DECOR: OPHILYA'S MAKEUP STATION

It has become all about the color for me. In the mornings as I sit in this unique antique red chair with my homemade crafted recycled rice bag pillow, I find myself inspired to take the time for the simple touches of applying my makeup in an artistic manner. The desk which is finished with brightly colored porcelain knobs was a bargain find at an antique show in Michigan and has been refinished in a weathered blue. The knobs were purchased at Anthropologie to give this piece a memorable and eclectic appearance. 

Xo.OPhilya.

CRAFT: PEA TENDRIL PLANTER

A lazy Sunday visit to my local thrift store, I couldn't help but hover over the many planters stacked on the wire rack shelves (I have an addiction to pottery) and was really excited to find this little guy! Clean  and simple looking, this white planter was going to mix in perfectly with all of my other white pottery pieces.

I needed some (literally a few pieces, not a whole bunch) pea tendrils for a recipe I was trying out but didn't want to waste the rest of the bunch. I found out that if I planted them in a shallow pot with an inch of soil and some water, these tendrils would be a pretty house plant and a food source, if needed. A super simple installation that makes a pretty great green addition to my living room! 

I am loving these tendrils on my Iguana Green Table, but the little bowl of kumquats are my newest obsession for adding color into a room! So cute:)

                                                     xo, Renee'

MEET ANDREA...

Hello, my name is Andrea. I am the middle sister of the point of three and a mother of two wonderful children, Colie Ryan and Niemi Bair. With my hectic schedule of keeping up with my business of at home hair styling, tending to the needs of my two children, and continually running to, and from my grandmothers to help maintain her home I have found myself tangled in a mess of chaotic living. Even though life has pushed me to frantically get through the day, I take great pride in the comfort of appearance, and keeping up with the new trends, and hair styling tips. With this said, I will periodically bring to this blog wonderful advise for the viewers in ways to style and treat hair of all types. I hope to bring a little relief and comfort to the modern day women.

  xo Andrea

BATHING IN VINTAGE FASHIONS

As a tradition of continually checking out the local antique shops we find ourselves scanning through the isles of old vintage fashion. We take these moments to find inspiration through the looks of the past. If we are not at the store to buy, we are there to soak in the inspired atmosphere of these treasure items.

     xoxo Renee

RECIPE: BLUEBERRY & MINT MOJITO

8 blueberries

6 to 8 mint leaves

3 ounces Bacardi Limon

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1 lime wedge or splash of fresh lime juice

Garnish: Mint sprig and additional blueberries

Muddle (smash together) the blueberries and mint with a splash of soda in the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, and add the Bacardi, lime, and simple syrup. Shake together, strain into a glass filled with ice, and add the soda. Garnish with mint and blueberries.

We are excited to celebrate the very fun St. Patricks day with our good friends with delicious cocktails! Have a safe weekend everyone:) 

XOXO, Renee'

MY COMFORT CLASSIC OF BLACK&WHITE

My personal comfort lies in the neutral color range of black and white. When you achieve a simple color palette in the selection of an outfit, then you are more then welcome to play and have fun with accessorizing. Now the pop of kelly green from a necklace becomes a highlighted piece in the mix and a chunky leather belt is always a good addition to breakup any pattern, or help give shape to a women's natural hour glass figure. Anthropologie is the one to thank for these selected items for the day.

                xoxo Renee

THE MAGIC IN WINTER WHITES

With the casual comfort of an Anthropologie T-shirt and the pop of color added in this hand-dyed kelly green scarf, I blend with my surroundings but give way to a mesmerizing addition of a beautiful shades of green. To keep it comfortable I threw on a pair of winter moccasins and accessorized with a vintage train whistle that has a hand braided chain, made by Ophilya. A simple outfit accessorized in magnificent earthly shades always draws attention to a effortless way of fashion.


     Xo.OPhilya.