haven't posted this fave post in awhile, and sorry for the lack of posts this month....graduate school has been stealing my time. i thought i'd make this 10 hapi things a special edition of trends i'm loving this season in fashion and lifestyle. 

hapi thursday!




















1.  cutout flats.  these flats from F21 are great because they can transition into fall with a pair of tights. but right now are great with flowy culotte shorts.






















2.  stacked wrist accessories .  i'm so loving all the layering of watches, bracelets in all forms, wristbands and more.  this look is good when you want to make your accessories your main fashion piece.  first pic from Stylescrapbook and second pic from jak and jil. 


























3.  culottes.  Anthropologie is hearted again for their pretty shorts.  i remember wearing culottes in elementary school for our uniforms....these are better looking.























4.  friendship bracelets.  i love this trend!  it's a bit nostalgic (remember Saved by the Bell?!) hahah...well to make the ultimate bracelet more adult...the best way is to pair them with a more neutral watch or gold/silver bracelets.  check here for a great diy.

































































5.  DIY weddings.  that lovely picture is of Elsie Larson, from one of my fave blogs "A Beautiful Mess", and her husband on their wedding day.  isn't that backdrop amazing?! and....it was DIY-ed!
Photographed by Arrow & Apple. Photo via Style Me Pretty.

p.s. Elsie will be featuring all the other pretty details/DIY and moments of her wedding this week on her blog, check it out.















































6.  tribal influences.  this trend is great when you use minimal pieces with the prints and patterns...not all over : it would be overwhelming, keep it simple.  
Sources (Clockwise) : Mike Gonzalez's Summer 2011 Lookbook, Julie Rofman Galapagos Glass Bead Bracelet, Lucky Penny Beaded Geometry Bag via Anthropologie, and F21 Native Oxford Navy flats.























7.  bow ties.  Forage bow ties are timeless, because they're made from vintage fabric in limited quantities.  Also check the creators : Something's Hiding in Here.  Photo here.





















8.  summer braids.  Unconventional braids at that.  trends like these make me wish my tresses were still long...
braids found here and here.
























9.  vintage Coach.  i'm not one for an all over logo, especially on handbags (with some exceptions) so it's refreshing to see that vintage Coach is all the rage ( go searching in your mom's closet !)  Go and see at Refinery 29.
























10.  vintage bicycle with basket.  i've seen these around the Chicago area lately and they are so cute.  one day when the kiddos are grown up, i'm gonna get me one of these . 




 

hey there! yes i've been away from the blog for awhile....just so much happened this weekend...it's been an overload.  lot's of prayer, lack of sleep, reflection and change.

to start off my return, thought i'd post my 10 hapi : things.  also, as you may have noticed, the title of the blog has changed (but don't worry this blog is still filled with much happiness). hope you enjoy the post.

























1.  snowball food trucks.  man i really wish that Chicago had a Skylite Snowball truck roaming around....i would order every flavor.  spotted on You Are My Fave.


























2. diy bracelet.  i spotted this on honestlywtf,  it's a bracelet made out of washers and hemp rope....following the "hardware" jewelry trend.  genius.


3.  dual purpose program guides.  of course only Martha Stewart would make a wedding program already filled with confetti. 































4.  polaroid birth announcement.  eek!  this is a great diy idea from Fresh Baked Paper Goods.


























5.  Bash Please.  this event production company is so artistic and looks at the aesthetic of moments.  check out the rest of their awesome studio tour here.  photos by : Laure Joliet
























6.  love that lasts.  this is a pic of when tay & nay celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (circa 1990). a few days after nay passed away they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary.  happy 100th tay, nay you are missed.




















7.  spring shoes.  i'm a big shoe fan....and i'm loving these from F21.

so this week's 10 hapi: things is a special edition of
d.i.y. projects from around the web.  hope it inspires...

1.  this table made out of real wood logs and sticks.  spotted here.


















































2.  i am so going to make this for Christmas 2011.  check  out Aesthetic Outburst.































 3.  Say Yes to Hoboken has this innovative diy for a simple v-neck tee.































4.  tee shirt to statement necklace.  spotted on a pretty penny blog.






























5.  check out Apartment Therapy to spot out this nifty clock design.






























6.  an Anthropologie remake of their rosette quilt. genius idea by Kojo Designs.






























7.  Lodekka is a double-decker bus turned into a vintage shop! (an ultimate diy project).  must see and spotted here.


 8.  make paper wedding cones.  found on Once Wed.
 
































9.  diy wrapping paper.  spotted and hearted...here.































10.  you know my feelings for goose grease undone = L O V E.  diy wooden supplies.

haven't posted a "hapi things" post for awhile...and these posts are one of my faves.  hope you like....

1.  quirky stationary.  this new stationary line from Sapling Press is hilarious =)
























2.  TopShop.  this retailer is putting up shop here in Chicago this s/s 2011!  thank you TopShop.





















3.  ice cream sandwiches.  i'm really tempted to order these Beachy Cream treats.


















4. jak & jil blog.  this blog is a spot trending blog and the pictures are on key.







































5.  pretty tunic dress. sublte pastel pink for spring...of course it's Anthropologie.
















6. long lashes.  my best girl pals scored me these Lash Food products from a beauty show here in Chicago recently...and it works. big thank jasmin & len .




7.  Freelance Whales simple. sweet. original.







































8.  vintage cameras.  i really want to buy this Kodak Duaflex...hmm, maybe?




















9.  Chicago neigborhoods. wicker park, little village, lincoln park, oak park, the loop. chicago is eclectic because of the diversity of its people and communities.  source found here






























10.  Forage Bow ties.  Fitting for spring. Also, love the blog of these cool creators.

hapi weekend!