After Christmas

Well, Christmas this year didn't go remotely as planned... My Mom was in a bad car accident, had to have surgery, then a stay in the hospital. And I, of the chronic auto-immune issues, ended up with pneumonia... No Grand Floridian gingerbread house visits for us this year...

 

That being said, we're both ok and our family got to be together on Chrirtmas Eve. Nothing is more important than that! Even if it was brief (I'm pretty sick) it was lovely to be with them. My Mom has a long road ahead of rehab and won't be allowed to put weight on her severely broken leg for a while and hopefully my pneumonia will go away (soon please!) but even then those who love us make our lives worthwhile and wonderful!

 

In the meantime, here's a bit of sunshine to perk us all up!

This Slim Aaron's "Christmas Swim" photo from 1954 is Ahhhmazing! Someday I needs must re-create it!

Facts: I live in Florida. I have a pool.

 

Let's make this happen someday people!

 

 

As they say at Lilly Pulitzer, forecast is sunny and palmy...

And sunshine calls for more sunshine, especially when feeling blue. Whenever I feel down or sick and am able to I try to dress extra perky even when no one will see me except my pup and husband. Thus today finds me in yellow Pilcro pants (from Anthropologie) and a pineapple shirt and cardi (from Target).

 

The cardigan: i.e. Florida's winter coat.

Let the sunshine in!

Kisses,

K

(All photos created and owned by Krista Carson. Please ask permission prior to use. Obvious exception is the epically fantastic Slim Aaron's piece!)

 

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After Christmas

Well, Christmas this year didn't go remotely as planned... My Mom was in a bad car accident, had to have surgery, then a stay in the hospital. And I, of the chronic auto-immune issues, ended up with pneumonia... No Grand Floridian gingerbread house visits for us this year...

 

That being said, we're both ok and our family got to be together on Chrirtmas Eve. Nothing is more important than that! Even if it was brief (I'm pretty sick) it was lovely to be with them. My Mom has a long road ahead of rehab and won't be allowed to put weight on her severely broken leg for a while and hopefully my pneumonia will go away (soon please!) but even then those who love us make our lives worthwhile and wonderful!

 

In the meantime, here's a bit of sunshine to perk us all up!

This Slim Aaron's "Christmas Swim" photo from 1954 is Ahhhmazing! Someday I needs must re-create it!

Facts: I live in Florida. I have a pool.

 

Let's make this happen someday people!

 

 

As they say at Lilly Pulitzer, forecast is sunny and palmy...

And sunshine calls for more sunshine, especially when feeling blue. Whenever I feel down or sick and am able to I try to dress extra perky even when no one will see me except my pup and husband. Thus today finds me in yellow Pilcro pants (from Anthropologie) and a pineapple shirt and cardi (from Target).

 

The cardigan: i.e. Florida's winter coat.

Let the sunshine in!

Kisses,

K

(All photos created and owned by Krista Carson. Please ask permission prior to use. Obvious exception is the epically fantastic Slim Aaron's piece!)

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Shoes, Shoes, Shoes...

Anthropologie always has the quirkiest cutest things and these Logan Brand Dusk Blossom Heels are no exception... I love them! Irrationally perhaps, since I'd have no place to wear them, but love it is all the same.

The highly impratical 4.5" raffia wrapped heel would make me look like a giant (I'm already 5'8") and get trashed in Florida's frequently wet weather...

The delicate silk upper and leather sole would fair about the same as the heel...

But what a pretty 4.5" heel it is.

And how lovely is the painterly silk print?

Che amore...

Shoe love... It's often rather irrational, no?

Kisses,

K

(All images via Anthropologie.)

 

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Fashion Friday: Yes, Please

Anthropologie always has the most beautiful things. I love browsing through their catalogs and website.

I recently came across this quirky yet gorgeous dress by Geisha Designs on their site.

Its called the Icefall Maxi.

If the color scheme and print hadn't already drawn me into their web of fabulousness the name, Icefall, would have done me in too.... I just love the romance of winter, snow, and ice. The silvers and blues of the Arctic... Le sigh...

I feel like this dress is dressy and edgy and fabulous! It's a subtle statement maker and definitely not what everyone else will be wearing during the Holiday season. Yes, please! Now if only it wasn't so pricey...

Would you wear such an avant garde piece?

Kisses,

K

(All images, info, and dress via Anthropologie.)

 

 

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What I Wore: Outfit Details

My sweet cousin got hitched!!! (Eeep!!!) And a little sparkle and classic black and white are always my go to's. ;) So here are my Chicago weekend wedding outfit details:

Sparkly bow watch from Disney World, dress from Anthropologie, my vintage blue diamond engagement ring, oxblood colored nails, and shoes from Dillard's (a long time ago).

Kisses,

K

(Photo by Krista Carson)

 

 

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SUP?

Have you seen Anthropologie's latest collab yet?

It's 12 gorgeous Limited-Edition Stand-Up Paddleboard, by Kai Malie with Saffron James.

With an EPS foam core, fiberglass shell, epoxy, custom fabric, the board at 10'L, 31"W, 4.5"D, the paddle at 68"L, 9"W , and handmade in USA they are more than just a pretty face!

My favorites are the Blue Motif, Crimson, and Black and White.

(They include a booklet, three fins, fin key, instructions, EZ Plug handle, EZ Plug leash plug, and ankle leash.)

Anthro says: "EDITOR'S NOTES Hang twelve, dude. That's right - twelve. As in the number of these state-of-the-art beauties we had handmade by an expert Hawaiian board shaper. Inlaid with vintage silk ikat and Suzani fabric, each one-of-a-kind, functional work of art comes tagged with its Hawaiian name and the date it was made, along with a matching paddle and miniature tote to house other saltwater necessities. (Balance not included.)"

With a price tag closer to$10k than not these boards are both dreamy and a pipe dream... For me at least... Lucky for me, though, I always seem to live near large bodies of navigable water so perhaps someday I could find something like them?

If you could, would you shell out for one?

Kisses,

K

(Images and info via Anthropologie)

 

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