Inspire: [sparkle and shine]

Gold and glitter are two of my very favorite things, regardless of the fact that they are huge trends right now [that just means I don't have such a hard time finding sparkly, golden things anymore!]...But I don't like keeping all of the prettiness to myself, so I thought I'd be sooo very kind and share the eye candy with you. 'Cause I'm that sweet! ;)

Inspire Lovely Ribbon

Sparkly nails via Pinterest

[I keep my toenails painted gold too...makes me feel pretty. Sshhh.]

Skinny gold J. Crew belt

That sweater. And the hair. And the glamour.

via Live in Luxe

I like to imagine myself hanging clothing on the clothesline with these pretty French Nest Co. pins

Prettiest necklace I've laid eyes on... I want.

You're In My Heart from Oh Hello Friend

Anthro's Glinting Arrows wrapping paper

Pretty handmade garland by Steph Loves Ben

Knot and Bow's baker's twine in gold? It doesn't get any better.

TOMS. In gold. And glitter.

Anthropologie's Vintage Glass Glitter

xoxo,

♥ Sara

Inspire: [ho, ho, ho, and mistletoe, and presents to pretty girls]

Christmas time is here

Happiness and cheer

Fun for all that children call

Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air

Carols everywhere

Olden times and ancient rhymes

Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air

Beauty everywhere

Yuletide by the fireside

And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here

We'll be drawing near

Oh, that we could always see

Such spirit through the year

Oh, that we could always see

Such spirit through the year...

xoxo,

♥ Sara

Inspire: [deck them halls and all that stuff]

"I never thought it was such a bad little tree.
It's not bad at all, really.
Maybe it just needs a little love."

[Linus Van Pelt, A Charlie Brown Christmas]

I finally bought myself a little, white Christmas tree. I've wanted one for soooo many years! And while I'll post pictures of my pretty, little tree when I finally have it decorated, I couldn't help but look around for a some lovely, white tree inspiration [and a few others thrown in there 'cause they're pretty too!] ... I have bright, colored lights for my little tree, and even without decorations, I think it looks rather stunnning. Now, off to search for my box of ornaments!

[all photos via pinterest and weheartit]

xoxo,

♥ Sara

tea party for the twins!

I've been creating and dreaming up a sparkly, girly, festive tea party for the twins as they celebrate their fifth birthday. This is the moodboard I came up with... lots of glitter, tulle, balloons, striped paper straws, and yummy food...like the above layered-cake, creme brulee, cherry cookies, strawberry milk, mango soda, and cake batter dip!

xoxo,

♥ Sara

Ruche: Cherished, a Romantic Winter

I'm pretty much in love with this season's Ruche collection. If I hadn't already anticipated the coming of winter and Christmas, these pages from the Cherished Lookbook have convinced me to be! I adore the soft lighting, the muted jewel-tones, the nod to warm drinks al fresco-style, and the 1940's hair-flair. It's winter done so, so right.

In other wonderful news, I'm back again...with a fresh, new face and name! Yay! I have sooo much vision for Be+Lovely. Keep your eyes open!

xoxo,

♥ Sara