Etsy Roundup: Bicycles

I logged into Etsy this morning to window-shop for some vintage pieces, but the weirdest thing happened.  My computer or whatever stalked me and apparently the folks at Etsy have picked out some bicycle-themed Etsy pieces.  I guess that's based on listening to Queen's "Bicycle Race" yesterday and my Stylish on a Bike post from the day before.  So...I thought I'd share those picks with, since some of them are really cute.

Penny Farthing for Your Thoughts by IreneSuchoki

Vintage Penny Farthing Red Tote Bag by theboldbanana

High Wheel Bicycle Cup by AceroStudio

Decorative Glass Plate, Red and Blue, with Bicycle by juliesadorabowls (get it?)

Roundup:Short Shorts Under $50

Who wears short shorts?  I'm about to since the weather in Atlanta has been in the low to mid 90s and unreasonably humid.  I'm thinking most of my readers are suffering from the insufferable heat, so here's a round up of sexy summer shorts, all under $50.  Aside from that, I've drinking plenty of coronas and mojitoes to cool off.  How about you?  I love shorts because you can wear them casual, and I've seen plenty of ladies dress them up.  You can wear them now, into the cooler autumn months.  I think I might post of some look-books featuring shorts later, so be on the lookout for that.

Lace and Denim Shorts

Women's Topshop Vintage Lace Shorts Online | Shop at Style Compare, 20 GBP; Kimchi Blue Silky Lace Tap Short, $28; belted lace shorts, 32 GBP; Shorts 'n' Sweet, $42; Double Button Light Denim Short - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $39; Taylor Pop Pink 2 1/2" Tampa Jean Short, $35; East Coast Shorts - Roxy, $40; Forever21.com - Faith21 - Bottoms - 2074405275, $20

Bloomers, Tap Shorts

Floral Print Shorts by Love**, $28; spotted from afar shorts, $33; high waisted Zooey shorts, $44; Alice Springs Shorts, $35; Sparkle & Fade Tap Short, $48; Pins and Needles Soft Pleat Front Short, $38; Shorts of Revolution, $30; Motel | Motel High Waisted Parrot Print Shorts at ASOS, $41

High-Waist Shorts

High-Waist Denim Shorts, $50; Denim Tabover Sailor Short, $44; Denim Ticking Stripe Short., 30 GBP; Military High Waisted Short, 28 GBP; Red High Waisted Shorts., 28 GBP; Hög midja Denim Sailor Short - Kvinnors kläder och kläder - Chic..., $44; High Waist Shorts, $50; Red High Waisted Short, 22 GBP; Juniper Shorts - Shorts - French Connection Usa, $118

Rambunctious Rompers

Cargo-pocket romper at Newport-News.com, $39;  Button Front Floral Romper, $9.99; Calvin Klein Jeans Poplin Romper, $47; Stud Double Romper, $43; Oberek Romper, $40; daisy fuentes Roll-Tab Romper, $54; UrbanOutfitters.com > Pins and Needles Knit Romper, $38; ASOS | ASOS Knot Side Play Suit at ASOS, $30; Heritage1981 - What's New For Her - 2071675764, $20

Roundup: Bathroom Accessories Under $100

Have any of you ever had one those moments where in your bathroom fixing your hair or taking a shower or something and realizing that there is so much room for improvement?  I had that yesterday while I was taking a shower (sorry for TMI).  I realized that my bathroom, my old, soggy bathroom could be so much better.  And I'm not just talking about a can of paint...esp since I can't paint anywhere in my apartment.  I do believe I can hang some wallpaper and since this is an apartment, I'm thinking some temporary wallpaper would solve the 'apartment wall-taupe' color problem that really is the bane of apartment-dwelling existence.

Round-Up Bathroom Products Under $100 by Lindsey Lou! Blogs on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
LED Light Shower Head - Bed Bath & Beyond, $60;  Lauren by Ralph Lauren Spa Robe with Headband , $58;  Hudson Park "Waffle Weave" Shower Curtains - Home - Bloomingdales.com, $50;  Natural Sponge, Curio, $12;  Bobbi Brown beach Body Oil - Body Oils - Bloomingdales.com, $28;  Portico Bath Towels, 100% Cotton - Bed Bath & Beyond, $15;  Dual Function Back Brush and Massager - Bed Bath & Beyond, $7.99;  Marseille Soap - Unscented :: Personal :: Bed & Bath :: Lekker Home

*One of my favorite things to do after a long hot shower while my skin is still moist is to slather on body oil and then pat my skin dry with a fluffy towel...followed by a dusting of powder.  I'm also a terrible shower accumulator, which means I love a mix of shower gel, lots of soap, sponges and puffs.  Yup.  I like to mix it up.  How about you?

 Items in this set:
York Trash Bucket, $24;  VivaTerra - Teak Bath Mat, $69;  IKEA | Bathroom organisers | Around the wash-basin | MOLGER | Trolley, $89;  Diffuser | west elm, $19;  IKEA | Badzubehör | Rund ums Waschbecken | LILLHOLMEN, $1.29;  Graham & Brown - Spa Pastel Wallpaper, $40;  The Container Store > Capelli Countertop Organizer by Umbra®, $25;  Alessi Otto Dental Floss Dispenser by Stefano Pirovano - ASP02, $14;  The Container Store > Java Pandan Trays, $15

So, I came up with the second of my product guides for bathroom accessories, for me mostly, but hopefully, some of you may find inspiration as well. So...what do you think

Round-up: Beautiful Summer Beach Houses

OK, I'll admit it.  I've never been to a beach house.  It's almost summer and the weather here has been alternately drizzly, hailing, sunny and hot and always clammy.  It would be nice to escape for a few days to a beautiful beach house wouldn't it?  That way, whenever I was feeling hot or clammy, I could take a quick dip in the ocean because it's only a few steps away from my front door.  Daytime reminiscing has inspired today's roundup of gorgeous beach houses all over the country.  Lovely, aren't they?

view from The Universe House in Mexico, image via here

view of Gardiner's Bay on Long Island, featured in NYT's "The Perfect Getaway"

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view of Meg Ryan's kitchen in her drool-worthy beach house on Martha's Vineyard, Elle Decor June 2010

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a guest room opens up to lush Venezeulan forest in this retreat,  Elle Decor May 2006

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a cute little beach house bungalow featured in Apartment Therapy, by Sweetwater Bungalows,

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Round-Up: eBay Finds

Oh, welcome back folks.  I have some new goodies for you all courtesy of eBay.  I have been away for awhile I know, but that doesn't mean I haven't been searching high and low on eBay for knick-knacks and patty-wacks. EBay is my habit, so I do in my spare time and I'm making pancakes for breakfast and searching for some Calvin Klein Bedding now.  I'll let you know what find.  In the meantime, check out the love below:

Plastic Guzzini Ice Bucket

White Elephant Bookends

Hampshire House Hotel- Dorothy Draper Signed Coffee Pot

Filled with Gourmet Jelly Beans....yum

Acrylic Snack Bowl

Thomas Germany Pitcher