Obsessed with Arrowheads

I'm really loving arrowheads these days.  The symbolism is really speaking to me.  In Native American culture the arrowhead represents the hunter and is thought to symbolize the adventurer in all of us.  Ok, alright.  I'm there.  I also love it graphically.  How it fits itself in a repeat pattern, and obviously can point the way.  It just works.  These are just a few versions of arrowhead design right now.  Hope it points the way for your adventure, too.

top right via design inspiration;  middle via fab.com; bottom right via uncovet; bottom left via shopbop; middle left via vivian tamayo
 

smmidge Style: Spring Pleats and Layers

Happy Friday!  Hope you are off to a fabulous spring weekend.  It's almost May! Can't believe it.  I say that with every passing month though. I do love May, so this is a fun change even if it is still shocking in some way.  The weather is usually lovely, and it's the intro to summer, and . . . selfishly. . . it is my birthday month.  I love my birthday.  I mean the numbers are getting bigger, yes, but it's still fun.  A couple of years ago, my birthday entailed wrist corsages.See here. One year it was my bachelorette party. Whatever I do, it always includes prosecco. I enjoy it and like to have fun and intend to this year as I officially launch into my late 30s.  Uh, excuse me?  How did that happen?  Wow.  Well, I hope I always want to have fun on my birthday no matter how old, but enough about that.  Today I'm just sharing a springy look whether it's your birthday or not.  I found this really pretty pleated dress from BCBG back in February when I was in LA for the Oscars (F.U.N. right?), and it felt a little bit much for work on it's own (though on another day I might not feel like that at all. . . I may try it alone soon), so I layered this pretty colorful crochet-esque sweater from jcp and my old, fave belt that looks like a 70s guitar strap.  I liked how it turned out and how the black in the shirt and the shoes really anchored the super light dress.   Doss approved too, which is always the true test.  This guy will tell it like it is, and sometimes I look "pretty, mommy" and sometimes. . . naahh. :)  Love it.  Then he was off to rock out on his scooter, just as it should be.  Again, happy happy weekend to you!  xx - m.m.

Love for HPMkt StyleSpotter Picks

One of my favorite bloggers, Jamie Meares, of i Suwannee, was a style spotter at High Point Market last week - she pinned some of her favorite pieces, so check out her #hpmkt Style Spotter Pinterest page.  Her picks are so colorful and happy!  Here are my faves of her faves. . . yep, that's what I said. Check out the main hpmkt StyleSpotters pinterest page to see other home style trendsetters chosen to curate hits of the market. xx - m.m.

pair of stunners from Hickory Chair

ottoman at Lilly Pulitzer

Mirror at Madegoods

Dresser at Chelsea Textiles

pillow at Drandfield and Ross

black and white stripe at Lillian

Blogger Profile: Kelley of The Hidden List

What to say about Kelley from The Hidden List?  Well, the list on her is long!  Here it goes. . . This spirited lady is, to me, the ultimate Texas beauty with the ultimate Texas style. . . a true "Texas eclectic".  Kelley's keen eye for fabulous vintage pieces and ways to mix and layer heirlooms, vintage and modern styles makes for a truly unique, layered feel that is what I call "Texas eclectic".   Her blog, The Hidden List is the same -- it's chock-full of everything from tips and updates on designers, local shops, and eateries, to the scoop on interiors trends and products you must have.  It's a wonderful source, and always fun to see what's on Kelley's list.  Check it out and see below for our own "hidden list" on Kelley herself.  xx -m.m.  

[smmidge] Describe your blogging style.

[The Hidden List] My blogging style is "off the cuff".  The tag line of my blog is "the secret door to all things exceptional", so I share things that I find to be new and noteworthy...everything from design to fashion to the latest app I downloaded that day or a fun trip I took with friends.  

[smmidge] Your personal style? And one favorite piece (each) in your home and wardrobe that reflects your style.

[The Hidden List] My personal fashion style is casual, comfortable with a dash a trendy here and there.  I'm not a fan of getting dressed up, especially when that means wearing painful high heeled shoes!  The most favorite thing in my wardrobe is a very worn pair of Frye harness antique vintage boots or one of my many vintage cowboy boots!  If I could wear jeans, a t-shirt, some kind of wrap and my Fryes everyd day I'd be totally happy!

[The Hidden List] My design style seems to match all other parts of my life and continues to fall in the line of eclectic.  In my home you'll find everything from a modern Eames lounger to an old tatted throw that was my grandmothers.  They most favorite things in my home change from time to time, but they always seem to be one of my pieces of art.  I love vintage art and have several art walls in my house that I add to often.

[smmidge] What keeps you inspired both on the blog and in life?

[The Hidden List] I'm inspired by so many things on a daily basis.  It could be a chat I have with one of my creative friends or a great Anthropologie window display.  Now that we have Pinterest, how could anyone lack a source of inspiration!  Several people have asked me how I continue to come up with things to blog about...I'm more concerned with the fact that I don't have enough time to blog about every thing I find inspiring and exceptional!

[smmidge] Your 3 favorite songs to listen to while blogging.

[The Hidden List] Here are a few songs I'm currently loving...

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men

Kingdom Come - The Civil Wars

Drive By - Train

[smmidge]Last book you read and loved.

[The Hidden List] I read so much on the web, that I rarely read books, but I read "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo".  It was so disturbing, but such a great story!  I picked up "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest" and started reading it on a plane a couple of weeks ago and then realized that I'm reading this trilogy out of order!  Now it's hard to stop and go back...Hate it when I do that!

[smmidge] Your top three favorite blogs.

[The Hidden List] It's almost impossible to tell you my three favorite blogs because I read so many every day that I love...  Here are a few that are among my daily reads...

sfgirlbybay

decor8

likecool

Thanks again to the lovely Kelley Copeland for hanging with us today!  Love getting the scoop on the list behind The Hidden List!  

I Procrastinate and I Love Charts

If you, too, love charts then check out this hilarious blog.  This chart in particular, hits home with me.  Gotta run!  There are so many things I have to wait to do!  xx - m.m.