10.23.2009

We Have Moved!

Hi Everyone!

The blog has moved! Please update your feeds as well as your bookmarks to Lilac & Ivy-- my new event planning company!

If you have any trouble, please email me at sarah.bradley5@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Cheers!
Sarah

10.20.2009

Inspired: 10.20.09

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10.19.2009

Hot Apple Cider

On chilly nights like how it was over the weekend, I love drinking hot apple cider. Since I haven't yet learned how to make my own, I've been enjoying Trader Joe's. Have you tried it? It's divine.
Image: flickr

Boyfriend Pocket Tee

Over the weekend I swung into Target and found my new favorite shirt-- the boyfriend pocket tee. I don't know why Target always seems to have the worst photos on their site, but this tee is so flattering and incredibly soft. Paired with skinny jeans, flats and a scarf, this is going to be my go-to weekend outfit.
Image: Target

Inspired: 10.19.09

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Happy Monday

Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend?

Mine was a blur... I seriously feel like I blinked and it was over. There was a lot of football, a trip to Target and Trader Joe's and just general house stuff. I think this work week will be more relaxing than the weekend!

I hope you had a relaxing few days. Cheers to a great week!

10.16.2009

Be Good

Happy Friday to you! What fun do you have planned?

This week has been drizzly and cold and has been especially hard to stay motivated! To be honest, I'm having trouble even finishing my thoughts on Greece or getting my Ebay listings written like I promised. But, the guys are going to be watching lots of football this weekend and the weather isn't promising anything spectacular so I'm hoping to get a great ball of energy and wrap this stuff up!

Thank you for reading! I hope you have a relaxing few days, be good!
Image: flickr

Fall + Winter Attire

This is how I want to dress all fall and winter. To me, it's pretty much perfection.
Image: J.crew

Wide Wrap Belt

Like many people, I'm trying to be more adventurous with my fashion. I picked up this belt at Ann Taylor because I consistently love the way high belted fashion looks on people in magazines and on people I see around town. I've tried it with a few outfits and it just didn't work. Do any of you have tricks for making the high belted look work?
Image: Ann Taylor

Inspired: 10.16.09

My Heart is Yours by JenniPenni

10.15.2009

Draftsman Stool

Now that I have an island in the kitchen I want some stools around it. Inspired by the picture above, that has some similar features to my dream kitchen, I'm thinking of this one from Wisteria.
Images: Unknown and Wisteria

Dotted Pencil Cup

I spotted this amazing cup over on The Bright Side Project. Isn't it fabulous?! It would certainly add the right amount of glitz and glamour to my desk!

P.S. Enter BDB50OFF for 50% off your purchase!

Hands on Small Business

Last night I attended a Hands on Small Business session hosted by kirtsy and Microsoft. The session discussed social media solutions for small businesses including using Office Live, Facebook, Twitter and blogs. As someone who loves social media (obviously) I found it to be really interesting. The instructors were very knowledgeable and engaging, and, the attendees were lively. I was even able to network with a few people and learn a few things. Imagine that!

There are 100 free events hosted throughout the nation for small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn all about this exciting world. I definitely recommend you check one out. And, did I mention it's free?!

Inspired: 10:15.09

The Arrival by Alicia Bock

10.14.2009

2010 Paris Calendar

I know more than a few people who would love Alicia Bock's new 2010 calendar. Each image literally transports me. I'm thinking of doing a series in my kitchen.
Images: Alicia Bock

Inspired: 10.14.09

Possession by Myla Kent

10.13.2009

Plant Table

This was my favorite image from Lonny. I would love to have the space and the corner for a table just like that filled with beautiful plants.

Clean Food

As I've mentioned before, this past Spring and Summer we participated in a CSA and ate both locally and seasonally. I loved it and plan on doing it again next year. But, one of the challenges I came across was figuring out how to cook all the seasonal goodness that came in our box each week. Numerous times there were vegetables I'd never cooked-- kale, beets, okra and collard greens-- that looked wonderful but sat uncooked for several days.

So, while at a bookstore recently when I stumbled upon Clean Food which has four chapters divided by season, I thought it couldn't have been more perfect. The majority of the recipes are vegan but play with expected ingredients in interesting ways. And best of all, I can now find flavorful recipes for the three pounds of beets!

A Christmas Carol


I just saw the preview for Disney's new movie A Christmas Carol and could not be more excited! I typically don't love animated movies but I adore the spirit of Christmas as well as this story. It's playing in 3D at the Imax here in Charlotte. Anyone else planning on seeing it?

Inspired: 10.13.09

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