Update Your Bookmarks!

{photo by Heather Hackett}

I'm officially in the process of transferring Little Hen Designs over to Lilac Silhouette! I've decided to keep Little Hen Designs up for a while so as to not lose any of my followers, and the transfer is a bit more work than I anticipated. But I'm determined to finish this weekend, so as of Monday head on over to Lilac Silhouette and be sure to update your booksmarks, RSS feeders, etc. And spread the word, please! I'm so excited about the change, and about the new features and posts coming your way! Have a fabulous weekend, and I hope you join me at Lilac Silhouette on Monday! 

Changes!

As you may have noticed, there are a few layout changes to my blog and, um, a new title! Yes, I'm changing the name of my blog from Little Hen Designs to Lilac Silhouette. Hope you like it! I think it's sweet. And available. There are a lot of blogs and registered domain names out there. My Etsy shop (opening soon!) will operate under Little Hen Designs, so the name is not completely lost! I'm still plugging away with changes, so if you find a link isn't working yet, please be patient and check back soon! The blog URL is still the same, but will be changing in the next 24 hours. No forwarding (yikes!) as I will simply be changing the URL of this blog rather than transferring to a new site. If you can't find me here, try lilacsilhouette.blogspot.com or simply lilacsilhouette.com. I will be posting new badges today for those of you who have been kind enough to link me and add me to your friend lists. Stay tuned for more details!

{images from Martha Stewart Living}

Under Construction...Still

Things are still under construction here at Little Hen Designs, but I'm working away (albeit slowly!) and hope to show off an improved design and layout within the next few days. In the meantime, please enjoy these images from the latest issue of Livingetc!

Upgrades!

Hello, friends! Thanks for sticking it out with me this week; I know posting has been on the light side. We had a truly wonderful vacation, and the only consolation upon my return was the lovely stack of magazines waiting on my desk. Ikea 2010! Country Living! Better Homes and Gardens! I'm making my way through them now, and I'm sure I'll have tons of images to share next week. I'm also going to be making some changes to the blog today and tomorrow, but things should be in full swing again by Monday. I know, the suspense! If time allows, I'm also hoping to tackle a little DIY project involving the above Ikea side tables. I bought all the supplies this morning, and I'm looking forward to making my $25 transformation! Have a fabulous weekend!

Rain Drops

A rainy day...

{images by Heather Hackett}

Outdoor Relaxation

The only things missing are a great book and sun umbrella...

{image from California Home and Design}

Nature Shots

We've been vacationing on the Cape every summer since my husband's parents bought a home in South Yarmouth; this year we are definitely taking the best photos to date! My hubby, the talented photographer that he is, caught these little birds frolicking in the bird bath this morning. Isn't this the greatest photo? I love it!

{image by Joe Hackett}

I took these pics of the gorgeous hydrangeas in the front garden. They're everywhere on the Cape, and they're just so beautiful...

{images by Heather Hackett}

Emily Gilbert Photography

From the very beautiful portfolio of Brooklyn-based photography Emily Gilbert...

Lonny!

I was just reminded about the launching of Lonny yesterday while I was blog browsing and want to post about it because I am so excited...and you will be, too! In September, Michelle Adams (of Rubie Green and MA Belle) will be launching an online decorating and lifestyle magazine with her business partner Patrick Cline. It sounds fabulous, especially as I continue to miss Domino with each passing month. Read more about their new endeavor here!

{image from MA Belle}

Also be sure to check out Michelle and Patrick's Etsy shop! As you can see, their work is gorgeous...

{images from Lonny}

Beach Style

J. Crew twist-front bikini; Forever 21 beach tote; Prada oversized round sunglasses; Miss Selfridge cream and gold tone bracelet; James Perse white v-neck cover up; Havaianas gold flip flops; Blue Mantova umbrella by Frank Usher; combo weave large sun hat

Selvedge Drygoods

Favorite items and images from Selvedge Drygoods...

Le Petit Garage

{image from Country Living}

Check out this amazing shop housed in a garage in Seaside Heights, NJ! It's called Le Petit Garage, and I want to shop there right now! I suppose I'll have to settle for browsing their online store, which of course is adorable as well!

On Vacation!

Flying off to the Cape today! I'll be back in LA on the 17th, but I'll have several posts coming your way next week! Happy weekend!

Summer Bedrooms

Open, airy, breezy summer bedrooms...

{images from Elle Decor}

Fine Art Photography: Sweet Eventide

Last night I was reading Sweet Eventide, authored by fellow blogger Jess Nichols, and I ended up spending some time in Jess' Etsy shop where she sells fine art prints of her gorgeous photography. I love, love, love these images! So soft and pretty and full of beautiful colors. Please check out Jess' shop and blog for more inspiring images, as well as serene poetry and an overall calming and peaceful experience!

{images from Sweet Eventide}