Butterfly

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Take a Stroll Through This Beautiful Butterfly Garden Birthday Party

A garden party for a 2-year old?

A garden party for a 2-year old? Oh yeah! When a sweet little girl has a birthday, you know mama is going to go all out. This butterfly garden birthday party — with a whimsical dessert table tent and lots of special handmade details — is sure to inspire you to plan the party of the year for your little fluttering butterfly!

Source: Tradewind Tiaras

Printables: Frog Prince Papierie

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Desire/Acquire: Butterfly Chandelier

I've oohed and ahed about this gorgeous chandelier in the past, but that's no reason to not sigh over its beauty one more time.

I've oohed and ahed about this gorgeous chandelier in the past, but that's no reason to not sigh over its beauty one more time. The Bodo Sperlein Niagra Chandelier ($45,000) features porcelain butterflies lit up by fiber optics. It is, indeed, an object of immense beauty. However, since I wouldn't pay over 45K for a car (unless it's an electric Tesla Roadster), I'm probably not going to drop major bank on a single chandelier.


Luckily, there's a much, much more affordable option that shares the butterfly motif. To see where to get it, read more

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Steal of the Day: Mixko Delight Belle Light

I don't know what it is about butterflies lately, but they've had my heart all aflutter.

I don't know what it is about butterflies lately, but they've had my heart all aflutter. The cutout butterflies on the Mixko Delight Belle Light ($49, reduced from $83) are quite dainty and appeal to the side of me that secretly loves pink, unicorns, and party dresses. And I love how the light just seems to peek through its skirted edge. I also don't think I've ever seen a felt lamp shade before . . . people seem to use whatever they can get their hands on these days (kitchen canisters, Tupperware, vellum). No, I don't think my husband would be a fan of this Lepidopteran light, but it would be quite cute in a girl's bedroom or a feminine powder room.

eBay Find of the Week

eBay Find of the Week

Where I live, Spring doesn't always equal warm.

Where I live, Spring doesn't always equal warm. But that doesn't mean I can't represent the season with whimsical jewelry underneath my heavy coat! This Lot of Three Vintage Necklaces is like a gold mine. They would be darling layered. Plus, nothing whispers Spring like butterflies and flowers . . .

The current bidding price is $5.99 and the auction ends on Friday, April 4. Good luck and happy bidding!

Yoga

Partner Yoga Pose: Butterfly Pull

Most of us can always use some lower back stretches, and this one called Butterfly Pull stretches your entire spine and opens your hips as well.

Most of us can always use some lower back stretches, and this one called Butterfly Pull stretches your entire spine and opens your hips as well.

  • Partner #1 (blue shirt) sits in Butterfly pose with his heels together and knees out wide.
  • Partner #2 (no shirt) sits with his legs straight facing Partner #1, and places his feet on Partner #1's shins.
  • Both partners hold each other's hands or wrists. Partner #1 folds forward over his feet as Partner #2 leans back, pulling him deeper into the stretch.
  • They hold for five or so deep breaths, making minor adjustments if necessary. Then both partners slowly sit back up and they switch roles.

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Humor

Flashback: Crazy Town's "Butterfly"

"Butterfly," by LA "rapcore" douchecore band Crazy Town, features god-awful lyrics.

"Butterfly," by LA "rapcore" douchecore band Crazy Town, features god-awful lyrics. Naturally, they're embedded in a tune you can't get out of your head no matter how hard you try—as tough to get out as nacho cheese stains on a white shirt. I mean, seriously, would you ever fall for "Come my lady/come, come my lady/feel my butterfly, sugar, baby..." Ugh. Cringe level? I give it an "8."

Love It or Hate It

Mixko Butterfly Ring: Love It or Hate It?

Butterflies are gorgeous insects, so I wouldn't mind sporting a jewelry piece with a butterfly design.

Butterflies are gorgeous insects, so I wouldn't mind sporting a jewelry piece with a butterfly design. This Mixko Butterfly Ring, $13, is no doubt pretty but a bit unwearable. It's too big and looks like an art project because of the felt material. It would, however, be a great gift for a young family member who appreciates insects! Do you love it or hate it?

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Online Sale Alert

Online Sale Alert! Clearance at ASOS

ASOS merchandise is already reasonably priced but add to that a sale tag and it quickly turns into a fashion frenzy.

ASOS merchandise is already reasonably priced but add to that a sale tag and it quickly turns into a fashion frenzy. For your shopping convenience, the items are batched into fun categories like day dresses, day tops, going out tops and more.

I found this Pussybow Printed Dress, $31 (originally $78) under the going out dresses section. I love the color, butterfly print and the halter neck — pretty much everything about it!

Love It or Hate It

Oliver Goldsmith Butterfly Sunglasses: Love It or Hate It?

I have seen almost every type of sunglass be worn by the general public, but I have never come across anything like these Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, $1,000.


I have seen almost every type of sunglass be worn by the general public, but I have never come across anything like these Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, $1,000. And for that, I am thankful!

Though in theory they are playful, I can't see them translating well onto the streets. And for $1,000, I can get a brand new It bag instead. What do you think of them?!

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