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Under the Cottonwood
www.underthecottonwood.com
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My name is Susan Hazel and this is my happy place. It's all about fashion, design, food, friends, flowers and everything that makes life beautiful. A little city style, a little country spirit.
#9883 in All , #52 in Design

4 Things - Braids

I am currently growing out my shag with bangs with the hopes of having a more evenly lengthed do. I still want some layers but have had the same haircut for several years now and am afraid Im going t...

3 days ago 2 people like this

Material Lust

I have had to go on a major spending freeze, so I need my Material Lust posts now more than ever.  Somehow finding cool things on the internet and sharing them with you all satisfies the same ur...

25 may 12

Links à la Mode Baby!

I was delighted to learn that my post on graphic and bold prints from earlier this week was selected by Independent Fashion Bloggers Links a la Mode for their weekly Weekly Round Up.  ...

24 may 12

Gratitude

Im trying something new today.  Im obsessed with images and this blog is really about pretty things.   But, I also really want this blog to be about simply putting something positive i...

24 may 12

Weekly Interiors - Succulent Love

Who out there has a black thumb?  Me too (holds head in shame).  It started with an apparent lack of interest in plants, though all through college I lived with two biology majors who did a...

23 may 12

Trends - Graphic and Bold Prints

I was feeling ambitious so I decided to do a big fat post on one of my favorite and most widespread trends: graphic and otherwise bold prints. One of the things I love about this trend is an absence ...

22 may 12

Monday Mix-Up - Greece

Lately Ive been experiencing some major wanderlust.  Troy and I have been talking about taking a trip for about two years now and it hasnt happened yet.  Life gets in the way.  We both...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

A Piece of Me

Friday was just one of those "Life is Good" days.  The weather was perfect.  It was Friday, so there was that natural excitement about the weekend going on.  Plus, I work on a ...

21 may 12

Material Lust

I love my material lust posts.  No theme, no restrictions, just bringing to you whatever lustworthy items strike my fancy.  I found several goodies this week.  Enjoy!  Beklina // ...

18 may 12

New Store Find - The Fancy Affair

Score!  I just found my new favorite online jewelry store.  Oh how the wonders of online shopping never cease to amaze me!  The Fancy Affair has the most incredible selection of super ...

17 may 12

Weekly Interiors - Stylish Portland Apartment

I love it when peoples homes really look like their own. This apartment, home to a Portland artist/music publicist Joan Hiller, is so uniquely stylish, I havent been able to get it out of my mind sin...

16 may 12

Four Things - Etsy Finds

My gatherer instincts are in full effect. I love searching for goodies on Etsy!  Its the same feeling I get when I go to a vintage store or Goodwill.  You have to sift through a sea of item...

15 may 12

Material Lust

I hope everyones week went well.  Im especially happy about the weekend this week.  An old friend is coming to visit and there is a barbecue planned in the park.   Should prove to be a...

11 may 12

New Store Find: Scout & Catalogue

I came across Scout & Catalogue a weeks or so back and Im loving this little shops beach hippie/sophisticated feel.  Heres what they have to say about themselves: "Scout & Catal...

10 may 12

Weekly Interiors - Inspiration Boards

Ive been thinking about starting an inspiration board lately. I have my Pinterest boards which are great for keeping myself inspired, but Id really like something I can look at without having to...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

4 Things - Red with Pastels

Im all about the color pairings lately. But one color trend I just had to share involves starting with pastels (because theyre so darn pretty) and then adding a pop of red (because its so darn sexy)....

08 may 12 1 person likes this

Monday Mix-Up: Pink & Gold

Welcome back everyone!  I hope you had a happy weekend.  Mine was exceptionally energetic, with my nieces 2nd birthday party and Troys friends Cinco de Mayo party in one day.  It was a...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Lovel and Amazing (and Affordable) - Bangles by Voz

Arent these delightful?  Pastels.  Triangles.  Wood.  Yes, yes and yes.  Oh and at three for $30, theyre actually within reach (as opposed to some of the other bougie things ...

04 may 12

Ban.do Accessories

How can you not adore Ban.do?  Their styling is absolutely superb.  Seriously, if buying Ban.do accessories can make my life look like these pictures, then sign me up ladies!  Also, th...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

Weekly Interiors - Old Brand New on Apartment Therapy

Hi all.  Just thought Id share a peak inside one of my favorite interior style bloggers home.  Dabito (not sure if he has a last name, maybe its like Cher or Madonna) of Old Brand New blogs...

02 may 12

4 Things - Black & White

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Lets get back to basics on this merry May Day.  Theres nothing better than good old black and white.  Will somebody please buy me one of those pine tree pillow...

01 may 12

Monday Mixup - Spring Dresses

Top Row: one // two // three Middle Row: one // two // three Bottom Row: one // two // three

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

Passing Fancy - Geronimo Balloon-Troopers

Who here likes balloons?  How about huge balloons with tinsel and ribbons and paper flowers attached?  Yeah?  Me too.  These balloons from Geronimo are pure silliness and I l...

27 apr 12

Easy Appetizer - Goat Cheese with Pink Peppercorns

Hi all, just thought Id share a little secret with you.  Its a recipe for one of the very easiest most delicious hors doeuvres Ive come across.  My mom picked this up somewhere a few years ...

26 apr 12

Weekly Interiors - Wood Paneling

I was over at my friend Natalies new house earlier this week, which is lovely.  Hardwood floors.  Lots of space.  Good light.  But shes stumped as to whether she should keep some ...

25 apr 12

4 Things - Mint Color Crush

Mint. Seafoam. Pale aqua.  Whatever you call it, this color just looks cool.  Its soft and feminine, but not overly so (like say some shades of pink).  Plus its a statement color that ...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

New Store Find - Pigeon Toe

Hello all!  Hope all you all had an exciting/restful/inspiring weekend.  Before I head off to work, I thought Id share a little something I discovered last week.  During my many hours ...

23 apr 12

Affordable Pendant Lights

As promised on Wednesday here are some of my favorite affordable pendant light options.  While a few of the classics, like the famous Artichoke Lamp (not pictured below) can run literally t...

20 apr 12

A Piece of Me - Impromptu Farm Visit

Last weekend Troy and I decided at the last minute to take a trip to my parents farm on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River.  Every time I go there I feel so incredibly fortunate that my...

19 apr 12

Weekly Interiors - Using Pendant Lights

Ever planning my future house in my head, I have become obsessed with pendant lights.  There is something so simple and elegant about a thin line leading to a burst of light.  They can add ...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

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