how to create loose curls

just found this little tutorial via mandy's blog and i. am. stoked. my go to hairstyle for the past year has been the top knot and as much as i love the ease and quickness...it's getting boring. i've always wanted to achieve those beautiful bouncy waves but i haven't known how. i'll be testing this out today and i'll be back with results!

gardenias

during a grocery run at our neighborhood safeway i was (beyond) pleasantly surprised when i found a bucket of gardenias - five gardenia stems for $7. siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. i snapped them right up and this weekend i've been happily enjoying their delicious fragrance throughout our living room. hope you're having a wonderful weekend! xo

february photo a day

if you're on instagram, let's be friends (i'm sincerely_cecelia)! last month i was inspired by everyone who participated in the "january photo a day" challenge so i decided to jump on board for february. if you want to follow along here is the daily prompt...i'll be posting on instagram and facebook!

lately

my second batch of forced hyacinth!

a piece of thrifted fabric-turned-tablecloth brightens our dining table

 

handmade valentine's day bunting (now for sale in my etsy shop!)

my amaryllis bulbs are taking off!

 

the last of my holiday paperwhites

happy weekend!

wishing you a wonderful, relaxing weekend!

xoxo,
nelli + gilbert

genevieve gorder for capel rugs

i don't know about you...but genevieve gorder is pretty much my design idol...like since trading spaces days. i loooove hgtv, but dear, genevieve is one of only two shows (secrets from a stylist!) that i actually record aaaand pause, rewind, repeat. i love her space planning, use of unique vintage pieces, playful attitude and just overall fresh design aesthetic. aaaanyway, she has a new line of gorgeous rugs coming out over at capel rugs and i am beyond excited! i'm kind of in love with bokrum blue uzbek, which one is your favorite?

1. uzbek | 2. wild chev | 3. puhalo stripe | 4. arabesque

confession...

image via pinterest

i'm addicted to vintage glassware.
cut crystal, curvy stemmed wine glasses, etched champagne coups and juice glasses...i love it all...and they know it at my local thift shops. over the past year i've been collecting and selling most pieces in my etsy shop, but it's time i start my own collection. this video from camille styles inspired me to head out thrifting this afternoon...photos of my budding collection to come!



"Made for Each Other" Photo Shoot: Behind the Scenes from Camille Styles on Vimeo.

fourth + school on etsy

i've recently updated my etsy shop fourth + school with tons of new vintage treasure! stop by and check it out :)

mckenzie powell's floral studio

i love, l o v e, loooooove sneak peeks of inspiring workspaces. this evening i stumbled upon mckenzie powell's website/blog and hello. her floral studio? the fresh/vintage styling? i swear...one day i'll have my own space like this.

photography by belathee photography

happy new year!

image via potter and butler