This week has been quite relaxing, considering the tasks load. But, through several breaks in-between meetings and errand runs, I managed to peruse through some inspiring proverbs, books, and magazines. Additionally, I was able to sink myself into a much-needed spa worthy tub of lemon and rosemary—handmade bath salts that my sister gifted me in the package for my birthday.
Here’s a few other things that I have loved and been inspired by this week.
I love bold colour and patterns to the nth degree. But, when it comes to nail colours and manicure techniques, I tend to embrace uniqueness, but simplicity the most. I kept flipping the pages back and forth, revisiting how lovely these styles were. There are colourblocking manicures to midi ring inspired styles, and it looks quite easy to recreate as well. A pre-autumn burst of influence, if you will.
I did a quick restock of some teas, and made a wicked homemade roasted beet, goat cheese, and spinach pizza with caramelised onions and with fresh basil, of course. You may have seen it on my Instagram. Then, we watched an oldie, but goodie, High Fidelity.
Easy Party Ideas: Have a Mr. and Mrs. Party
I am in the process of making a few hosting tokens for a small party for the mister and had an idea of using these moustaches for little gifts. I grabbed these moustache sheets and paper at an art store, and I made easy boxes out of cardstock and corrugated cardboard. For my girl’s night beauty party, the women had lip smooches on their boxes.
This time the boys will have these moustache boxes. I thought it was a clever and adorable idea to make it special for everyone. I reckon this would be great for a wedding party as well so I will keep this concept in my archives.
I am undecided now, but I may fill them with mini-grooming tools with my personal styling tips, or funny fortunes, and miniature chocolates.
Be Hopeful and Stylish
One of my close friends didn’t get the job that she had been waiting for after several successful interviews and callbacks, so I told her, “tomorrow let’s meet for breakfast, and dress to the nines.” She laughed, and said, okay. Here’s a glimpse below of what I will be wearing. Sometimes, when we don’t get what we want in the exact timing we want it doesn’t mean that something far better isn’t around the corner.
Happy weekend! I hope that you’ve been inspired by my brief captures of the week. 
(Above) vintage clutch bag with dazzled heels, and an off-the-shoulder silk rosette top (both handmade by me).
Have you revelled in life’s simplicity and little treasures this week?
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Thank you! xx
Thank you! xx
Thank you. I'm glad that you were inspired by this post. let me know if you make something similar, and link and I will check it out. xx/Madison
Thanks for your comment Mica! 🙂
Thank you. I'm glad that you were inspired by this post. let me know if you make something similar, and link and I will check it out. xx/Madison
Thanks for your comment Mica! 🙂
Love the nails <3
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I love the nail art. So pretty.
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Love the nails <3
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I love the nail art. So pretty.
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Great and inspiring post Madison…. The Mr & Mrs idea is a very clever one, and gave me so much ideas…. The pizza looks yummy.
Great advice you gave your friend, you couldn't have said it any better… Hope you girls had a good time…
Have a great week!
xx
5th&6th
Liebe Rena, Hehe! 🙂 Ja bin ich nicht talentiert im Nägelmachen auch … Ich wünsche Dir eine guten abend und tolle Woche!
Alles Liebe,
/Madison
Cla, Danke, ich bin damit einverstanden, die Nägel sind Kunstwerke. "High Fidelity" ist ein guter Film und ich habe auch das Buch gefallen hat.
Liebe Grüße,
Madison
WITH! Guys love food related things, but I also stuck to the grooming tools as well, (so both) which was a big hit. Thanks! 🙂
I appreciate that! thanks so much for your lovely comment Roz! I try to always stay positive–it cerrtainly beats the alternative. 🙂
Thanks Mira, yes it was a lot of fun for me. I hope you enjoy the new week. xx
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks Miss b, it was quite relaxing and now a must-have favourite! Enjoy your week.
LOVE them! 🙂 xx
Thank you! /Madison
Yes, Natalia, I agree, regarding High Fidelity–the book the film is such a good one to keep in the archives. 🙂 xx
with or without the mini chocolate!
Thanks so much Daniella. Creating the moustache boxes was loads of fun! 🙂 xx
Thank you. Enjoy your week.
Danke, Liebe Lola. x
Thanks Rowena. Have a bright new week.
Absolutely! I appreciate your lovely words. It was a great time spent with a friend and the mr & mrs party went well. 🙂
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your comment. So glad that you liked the post. Enjoy your week. 🙂 /Madison
Thanks Kim! 🙂
Thanks Jenmarie. Hope the week is starting off well for you. /Madison
You are a breath of fresh air – your always positive outlook; your creative use of spare moments in your busy day; support of a friend AND making time to produce the moustache boxes.
Great and inspiring post Madison…. The Mr & Mrs idea is a very clever one, and gave me so much ideas…. The pizza looks yummy.
Great advice you gave your friend, you couldn't have said it any better… Hope you girls had a good time…
Have a great week!
xx
5th&6th
Liebe Rena, Hehe! 🙂 Ja bin ich nicht talentiert im Nägelmachen auch … Ich wünsche Dir eine guten abend und tolle Woche!
Alles Liebe,
/Madison
Cla, Danke, ich bin damit einverstanden, die Nägel sind Kunstwerke. "High Fidelity" ist ein guter Film und ich habe auch das Buch gefallen hat.
Liebe Grüße,
Madison
WITH! Guys love food related things, but I also stuck to the grooming tools as well, (so both) which was a big hit. Thanks! 🙂
I appreciate that! thanks so much for your lovely comment Roz! I try to always stay positive–it cerrtainly beats the alternative. 🙂
Thanks Mira, yes it was a lot of fun for me. I hope you enjoy the new week. xx
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks Miss b, it was quite relaxing and now a must-have favourite! Enjoy your week.
LOVE them! 🙂 xx
Thank you! /Madison
Yes, Natalia, I agree, regarding High Fidelity–the book the film is such a good one to keep in the archives. 🙂 xx
with or without the mini chocolate!
Thanks so much Daniella. Creating the moustache boxes was loads of fun! 🙂 xx
Thank you. Enjoy your week.
Danke, Liebe Lola. x
Thanks Rowena. Have a bright new week.
Absolutely! I appreciate your lovely words. It was a great time spent with a friend and the mr & mrs party went well. 🙂
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your comment. So glad that you liked the post. Enjoy your week. 🙂 /Madison
Thanks Kim! 🙂
Thanks Jenmarie. Hope the week is starting off well for you. /Madison
Liebe Madison, die Nägel sehen so gut aus! Leider bin ich nicht talentiert im Nägelmachen 🙂 Und die Partyidee ist auch so lustig, danke, dass Du das hier zeigst <3 Ich wünsche Dir eine tolle neue Woche!
Alles Liebe von Rena
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Happy Monday Madison!! No I haven't haha. I worked the whole week and the weekend too. Glad you had a better one. Sorry about your friend but I agree. Something better is waiting just around the corner. The food looks sooo yummy. Esp. the pizza. Can't wait to see you wear the cute red heels 😀
xx Mira
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Liebe Madison, die Nägel sehen so gut aus! Leider bin ich nicht talentiert im Nägelmachen 🙂 Und die Partyidee ist auch so lustig, danke, dass Du das hier zeigst <3 Ich wünsche Dir eine tolle neue Woche!
Alles Liebe von Rena
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Happy Monday Madison!! No I haven't haha. I worked the whole week and the weekend too. Glad you had a better one. Sorry about your friend but I agree. Something better is waiting just around the corner. The food looks sooo yummy. Esp. the pizza. Can't wait to see you wear the cute red heels 😀
xx Mira
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i always try to! that's some really cute nail art. a mr and mrs party would definitely be fun. love the props and favors. i'm loving tea a lot!
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i always try to! that's some really cute nail art. a mr and mrs party would definitely be fun. love the props and favors. i'm loving tea a lot!
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oh I definitely enjoyed that post. I like it how you've covered a little bit of fashion, home decor, food, events… versatility is the best thing a blog post can offer! that pizza sounds yummy by the way!
Maiken,
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oh I definitely enjoyed that post. I like it how you've covered a little bit of fashion, home decor, food, events… versatility is the best thing a blog post can offer! that pizza sounds yummy by the way!
Maiken,
Maikeni blogi – part of me
Wow!! fantastic <3333333
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I like the top right manicure. How nice of you to lift up your friend by suggesting to go out in a stylish way.
Wow!! fantastic <3333333
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I like the top right manicure. How nice of you to lift up your friend by suggesting to go out in a stylish way.
I love the idea of dressing to the nines for breakfast, can't wait to see your outfit modelled by you! x
I love the idea of dressing to the nines for breakfast, can't wait to see your outfit modelled by you! x
You are such a good friend to her! That was such a nice gesture to make and I can't wait to see the outfit all put together. Have a great weekend!
You are such a good friend to her! That was such a nice gesture to make and I can't wait to see the outfit all put together. Have a great weekend!
productive but rested is the way to do! I looove your DIY…let's us know what you fill those boxes with…as a chocolate lover I would be hoping for chocolate but they say men aren't into sweets like us ladies (supposedly it has been scientifically proven but I don't really believe it because I've never met a guy who refused to have a cake I prepared- including my dad who says he neeever eats sweets)
The nails look fabulous, I love every single one of these mani's!!! It''s been a while I've done sth creative with my nails, it's about time I do…
kudos for taking your girl out! there is nothing more depressive than being promised a job and then…ah, it happened to me a couple of times and soon my contract is over and I'm job searching at the moment so I really feel for her!
Die Nägel sehen klasse aus, das sind schon kleine Kunstwerke. Ich hätte dazu keine Geduld. Ich habe das Buch High Fidelity gelesen. Die Bücher von diesem Schriftsteller sind gut.
Schönes Wochenende Cla
productive but rested is the way to do! I looove your DIY…let's us know what you fill those boxes with…as a chocolate lover I would be hoping for chocolate but they say men aren't into sweets like us ladies (supposedly it has been scientifically proven but I don't really believe it because I've never met a guy who refused to have a cake I prepared- including my dad who says he neeever eats sweets)
The nails look fabulous, I love every single one of these mani's!!! It''s been a while I've done sth creative with my nails, it's about time I do…
kudos for taking your girl out! there is nothing more depressive than being promised a job and then…ah, it happened to me a couple of times and soon my contract is over and I'm job searching at the moment so I really feel for her!
Productive yet restful weeks are really the best! Those manis look so cool! Happy weekend Madison!
Rowena @ rolala loves
The lemon and rosemary bath sounds so fragrant and relaxing. Lovely simple nail polish ideas and the moustache boxes are so cute. I'm sure your friend really appreciates your thoughfulness. Have a lovely weekend!
Those manis are brilliant – I am so loving them!!
xx
Die Nägel sehen klasse aus, das sind schon kleine Kunstwerke. Ich hätte dazu keine Geduld. Ich habe das Buch High Fidelity gelesen. Die Bücher von diesem Schriftsteller sind gut.
Schönes Wochenende Cla
Productive yet restful weeks are really the best! Those manis look so cool! Happy weekend Madison!
Rowena @ rolala loves
The lemon and rosemary bath sounds so fragrant and relaxing. Lovely simple nail polish ideas and the moustache boxes are so cute. I'm sure your friend really appreciates your thoughfulness. Have a lovely weekend!
Love the nailart! And that pizza looks delicious!
Have a great weekend!
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Those manis are brilliant – I am so loving them!!
xx
Lovely post Madison. The nail designs are amazing, feeling inspired to get creative when I paint my nails today 😉 The Mr & Mrs concept with the moustaches is super cut and fun and the advice you gave to your friend was just what she needed to hear I'm sure 🙂
Take care and have lovely weekend,
Daniella xox
Love the mani ideas very much – looks really beautiful. And you know, I love High Fidelity, too, both the movie and the book. 🙂
I love those manicures and the red sandals are gorgeous!
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Happy weekend doll, these are wonderful. I really like the different nail styles, I could do with some nail time myself. Always so creative…enjoy yourself xx