Everyday Emily

Yesterday morning I woke up a few hours earlier than usual at 7am. I love waking up early whilst Nilesh and Daisy are still wrapped up toasty warm and dreaming away. There’s something very precious about those few early morning hours you sometimes gain unexpectedly.

This morning I had just one thing on my mind. I reached over to my night stand and eagerly finished off the last few chapters of one of the most special books I’ve ever read, The Help.

I started the book a few weeks ago whilst on the long and in-flight entertainment-lacking flight back from Hawaii. Once I started I couldn’t put it down for the entire 6 hour flight, the characters became friends and I haven’t wanted the story to end, but sadly it has.

So this week’s Wednesday wish is for help from you, dear sweet readers and a suggestion for a book that I can come close to loving just as much as I’ve enjoyed The Help.

What’s the best book you’ve ever read? If I haven’t read it already, I’ll be heading out to Powells today to buy it .

Go!

Emily x

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Every summer, without fail I end up falling madly in love with, therefore purchasing a few darling little playsuits.

Here’s a very old post of mine from back in the day, stomping around NYC in a little pink onesie. I just can’t help myself, I adore them.

Love them or loathe them they’re certainly comfy and cute. When dressed up with eye catching accessories or your sharpest stems, they’re a prettier alternative to the simplest Summer dress.

This week I’ve picked a few of my current store favourites, a mix of designer and high street stores, just ready for a days picnic in the park or a night out for cocktails with your girlfriends.

Where to buy. Clockwise from top left:

Anna Sui
Topshop
DV Dolce Vita
Topshop
Topshop
Paul and Joe

All stores ship Worldwide, so no excuses, get shopping.

Emily x

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Happy Monday!

Despite the incredibly beautiful Portland weather we’ve been experiencing this past week, I’ve still been busy Pinning away (still have a minor Pinterest addiction). 

I’m always stumbling across beautiful and inspirational images and I’m loving sharing them with you, readers and passers by, hopefully inspiring you wherever you are.

Here are my favourites for you this Monday.

Have a wonderful day, stay inspired and do some good.

Emily x

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Filed under: Inspiration, Wise Words, Wonderland, tagged with Happy Inspiring Monday, Inspiring images
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When it comes to vintage shopping, Portland has an insane amount of quality places to keep the keenest thriftier occupied. Whether you’re looking for a Mad Men inspired piece of furniture or just a quirky little something to display on a shelf, your needs can easily be met.

The East side of town had been my favourite area for a good rummage, but as I don’t have a car and *hate* buses I was seriously over the moon when I stumbled across the sweetest little vintage shop just a few streets away from home, Pop-up Shoppe.

Situated in North West Portland on the gorgeous 23rd Avenue,  the owners describe the shop as “Vintage vignette styling with a bohemian soul rooted in rock ‘n roll” this shop is literally crammed from floor to ceiling full of goodies, like the best vintage stores should be.

For me, I love the feeling of hunting through piles of junk, hoping to find that special something to take home. This shop fills me with joy as there is plenty of  nooks and crannies and piles of  cool items to get stuck into.

They very sweetly let me take some photos to show you just how jam packed and full of goodies it really is.

Hunt high and low to find unique household pieces, comics, tea cups, toys and even reasonable designer pieces. I even spotted a Yves Saint Laurent dress for less than $100, too bad it was too big or I would’ve snatched it up.

To top it all of it’s dog friendly and the super cool and knowledgeable staff make this the sweetest little vintage store I’ve been to so far.

If you happen to be visiting Portland, make sure you pop in and take a look. Just watch your head if you’re over 6 ft, it’s teeny!

Emily x

Their website is showing under construction, but it the meantime check out their Facebook page for further details.

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When chosing what to go on the walls of your home it can be the catalyst for many a heated argument.

For example whilst you might adore to have wise word prints like these scattered on your wall, they might want to invest in a good piece of art. You might prefer neat black frames with black and white photos whilst they might prefer wooden shabby chic frames… you get the picture and maybe you’ve even been there?!

One way to avoid this argument is to compromise and create a gallery wall so you can combine your tastes, favourite colours, frames types and all in one eye catching wall feature.

These are my favourite examples of how a picture gallery can work so well.

I love these galleries, they’re such a beautiful way to showcase your treasured memories whilst still being a little creative.

Emily x

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It feels like forever ago that I posted a Trend Tuesday, I’ve missed searching around shops and looking for the trends of the moments or classics that last forever. This Tuesday I’ve gone for something that will totally last forever, the American Flag.

Maybe it’s because of the forthcoming Olympics (London-whoop whoop!) or maybe it’s just because it looks darn cool printed on a pair of denim shorts, but the American flag print is around to stay.

Lucky for you there’s many a way to wear this look, without having to go all Gaga.

Born on the Fourth of July Billy Cropped Sweater, Wildfoxx
American Flag Iphone 4 Phonecase, Zazzle
American Flag Lace Up Bootie, GoJane
American Flag Nail Wraps, Topshop
Vintage American Flag Shorts, Runwaydreamz
All stores ship worldwide.

After putting this board together, I’m totally happy to go all Gaga.

Emily x

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Happy Monday to you!

Today in Portland it’s going to hit 26 degrees (79 to all my American friends) and I couldn’t be happier to see the sun shining all over this pretty city. The flowers are blooming all over and Daisy and I are going to spend the day walking around taking in every ray of the day, as in Portland I’m fast learning that you have to treat every sunny day as if it’s your last.

First thing I’m going to listen to is this classic from British band Supergrass, slip into my flip flops and go explore.

As always, just for you, here’s my favourite pinnings of the past week to inspire your mind this Monday.

I hope you love them as much as I do, now go have a great Monday.

Emily x

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Whilst I patiently wait for my 35mm holiday photos to be developed, I wanted to share a few of my Instagrams from our first holiday to the gorgeous island of Oahu.

Like total tourists we shopped, drank, ate and surfed our way around the pretty island. I even got to practice my underwater swimming skills with a snorkelling session at stunning Hanauma Bay (see first set of pics) and I fell in love all over again whilst watching the beautiful sunsets in Waikiki.

Obviously pictures can’t even come close to showing how beautiful this tropical island really is. It’s all sunshine, showers, rainbows and stifling heat, just incredible.

Have a wonderful Friday.

Emily x

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Filed under: Wonderland, tagged with Hanauma Bay, Hawaii, Instagram, Oahu, Rainbow, Snorkelling
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At an antique shop in town, whilst on a little bargain hunt, I noticed they sell scoops of vintage pearls for $10 a scoop.

It got me thinking about all the old pearl bracelets and necklaces I’d collected over the years and how I never really wear them. Unless I’m going to an 80′s disco dressed as Madonna that is…

I remembered an old hurricane jar gathering dust at home, it was screaming for a makeover and our dining table certainly needed some of this expected glamour.

So I’ve created my own eye catching centrepiece. Recycling my pretty, yet unloved pearls and beads into a simple and stylish project.

Here’s how you can make one (or several) too.

Start by chopping up your pearls/beads into individual pieces. This bit is kinda fiddly, so keep a bowl underneath where you cut to ensure you catch any flying pieces!

Next, place the candle in the jar and drop the pearls/beads in, part submerging the candle. If you have more than one colour bead you could layer up the pieces or mix them all in together.

Finally, take your ribbon and tie around the vase, making a bow, leaving enough space for you to show off your pearls/beads.

You’re all done and ready to display your centrepiece.

Lots of these hurricane vases could make beautiful wedding table centrepieces. Changing your beads and/or ribbons for your chosen colour scheme.

Or, like me, you can proudly display your centrepiece on top of your favourite books and magazines on your dining table.

Emily x

Hurricane jar and candle from West Elm, ribbons from Paper Source and table runner from Anthropologie.

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Everyday Emily has a brand new Twitter account all of her own, here she is in all her pastel macron prettiness. Isn’t she a beaut?

I’d absolutely love/adore/go crazy for you if you could add me to your regular list of blogging tweeters.

I’ll be tweeting about the blog, my Pinterest finds and everything lovely that pops up on the Internet.

Come on over and say hello!

Emily x

P.S  Thank you to all my new Bloglovin followers, you’re all awesome.

Image from here.

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