I've always had a thing for luxurious and elegant patterns and textures. As a young camp girl when other kids were bringing home postcards, mugs and packs of gum on the long bus ride home, I wedged heavy pottery planters between my legs and a beautiful batiked pillow in between my arm rest and the window. Clearly, I had a vision for my future filled with inviting spaces. And, somehow I knew a pillow could make a statement, change a room and inspire a goal of how one would like to feel in one's life. (On a side note ~ my … [Read more...]
Traveling With A Great Day Bag
By on October 22, 2013 with
Running errands, taking day trips, and running your busy life means the things you haul your personal items with, your notes, your books, your bag, your wallet and even an extra jacket, should be functional and sturdy. And also, beautiful. Recently, I was roaming the old cobbled market streets of Munich. Wondering through the Viktualienmarkt, the oldest farmers market in Munich, I imagined that if I lived here, or was perhaps on an extended holiday with an apartment, I would have gathered up quite a few … [Read more...]
Add Unexpected Elements In Decorating
By on October 21, 2013 with
The element of surprise in decorating is what make something practical, functional or utilitarian come to life! Find some places in your home to add the unexpected. If you have a certain style, traditional, modern, or cabin luxe, try to add a bit of the opposite of whatever you've got going. If your home is formal in style, add something relaxed, like a bit of nature. Go for a walk and find a pile of leaves to add to a bowl, a branch, a rock, or maybe even a nest. Layers move the eye around and make the soul … [Read more...]
Velvet Acorns Nestled In A Grass Nest
By on September 23, 2013 with
Grass Nest On Sale - 1 WEEK MORE! We are hearing from lots of LoveFeast Shop friends that they are getting out their fall decor and filling their bowls full of lovely little velvet acorns. We love hearing about how you all are decorating your mantels, tables and homes! Grass Nest Decorating Ideas ~ nestle in antlers, top a stack of books, nestle in a corner or in a bowl, set a place-setting, or in a basket or a planter! Some of you are even sending a little fall nest to friends and family across the … [Read more...]
LoveFeast Instagram Summer Memories
By on September 3, 2013 with
Are you on Instagram? It's a fun downloadable app for capturing and sharing photos. Kristin and I have found it to be a creative and fun outlet for capturing and sharing beauty, memories and inspiration! On Instagram you can see a bit of our personal moments as well as some shop "behind the scenes" happenings in our LoveFeast Shop. Follow LoveFeast on Instagram HERE Where we share behind the scenes ~ our life, our shop and the beauty & inspiration we find all around us on our journey! Our summer looked a little like … [Read more...]
Heirloom Beautiful Necklaces From LoveFeast Shop
By on August 28, 2013 with
We're choosy when it comes to jewelry for ourselves. Jewelry is personal. Kristin and I are always on the hunt for jewelry we that is stylish, chic, unusual, and one-of-a-kind. We believe that every woman should have at least one heirloom quality treasure. A quality piece goes a long way in style and in years. Which is why you'll find much of the jewelry in LoveFeast Shop is artisan made, hand-crafted and unique. Liz Oie, is the artist who creates many of our signature LoveFeast Shop pieces. It's wonderful thought … [Read more...]
Raspberry Fizz Wine Cocktail
By on August 26, 2013 with
It's great to have some easy go-tos when you're entertaining. Having good wine on hand and some quick up-your-sleeve cocktail ideas ready, makes entertaining easy. Recently, we were introduced to The Naked Grape boxed wine. Easy to carry with a built in handle and an easy pour spout, The Naked Grape is easy to grab for any gathering. Easy entertaining is something that everyone can aspire to. It's a refreshing pour and a great everyday wine at $20 for a 3L box! We loved the smooth finish and peachy fruity flavors. … [Read more...]
Art For Your Home That Inspires
By on July 9, 2013 with
We are big believers in finding and surrounding ourselves with art that inspires. Finding art for your home or office that inspires can make an impact on keeping you focused on your intentions. Beauty inspires us. We are attracted to art, that speaks to our soul. Kristin and I have decorated our homes and home offices with things we have made that make us happy and keep us inspired. Whether it be inspiration boards, a colorful garland, a chalkboard drawing from one of our children, a piece of pottery from our travels, or … [Read more...]
Spring Beauty Event
By on May 29, 2013 with
When Kristin and I started our business journey here at our blog and at our online boutique, LoveFeast Shop we couldn't imagine that eventually our journey would lead us to hosting boutique events in our cities, Baltimore and Minneapolis. To begin with they were a way to mingle with the blogger friends we were making in each of our cities. Eventually they grew as our business grew to include businesses and brands. "Whatever you do, do it with gust-0." BlogLove events are places for both businesses, brands and bloggers to … [Read more...]
Oh The Places You’ll Go Graduation Party Ideas
By on May 21, 2013 with
Graduation celebrations and parties are just around the corner. Like many planning a party I turned to Pinterest for graduation party ideas and inspiration. (photo credit from The Brass Paperclip Project) We're getting ready for that milestone here at our home with my first of four about to graduation. Celebrate the interests and future of your graduate by add personal details and decoration! Travel experience have always been important to our family. We've taken our family on many excursions and vacations. It wasn't … [Read more...]
