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Beauty, fashion, home decor, reading, writing, love, career, baby, lifestyle and beyond!  Being well-rounded & open-minded is one of life's greatest educations!
Keep the ears open and the eyes wide! 

Enjoy!  

xo, melanie

Until this particular project, I liked the direction of my work. I understand the importance of setting goals, but still prefer my previous five minute plan. 
I feel like this stifles the creative juices a little, the spontaneity of visualizing and then creating in an instant.  The adrenaline of waking up in the middle of the night with an idea and jumping out of the bed to kick start it!

A checklist is never a bad thing, setting goals is great as well. A sub-goal checklist with a recycle bin is right up my alley.

By the way, 30 years into the future is a bit much.  Being creative also means being opinionated about what works for each individual.

So here you Go...al! 

Five Goals in the next 30 years:

1. Build an informational series of websites
2. Publish all the books
3. Product launch
4. Financially secure
5. Move to another city or country

Five Goals in the next 5 years:

1. Write a second book
2. Tweak the website
3. Work on making the book and website lucrative
4. A full tech upgrade including software {creating a budget for that}
5. Focus on project checklists {no wasting valuable time or procrastinating!}

Five Goals in the next 12 Months:

1. Finish the book
2. Design a dress for Lions Lighthouse Event
3. Launch the website
4. Be selfless and selfish with my time. Use it more wisely
5. Create and follow a plan of action with an achievable checklist

Above is an article that I wrote for Points North magazine.
I was able to incorporate all of the things that I am passionate about; style, sustainability, shopping local, community, and creative endeavors. 
Super pleased with how it turned out! 

By far the most brilliant quote of 2014.
Lupita, thank you. 

 Leo's vintage Chanel bracelet, however, as you can see, the entire ensemble was fab!


 I made these african tribal inspired bracelets. They are a combination of vintage findings, shells & semi-precious stones. Gorgeous, right?!


 Oh Spring! I wish for thee! The past two days have been beautiful! So I have been style musing in my closet. These vintage Gucci mules are dying to be walked! 


 1940s inspiration, all vintage & from that era! 


 This is what happens when one throws a bunch of vintage randoms together! A wonderful splash of textures, colors and blends of beads with a little mink on the side!


 This clutch is from the 1970s. I guess you can tell that I have a penchant from vintage!


 Tocca NY body and bath products are my favorite! Here's my restock! 


 Love this Crosley record player from Urban Outfitters! In turquoise! Die! Live!


 Yves Saint Laurent, the initials say it all! Metallic pink too! Gracious! 
From my fave store, Saks Atlanta!


 I am always on the look out for cool vintage stuff! I found this Givenchy box in a dollar bin at a thrift store, as you can see, I love it! I put my GrandMother's Fox cuffs in it! 


 A gorgeous little table top styling that I did. Bazaar mag inspired! 
{I made the crystal and sterling necklace and earrings!}
Python! Clutch! Gasp! From Celine at Saks Atlanta! 


 I hope that I never get arrested for loitering in Saks....


 Sofia Coppola ad for Louis Vuitton, it's massive! Yes, it's at Saks Atlanta! :)
 Beauty, brains and super kind. The divine Hannah in DSquared2 from Saks Atlanta.


 um, so, I want to talk about that time my sister was thrift store shopping and found a brand new $1500 St. John jacket for super cheap! Yep, it happened! 
{I added a little nautical theme using a JCrew T and Jewels!}


 One word: Sublime. From the lovely Oscar de la Renta. 
{I can say lovely because I have met him!}


This Chanel bag is so gorgeous that it needs no introduction! 


Well, thank you for stopping by! I plan to do better than just drive by blogging, so stay tune!

P.S. If you prefer the fast and fabulous, do join me via Social Media tools!
{On your right----->}

xo,
melanie

I was a sick child with an "old person's disease", it began to destroy my joints, eyes, vital organs at the tender age of 8 years. Tiny swollen hands and fingers, tight skin close to splitting open. Blood shot eyes & barely being able to walk was normal everyday life for me.

I exist to create. I am the energy, the force, the producer of great things.