Sharing my New Favorite Jewels

Hello Everyone!

Hope you are having a wonderful day!  I wanted to share with you some new jewelry favorites of mine!  In the past few months I have gotten extremely into antique and vintage jewelry.  It all started when I was searching for my something blue for my wedding.  I knew I wanted a piece of jewelry, but because my accent color was red I didn't want a piece of jewelry that clashed with my bridal look.  I searched and searched and finally found a beautiful bracelet on Etsy through a shop called VintageVelvetBox. The bracelet is sterling silver and has the tiniest blue sapphire in the middle of a flower.  I thought this was such a simple yet unique piece for my big day!

After purchasing this bracelet, I was on a hunt to find some more antique bling.  I continued my search through Etsy, and found this stunning diamond ring from 1910 at JandHjewelry.  This was a bit of a splurge, but it was a wedding present to myself. (Jon purchased a new Xbox, so we are even!)  This ring is pure elegance :)

Since I do not have unlimited funds to splurge on antique jewelry, I searched my own collection and found this bracelet that I bought years ago at an antique shop.  I believe this was only $10.00, so total bargain!

Last month I went down and visited my Aunt and was fortunate enough to receive these gold opal earrings which are a family heirloom **swoon**.

I am so thankful to be able to own pieces that have such great history.  Although not all of the pieces used to belong to a family member or friend, they still were someones which makes my heart happy.  I love to think about how much joy the jewels brought the previous owner and I hope to keep that joy alive while I enjoy these pieces :)

Do you own any antique jewelry?  Did it belong to someone near and dear to you?  If so, let me know in the comments below!  I am a sucker for a good sentimental story ;)

- Courtney

Can I Have it?!

Hello Everyone!

With the holidays approaching and just being a shopaholic, I thought it would be fun to sprinkle in a few posts every few months to talk about some wishlist items.  This is by no means my "Christmas Wishlist" (OKAY Mom and Jon!!!!), but just a fun way to share some dreamy items that who wouldn't want to own, but definitely do not need.  I have seen a few other bloggers do posts like this, so I thought I would show you all some super amazing finds :)

Anthropologie

Cupcake Dishtowel
$18.00

 

Kate Spade

Holland Skinny Bracelet Watch
$195.00

2016 Yearly Planner
$30.00
 

Pottery Barn

Merry Christmas Doormat
$29.00
 

Urban Outfitters

Christmas Tree Tapestry
$39.00
 

Star Banner
$18.00
 

Magnolia Market

Love is Patient Sign
$155.00
 

Hope you all enjoyed my little wishlist post!  If only we all had unlimited funds to support our addictions ;)  Let me know in the comments below if you have any

- Courtney

Honeymooning in Antigua

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Today has me in a weird mood, so I thought I would cheer myself up by reliving my honeymoon!  Jon and I spent 6 days of pure bliss in Antigua at Galley Bay Resort and Spa.  Prior to booking our honeymoon we discussed what we wanted out of our honeymoon and we decided on the following:

• All-Inclusive
• Tropical/Warm
• Privacy
• Adults Only

We found all four of those in Galley Bay!  I am so happy we were able to find such a wonderful location to spend this amazing week together.  When we arrived at the resort we were greeted with Rum Punch and cold towels, then driven to our private cottage where we would relax all week!  I am very glad we chose the cottage over a beach front room as we had our own swimming pool and patio area.  During our week in Antigua we spent most of our time: swimming, napping, eating, drinking, and relaxing!  We did not want to do a bunch of excursions or trips, so I am glad we were able to do everything we wanted without having to leave the resort!  Below are some photographs for our trip, I hope you enjoy!

- Courtney

Reupholstering a Chair

Hello Everyone!

I thought I would share this quick DIY project today since I am about to tackle a few more this week (then share with you soon!).  My aunt gave me this antique chair and I absolutely love it, but the upholstery was all torn up.  I decided to take the remaining fabric from when I upholstered my ottoman and used it to reupholster this chair!  

This project took a scrap of fabric, a staple gun, and all of five minutes to complete.  I wanted to share with you all that DIY can be extremely simple and bring new life to amazing old pieces :)

I hope this inspires you create something new with things you already own!  This chair cost me absolutely nothing and I adore how it looks in my living room :)

Let me know in the comment below if you have transformed any peices you own, found, or bought?!

- Courtney

GUESS WHO'S BACK?! .....AND MARRIED!

Hello Everyone!

I am officially back for good!  Finally my life has calmed down and I can dedicate lots of time to this space in my life and I could not be more thrilled!! :)  So what has been going on in my life that has kept me away????  Funny you should ask because I am now, MRS. ALFARO!!! and I own a home with my HUSBAND!  Our wedding was an absolute dream and I cannot wait to share the professional pictures with you all once I receive them, but until then I will give you some snap shots from the big day!

Now that I am back please stay tuned for tons of home posts, wedding and honeymoon posts, and all the other fun stuff I get up to!

Thanks for being patient with me while life was being lived, but I am so happy to be back :)

- Courtney