Recent Etsy Purchase!

Lately I have become totally obsessed with Etsy, which is weird because I really don't like purchasing things online. I'm so indecisive that I usually end up returning 80% of things I buy, but I'm really making an effort to go with my first instinct and not to over think my decisions too much. So, with that being said, I bit the bullet and bought some new decorative pillow covers for our couch. They are exactly what I wanted, and exactly what I could not find in any home store for the past 5 months. 

I found a shop that had 100% positive reviews from their customers. The store is called The Lacey Placey and she specializes in pillow covers and curtains. Below are the pillows I ordered on my new grey Ikea couch!  She has 100's of fabrics to choose from and will customize your order if requested (16x16, 20x20, monogramed etc)! The two yellow pillows are 18X18 in the Ribbonesk fabric $14.50 each, and the smaller pillow is 16X16 in the Belle fabric $14.00 each.  They shipped literally the day after I ordered them, and she was very helpful with explaining the international shipping to me! 

I'm still looking for wall decor/wall decals to add colour to my bedroom, if anyone has Esty suggestions for these items please let me know!*

Home Decor!

It's been about 5 months since we moved into our new apartment, and things we had in our old apartment don't really go in the new one. I refuse to paint the walls because painting them back when we move out is the worst, so I'm trying to find easy ways to add colour to our rooms.

I have been on a mad hunt for a new duvet cover. At first I wanted white....then we got a puppy and I decided that, that was probably not a great idea! So, I went on the West Elm website and found a beautiful purple pintuck duvet cover {shown below}. I fell in love, but with shipping and handling it was just too much for me to spend right now.

Organic Cotton Pintuck Duvet Cover - $145.75

So, I headed to the new Bouclair Home store that just opened up in our area, and found a duvet that looks exactly the same for half the price! It looks amazing against our chocolate brown furniture and neutral headboard and walls. 

Akira Collection Duvet Cover & Shams - $99.00

Next up: Curtains and wall art! How do you add colour to your neutral spaces?!*

adding COLOUR to your....LBD!

I recently purchased this exact dress from Jacob and I absolutly LOVE it...the fit is perfect, the length is perfect {for work} and the price was amazing $69! BUT.....it is a black dress, and even though fall is quickly approaching I still want to be able to add colour to an otherwise plain dress....!  Below are a few looks I've tried recently to make this amazing dress a little more amazing! What do you do to add colour to your LBD?*

adding COLOUR to your....LBD! by vodka-caviar featuring a short sleeve dress

Stuff You'll Love!

You'll Love: Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color

Whenever I pick up and magazine I {like every other girl on this planet} find myself drooling over the expensive products they recommend you buy. Sometimes I cave and buy them. But most of the time I opt for the less expensive but equally satisfying alternative. So I thought I would post the products I love and that I buy on a regular basis. These are all things I think are worth spending your time and hard earned money on, and I think you will love as well! 


Nail art has become quite the trend lately, and I totally love it...but my artistic skills are subpar at best....I could probably handle the odd white dots on a bright coloured nail but that's about it!  When I heard about the new Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color I was pretty apprehensive about trying it, because let's be honest...the Crackle nail polish wasn't the best. But my friend had the Magnetic Color on yesterday and it looked amazing, so I went right out to Shopper's Drug Mart and picked myself up a bottle! And I love it! It's super easy to use, dries shiny {and quickly} and looks like you had your nails done professionally!

The polish comes in 8 metallic shades {shown above} and includes the magnet. First apply a thin base coat to all 10 nails and let dry.  Next, apply a thick coat of color to one nail and immediately hold the built in magnet over the nail with the build in rest just under your cuticle. {Make sure you DO NOT touch your wet nails with the magnet, just hover}. Hold the magnet in place for 10 seconds, repeat for all 10 nails one at a time, let dry!  The iron filings in the polish rearrange themselves under the magnet to create the wave design on your nail. 

I chose Graphite Gravity, which is the darkest of the collection and I love it! The wave design shows up as a silvery colour which tones down the darkness of the polish, perfect for fall!

I think you'll LOVE this polish! You can purchase it at your local drug store for $9.99 a bottle!*

San Francisco!!!

This time next week we will be in San Fran and I am beyond excited! I'm normally a last minute packer, but today I was looking through my closet and mentally preparing outfits in my head! Here are two that I've decided on so far! Who's been to San Fran?!  Any tips?*

San Francisco!!! by vodka-caviar featuring a friendship bracelet

Stuff You'll Love!

You'll Love: Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo


Whenever I pick up and magazine I {like every other girl on this planet} find myself drooling over the expensive products they recommend you buy. Sometimes I cave and buy them. But most of the time I opt for the less expensive but equally satisfying alternative. So I thought I would post the products I love and that I buy on a regular basis. These are all things I think are worth spending your time and hard earned money on, and I think you will love as well!


I literally have to wash my hair every night in order for it to look clean and manageable the next day. My hair dresser keeps telling me to stop washing everyday because it’s bad for my hair…. “You need to train your hair” she says…well…I don’t have the patience to do that! Thank god for dry shampoo! I’ve tried a few different brands. Tresemme and Aveeno, but I found they just added to the oil and dirt of my day old hair, and tried to mask any smell with a gross baby powder scent. A few girls at my office recommended I try Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo, and it made a world of difference. You really get what you pay for ($17.95/bottle).

Following the directions on the can is key! Shake the can well, and then hold about 6-8 inches away from your head. Spray the product lightly focusing mainly on roots, wait 2 minutes before brushing out excess product, and VOILA refreshed, volumized day old hair! Instead of adding to the daily dirt and oil in your hair, Big Sexy Hair absorbs excess oils, dirt and product build up, adding volume to limp hair, UV- protection, and helps extend colour life by lengthening time between washes! PLUS… PLUS…PLUS!

Which dry shampoo do you love?!*

our new PUPPY!

We have wanted to get a new puppy for awhile!  And on Tuesday, I bought one!
She's an adorable Maltipoo and is only 2 weeks old!!!  We are heading to San Fran the first week of September so we won't be picking her up until after we get home.....{she's also still too young to leave her mom}...the wait is killing me! See our new little addition below!

I'm still trying to come with a name.....any ideas!?*