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I'm Janine, wife to Donny and mama to Sebastian (age 18 months). We live (with our annoying dog) in a simple, cozy apartment in Portland, Oregon, where we are working on building our home and our lives with style. I believe in buying secondhand, in basic and natural products, and in living fabulously on any budget. More about us.

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Doohickies & Such Turquoise Earrings Review & Giveaway

Aug 21, 2010 / 51 Comments

This giveaway is closed ~ Congratulations to Brittanie!

Doohickies & Such Turquoise Earrings Winner

Comment #48 was Brittanie, who put together this Polyvore look to go with the earrings:

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Things I Want Now

Jun 24, 2010 / 1 Comment

Triple Star RingTriple Star Ring

I saw this Triple Star Ring by Maison Martin Margiela on Nylon Blogs. At $275, I’m sure I will never actually own it, but perhaps someone will put something similar up on Etsy?

UO Modern Tribal HoopsThese Modern Tribal Hoops by Urban Outfitters are kind of perfection. Going perfectly with my turquoise obsession,  they also feature my other fave jewelry embellishment – studs!

Honey "Brond" Hair

Bronde hair… Maybe? Style List has renamed what I usually refer to as “honey” and I may need to pick up a box (I always do my own color) and rock a lighter shade for summer. With the red still in my hair it’d probably come out strawberry blond just in time for the 4th of July. Thoughts?

TOMS Red Calypso Wedge

I may have to invest in the TOMS Calypso Wedge. I mentioned these shoes before but wasn’t sure about actually buying them… until I saw the wedges styled by Clutch 22. Oh. My. Goodness. The little triangles elongate the leg and the nautical color and stripes remind me of Amy Winehouse (but in a good way).

Between baby plans and blog ideas, I really need a new day planner/organizer, and I’m lusting after a Filofax – love the Siena Personal Organizer in Cinnamon and the Metropol Personal Organizer in Amber.

Siena Personal Organizer in Cinnamon

A personal organizer will tuck nicely into my Matt & Nat diaper bag, which I’m still excitedly waiting for.

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Things I Want Now

Jun 03, 2010 / 9 Comments

Marcinstocks Marc by Marc Jacobs Clog Sandal Spring/Summer 2009

I have been on the hunt for the perfect sandals that are both trendy/stylish and comfy (read: pregnant feet friendly). These “Marcinstocks” Marc by Marc Jacobs clog sandals are from last year and I feel they’d be the perfect go-with-anything summer shoe. My self esteem can only withstand so many wears of Old Navy flip-flops.

Pretty Pushers Delivery Gown - I Dream of SushiObviously I don’t need this yet, but I’m planning to purchase one of these Pretty Pushers gowns for my labor in September! The disposable frocks take the place of a hospital gown and have openings for epidurals and IVs should you need/choose to have them. The dresses are themed for taboo indulgences – I Dream of Sushi, I Dream of Coffee or I Dream of Mai Tais. (Cute concept, but I’ve been enjoying all but the latter throughout this pregnancy.) Despite being disposable, these gowns are actually an environmentally friendly choice – read more about Pretty Pushers for Mamas-to-Be on the Fashionable Bambino.

Turquoise jewelry is big on my radar right now, especially ‘statement necklaces’. I also love chain necklaces the most out of any jewelry so this piece (Etsy) is the one I really want. Possibly the most beautiful piece of jewelry I’ve ever seen, and I need to buy it NOW before I have a baby trying to tug at it.

Etsy Turquoise NecklaceEtsy Turquoise Necklace
LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Shark Premium Portable Steam CleanerI WILL have a steam mop soon! My eyes are on a Shark steam mop – My friend purchased one recently for her spring cleaning & is in love with it. I fall for it myself every time I see the infomercial and I fondled one in person at Best Buy. I also want/need the Shark Portable Steam Cleaner. I need to de-wrinkle my clothes and steam clean my furniture.

Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper - Toffee

We don’t have much for Baby yet other than some secondhand clothes and blankets. For our first big purchase I want the Arm’s Reach Original Co-Sleeper. I plan on bedsharing in some form and this bassinet converts into a play yard as well. Perfect for our apartment. I love the toffee color and that the company offers organic crib bedding.

And lastly, I want sunny days! I’m hoping for a natural tan and I can’t wait to work, read, and lounge with my dog on our patio. I only want to wear tube top dresses from now until September.

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Win a Dr. Bloom Chewable Necklace & Bracelet

May 29, 2010 / 1 Comment

Dr. Bloom Chewable Necklace & Bracelet

You can tell that I really want to win an item when I post about it on my blog for extra entries. This Chewable Jewels necklace & bracelet set is one such product… Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings is giving away a necklace & bracelet combo pack from Dr. Bloom. Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels are teething jewelry, designed to be fashionable enough for mom to rock and yet totally safe (dentist endorsed!) for Baby to chew on. If I win I will choose the Chili Pepper Red Hexagon Combo (above) and will rock it this summer, before baby is even born. You can enter this giveaway up until June 11, 2010.

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