Hello Walking Around readers, it's Jill from good life for less and I am so excited to be here "guesting"! I thought I would hi-jack Sarah's Happy Friday posts with a little Friday love myself...It would be a very Happy Friday for me if I got to wake up to this lovely office... I'll take it all the shoes, the fab shoe organizer, the mirrored desk, all of it. What do you think this gal will be wearing with those gorgeous pink shoes...this perhaps?
Since the lovely Sarah is currently moving (hoping it is going well girlie!) I thought it would be fitting to post simple steps you can take towards giving your bedroom a complete makeover on a budget! While revamping your bedroom may seem like a daunting and expensive task, there really are some great ways to get a whole new look without breaking the bank! 
...Something about these two just fit together; patchwork dresses and walls of green mountains. Paris chic may have been her intention, but her looks scream vintage Americana and free spirit to me---and isn't that what that state is all about? During a long drive through the VT countryside, just before the sky split open to rain, I pulled the car over to take pictures of some of my favorite spots. Looking at this first barn, the vibrant red immediately reminded me of Isabel Marant Spring '0. {images via Style.com, Isabel Marant Spring 2009 print campaign, Sugar shack, Backstage}
VHS or BETA, Bring on the Comets. The title track is such an inspiring song for any midweek moping.
I'm so excited to be guest blogging today, I almost don't know where to start! Over at Corks & Caftans, I share the stage with my husband, Rob, who whips up wine reviews (I sip helpfully) while I bring up the rear with posts on almost everything else you can think of. I saw how quickly the summer was scooting by and realized it'd been far too long since I'd written up any delicious recipes, let alone cooked 'em.
I don't know if I'd ever be able to pull off wacky print Chuck Taylors with plaid trousers, but somehow she does. I'm so obsessed with bicycles lately, and she just looks so carefree and happy on hers! Like the minute she pushes off, you'll hear her laughing all the way down the street.
As a houseguest, I always agonize over appropriate hostess gifts, and I’ve been thinking about them basically nonstop this summer. I’m always desperately trying for something that’s thoughtful, chic…and of course, within my budget. (I respect what Martha Stewart does as much as the next person, but unfortunately, I’m not at all crafty, and I cannot cook.) So, to cut my pre-trip stress time to a minimum I created a go-to list of present ideas for when I’m staying with friends, relatives, and even my boyfriend’s parents. I put together a few of my favorites below in case you may be stumped too. I hope it’s helpful!
You are all in for a treat. We have a great line up of amazing guest bloggers to inspire you all and keep you entertained while I pack up and move at the end of this week! I just love all of their blogs and am so excited to see each one of their posts. Enjoy. xo {image via brown button} Wednesday - Carey from Corks & Caftans
Thursday - Anne Marie from Brunch at Saks
I wanted to thank Chic Coles for the 'One Lovely Blog Award'! I absolutely love their blog as well, written by a mother and her three daughters, there are always beautiful images and inspiration to be found. It's so flattering to be put in the same category with all of the amazing bloggers chosen. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. xo
Flowers for you! After I saw this image - I think first on Decor 8 over 2 years ago, I purchased these exact chinese tea tins on Pearl River. I was just reminded of their colorful beauty on Something Old, Something New. Enjoy the weekend;)
Favorites like "Carol Brown" and "We're Both in Love with a Sexy Lady" are set to be released in late October on the Flight of the Conchords' album, I Told You I Was Freaky.
If that's not a way to start your life together with laughter and fun - I don't know what is...I'm absolutely in love with the fact that this couple coordinated their wedding entrance to be a little less traditional and all fun. I'm wishing I was a guest and spectator for this amazing walk down the aisle to Forever, by Chris Brown, even the lyrics are perfect. Kevin Heinz and Jill Peterson's wedding video has already gotten over a million hits on Youtube and they were interviewed on the Today Show, to hear more about their story, read here. Congratulations to the happy couple!
I found a beautiful blog today, Blue Bird Notes, and on it, one of my favorite summertime treats, S'Mores. Check out recipes from my past post. image via martha stewart
It was just last week that we all met in Central park for a picnic and music, but I'm craving another...perhaps a drive into a grassy field while listening to records on a portable player and eating strawberries! image via Daisy Pink Cupcake.
Orange Beautiful surveyed Chicago fave's and came up with a great list of things to do and enjoy when you are in the windy city!
Giovanna's style is lovely. I adore the cream dress, that neckline is my absolute favorite, love the bag, love the shoes...très magnifique! ! image via Garance Doré.
I often think of my most ideal locale for a home. I LOVE NYC, but there are times I grow restless with being confined and wish I could live right on the water, kayaking every morning, making french pressed coffee at leisure, hosting dinner parties every night on the deck. Doesn't this spot look idealic. I found these images over at one of my favorite blogs; From the Right Bank to the Left Coast, source, Shelter. Where would you like to live?
You might just be ooohing and ahhhing out loud at this very moment, because - how can you not think these are the cutest kids, in the cutest T's. Fern & Feather creates a line of adorable Birthday T’s that are the perfect for your little birthday girl or boy… Each design is one-of-a-kind and made with fabrics that have been found everywhere from flea markets to a collection of vintage Hawaiian shirts. They are made by Alexis in her cool funky art barn in San Diego, her style has always been one that I admired from her clothes to her home. You can buy the T's on Etsy;)
If I were to have a store, it would be something like this...part modern surf shop, part indie home store, with funky fashion accessories, surf books and art and interior design services to boot! If you are taking a trip to Montauk anytime soon, stop by Tauk...or just idle at the goods on their site from afar.
Come on in and hang your hat! I love these two simple entryway's. via Habitually Chic and Country Living. 
