mint & peach - colors that make my heart smile

all photos sourced here

oh my.  i could look at this color palette all day long and never have a care or worry in the world again.  my closet has quickly been taken over by a wardrobe filled with varying shades of peaches and hints of mint (there would be much more of this pretty shade of green if i could find more of it to buy!).  

i was driving around in my vw beetle convertible just yesterday wishing i could have mine painted just like that beauty up top...i may just have to settle for a sea foam vespa, it's been on my wish list for years.  

what colors are you crushing on this spring?  i have a feeling this color combo will be a favorite through the summer if i do say so myself :)  XO, lindsay

on the table - a few recent finds that inspire me

via my "on the table" pinterest board

in my previous post i shared how entertaining and having small gatherings at our home is on my list of things to do for 2012.  i am all about making the dinner table look pretty and managed to find a few magical things that will do just that - glittery wood utensils, cotton candy topped cupcakes...LOVE.  

matthew and i have thrown around the idea of an alice in wonderland themed valentines day party - tea and all...i get giddy just thinking about it :)  pretty sure we need to make this one a reality!

have you been to or thrown any fun themed parties?  do share!

to live in the trees

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i never had a tree house....actually i have never even been in a tree house.  i hope one day i will be lucky enough to have one of my own.  i think the first one with the dangling swing over the creek is my favorite...it looks as magical as ever!!

this afternoon i am having a bike ride and lunch date with a friend.  it's gorgeous outside and a perfect day for some picture taking :)  have a beautiful day XO, lindsay

retro beauty

 via pinterest

happy monday!  i hope you lovelies had a great weekend.  i can't believe it is august already...where in the world does the time go? 

anyways, today i thought i would start the week off with some retro beauties.  my favorite is the photograph of the girl in her blue and white polka dot two piece with the yellow umbrella...which is your favorite?

while you are clicking around be sure to check out my lovely new sponsors this month...they are spectacular!!  XO, lindsay

inspired by banana splits *and the cherry on top*

 via pinterest

happy friday lovelies!  i know i know a banana split may be a weird thing to be inspired by, but they are so colorful and beautiful.  i can't help but smile when i see them.

matthew and  i are working as you know on our business plan for scarlet & cream (our retro ice cream float trailer) and thought it would be fun to incorporate some tasty snacks as well.  we love the idea of a banana split, but want to mix it up and make it our own.  i found these ideas on pinterest...which one is your favorite.  all i know is as long as it has a cherry on top i'll be happy ;)  XO lindsay

inspired by soda pop

via pinterest

i have been working on a business plan for the scarlet & cream ice cream float stand and have been easily inspired by the colorful options that are available.  such beautiful eye candy!!  i hope you all have a lovely weekend ;) XO, lindsay

inspired by ethnic textiles

 

photos found on pinterest

i have been searching for home decorating inspiration recently and found that ethnic textiles is a must when we get started (actually i think it is a must in my wardrobe, hence the first picture!).  the patterns contain so much color and drama.  i especially like the last picture to the right.  the idea of overlapping rugs really strikes me.  i think the idea is unique and different...what about you?

i have been talking to my sister in law who takes occasional trips to india for her job... i hope to be able to go with her sometime in the near future.  perhaps i can pick up some beautiful textiles there myself, for my home, wardrobe and shop!  i wish i could go now!!

hope you all had a beautiful relaxing weekend. XO, lindsay

inspired by henna

images found on we heart it

hello lovelies.  i thought i would share a few images today of my recent inspiration...henna!  i think the detail and time that goes into these amazing designs is absolutely incredible.  i am so inspired by the creativity and ethnic look of henna that i am incorporating it into the packaging of items for the scenic glory shop!  eek can't wait to share!

only a few more weeks and the shop will be open...i can't believe it!  hope you all are having a wonderful holiday weekend! xo, lindsay

in the meadow

all images found on we♥it

happy weekend lovelies ♥ i thought a few pretty pictures were perfect to share this morning.  the sun is bright and beautiful here today...i hope you have sunshine in your sky too. XO, lindsay

hope floats

"...beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. just give hope a chance to float up. and it will.."

- from the movie hope floats

inspired by sunshine

what are you inspired by today? XO, lindsay

paint the sky, make it yours.

xo-lindsay

make every second count

every day time is passing by and there is no way to stop it.  reflect on your life, cherish every moment, and most importantly say what you need to say.  you never want to look back and regret the time that you let slip away.

make every second count.

some people say i'm a dreamer...

...but i'm not the only one

 

images found on we♥it

what are your dreams?

color inspiration

hey friends!!  brooke over at bright wishes has a fun color inspiration board feature and she so generously posted mine today :)  go check it out here ♥

it will probably be a little quiet over here at scenic glory this weekend, but it's only because i'm working on fun things to unveil this coming week.

have a lovely weekend :)

xoxo,
lindsay

inside all of us is...adventure

hello friends ♥ let us all have a day filled with adventure...it's more fun and wild that way.

xoxo lindsay

ring around the rosie

never forget the things that once made you smile.

when the ball drops

tonight, when the ball drops i will take a few moments to reflect on year 2010.  i will remember the good times, learn from the mistakes that i made, and cherish the wonderful relationships that were formed.

tonight, i will look forward to a new tomorrow...i will embrace the new slate that is presented before me.  2011 will be a year full of magic...i can feel it!  i hope you can feel it too :)

wishing you all a safe and happy new year!

cheers to making it count!

xoxo - lindsay

a ship in a bottle

i have vivid memories from my childhood days when i would spend the summers with my grandparents at their lake house.  it was so quaint and charming.  the water was just down the road...when the streets were peaceful you could hear the waves crash against the rock.

we went for many walks by the lake...the seagulls made beautiful music, kites wild in the air, a lighthouse in the distance and hundreds of breathtaking sailboats...they were my favorite.  i always dreamed of being on one, but never had the opportunity.

today i look at life like a sailboat...

there will be rough waters, but you must push through the storm.  never allow yourself to become the ship in the bottle...you have the whole sea around you.  just open your sails and everything will be okay.

wild horses

like horses we all should live a life that is wild and free.  don't let anyone place blinders over your eyes...take in this world around you and appreciate all the beauty that it offers.  life is too short to only be able to look in one direction.

so run wild and be free...just like the horses ♥