Look Linger Love

The first item for Baby Boy Evans’ nursery has been purchased.  Excuse the photo I took with my phone, but I just can’t help but share it with you.  This handsome chair is even more perfect in person. The boy needs some cowhide, am I right?

And the first item for the boy’s wardrobe has been purchased too: this super soft Feather Baby Sleeper that I picked up at Sugar Snap Pea.  BTW, you’re about to see a lot from SSP here in the future.  It’s an amazing children’s shop here in dowtown Charleston and their brand spankin’ new e-commerce website just launched!!  Note to all my awesome southern momma’s… I hate to let you all down but you’re not going to be seeing smocked and appliqued jon jon longall things around these parts.  Don’t hate on me, it’s just not my thing.  We can still be friends, right?

How pumped are we that Zara’s online shopping site is now live here in the US?  Dare I say that it’s time we all put our money where our mouths are?

Today I am pleased as pie return to the Nusery Design Series with a room to knock your socks off.  Designed by the one and only Angie Hranowsky that everyone knows and adores.  Maybe you caught my Q&A with Angie back in March?  If not then you surely saw her 8 page feature in Lonny’s May issue.  Angie is quite possibly my favorite interior designer ever, so it goes without saying that I’m thrilled to unveil her creative take on Baby Evans’ nursery room.

A Regency Gentleman Nursery by Amber Interiors:

A Cozy Nursery by Alexandra Berlin:

A Preppy Nursery by Bryn Alexandra:

A Modern Safari Nursery by The Zhush:

A Woodsy Nursery by MFAMB:

A Classic Nursery by Jen of Made By Girl

A Sophisticated Traveler Nursery by Caitlin Wilson:

A Chic Little Mountain Man Nursery by Jill Sorensen:

Today is quite bittersweet for me as it’s the one year anniversary of the day I started my blog.  Yep, Look Linger Love is ONE!  This little place has brought me so much joy and passion.  I knew I’d love blogging, but I had no idea how important it would be to me.  I have made an army of friends who inspire me everyday- some in our “online world” but also a large number in my real day to day life.  You all know who you are, and I love you.  I’m even a little weepy as I write this… can I just blame the pregnancy hormones? 

The people and experiences are what make blogging worth all of the time that it takes (which is a lot for those of you wondering).  But when it’s something that you love, all of that time is well spent.  I thank each and everyone of you who want to take a few minutes out of your very busy days to visit this little space, it means the world to me.  I love sharing what inspires me with all of you.

So I thought it might be appropriate take a look back at my very first post that I shared here on my blog.  I still believe every word that I wrote.  And I got a really warm and fuzzy feeling when I noticed where I sourced my very first image.  Wow, look at how far this little blog has come :)

You see, not that many things have changed since I became a momma. You read that right. Sure, there are days when I’m still in my pajamas at noon. Yeah, my receipts at Target are exponentially higher these days.  But ultimately, I’m still trying to live my life as happily and beautifully as I can. What better way to chronicle and share my daily inspirations than a blog?

Because really, who says you can’t carry a supply of diapers and Cheerios in an incredible handbag?

image – “Jak and Jil” via Pretty Mommy

Have you explored Sheyna Jewelry’s site yet?  I had been hearing a lot about them and was thrilled to be contacted by one of their representatives to review some of their products.  Their prices range from $5 – $5,000 so there is something there for everyone.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces that I had the opportunity to curate into a collection.

One nice perk about Sheyna is that you can quickly create your own designs using their drag and drop digital sketch pad or you can just choose to shop the existing jewels that have already been designed like I did.  Once you place your order your jewelry is handmade by Sheyna’s artisins and shipped free of charge to you.  How fun is that?!

For my review I chose the green gold oval earrings and Sheyna also surprised me with two wrap bracelets.  They arrived beautifully packaged.  I’m saving the cute little pouches for when I travel.

These pieces are beautifully made and I’m so happy to have them in my possession.  And I’m very happy to announce that Sheyna is giving away a pair of earrings to one lucky LLL  reader.  You get to choose between the circle charm earrings and the gold circle earrings shown here:

You must go check out this cute baby inspired post that my sweet friend Marysia put together today in my honor.  Here’s a peek.

Click here to see the original post with all of the details and links to each item.  I’m smitten with it all. XOXO to you Marysia for putting it together.  What a fun take on “Labor Day”.

Just popping in to wish all of you here in the US a happy Labor Day.  It’s been a wonderful weekend around here and I feel so lucky to have the life that I share with my family. Tonight we’re grilling up some favorites and relaxing.  xoxo.