Room service please!

     Who doesn't love room service, who, I ask you who?  And if you say me, if you are one of those, oh I'd rather just walk down to the good ole Mickey D's on the corner of man that is just sad and pathetic, well you are full of a whole bunch of crazy because what is there not to love about the event that is ROOM SERVICE?!  WHAT!?

     So we are here today to celebrate the fabulousness that is Room Service, and if you don't want to play then go on and take your toys and go home, because the room service chat is here to fore about to commence...
  
     One of the things that I most look forward to when staying at any hotel is their silver.  I have a true affection for hotel silver.  There is nothing like lifting off the silver plate dome in an overpriced hotel to uncover the french toast and bacon that is hidden underneath.  I mean it's not as though you are pulling off silver serving domes with a big Ta-Da moment at home in your PJ's, and if you are then bravo to you, and can I come live with you because that sounds pretty much like something I'd like to do for, well I don't know...forever?


Something like this... 
  
And the coffee, don't get me started on the coffee.
There is no way possible to duplicate the coffee that is room service coffee!  How do they do to it?  What is in that stuff?   And don't give me the Columbian bean freshly ground mumbo jumbo nonsense because this girly girl isn't buying it!

Maybe it's the silver...that's IT!!


And the silverware, it's so heavy and worn, and each piece has its own story...


And the pitchers for water or juice or anything...



How bout a spot of tea?



With a bit of cream...


If you find yourself lucky enough to be waking up on this Sunday morning in a fabulous over priced hotel, then room service it is...and if not get out your silver and use it...because if you don't treat yourself then nobody will!


Goin to the chapel, and we're goin to get married...

     I don't know about you, but I'm all a flutter about this big shindig happening across the pond in jolly old England.  So in honor of said fabulous royal event, I thought I'd throw out a few ideas for Kate and William...in case they're getting tired of the same ole same ole.

So for starters we need something old...



vintage gloves via Which Goose on Etsy

Something new...





via MyraKim on Etsy aren't they perfectly perfect?

via Which Goose on Etsy

something borrowed...
luggage tags via CestSuperbe

something
blue
vintage bracelet via Which Goose

Just say yes to the dress...
Round Top wedding anyone?

or a rainy afternoon in Paris...


Dresses via Angels Bridal Boutique on Etsy

via Lavendersilk

and the cutest boutonniere for the groom...
via Which Goose

Spring flowers for the reception with cute as a button name tags 
via JobLake
and of course a cake, but this one happens to be a fake cake...I guess you show the fancy schmancy one and serve the Betty Crocker one on the plates...

Fake cake via A Piece of Fake on Etsy

or the real McCoy...even the crowns are edible!
edible crowns via Sweetdejavu on Etsy 

And gifts for the groomsmen and brides maids...they are sure to love these handy dandy little things
Flasks via Killorgln Creations on Etsy

and if you're like me and feeling especially cheeky
 then throw on a pair of these under all the lace and tulle...
Union Jack Roller Derby Shorts via Knickerockeroller on Esty

and don't forget to toast to the happy couple with one of these...
Union Jack glasses via Gifting girls on Etsy

Cheers!

Groovy in Blue...

   I have always loved the color blue.  It has a way of elevating a room to be the very best version of itself.  There is always a cheerful, calming quality about blue.  And some blues are altogether groovy...

These doors are to die for!  
Every door in the house is painted this amazing blue and are all original to this old Dallas home where  Blue Print now resides...


And if you're in the mood for a little travel, try something a little vintage.  
You can find this on Etsy at Hazel and Cholly


These are from Sassy Spaces on Etsy


And for your trip you will need something especially special.  
This 1950's silk chiffon cocktail dress
can be found at Daisy and Stella on Etsy...


Who doesn't love some bling in blue?  These little lovelies are made of peruvian opal, peridot and aquamarine and can be found at By Jody on Etsy...


This Blue Turquoise cuff has groovy written all over it and can be found at Jewelry Silverstone on Etsy...


How about something blue to brighten up your room.  I am loving this mid century modern look right now.  
This one is from the Vintage Supply Co on Etsy...


Or this pair...




How's this for the grooviest cup of joe in the morning?   It's from Vintage at Chirp on Etsy...


I have no idea what to do with this French 1930's velvet ribbon, but surely we can think of something!  It can be found at FiniRibbon on Etsy...


Maybe make something like these little note cards.  Aren't they adorbs!  They can be found at Ripe Cards and Jewelry on Etsy...


Now for something soft and blue from Helkatdesign on Etsy...


or this one


or a stack of blue for your bookcase...


Now go out and get your groovy blue on!




Obsessions du jour...

     I have found a new love.  I am smitten.  I am besotted.  And well, it's becoming a problem.  This problem happens to be a giant red bag of deliciousness that may forever be known as Kettle Crack Corn.  OK, it's not really called Kettle Crack Corn, and it's not really made from crack...or is it?


This stuff is the bomb diggity, and since I hail from the land of Hoosiers, I want to send a big thank you very much to the peeps of Popcorn Indiana for making Kettle Crack Corn and for the five pounds that is sure to reside on me bum from this perfectly perfect mix of sweet and salty.  As you can see we already have a love/hate dysfunction junction relationship, but come on, who doesn't?

Cheeky quote of the day...

     "It's no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk"

Who doesn't love a dog in some bunny ears?

     Dallas has an amazing tradition of having an annual pooch parade at Lee Park every Easter, and the dog/people watching is something to behold...






The whole affair is amazing and festive with elaborate get-ups for the pooches, and a plethora of Easter chapeaux for the owners, and you see a little bit of everything...



Something with feathers...



Something in pink...




Or a new way to fashion an Easter basket...




Families bring blankets, picnic lunches, Champagne, or  a bottle of wine and enjoy the day...




And listen to the Dallas Symphony...





But the day really is all about the pooches...




And even a ferret...