Top: Forever 21similar
Jeans: Hollister (old)
Shoes: Ralph Lauren last season
Accessories: Nixon watch, handmade bracelet, Forever 21 necklace

Well I've been off of work almost an entire week now and it feels wrong... so, so wrong.

I feel like a bum. Everyone says I should be relaxing and just enjoying it but I haven't taken a vacation in years so my brain and my body doesn't know what to do. So now I'm off for two weeks waiting to transition to a new, exciting job. I refuse to sleep in so everyday my alarm clock goes off at 8 a.m. and I get up with absolutely nothing to do. Except for today. Today I need to go to the bank, and I need to get my house back in order like stat. The end result of me being off for this long with not much to do has destroyed my lovely dwelling. I mean, looking around right now theres make up and jewelry on the fire place mantle, clothes that need to be folded from Wednesday, and a pile of winter clothes I pulled form the attic just staring at me from the foot of my bed.    Lazy mode: OFF

Anyway, moving on...

Yesterday I wanted put together an outfit post. For this, I reach for my destroyed (really destroyed from '09) jeans and my super dependable and ever so comfy heels and a loose cotton button down. Honestly, you cant go wrong with this combo. I wore this on a casual date a few weeks ago to a nice little seafood restaurant in the Clear Lake area called Bonefish Grill. It was perfect for a calm evening paired with cocktails and great food. 

FYI get the Bang, Bang Shrimp and the Lily's Chicken if you ever go. You won't regret it.

Cheers and happy Saturday! 

xoxo,

Debra

Peacock Blue

Six months. That's how long it's been since my last blog post.

I've really let my little blog fall to the wayside BUT today I have a post..or really just something  unimportant to share. I just need to get back on the horse. This is a good post breaker, I think. 

My friends and family have decided that this season my color is peacock blue. 

I say this because so far I've received a clutch, a scarf, a dress ...and another scarf all in this color all in one day...my birthday.  

I decided to make a little collage inspired by this color and I actually had a lot of fun making it. Yes, I know it's bad but I spent the better part of my afternoon making this thing in photoshop. Amateur, I know. 

Scarf : gift
Shoes: Nine West
Jeans: Forever21
Top: Eyeshadow

Here I'm just showing off the two main color pieces of the outfit.

The beautiful scarf was a gift and the heels? Well, they were a treat to myself. 

Texas just isn't cool enough for an entire fall get up but, technically, it is fall so if I'm wearing a thin shirt or something sleeveless I'll opt for a scarf almost every time. 

On a side note I can honestly say the heels are incredibly comfortable! Which is great for wearing to the office or just casually. Which I plan on doing!

xoxo,

Debra

Tanja Huybregts and her unique abstract art

Tanja Huybregts, a local Houston artist, visited my work today to show us her new collection. She is from Holland but works out of Houston mostly and was just as lovely and nice as she can be. Her artwork is composed of photography which then is specially printed onto plexiglass and backed by a type of brushed aluminum which helps to make all the colors really pop. They range in sizes but the most common is the 48" x 72". We are excited to feature her work at our showroom. Here are a few of my favorites to share with you!

These blues and yellows look beautiful together! 

This pop of yellow would brighten up any contemporary space. 

Love, love, love this one! Best colors ever.

Check out the entire new collection here.

New Jewelry Pieces

Here are a few new pieces that I made this past week. These pretties are being delivered to a local Houston boutique but as always you will be able to order them from the Summer Bucket Etsy shop. Enjoy!

www.etsy.com/shop/summerbucket

 

My Spring Style Basics

I was inspired today by one of my favorite bloggers, Casual Glamorous, to do a spring 'must-have' post. You can see her picks here. 

In true "Debra" style, I picked pieces that are easy, light, and versatile. I love wearing a loose fitted top with skinny pants to roll up at the bottom and styling with a great pair of earrings and watch. Depending on the occasion I'll opt for heels or even flats.   

One of my favorite casual looks is a white top with khaki or linen shorts and sandals. You can't forget the accessories though, it's the topping on the cake, so put on a light weight scarf with a nice spring pattern and lightly styled earrings with some stackable linen bracelets and greek sandals. Throw your hair up in nice chic messy bun and voila! Love it.

1. J BRAND Tangerine Mid-Rise Capri
2. Viv & Ingrid Small Teardop Layered Hoops
3. Quicksilver Beach Stripe Tank
4. Mossimo Pegeen Flat Sandal
5. Reiss Sailor Relaxed Striped T-Shirt
6. Ran-Ban RB4175 Sunglasses
7. Fossil Ladies Stella Watch
8. 7 For All Mankind Belted Twill Shorts
9. H&M floral scarf
10. BijouxBar by Vivien Frank Strawberries and Cream bracelet
11. Chic messy bun- a quick tutorial from one of my favorite bloggers

Kony 2012

Every single one of you has 30 minutes to watch this. 

KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on YOUTUBE

Puppies and bracelets

It's been a month since my last post. A month!

I've come to a stand still with interesting and pretty things to share. Honestly, I felt a little uninspired and really preoccupied by life. My work has kept me so busy and now we have a little booger named Belle to add to the mix...are you ready readers?

Meet Belle.

I know. You'd be a little distracted too.

I have managed to get a few more sales from my Etsy shop(yay!) and I've re-listed some earrings.

 Over the last week I made a new bracelet and necklace that will be available in my shop soon!
Here is a preview of the Green Amethyst Rhomboid bracelet.