Recently, I came across a majorly Silver Lined book called Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin. If you saw my Clown Car post last week, you know that I’m in search of some…ahem…simplicity. Lo and behold, this book presented itself when I needed it the most (as so many things have done post-FBC). One of the ways… Continue reading SL Book: Voluntary Simplicity
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Happy May Day
Happy May Day, everyone. Can you believe that it’s the first day of May? I mean, really. Where on earth is the year going? Holy Moly. The history of May Day is quite interesting, to me anyway. The History Major (my first undergraduate degree) in me loves the “why” and “how” things come to be. Anyhoo,… Continue reading Happy May Day
SL Book: The Secret Garden
As you may recall, when I was sick, Sweetly Six and I watched a lot of Silver Lined movies, usually snuggle-buggled in bed. They were a way for us to spend time together during my treatments when my get-up-and-go got up and left. Instead of watching movies these days, we are embarking on reading classic books… Continue reading SL Book: The Secret Garden
Cargoh!
This week, I had the Silver Lined opportunity to be a guest curator for Carogh. What a fun experience! You can check out the post here: http://www.cargoh.com/blog/curated-collection-hollye-jacobs
Saturday Sweeps: House Crush
The HOTY (a/k/a Husband Of The Year) and I are getting ready to do a little renovation to our living room. After three years, we are realizing that our original plan for the room isn’t working out as we initially intended. All good, though. A little change is good for the soul (heaven knows I… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: House Crush
Photography and Philanthropy – Nick Brandt – Big Life Foundation
I have recently come across the stunning photography of Nick Brandt. His exquisite images are simultaneously inspiring and haunting. Jane Goodale aptly describes his iconic photography when she says: Nick’s photographs arouse deep emotions. They inspire a sense of awe at the beauty of creation and the sacredness of life. It’s almost impossible to look… Continue reading Photography and Philanthropy – Nick Brandt – Big Life Foundation
Lulu's Lovely Designs – Lulu de Kwiatkowski
Artist and textile designer Lulu deKwiatkowski is a favorite of mine. I especially love her bright colors and lively designs. They are wonderfully chic and playfully childlike…yet refined enough for any room. I’m particularly excited about her new line of kids’ fabrics for Schumacher. In the collection, she mixes oversize hand-drawn motifs with tiny prints which is simultaneously sophisticated… Continue reading Lulu's Lovely Designs – Lulu de Kwiatkowski
Saturday Sweeps: Earth Day
Each year, Earth Day, April 22, marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill right here in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California. On… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Earth Day
Silver Lined Style: Altuzarra for J.Crew
I’m super excited that the first of the 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund collaboration collections will be available today at one of my all-time have shops: J.Crew. Joseph Altuzarra’s 7 piece collection for J.Crew consists of a lot of fashion Silver Linings, including stripes, denim, gingham, shift dresses, and very fun “vertiginous” espadrilles. This collection is perfect for… Continue reading Silver Lined Style: Altuzarra for J.Crew
10 Keys to Happier Living
I’ve just learned about a really interesting organization that has an amazing message. Action for Happiness is a movement committed to positive social change. Their intent is to bring together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone. Geez, that sounds like a major Silver… Continue reading 10 Keys to Happier Living