Happy Looks Good on You
Regardless of whether Puxatony Phil sees his shadow or not, here in Northern Utah we always have six more weeks of winter. Always. And boy, it's been a doozy this year. We haven't had these amounts of snow in years. Here's some pictures from around our … [Read more...]
Let's chat coffee tables, shall we? I'm convinced that whoever invented the coffee table just wanted a great place to display awesome stuff. A focal point of the room, a conversation piece. There are about a gazillion different types of coffee tables and infinitely more ways to style and … [Read more...]
In an attempt to add more industrial elements into my home I decided to make some easy industrial art. I started with a piece of packing cardboard. And a whole lotta thumbtacks. I drew the outline of an "A" onto the cardboard and … [Read more...]
My love for garlands is no secret. And I thought it about time I made a paper airplane garland. Here's my pile of planes, I used old book pages. I hadn't folded a paper airplane for so long I had to have Curt give me a little refresher course. He also kept giving … [Read more...]
As stated yesterday, I am absolutely loving the industrial style and have big plans on incorporating it more into my home. I've loved industrial inspired design for years, but never felt like it went with my house. With our dining room makeover last year I now feel like it gives me an … [Read more...]
So this is how January goes for me, every single year without fail. The first 2-4 weeks always include the following: 1. The post holiday funk. Including, but not limited to, simultaneously wanting to take my Christmas down AND leave it up forever. Once my Christmas finally is down I … [Read more...]
It didn't take me too long to get my Valentine's Day decor up once Christmas was down. My home looked a little bare and bleak. And since we did a complete makeover on our dining room last year I feel like I have all new spaces to work with. I thought I'd share my Valentine's mantel with … [Read more...]
I love the idea of having a one word goal instead of a list of resolutions that, all too often, go unfulfilled. Last year I couldn't decided on one word so instead I had a 2012 quote. You can read about it here if you need a refresher. I have the quote hanging in my dining room and have … [Read more...]
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.Tis the season to be jolly,Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel,Fa la la, la la la, la la la.Troll the ancient yuletide carol,Fa la la la la, la la la la. Take it … [Read more...]
Never say never. Two things I have "never-ed"; dark chocolate and using gold in my home. Well guess what? This year I have redacted both of those nevers. Something changed in my taste buds around summertime and now I absolutely love dark chocolate. The Lindt dark chocolate with a touch … [Read more...]
Hello! We're Alison and Megan and we're so glad you stopped by Happy Looks Good On You. Against the odds we became best friends and we have ridiculous amounts of fun together. We love to create and this blog is all about things that make us happy, because we could all use a little more happy in our lives, right? So stick around for awhile as we chat about DIY projects, parties, Disneyland, food, decorating, music and all things fun & fabulous.
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