Lunes, Mayo 9, 2016
Biyernes, Mayo 6, 2016
Huwebes, Mayo 5, 2016
when life gives you lemons.
have y'all watched beyoncé's lemonade visual album yet? i bought the album on itunes, and it comes with the hour-long video, so of course i had to see what all the fuss is about. visually, lemonade is really stunning and very thought-provoking. it's a combination of songs from the album and some spoken word - some badass spoken word in which, i'm sure you've heard - she calls out her husband for cheatin' with 'becky with the good hair'. it's quite revealing and ultimately, i guess it's a story of making lemonade from lemons, so to speak. but honestly, i can't really tell if it's the most genius marketing plan ever, or if bey really is calling out jay z for cheating on her. i mean, he had to know she was creating this epic piece of music and film and how would one keep its contents a secret? it's all up for speculation, but i guess that's the point, right? what are your thoughts? did they plan it together, or did she spring this personal journey of betrayal, revenge and eventually reconciliation and redemption on mr. carter? and now, they say Jay Z is recording a new album of his own 'to tell his side of things' after Beyoncé addressed infidelity rumors with lemonade. huh - sounds like marketing to me, but you can watch the trailer, right here - and then do tell - what do you think about all this?
• photo credits, top to bottom: houston chronicle; e! online; Food52; the vandallist; designlovefest; vanity fair; vogue paris; jreed1703; beyoncé; fubiz; beyoncé; dailymail; chrysanthems; neobeatgeneration.
Miyerkules, Mayo 4, 2016
Martes, Mayo 3, 2016
cheers to mothers everywhere.
perhaps you're in need of a quick, delicious and very pretty cocktail for mother's day brunch, or a pre-dinner apéritif? i thought i'd share one of my favorite easy, go-to cocktails - prosecco with a splash of st. germaine and fresh raspberries. it helps if you have some pretty glasses to start (more on that topic was covered in this morning's post on vintage colored glassware). these sexy glasses are champagne coupes from kiss that frog. did you know urban legend has it that the shape of the coupe was modeled on the breast of Marie Antoinette? that's what they say - but i digress, as per usual.
you might like to start with some pretty cocktail napkins like these meri meri toot sweet ombre napkins with scalloped edges and a little bit of sparkle. i got these at shout & about in echo park, but you can find them online at meri meri. and lastly, you may need some great-looking coasters - these brass beauties are from schoolhouse electric, simple and super stylish! oh, and lastly, can't forget the recipe! i like lamarca italian prosecco - not only is the bottle pretty but it's nice and dry and not too sweet. you simply mix 4 ounces of prosecco and 1-1/2 ounces of st. germaine (which has to be the most beautiful elderflower liqueur bottle out there) and add a few raspberries (or, if you prefer strawberries or a sprig of lavender) for color and a dash of fizz and you're ready to sip a toast to mums everywhere.
• photos by lily glass for sfgirlbybay.
Lunes, Mayo 2, 2016
Homegoods is now open in Milwaukee…
Sorry for the unexpected pause and absense in my blogging. I'm still debating on sharing what happened a few months ago in regards to one of my blog posts. Until then, let me share some captures from the new Homegoods store that is located in the Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am that they are here. We have Marshalls which has a huge Homegoods section. However, you cannot match having a whole store dedicated to home decor…
No longer will I have to travel to North Chicago's for clients or myself. The opening day was so packed, I only stayed 10 mins. I waited 3 weeks to go again and it was a much easier crowd to deal with. The wood floors in the store are beautiful. Here are some things I saw and liked….
Filed under: Bathroom, Bedroom, Closets, Decor, Decorating, Dining Room, Furniture, Interior Design, Kitchen, laundry area, Lighting, Living Room, Office Design, Pattern Love, Rec Room (basement), Seasonal Decor, Storage, Wall art, Window Treatment Tagged: decor, furniture, homegoods, mayfair collection, Milwaukee
Sara Thomas – Blogger and Vintage Seller at Home in London
Sara Thomas - Blogger and Vintage Seller
at Home in London
