Monday, January 30, 2012

Looking Forward To Spring

I've been dreaming about springtime lately with all of its beautiful colors. Check out these lovely snapshots into spring.











Friday, January 27, 2012

GIVEAWAY!!! LDK2 - CLOSED

Time for another great giveaway! This week we have the lovely shop of LDK2. In their shop you can find a wonderful selection of jewelry, with some truly lovely piece to choose from.

LDK2 is run by, Levi and Deidre Kindall. They are husband and wife duo who enjoy creating together. Their LDK2 jewelry is just the beginning for these two, they hope to someday open their shop to home decor items such as small end tables, shelves, frames, etc.

Levi has a background in Graphic Design but prefers to work primarily in Sculpture and will soon finish his Bachelors in Fine Art. Deidre has studied clothing design and certainly enjoys fashion but is more easily captivated with hammering away at piece of brass.

Aside from etsy we are full-time parents to our wonderful and exuberant 4 year old son. They enjoy being outdoors, spending time as a family in the kitchen, reading books, and talking about the future during long road trips.

Check out some of their awesome items: 


So in order to be entered to win,  you must first follow this blog. Then you must like LDK2's Facebook page and comment on their wall with an item you like in their shop.

For extra entries, follow my facebook, twitter or instagram- @wayfaringmagnolia

Please comment below for every entry.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Style Icon: Zooey Deschanel








My newest of girl crushes is on Miss Zooey Deschanel. I am completely addicted to New Girl (pretty sure Jess Day and I would be best friends if she were real). Zooey has some of the cutest wardrobe pieces, many of which are vintage inspired. Here are a couple of pics but if you want more, check out this site devoted to her.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

New Years Goal: Literary List

I've come to the conclusion that I have not read nearly enough classic literature in my life and now is the time to play catch up. That being said, my newest goal for myself is to finish the reading list below. I have no idea how long this will take me, as I never give myself time to just relax and do things like read but this is the plan.

The Great Gatsby : F. Scott Fitzgerald
A Farewell to Arms : Ernest Hemingway
The Grapes of Wrath : John Steinbeck
Cannery Row : John Steinbeck
Slaughterhouse 5 : Kurt Vonnegut
Catch 22 : Joseph Heller
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey To The Heart Of The American Dream : Hunter S. Thompson
Beloved : Toni Morrison
The Color Purple : Alice Walker
As I Lay Dying : William Faulkner
Of Mice And Men : John Steinbeck
Lolita : Vladmir Nabokov
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest : Ken Kesey
Cat's Cradle : Kurt Vonnegut
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings : Maya Angelou






Wednesday, January 18, 2012

SALE Section: Get 'em while they're cheap!


Everything in the sale section is marked down from 30-60% off. You can even use the 25% off coupon code of BESTYEAR2012 for an extra 25%

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Style Icon: June Carter Cash

It is no secret that my life has been intensely shaped by country music. I spent my days as a child listening to the music, memorizing the lyrics and dreaming of singing them at the Grand Ole Opry. Although my tastes have grown in my older age, I still have a deep love for the historical past of country music and its stars.








Today my inspiration comes from June Carter Cash. Not only was the woman a famous comedian, singer and married to a legend like Johnny Cash but she also had an amazing wardrobe.

Monday, January 16, 2012

My Golden Globe Picks

I was completely gawking over all the beautiful and vintage inspired dresses on the red carpet of the Golden Globes yesterday, that I felt like I just needed to share a couple of my favorites.
A girl can only dream about having a place to wear some of  these amazing gowns, back to my fantasy world I go.
















Disclaimer: These are not my photos.  Found on Google images.