Day 4 of 31 days of Animal Outfits

Apparently I really like zebras.  I didn't realize how much zebra stuff I have - and this isn't the end of it.

• Tee - Banana Republic
• Cardigan - J.Crew
• Jeans - Gap
• Booties - Dolce Vita
• Arrow necklace - Stella & Dot

Until tomorrow!

31 Days of Animal Outfits - Day 3

I was in a zebra state of mind today.  Little known facts: zebras love roasted fingerling and sweet potatoes (organic, of course).

• Sweater & Tee: J.Crew
• Jeans: Gap
• Booties: Sam Edelman
• Necklace: Forever 21 (from forever ago)
• Zebra mask: Diddam's

And, we're on to day 4 tomorrow!  Wheeeeeeeee

31 Days of Animal Outfits - Day 2

It's day 2 of the animal outfit challenge (#aootd).  Today is "Subtle Animal".

• The leopard print scarf was a gift from a friend
• I picked up the bird earrings many years ago on a vacation to Mazatlan, Mexico
• The silver bird ring and pebble ring are by Kristiana Spaulding from Silver Trailer (http://silvertrailer.com/)  //  the round opal ring is from a street vendor in San Francisco (outside the Ferry Building)
• Tee - J.Crew
• Cardigan - Banana Republic
• Jeans - Gap
• Booties - Dolce Vita

Until tomorrow!!!  Yeay animals!

31 days of Animals - #AOOTD

So - it's no surprise that I love animals (and sparkly things).  When I made my last animal clothing purchase (a zebra sweater and gold animal tee from J.Crew - pictured below),

The Husband laughed and said that I could probably wear something "animal" everyday for a month.

Challenge accepted.

So - here's to 31 days of animal outfits of the day (#aootd) in January!

January 1, 2017 - pulled out an animal from the archives - this sweater from Banana Republic back in Spring 2013.  I love giraffes and just had to have this navy & white striped giraffe sweater.  I paired this with a pair of J.Crew leggings, Puma tennies, and a Land's End white vest. And, the pay phone actually works!

Not pictured are my llama flannel PJ pants that I'm lounging around in this evening.  I've got animals for every occasion!

Until tomorrow!

Animals, Animals everywhere!

So, clearly I am obsessed with animal stuff...  A few weeks ago, the husband and I were looking for a mother's day present for his mom, and I happened upon these serving plates at West Elm.

Neither of these was appropriate for his mom, but the flamingo was perfect for his dad - so we got him an early father's day gift.  We did find something for his mom there, but had to order it, as it wasn't available in-store.

And, when buying gifts, it's always appropriate to get a gift for yourself!  We got the giraffe plate for us (ok, more for me).  But for "us" nonetheless.

Thanks West Elm for keeping up with the Dapper Animal series - I love it!

one for the father-in-law and one for us!

In need of some art for your walls?  Check out these dapper animal prints.  I can't wait (and am keeping fingers crossed) that the zebra and rhino make their way onto plates.

California Dreaming

I've been seeing a lot of state-specific things recently, and am loving it!

I bought a shrinky-dink necklace many years ago at a little boutique in San Francisco - it is California in pink with a little heart over the bay area.  I love it.

And, am loving the other state things I'm seeing:

Minted has some amazing foil-stamped art.  The Husband and I recently got this print:

Dogeared makes some dainty, adorable little necklaces.  I'm digging the state ones (in gold and silver tones):

BaubleBar has a similar state necklaces with little crystals in them:

This little California Bear necklace in rose-gold by Poshmark is adorable:

In the DIY arena, I've been wanting to try something like this string art - nails and string - presto - a super cute piece of art.

For the baby in your life - what could be cuter than a wood engraved state-shaped rattle?  Etsy, of course.

All kinds of cute stuff out there to show your love for your state.

Ahhhh, another set of Dapper Animal plates!

Be still my heart - there is a new set of Dapper Animal plates at West Elm!!!

And, to my surprise, when showing them on-line to the Husband, he said, "Let's go to West Elm this week and pick up a set."  And he was serious!  I think he's getting into these plates and loving them too!

Can't wait!!!!