a new camera

I bought a Nikon D90. I've been saving up for quite some time and the mr bought me my lens for my birthday, so all I needed was the body. I decided to go for it and I couldn't be happier with it. It's SO much better than my previous camera, though I will always love my little Sony. I still have much to learn, but I'm pleased with my new baby. Above are a few shots I took on my drive home from the camera shop. 

I've also been really interested in finding a bag for it and getting a pretty strap! I've considered making my own, after seeing some of these way cute ideas...

found at A Pair & A Spare

found at Design Love Fest

found at Sketch42

If you happen to know of any good DIY's or shops that sell pretty bags or straps, let me know! Thanks so much!

Melisa

WEAR :: leaps of lace

details  //  dress & belt: urban outfitters, shoes: aldo, necklace: snash jewelry, 

fox ring & bracelets: forever 21, arrowhead & gold nugget ring: pie n' the sky

Sometimes you have a good day so you've just gotta jump, right? Well I've had a very busy but pretty wonderful week. Any time I find myself wanting for nothing but sleep, I remind myself how blessed I am to actually have things to do - blessed to have a job, blessed to be a part of church, blessed to have friends who want to hangout with me. A busy life is a full life and I am so very thankful!

Hope you're having a lovely week!

xo. Melisa 

eide

Have you all heard of eide?? I recently stumbled upon this lovely magazine and I'm just smitten. The pages are filled with so much inspiration, I just love it. They're trying to turn their magazine into an app, which I think is a wonderful idea. You can get the whole scoop here & see how you can take part in the effort. Hope you enjoy!

xo. Melisa

shop my closet

Hi lovelies. I just posted a few new pretty things from my closet! Go here to see if you see something you like! Hope you're having a sweet weekend!!

xo. Melisa

starfish crown diy

What girl doesn't like to have hear hair adorned with stars? With Summer beginning to leave us, I thought I'd create a fun accessory to remember the sunshine and trips to the pool! This is a way easy diy and perfect for making that summer dress a little more fun!

supplies: ribbon, hot glue, starfish (I picked mine up at hobby lobby)

1  //  Wrap ribbon around your head to measure the width, add approx. 6-8 inches to the ends so you have enough leftover to tie it in a bow, and cut. 

2  //  Plug your hot glue gun in, once it's heated up, dab a little circle of glue onto your starfish. I did mine on the outside  

of the starfish so you could see the lines still (this side held the glue much better and kept it from creeping into the crevices)

3   //  Have fun positioning your starfish and play with the different sizes. While placing them I started in the middle and went evenly out the sides.

I love how dainty it is & how pretty it looks just hang in out in my room!


xo. Melisa

a sale

treat yourself to something pretty from the shop!

I bought the mr a bike.

Elisha celebrated his golden birthday a few days ago. I decided to make it extra special and buy him his dream bike. It was really exciting being able to give it to him. I saved and saved for months and months - so it was extra rewarding, knowing how hard I had worked, and seeing how happy he was. He's already planning on doing his first triathlon! If any of you all are bikers (or bicyclists?) we'd appreciate any tips you may have! Thanks!

xo. Melisa