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Simply Elegance
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"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you've got that, the rest really comes from it." -Diana Vreeland
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Two Secrets!

So heres a little secret, I have two secrets actually, 1) Young Sophisticates: a blog for woman who are chic, stylish and sophisticated and 2) I spotted a Look for Less Shoulder bag. Now that all mig...

01 feb 11

The Biggest Planner (at least I think so)!

I must say it has truly has been a while since I have posted. I have been so caught up in wedding planning that my main focus is solely planning. Not to mention, I have three bridesmaids here in Minn...

29 jan 11

{“J” is for Just Noey}

his London-based artist, Parul Arora, has created a line of fun hand printed ceramics under the “Just Noey” name. Her tableware, especially her alphabet plates, is sure to stand out and a...

09 jan 11

E-Magazine “Nonpareil”

Woah, it has been crazy with all the wedding planning that has been going on around here! Kyle and I have been very productive these last couple months. We have the reception hall, photographer and h...

04 jan 11

This year, I resolve too…

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!! I sure did! Did you get all the things you asked for or didn’t ask for? (Yes, I’m sarcastically referring to those random pair of socks or that...

31 dec 10

Giveaway Winner for the DIY Christmas Yarn Wreath!

I can’t believe we are just weeks away from Christmas (and I haven’t even finished Christmas shopping)! As I’m sure you can tell I have been posting more, I hope you have enjoyed so...

11 dec 10

{Breeanna’s Christmas List 2010}

Just some of my favorite things I would:  love to have… like to have… wish I had–OKAY, I just really want them all! 1) Pug Canine Companion Bookends, Mod Cloth 2) Woman’s blaz...

08 dec 10

Creative Gift Wrapping

I must say this is a perfect season to get creative with all the gifts that are being bought.  I’m not a great “gift wrapper”, but I always get excited to wrap gifts!  I usually set...

08 dec 10

Christmas Yarn Wreath Giveaway!

It has been a while since I have featured a giveaway on Simply Elegance. So with all this Christmas spirit bubbling inside of me I have decided to make a Christmas themed wreath and give it away to&#...

02 dec 10

How I proposed to my… bridesmaids!

Kyle and I haven’t got much done when it comes to wedding planning–we’ve been so busy. However, we have done one thing (only because we were so excited) we picked our wedding party ...

02 dec 10

DIY Headboard (by Design*Sponge)

Are these headboards adorable or what?!! I have been searching for ways to create a headboard and I hit the jackpot. I love that this project is completely and uniquely your own. You can design the s...

02 dec 10

DIY Moss Picture Frames

Now that I have wedding on the mind I have been on the look out for creative centerpieces, wedding decorations and basically anything wedding!  I spotted these DIY moss pictures frames, on Ruffled Bl...

24 nov 10

I’m engaged!!!!

News update for all my readers (if you don’t know already), I am engaged!!! On November 7th, 2010 Kyle asked me to marry him! I cannot put into words all the emotions that I felt that day–...

13 nov 10

Sneak Peak: My Bird Cage Find

Well I’m really excited for this post not because its anything special, but because I feel like I haven’t blogged in a while and I’ve missed it. These past couple days I have had a ...

06 nov 10

My Eyes are Set on Card Catalogs

Anything with the combination of solid-wood and vintage, is hard for me to resist. I don’t know what it is about these old card catalogs, but I love the idea of having separate drawers for ever...

01 nov 10

DIY Harvest Yarn Wreath

Here is an extremely easy DIY project that I just completed. After making this wreath I want to make tons more with different colors, so I picked up some more materials to do so.  Hope you enjoy the ...

28 oct 10 1 person likes this

DIY Pumpkin Candle holders

Today, in Minneapolis it is cold, windy and extremely rainy! Making it the perfect time to stay indoors and do projects, if I do say so myself. I came across these easy to do, pumpkin candle holders ...

27 oct 10

Old Antique Shopping in St. Paul, MN

My Saturday was absolutely beautiful — the weather here in Minneapolis was refreshing and resembled a perfect fall day. I also had the opportunity to do some antique shopping with a good friend...

17 oct 10

Pumpkin Carving

After a long time thinking, I made up my mind and decided to put the senior project down for a bit and have some fun. Okay I’ll be honest… I haven’t even started my senior project &...

14 oct 10

E-Magazine: “Rue”

It doesn’t get better than this — a free subscription to a great magazine! Rue magazine is HUGE, 261 pages of ideas!  I believe this is the sixth E-Magazine I have introduced to you, I po...

11 oct 10

Columbus Day Weekend

This past weekend Kyle and I drove to Wisconsin Dells, about 4 hours away from Minneapolis. For those not familiar with WI Dells, this city is full of activity. There is always something to do! It...

11 oct 10

Before & After: Megan’s Hutch

This piece comes all the way from Grand Junction, CO and was done by a good friend of mine, Megan!  When I first laid eyes on this project I was absolutely impressed.  Megan jumped on the bandwagon o...

08 oct 10

More to add on my Target List

I’ve all told you about Lonny Magazine, right? Well check out it out for yourself or make sure to glance in my archives under E-Magazine. The last issue of Lonny Magazine is probably one of my ...

06 oct 10

Back to Blogging? … I think “Yes.”

I’ve been told by a few close friends (Ahem… you know  who you are!) that I should get back to blogging. So with much thought I have decided to start writing again! I honestly don’t...

05 oct 10

TOP 4: “Best of Bedrooms”

Just recently Design*Sponge featured a million (okay like 20+) bedrooms as a part of their “Best of Bedrooms” special. I’d have to say they did an amazing job picking out some great...

24 aug 10

Before & After: Navigating Creativity

This is NOT my before and after although I sure do wish it was. Honestly, I don’t plan on doing any more furniture for a while. I have to admit… I have no time and no place to redo. IR...

24 aug 10

Pride and the Prejudice fan, anyone?

These adorable ceramic mugs quote some of the best lines from the movie Pride and the Prejudice. I couldn’t tell you how many time I have watched that movie and each time I do… it gets be...

09 aug 10

Flickr Photo of the Day & Fuji Instant Camera

TWO things: 1. Remember Polaroid? Well its back but even better… Check out the Fuji Instax Instant Camera! I love the small and classy look. 2. Just look at the sweet photos it takes!!! Flickr ...

29 jul 10

I’m still here!!

I know its been a while…I have not forgotten about blogging, but who can blame a girl who works full-time and manages three on-campus apartments! Things have been really busy over these last co...

29 jul 10

Washington D.C. Update

illustration by julia rothman Washington D.C. was a blast… I had a lot of fun and I enjoyed sight-seeing! That place has so much history. Spending time with family was of course the best part o...

15 jul 10

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