halloween images from the graphics fairy

skeleton bones

  Today I'm going to talk about a website that you may or may not already be aware of. The Graphics Fairy.   Have you heard of it? Have you been to the site? Well it is absolutely amazing! You can find thousands of free vintage images and project ideas. I made a spooky little … [Read more...]

tassel garland

tassel garland

  I can't explain it, but there is something so fantastic about garlands. I am head-over-heels, crazy-in-love with garlands! And this tassel garland is no exception. Are you loving it as much as me?   I first saw a tassel garland here at Confetti System. It was love at … [Read more...]

2 for 1: diy tree topper & divinity recipe

divinity

  It's a 2 for 1 day here at Happy Looks Good On You! You lucky ducks, you. I'll start with an easy DIY tree topper then share the amazing-ness that is divinity. (My mouth is watering just thinking about divinity.)   Part I: tree topper Pick up an old book from the … [Read more...]

Room by Room: guest room transformation

black chandy

  I've been wanting to start a recurring segment called Room by Room where I take you on a tour of rooms (not just at my house) and showcase great decorating ideas, paint combinations, unique furniture, lighting, etc. I have been busy the last couple weeks working on this guest room makeover … [Read more...]

tulips, tulips everywhere!

tulips! tulips! tulips!

  Wow, I have totally been a bit of a blogging loser this past week. Sorry. I have no excuses. It was just one of those weeks when I pretty much sucked at everything. But I do have a great centerpiece idea for you all! As mentioned previously (numerous times) I have a hoarding problem with … [Read more...]

{whimsy} wrap up

all whimsy

I had every intention of posting this on friday, but life got in the way and it just didn't happen. Whatcha gonna do? Such is life, right? So here is the final installment of I've had a really fantastic time. I hope you've all enjoyed it as well. This was my mantle … [Read more...]

{whimsy} origins & painted rug

whimsy lantern

  As whimsy week rolls on I thought we'd get to the roots of it all. Behold. This is the absolutely incredible whimsical lantern that started this whole sha-bang.   While perusing through Ross (a great store full of this and that) with Alison we came across this lighting gem. … [Read more...]

wall of {whimsy}

wall of whimsy

  Welcome to the 2nd installment of Whimsy Week! I'm gonna jump right into it. This is what we lovingly refer to as The Green Room. For obvious reasons, I'm sure. For quite a number of years it's been full of plants (they will never leave, I love them so) and garden posters and … [Read more...]

glitter eggs & birdie table

glitter eggs & birdie table

Today is a two for one post. Lucky you! A couple weeks ago I nabbed this little table from the thrift store for 2 dolla. It was just plain wood, a little beat up and came with a glass top. After a quick coat of primer and white spray paint it was already looking more … [Read more...]

Welcome Spring!

DSC02458

What an absolutely beautiful day! Sunny, temps in the 50s, birds chirping. Lovely. So I decided it was time to hang up my welcome spring banner.     Before I added the letters, I pulled out my sewing machine and went around the edges a couple times. Just to give it a little more … [Read more...]