Hijab Is Oppression/My Modesty Journey

A women’s love: Earrings

Earrings, a personal adornment are used to wear by both men and women since prehistoric times. The earlobe use to get pierced for the insertion of earrings. Most of the jewelry designers naturally prefer to design jewelry for others; the concept of designing for an individual is usually based on the shape of individuals face. Despite days of wearing old and classic designs there are several options to look trendy with the latest designs. Obviously, it does not matter that how beautiful an earring selection might be, if it is too heavy to wear it is definitely going to be unworn.

There is a large range of earring to wear and look trendy. The stud earrings are the round gemstone earrings with a post and ear nut that goes back to the post at the back to one’s earring on. Diamond stud earrings gives classic look that are appropriate worn with evening gowns and it looks trendy with ripped jeans.

The pearl earrings has a wide range of collection, containing simple studs as well gem dangles a pearl earring comes in more dissimilar styles. A couple of pearl earrings fit all budgets; one can shop approximately and can easily get a couple that suits the budget. Freshwater pearls can be available very easily at affordable prices and could be bought for twenty five dollars. The combination of fresh water pearls with the other jewelry would give more elegant look. The sterling silver earrings are made up of an alloy which is less damageable than silver, easy and light in use and has sparkle. The sterling silver earrings are trendy and cheap in comparison with diamond and gold. This silver is regularly an alloy collected of 92.5% chaste silver along with 7.5% another metal to make it frozen. One can easily get beautiful earrings of the sterling silvers, which is very cheap in cost.

In a pearl earring, a cultivated pearl is made up of a little bead that is entrenched in an oyster which is left to rise, it gives a classic and trendy look to women so it is known as the first love of a women.

{6} accessories I'm craving this Fall

{L.A.M.B., fall 2010 runway}

This fall I'm so inspired by the grown-up take on rock and roll that so many of the designers (like Gwen Stefani, pictured above) displayed on the Fall 2010 runways. It's all leather, plaid, studs and black, but with a more tailored approach that suits someone about to enter her third decade instead of her second. Sentimentally though, the trend appeals to my inner-rock child -- the adolescent who a decade ago frequented rock concerts (highlights include Smashing Pumpkins' last tour and Radiohead's OK Computer tour) -- and, of course, my perennial retreat to black whenever the temperatures drop. This season though, I'm focusing on picking up just a few key accessories to refresh and update my existing wardrobe, rather than picking up a whole lot of clothing that (frankly) I just don't need.

So without further ado, here's what I'm longing to add to my wardrobe this fall:

I was not an early adopter of the bootie trend. In fact, it's taken me months to jump on that bandwagon, and I do so now only hesitantly, with the caveat that only a fraction of the booties available on the market are flattering and/or appropriate for anything other than pants-only pairings. That said though, I love these. The cut outs, the charcoal gray patent (and I've never been able to resist patent leather shoes), the way they dip below the ankle for maximum leg-lengthening capabilities....but best of all? They're super duper comfy.

Swallows are often associated with rock-n-roll and I love how Marc Jacobs incorporated them into the hardware of this adorable cross-body bag. In college, I had a nylon cross-body bag from Kate Spade and I wore it to death -- I even had a friend memorialize me with it in a cartoon for the school paper. Since then, I've been favoring shoulder bags and satchels, but I can't deny the appeal of a hands-free bag like this for weekends antiquing, sight-seeing or even just trolling the mall.

Any girl trying to pull of a sophisticated rock-n-roll look has to have a pair of studs like these.

Love the ombré effect of this cozy sweater. Boyfriend cardigans, drapey sweaters and ponchos are all big for fall and I love their casual, comfy look for cool fall weekends. These pieces also, of course, make wonderful travel companions.

I'm quite fond of the look of multiple, messy chains all tied up into one, easy to wear piece (I'm not so great at layering on my own, I'll be honest). I particularly like this piece for its mix of metals as well as its feminine touches. It's tough, but delicate. And I love that contrast.

So while these aren't exactly "rock 'n roll," I can't help but want these graphic pieces to inject a little color and whimsy into my new, tough chic look:

Perhaps it's my height or my low blood pressure, but I've always had very cold feet. In the fall and winter, that typically means that I pad around the house (and sleep) in socks -- and the cuter those socks are, the better. Knee socks are also a great choice for boots as they avoid chafing. But if unlike me you're brave enough to don them with heels and a mini-skirt, then I say the more power to you.

I love an oversized, gauzy scarf. It's perfect for layering on cooler days and for pulling out of your purse at work or at the movies when you find yourself the victim of an overzealous a/c unit. I love the pink and gray color combo of this scarf as well as the geometric print, which has a slightly '80s vibe that's very in this season.

So what about you, what are you craving to this fall?

Fall & Winter Bead Show Season

Football season is starting and cooler temperatures are around the corner; with it comes the fall and winter bead-rock-mineral-fossil show season!! For shows in your area, check with your local paper, hobby/beading store or mineral/rock shop; make sure to check with the show to see if it is wholesale only or open to the public. Those that are wholesale require the buyer to have a business license, state sales tax ID, and business card; so make sure to check out the show before attending so that you won’t be turned down if it’s not open to the public.

The list below is of shows in the surrounding area of San Antonio and Austin; you can check their websites for listings and more information.

Parker Trade Shows

International Gem & Jewelry Show

The Whole Bead ShowAustin Gem & Mineral Show
Fossil Fest / Fossilmania

Looking for shows around the country or in your area? Check out Gem Shows Blog for a very extensive listing of both public and wholesale shows around the country.

Jewelry - Passion from Ancient to Modern World

People generally used jewelry in special occasions like Christmas, birthdays, etc. there are so many companies that provide various occasional jewelry to the customer like Yurman jewelry .LCA of jewelry. It provides description about manufacturing and end use of product. As people is now more concern about on this point. Jewelry Company’s now focusing on that point. There are two main facts in establishing LCA

1. The description of which row material use in the preparation of jewelry and which emission will occur.
2. What impact of raw material and emission in the environment?

The stud earrings are unbelievably versatile. It is mostly white and yellow diamond gold that touch heart of people easily. The effective color and look attract people from earlier age to modern age. It is symbol the people high earning and growth. Generally business person prefer this earring.

The sterling silver bracelets are now a day on of the popular jewelry .it is available in various range and different stones. The effective looks attract mostly young generation .now to share their emotion youngest generations prefer this jewelry like friendship day. It stands for relationship.

The bella’s ring shape is like eclipse .eclipse stand for unique and highly functional .the stylish look and welcome for new things customer mostly prefer this ring. It is mostly used in the door of office, home because of it significant positive energy. It helps in understanding system of life.

The modern jewelry derived from Egyptian jewelry. During this time period jewelry became Professional and technical skill. They used variety of materials to made various style of jewelry. They believed every stone having their unique meaning.

Today modern world focus jewelry for design, designer creativity, symbolism and social status. Now designers are using alternative materials such as rubber, plastic and stainless steel. Europe is one of the companies that manufactured large variety of rings. They manufactured ring form upper class to lower class people.

Josiah Wedgwood was the person who invented jewelry trade .he has done significant contribution in jewelry technology Jewelry has been worn by the human beings in many parts like neck, head, wrists, waist, fingers etc. Now day jewelry is symbol of our culture.

Randolph AFB – ROSC Special Activities Welcome Coffee

If you are a member, returning member or want to become a member of the Randolph Officer’s Spouses Club (ROSC) at Randolph Air Force Base, then come on out to their Welcome Coffee!!

Even if you’re not a member and want to find out more about the club and what it has to offer, come on out and enjoy yourself with everyone!!

When: Thursday, September 2nd
Where: Parr O’Club, RAFB

As always, we will be there premiering several of our fall and winter designs, along with many other uniquely artisan crafted jewelry designs!!!

Visit our online shop to see our jewelry selection that will be at the Welcome Coffee; though we are saving some surprises that haven’t been listed yet!!

f(x) in Calvin Klein Jeans for W Korea Magazine

Victoria, Krystal and Sulli of f(x) recently became the new models for Calvin Klein Jeans. They also scored a shoot with W Korea. Besides modeling in Calvin Klein Jeans, they also wore items from Check out the shoot!

Korean Girls looks more mature than before. We can see a girl in Korea in a very young age, already has gained her height so tall and mature body. That's why we can find so many Korea Girl Groups still at a very young age, and still study at Junior High School. One of the example is f(x).

f(x) is South Korean Girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The members are very young, the youngest is Krystal (born 1994). The other are Sulli, Luna, Amber and Victoria.

Recently some of f(x) members became the new models for Calvin Klein Jeans. Although their age at still very young, but Victoria, Krystal, and Sulli looks like a professional model and already like a mature model. f(x) pose for the upcoming September issue of style magazine, W Korea. The girls showed their charismatic smoky makeup and fashionable denim look through a photo shoot with W Korea magazine.

Regarding the shoot, Victoria commented, “On stage we always did our makeup and wore clothes depending on the music concept, but on this shoot we were able to show a different side of ourselves, so I’m looking forward to it.”

Furthermore, fellow member Krystal then said, “After promotions for NU ABO the members are concentrating on solo activities. We are preparing for a new album so please look out for us.”

They also wore items from Baebae, Miss Sixty, Mzuu, Namuhana, S&B Jewelry and more.

There is no weird if we hear so many Korean Celebrities now are modelling jeans. Other famous Korean Celebrity modeling a jean is Song Hye Kyo while modelling Levis Lady Style Jeans. Indeed, Korean Girls have a skinny and sexy long legs, some are lucky to have honey thighs.

Photos of f(x) members in Calvin Klein Jeans Here :












Watch f(x) Victoria, Krystal, Sulli - Calvin Klein Jeans Style Magazine Interview video here

Chronicles of a Muslima/ College students view on hijab and modest women

The Great Outdoors

Martha Stewart Living

Late August always has me dreaming of the cooler fall weather to come. By now I've had my fill of long, lazy, sweltering summer days (and nights) and long for the crispness of fall and the holidays to come. Unlike many areas of the country, Houston's best weather is from October through April, and it's during those months that you can find Houstonians enjoying their patios, backyards, and the Great Outdoors generally. For the majority of you though, I imagine that the end of August heralds the end, rather than the beginning, of spending time outdoors. And so, as we all look ahead to the changing seasons, I thought I'd share with you a few of my all-time favorite outdoor spaces.

Kristen Hutchins

Of course a covered porch is almost essential to any great outdoor space (unless, I suppose, you happen to live in Southern California or another location that rarely rains and rarely gets too hot). The gray ikat print is such a wonderful choice for an outdoor space; it's a very "of the moment" and unexpected choice from the ever-popular nature motifs or solids. Gauzy white drapes soften the lines of the porch but also provide essential shade or shelter should the weather shift unexpectedly. And, of course, I love the delicate white lantern.

Amanda Nisbet

A purple ceiling is an unexpected (but brilliant) way to add color to a patio space where painting walls really isn't an option. A classic choice is sky blue, but I'd love to follow Amanda's daring lead and go with a more saturated color that really pops.

Mary McDonald

I love stripes for the backyard -- they're just a classic. For a modern take though, why not try an unexpected color combination as Mary McD. did here with the black and white? A monochromatic palette -- even outdoors -- makes a strong, modern statement. Note too how Mary fearlessly applied the stripes to the walls as well. If you're a bit concerned about permanently altering your home's facade, a similar look could be achieved by using outdoor drapes along the back wall for a cozy, tented look.

domino, May 2006

Another example of some truly fantastic drapes in an outdoor patio. I also love how the floor is a sleek, smooth white. A thoroughly modern touch that really highlights the wonderful blue and white patterns used in this space.

Kristen Panitch

Outdoor fireplaces are a personal favorite of mine as they add such a wonderful touch of ambiance and coziness to any outdoor room. And of course, they serve a practical purpose as well as they can extend your enjoyment of your outdoor space far beyond balmy summer nights. A stone fireplace can bring a wonderful, old world vibe to your outdoor space -- and definitely increases the "indoors/outdoors" feeling. A mantle encourages seasonal decorating.

Bonesteel Trout Hall

Although this backyard is in California, it reminds me so much of the type of yard you'd find in upscale neighborhoods in central Texas -- well, anywhere in Texas, really -- as it typifies the "Hillcountry Look" that many of my fellow Texans are so enamored with. Not that I'd turn this place down myself, mind you. I absolutely love the daybed tucked away at the side of the patio. With a rug underfoot it looks positively perfect for one of my favorite indulgences: weekend afternoon naps.

domino, June/July 2008

If your tastes are more modern, a clean-lined fire bowl that uses ethanol in lieu of wood is a great (and eco-friendly option).

I know that many folks, especially in larger urban centers, do not have the luxury of large outdoors spaces. But that doesn't mean that you can't maximize the usefulness and style of what small patch of earth (or patio or balcony) that you do have. And, on the plus side, smaller spaces allow for more luxurious touches that, due to their size, won't break the bank. Our old town home near downtown Houston had only a small 10 x 10 yard to work with so, trust me, I've been there.

domino, ca. 2007

The shape/size of this yard reminds me so much of our backyard at our old place. Love the horizontal wood fence at the back (which somehow feels far more modern than a vertical fence) and the white shed that doubles as a place house. This is just the kind of small yard that manages to live very large.

Maybe it's just the gorgeous light here or the very tall french doors, but there's just something so irresistibly romantic and European about this small patio. It's just the kind of place that I would love to enjoy a cappuccino and paper on a leisurely Sunday morning.

Stephen Shubel

I absolutely adore the neatness of boxwoods and clever Stephen Shubel managed to make these ordinarily high maintenance plants maintenance-free by selecting high quality plastic ones. A great idea if you (like me) have more of a black thumb than a green one (or just happen to travel a lot).

Ty Larkins

I love an ivy covered wall, especially when it's well trimmed and maintained. It adds a layer of softness that's so often necessary amongst all the hardscape.

T. Keller Donovan

Even if you only have a small balcony, you can still create a stunning outdoor space with the addition of a narrow (but plush) window bench, small table and a few small stools that can double as extra seating in a pinch. Even outdoors, I love a blue and white palette, which when done with an inky blue feels so wonderfully Greek to me. Even though this balcony overlooks South Beach, it feels like it would be even more at home overlooking the Mediterranean...and thus the transportive power of design, yes?

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During the past few months, we've been planning (and now finally implementing) our own outdoor paradise as we attempt to transform our formerly barren expanse of grass (or what I liked to call the soccer field) into a beautiful and useful outdoor space. Since the summertime is not a good time for planting here in Houston, we spent the hottest months of the year installing the hardscape.

Not only did we brick in the existing covered patio, but we extended the patio out another 25 feet or so. On top of a portion of the patio extension, we'll be erecting a 12' x 12' pergola to provide some much needed shade for what will become our outdoor dining room. Our landscaper will be back in a few weeks to complete the pergola, but you can get a sense of its size and scale from the four posts that are now cemented into the ground. We've run electricity out from the house so that we'll be able to install lighting and a fan: essential for long dinners extending well into the night.

Beyond the pergola, we've installed a fire pit, which was at the top of Dave's wish list. I'm hoping to construct a tabletop for it so when the pit is not in use, it can double as an extra table. I look forward to throwing a party later this fall where we can try it out, but for now, it's nice to just have something to look at beyond the kitchen window besides weeds.

Finally, we've installed some crushed granite beds that will hold some large decorative pots for plantings. We'll also be putting in flower beds along the fences once the weather cools off as well as adding some screens along the back to break up the expanse of red brick (which doesn't match our brick at all). I promise to show some pictures once we start up again later next month.

Love Your Self Girl

Being a Self-Assured Teenage Girl



An article from teengrowth.com


Adolescence can be a challenging time for young women. Your reactions to the physical and emotional changes occurring during puberty often depend on how you feel about yourself. If you have a strong self-esteem, you’re less likely to engage in socially unacceptable behaviors. While everyone makes mistakes, if you’re self-confident you will learn from those mistakes and adapt your behavior, rather than repeating the same mistake again.

Despite an emphasis on equality, boys and girls in modern culture still tend to handle self-esteem issues differently. When teenage boys in our society are faced with a period of low self esteem, they continue on with most of their normal activities: they still take that hard math class, try out for the football team and interact socially with their female counterparts. Young women, on the other hand, react differently when faced with this challenge. They often become indifferent, withdrawn, quiet and depressed.



Several large studies have shown girls aged 8 and 9 are confident, assertive and feel good about themselves. This is probably due to the more mature social interactions and skills that females have developed up to this time, especially when compared to their male contemporaries. Surprisingly, these same girls can emerge at the end of adolescence with a poor self-image, a narrowed view of their future, and less confidence about themselves and their abilities.



What controls the development of a healthy self-esteem in teen girls? According to one study, physical appearance was the most important factor. If they are not attractive (by someone else's standards), many girls feel worthless and helpless. Popular culture floods young girls with images of the ideal female figure, personality, and social skills – all of which are mostly inappropriate and unobtainable. The result is not surprising...in order to maintain this ideal of perfection, girls become obsessed with their physical appearance. The extreme reaction in some unfortunate girls is a dependence on diet pills and the development of eating disorders. Young women see movie stars or situation comedy characters as models on which to shape their social interactions. Unfortunately, the behaviors of these "role models" are often biased toward the disrespectful and promiscuous.



Another factor that can lower some teenage girls’ self esteem is the loss of community. We used to live in towns where everyone knew each other. Now 72 percent of Americans don't even know their neighbors. Other changes in our society, such as divorce, drugs, and alcohol, seem to have negatively affected teen girls even more than boys.



It is therefore easy to understand why many teenage girls are more concerned about impressing or pleasing others rather than themselves. If you’re a female and feel like you’re lacking self-esteem, here are a few suggestions:





Talk frequently with an adult you trust. Know that it’s OK to share your feelings, concerns or fears. Talking about things is one of the best ways to explore feelings.



Participate in sports. The physical activity and team support is as helpful for girls as it is for boys.



Volunteer your time for organizations you feel strongly about: for example, a local hospital, a local animal shelter, youth groups, charitable causes, etc.



Try your best to succeed, but don’t get down if you meet challenges along the way. It really is true that we learn more from our failures than our successes, so try to look at everything as a learning opportunity.



Interact with adults (parents, relatives, teachers) and feel confident about it – share in the conversations and maintain eye contact. Adults can often appreciate your strengths even more than your peers can.



Get a part-time job (if you’re old enough, it doesn’t interfere with your school activities and your parents approve). It can be a great way to add to your skills and sense of worth.

A Different Type of Jasper

This pendant is a really different type of jasper from the United Kingdom, it is called snail jasper. The background is a shade of gray with some white mixed in; then ‘snail marks’ are the black lines throughout the pendant. It has been cut in a large round, with a smooth back and slopped sides with a high polish on both sides.

I’ve mixed the pendant with smooth round black agates that are caged in silver wire; between are a mixture of black and clear faceted rondelle and bicone crystals. This is a lovely design in the fashion staple black/white mixed with grays; wear it to dress up that little black dress, an evening out or casually with any outfit.



Browse our artisan designed jewelry collections to find your next unique treasure to wear!

Jaspers: Protection, nurturing, joy, awareness; balancing of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies.

Sizzling set of different jewelry

If you are very much crazy about unique piece of earrings then you must be see the sterling silver earrings, they are not only elegant but these are good in design also. There is one more reason for purchasing this type of jewelry the price is less in comparison to gold and diamond. Your earring selections include fresh style and design. Nowadays a new colorful range is also coming. These are crafted by highest quality of pure sterling silver. The extensive collection of these earrings is very impressive. This will make you more attractive in any party. Check out the wide selection of this earring and you can easily select which one is suited to you. Men’s earring is also available in a variety of style. Online shopping is also there for different stones and styles and restless variety is in front of you to choose. Nicely polished jewelry these are. Enjoy finally crafted jewelry from sterling collection.

Stud earrings are extremely versatile that is why all the fashionable crazy guys are very much passionate about it. Men’s earring are fantastic in looking as are there personality and height very wide range is there of tungsten and titanium. Black diamond earring features a brilliant look this hip-hop designs are specially selected for the younger generation. This gives a classic simplicity to your personality. They are good for newly pierced ear. These earrings are available in excellent price and look nicely on ears. Glossy earrings are beautiful brogue with just about any outfit. Enjoy the elegant, stylish, incredible unique and fashionable earrings. Black earrings are the precious collectibles for any stylish woman.

This is made of pure sterling silver. Enjoy the comfort of fine sterling silver necklaces. Selecting this type of chain always mind it not all the silver necklaces are look good on men and women. Cross necklaces for men speak to the soul of Christians. Over 500 types and style are present of this cross necklaces. Choose from the range of special jewelry. It can also add style to your look. Sleek, streamlined 18 inch silver necklace is a sure bet.

Different Rainbow Pyrite Design

The highlight of this necklace is the large round rainbow pyrite pendant! I’ve highlighted it with bright gold non-tarnish silver wire; nicely blending with the white/dark gray background with flecks of golden pyrite. The base of the necklace is made from faceted rondelle sandy jasper, daisy spacers, smooth green/black ceramic beads, and a few faceted rondelles olive colored crystals. A nice round cut rainbow pyrite pendant that is accented with non-tarnish bright gold wire swirls.

Pyrite: Defense, prevention, protection from negativity, physical wholeness, memory.
Jaspers: Protection, nurturing, joy, awareness; balancing of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies.

Browse our jewelry collections for many other uniquely artisan crafted pieces!

Shop Like a Design Blogger: Meditations on Life + Style

Today I'm thrilled to welcome Dayka from Mediations on Life + Style. Dayka is an interior design student in Atlanta and her blog is a wonderful and thoughtful collection of ideas gleaned from the classroom and from her own (seemingly bottomless) creativity. I am particularly fond of Dayka's posts on thirfting and repurposing old, inexpensive items to look like something new, fabulous and much, much more expensive.

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Averill's Friday feature is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled when she asked me to be a part of this series! For those of you who don't know me through my blog, Meditations on Life + Style, I'm all about Rescuing, Refinishing, and Reusing, so I decided to use my time here to share sources that will help you do just that!

1. Shop your local thrift store/yard sale/auction--the more obscure, the better! Thrift stores are a treasure trove of valuable goods, and you wouldn't believe some of the things people throw out as trash, just waiting for you to come along and give it new life! Secondhand shopping won't be a goldmine every time, but you'll never believe some of the fabulous finds and deals to be had behind those doors. An easy update for any room? New lamps refinished in a custom hue, and most thrift store have a great selection for less than the cost of a night at the movies! Some of my favorite online resources include Shop Goodwill (Goodwill's online auction) and Housing Works, which is based out of NYC and provides services and housing for people living with AIDS. Giving back and great loot? Where do I sign up???

2. Hardware. Changing hardware on a piece of furniture is a the quickest way to give it a fresh look before you even think about refinishing! There are tons of really great novelty hardware fixtures out there for sale, and stepping away from traditional selections will really give your dresser (desk, nightstand, etc.) a one of a kind look. Two of my favorite online spots for hardware are Van Dykes and Atlas Homewares. With reasonable prices and a huge inventory, these merchants won't leave your updated pieces naked. Right now I have my eye on these . . .

($1.99, Van Dykes)

($8, Atlas Homewares)

3. Habitat ReStore. Sometimes walking in here feels like I've died and gone to heaven, but like Forrest Gump said, you never know what you'll get. This Habitat For Humanity owned resale outlet sells reusable and surplus construction materials to the public and uses the resale profits to fund home construction programs in local communities, so shopping here also feels good. You can find french doors for as little as $40, windows, tile, light fixtures, furniture, house numbers, paint, tools, door hardware, appliances, along with a million other things, but the selection can vary. If you're doing some renovating on a budget, make this a place to stop. Click here to find a local Habitat ReStore in your hood.

4. Jo-ann Fabrics or Hancock Fabrics. If you're not lucky enough to live in a major city with a design center (or district), don't fret! You can still find some beautiful special order textiles at your local fabric store, and combing your purchase with weekly coupons can often make your finds a steal! Hancock also has a pretty good remnant table where you can find up to 10 yards of fabric for as low as $3/yard--perfect for updating a chair, making new pillows, upgrading a bulletin board, or switching up a lampshade. It might not be Donghia, but don't thumb your nose up at it either!

Annie Selke Links--Slate ($54.99 + 50% off coupon)

Robert Allen Floored--Sandstone (currently on sale for $20.99)

5. Ikea. If this hasn't been mentioned before, it's probably because it's so obvious, but just when you think you've seen it all at Ikea, they blow your mind with something new. Even if there's not one in your area, there is an online selection that's thorough enough to let you get in on the action without breaking the bank in shipping costs. Trying to achieve a House Beautiful look on a beer budget? You HAVE to visit Ikea! Here are two of my latest obsessions . . .

Maskros Pendant, $89

Vava Pendant, $69

Hope this is enough to help you get started creating a home you'll love without sacrificing your wallet! Thanks for inviting me over, Averill--I'm truly flattered! Enjoy! :)

Next week's guest blogger: Kathysue from Good Life of Design.