Holiday eyes gives you a moment to really express your inner DIVA. Watch this video as they transform Sydney’s eyes into a Winter Wonderland!

Saturday I had a blast shopping with my BFF Michele. After a brief lunch at our favorite restaurant, we began the hunt for accessories! I’ve always spoken here about the absolute necessity of accessorizing. And now that I am soooo obsessed with gold, I needed an overhaul to my jewelry collection.

We started out at Dillards in the shoe department, (yes shoes are an accessory) : ) where I found two new lovely pairs of shoes that were just DYING to come home with me! We barely made it out alive from the jewelry department, (umm they were having a sale), so don’t judge!

Michele and I often have the same taste, which creates a problem sometimes. Especially if they only have one! We generally tend to get over it and move quite quickly to the next item.

My major discovery of the day was Michael Kors. I did purchase a cover-up sweater poncho, button up the front piece. So unique I’ll have to photograph it for you.  The pictures I found online did not do it any justice.

Always remember to be your most glamorous you can be! As illustrated in the first picture, your typical camel colored sweater. BUT, when you add the accessories  it’s an all out drop dead gorgeous look!

 Love this time of year when we can break out the sweaters, scarves and hats!

Happy November

Bella

XoX

On my nightstand Rachel Zoe

My new obsession GUCCI Indy bag

My new wine glasses which have the most beautiful color tones.

Kissing Giraffe sculpture – Once  I saw that cutest commercial on TV with this mini giraffe sitting on a pillow, the one where he  leans over and gives his owner a little kiss … I’ve been obsessed with giraffes…. lol  (have you seen )?

My crystal curtains – looks like it’s raining everyday!

My new dining room rug … love the contrast to the table. I spent so much time on this table it’s crazy. Can’t tell from this picture but there are a ring of swarovski crystals detailing the outside edge.  Dining room chairs DIY in earlier post, purchased for 6.00 a piece and recovered with a little glitter fabric. Combined with the crystals and the crystal decor surrounding the table it looks quite amazing at night!

This crystal chandelier hangs in the corner of the dining room.  Check out the next picture, the glow it puts out is gorgeous!

Sooo, do you love it or what? I find myself gazing into it all the time.   : )

Crystal floral arrangement I made for my living room.  Flowers purchased at Z Gallery.

My new manicure … another version of the reverse french!

My cozy patio where I blog from. Just beyond the fence you see in the background is a golf course. Always find the activities distracting… from the cute bunnies that romp the course to the oh so chic fashion that graces the greens everyday!

Happy Weekend Dolls!

Bella

XoX

Imagine dancing the night away in these glamorous Louboutins. These show stopping heels would perfectly match almost any outfit.  My Friday wish list would include both of these, the Alice & Olivia dress below is dreamy and beyond perfection.

Alice & Olivia Dress

Valentino Heels

Another great week to live in Arizona. Mornings are resembling fall or at least OUR version of  fall. My favorite time of year! Coffee on the patio every morning watching the sun rise over the golf course is my new daily routine.

Hope you’ve had a lovely week and your weekend is even better!

Bella

XoX

pics via this is glamorous 

These pictures are beyond gorgeous and I found them soothing and romantically inspiring. When softening up your decor or wardrobe a little strand of pearls, a peek of feathers or a beautiful bow goes a long way.

Just a little weekend eye candy to dream about.  Hope your’s is the BEST!

Bella

XoX

pics via Absolutely Ladylike 

I’ve now moved on to my bedroom from my other little side projects and yesterday I decided to tackle my jewelry. I found this wrought iron rack that USED to be brown, in my garage and decided to give it a fresh coat of paint. Voila …  makes a perfect place to store some of my necklaces!

These are the ones I wear most often, if I put all of them out I would need about 20 of these.  lol

Pics below are what I use to store some of my favorite bracelets and rings.

Hope you’re having a happy Labor Day weekend!

Bella

XoX

 This room was so much fun to do! Obviously my style, right? Deep purple walls, crystal columns and white furniture. A dream is made.

A few finishing touches still to be done, but overall we definitely achieved the look we were going for.

I’ve been discussing incessantly my mad decorating projects lately and here is another one! Since my daughter Jaime recently bought her new home and I recently moved as well, we’ve been busy bees getting the homes put together.

Two ten foot columns flank the bed for a stunning look. At the top of the columns are remote control lights, which when turned on give off the most amazing glow. The purple radiates through the crystals, it’s absolutely magical!  I also adorned the window with crystal curtains to keep the effect going. And the topper above the bed is feathers, yep, feathers. Boa’s make such a dreamy look in a bedroom. And when you’re going for GLAM, why not go all the way!

Here is a pic of when we first started the room, stark white to begin with.  Ashleigh and I

And here is the princess, meet Ashleigh – my grandaughter

Let me do the math for you! : ) I’m 52, my daughter Jaime is 32 and Ash is 15.

Most of the products used for this design were purchased from Shop Wild Things . Com.  I’ve long been a fan of theirs. I first purchase their products about five years ago when decorating my closet. Below is a list of the products used in this design.

Two 10′ crystal columns Shop Wild Things 

Two 9′ crystal curtains Shop Wild Things

Two 6″ crystal curtains Shop Wild Things

Bed and dresser Ikea

Florals, bedspread  and crystal frame Z Gallerie

Purple pillows Pier One

Boa’s JoAnn Fabrics

On to my next project!

Bella

Before you ask, where are the feathers, let me just say I am as disappointed as your are. But in all reality, they didn’t look that great in a dining room. So I have moved on, accepted, bowed down too the decorating gods and kept it simple. Non the less I love my new table and chairs.

The table as I discussed before, was purchased at Pier One. BUT, the chairs, oh my what a smokin deal! I found them at a thrift store for $5.99 a piece. Can you believe it?

Hence this DIY portion.  : ) All pretty self explanatory.

 Yucky stain fabric was removed STAT and I think I Cloroxed the chairs at least five times before painting them! lol

Had to show off my cute pink tool kit, I always use!

Fete Compli – Done – Finish and I love it

This weekend I’m purchasing the rug to soften the look of the tile and warm up the room. More decor to be added as well.

Next after the rug comes the mirrored dining hutch. I’m really into mirror furniture and I have the perfect spot right below the window.

Also finished my grand daughters room which I will be posting tomorrow. Can not wait to show it to you. Crystal columns, purple walls, remember, yes that room. It’s finally done as well!

Happy Decorating

Bella

XoX

While taking a picture of another project, I found this was the best pic I had of the table. If you look closely at the rim of the table you will see the crystals! Just a thin line on the outer corner, just enough bling to make the table pop!

Here is another angle, although I have out my lamp project! Haha

Still haven’t found the chairs I want, as I am looking for just the right ones! Remember these below that I found a picture of? They are from the House of Dior and I am determined to duplicate them!

On to the next project, coming right up!

Bella

XoX

I love how this turned out!

This is how the light looked when I first started

I started by wrapping with crystals.  Seriously all I did was wrap, no glue, nothing!

I left the ends so I could attach crystal drops.

 I just kept wrapping  until I ended up with this!

Hello everyone, I spent a majority of my weekend decorating.  And as you are going to be able to tell by my next few post…lol

I decorated a chandelier, two floral arrangements , a lamp shade, finished my dining room table and hung crystals curtains. Ohhh and shopped till I dropped!!!! So much fun.

The crystals I wrapped around the chandelier were actually cut from an extra curtain I had, the teardrops I took off a candelabra I haven’t used in years.

I purchase a great deal of decor from a company called shop wild things dot com.  Which you can buy a roll of these crystal strands.

Super excited to share with a bedroom I am doing right now!  Pics will be up next weekend. Verbal glimpse — Bedroom is deep purple, two ten foot crystal columns flanking the bed, crystal curtains, gorgeous florals (purple of course) and simple white bedroom furniture. Think glitz and glam.

Hope your weekend was fab, next post I am finally posting my dining room table I have been talking about endlessly.

Bella

XoX

I’ve been so crafty lately! Lamp shades, dining room table and chairs and now floral’s.

This simple and chic flower arrangement can be made so easily with just a little masking tape. Cut the stems short, and insert one or two flowers in each opening in the grid. Tuck fern clippings in last. And Voila beautiful!

I will post some of my own DIY projects I’ve been working on this weekend. If you love glamour and all things girly than you’re in luck!

Happy Wednesday Luvs!  XoX

Bella

Pics via deliciously organized 

Finally ordered these sunglasses, I’ve been dying to emulate this picture as my avatar for Twitter and Facebook!

I want to hang these everywhere, such a happy, colorful piece!

 Confetti systems http://www.confettisystem.com/

Honeydew Lime Popsicles, I live in Arizona, what can I say, it’s HOT here!

Honeydew Lime Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (3-4lb) ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice

• 5 ounce Dixie cups
• 20-30 Popsicle sticks

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat water over medium/high heat, add sugar and continue stirring until completely dissolved. Let cool.

In a blender, add your melon, lime juice and syrup and blend until smooth. Carefully pour mixture into your 5 ounce Dixie cups, filling 2/3 of the way.

Place in the freezer for 30 minutes (set your timer), insert your wooden sticks, and continue to freeze until the popsicles are completely frozen, about 6 hours.

When you’re ready to enjoy, cut and tear the Dixie cups off of the popsicles and voila, enjoy! see image below

Makes about 20 popsicles

Have an AH-mazing weekend luvs!

Bella XoX

recipe via http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/

With my obsession of everything glitz and glamour, I could not have dream’t of more beautiful gowns. The sparkle factor and the billowy designs are just fabulous. These really are dresses that dreams are made of!

I started my dining room table last night, I am about 1/2 completed. What an undertaking for sure, but so much fun! I’ve already used over 1700 crystals. I did tweet a pic yesterday from my Blackberry, just in case you want a glimpse.  : )  Starting the dining room chairs this weekend, remember the one I posted two days ago with the feathers on the back.

Some of my family think I’m a little strange when I tell them what I’m doing. I just have to laugh and think to myself – “did we just meet?”

Happy Tuesday Luvs

Bella

Hello everyone! I’ve missed you and my blog. I had to rework the back end, no visible changes yet, but there will be.

In my last post I mentioned I had just moved and was in the middle of redecorating, one of my favorite pastimes! I am doing the craziest designs yet.  For instance, the second picture down is my inspiration for my dining room chairs. Yep, feathers! I LOVE glamour, I’m single, not a DROP of testosterone in the house. : )

Have you ever thought of using boa feathers for a valance? Or how about crystal curtains? And the best idea yet, putting a thin line of swarovski crystals along the base of a dining room table. Am I crazy, maybe, personally I think eccentric is the word. Can’t wait to share the DIY pictures.

Hope all of you have been well!

Bella

pics via cherry blossom girl

Slightly more alive today and thanks to some of my favorite things. Flowers, always …. Miu Miu handbag, adore …. Pink cupcakes, my weakness and PINK shoes, well, no explanation needed! Right?

Whenever your spirits need lifted, just gazed and dream about your favorite things. Imagine yourself in them, wearing them, feeling them, it always works for me.

Happy Wednesday Luvs

Bella

pics via citifiedblogspot, and flicker