country.  Although I have ties to a few different countries, I'll always be rooting for the USA. Check out my picks below to see a few things you can wear to represent your red, white, and blue pride for the kickoff of the games!

Red: Large Red Camelia Pin, Garnet Cocoon Earrings, Three-Gemstone Necklace

White: White Topaz Silver Ring, Sailor Hat, White Textured Adjustable Ring 

Blue: Blue Suede Pumps, Blue Sky Star Necklace, Sapphire Blue Freshwater Pearl Earrings

Tell me: Do you like to watch the Olympics? If so, what's your favorite sport?

By Nnenna of star-crossed smile

Inspired By: Weddings

Summer is the season of weddings and I thought it would be fun to share some of my picks inspired by this theme. Our team members are so talented and there was plenty of wedding inspiration to be found in their shops!

• Etsy is a great place to find stationery for your wedding, including these wedding invitations from Wishbone Letterpress or stationery set personalized with your initials from HYC Creative.
• If you're the bride, don't forget your something blue, like this pretty pin from Edward Owl or this aquamarine teardrop necklace from Sweet Olive Jewelry.
• The wedding band is also important to remember, wouldn't you say?  I love this sleek brushed white gold band from Porter Gulch.
• Pearls are a wedding classic.  I adore both this multi-strand version from Mulry Jewels or this more simple necklace from L'atelier des bijoux.
• If you're a guest, bring a little present for the new couple, like these sweet pillowcases from Hook and Matter or this quirky cute tea towel from May Luk.

Tell me: Who's attending a wedding this summer? Anyone getting married? :)

By Nnenna of star-crossed smile

Inspired By: The Sand and the Sea

Top L to R: Double Spiral Ring, Ahoy There Nautical Card, Braid Bracelet

Middle L to R: Silver Anchor Necklace, Palm Tree Photograph, Gold Starfish Necklace

Bottom L to R: Recycled Cotton Braid Cuff, Gold Seahorse Necklace, Sea Shells Collage Card

Over Memorial Day weekend, I took a day trip with some friends to Long Beach.  We spent the day soaking in the sun, getting up the nerve to dip our toes in the frigid water, starting our summer reading, and just generally having a good time!  Since our little journey I've been dreaming of a proper beach getaway- nothing but the sand and sea for days and days.  There's just something so relaxing about laying on the beach with the sand between your toes, listening to sound of the waves rushing back and forth.

Tell me: Are you planning to take a trip to the beach this summer?

By Nnenna of star-crossed smile