Wishful Wednesday

dress. bull. earrings. booze. garland. turban.

I want to wear the dress with the earrings while twirling around at a party drinking the gin fizz whilst looking at the beautiful garland & majestic bull head.

Duh.

Facebook Auctions & Etsy Shopping

So I have become unusually obsessed with Facebook auctions and Etsy purchases here lately. I think it's because I'm insanely busy and booked solid seven days a week, so when I have downtime... I'm online shopping! If you're not familiar with Facebook auction sites, you should really check them out. Some of my favorites are Bid Girl, Anna's Armoire, Simply Chic, and Accessory Concierge. There are tons and tons that sell everything from smocked baby clothes to boutique items.. You name it! I'm in it for the designer inspired jewelry at a fraction of the cost. PLUS its way fun to get packages in the mail! My most recent steal:

Then we have Etsy where I could browse for hours and hours and find one handmade treasure and its totally worth it. I'm in love with my new, super simple, gold love knot ring.

 

Also, rounding out the online shopping I finally found a iPad mini case that encompasses my love for leopard in the simple style case I was looking for. PERFECTION!

 

Are there any auction sites that you love? Share share share!! What are some of your favorite Etsy shops? TGIF!

 

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2013

I've never been a fan of Valentine's day...  for the conventional reasons.  While I think bouquets of red roses are beautiful, I get really sad when they die & you have to empty out the murky, weird water.  I would rather be gifted a bag of sweet 'n sour Twizzlers than a box of chocolates filled with unidentifiable liquids inside. But alas-  I'm a sucker for all things heart-shaped in the delectable color scheme that is pink, purple, and red... so even though Ryan Gosling did not (yet) accept my rose this year, all is not lost.  Here are some gifts safe to gift any gal on February 14th- whether it be mother, sister, wife, BFF, teacher, coworker, post woman, etc, etc. You don't have to be pro-Valentine's day to enjoy some pink pampering and a some ruby bling, ladies!

One: Flora by Gucci (Gift Set) | Check out the newest fragrance that this merrymaker is super obsessed with.  It's described as sensual and intense on the website... so what screams Valentine's Day more than that?!  Top notes of peonies are a plus.  
Two: Stila Valentine's Day Palette: | I'm a sucker for Stila products right now, and this gorgeous powder blush with gold shimmery LOVE on top is tugging on my heart strings.  Perfect gift for your big (or little) sister. Hint hint ; )
Three: West Mama Designs: You're Neat Card: |Etsy is full of handmade cards that I want to buy, put in cute frames, and add to a gallery wall!  Why not find a cutesy one (whiskey lovers, hello!?) to gift to someone you love! Keep it as a card, or frame it to keep it forever.
Four: Lipstick Queen Look Of Love Set:  | Three great shades of pink, designed by Poppy King, that can be used alone or paired together to create a custom look of love!  
Five: Ruby and Garnet Heart Stacking Rings: | Another Etsy score brings the happiness and lovely spirit of Valentine's Day that can be enjoyed 365 days a year!  Stacked rings are huge right now, and I love love love garnets!  

autumn stripes + new necklace

{pants: gap | top: LB | vest: rainbow | socks: target | boots: nine west | trench: LB | bib necklace: a little bit of this}
Good morning and welcome to a special live edition of Matters of Merrymaking.Live as in I am wearing this RIGHT now. Crazy, huh?I was on the ball this morning, mostly because I got this amazing necklace in the mail yesterday and could not wait to share it.  My lovely friend Kimberley over at A Little Bit Of This crafted this necklace (check out her etsy store, it's TO DIE!) for me and did a little sneaky action and sent it to me.  What a doll, I love it!
My eyeballs were cold this morning because it feels like Christmas outside.  I.  Love.  It.Now, not to focus anymore on weather... It's almost Friday!!!!!!!Doing my little almost-Friday dance right now...Have a good one, little chickens.
OH! And if you missed my Fall Must-Haves post tomorrow-- CHECK IT OUT!

bright florals + pretzel tubs

{cardigan: old navy | skirt: altered from dress | shoes: payless | belt: UO | tank top: eShakti | necklace: Mama Chickie | clutch: vintage, gift}

I don't mean to brag, but this fall break has been wonderfully wonderful.  I spent Friday in bed all day. watching movies, telling ghost stories to my dog, & digging out my best christmas pajamas.Saturday was spent at the pumpkin patch, cutting orange beauties right from the vine and then cooking out a yum yum meal on the grill with the family!Sunday, I got all gussied up (in the above floral duds) to eat pizza and drink beer on the Mellow Mushroom patio with my bestie!Do all grown-ups have so much fun on their short, sparse, well-deserved breaks? I hope so!
Today, I am probably soaking up the last day of care-free pajama time!Happy Columbus Day to you all, celebrate however you wish, my little chickens.I will be kicking back with my roasted red pepper hummus & big fat tub of pretzels.No, really, the tub is HUGE.

POST SCRIPT:If you have fancied any of my past accessories, you may be interested in finding out that none other than my mother designed and created them! Momma Merrymaker has been making jewelry and other beautiful things my entire life.  She has steadily been building a fall collection and will premiere it at a wine/cheese/jewelry party in Memphis this week.  Many other artisans will be on display, too! For all my Memphis friends, email me for the location if you are interested in attending! Also, if you want some fab items of your own, she does custom items and is building an Etsy shop! Keep your chicken eyes peeled for Mama Chickie designs.

Missoni Monday

{dress: ross | shoes: payless | belt: torrid | cardi: old navy | scarf: owl eyes | bag: missoni for target} 

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I scored this tote from the Missoni for Target craze.  I was pretty psyched I am not going to lie.  Dear Missoni, you call it a travel tote, I call it an everyday tote. 

Tomato, tomatoe. My super awesome scarf is my single purchase from the Cooper Young Festival this weekend.  I got it from a local etsy artist here in Memphis, Owl Eyes (etsy shop), you should visit & check out her goods!

Here's some happy happy secret news 

for you on this rainy Monday: 

There will be a special announcement on Matters of Merrymaking on

{WEDNESDAY}

So mark your calendars for it!

Have a good rest of the day, chickens.

XOXO

easy like sunday mornin'

Items I am obsessing over this Sunday include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Wooden Headboard

I'm still looking for inspiration about what to do for a headboard.

I love the idea of a painted one- but I'm really digging this distressed wood mounted headboard.With or without painted words, it's classy.

2. Wet Bar Area I love the decor of this area.  The zebras, the sign, the lamps, all of it.

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3. STRIPES!

This gal will go gaga for all kinds of stripes, but this dramatic dress is fabuloso.

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 4. Hot Pink Bathroom Decor

White, pink, + mirrors make this bathroom girly + would definitely wake ya up in the AM.

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5. Etsy pinsIsn't this the truth?!

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6. Bright Geometric Lamps

These babies are mind-blowing.

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I love all of the items.  Also, loving some more thrift store finds I picked up this weekend.Can't wait to post more of my mix+ match outfits this week.
Are you following me on Facebook or Twitter yet?Enjoy your lazy Sunday, I know I will.

blues-day.

tuesday is not just between monday and wednesday anymore.

it is a day to embrace the shades of blue all around you.

maybe i'm just craving blue skies and sunshine. come on, come out.

best of the blues:

navy blue.

sweater savvy.

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baby blue.

drawer pulls.

via Etsy

ikat blue. 

fab pillows.

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 turquoise blue.

rockin wayfarers.

via Free People

sparkly blue.

nail polish perfection.

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royal blue.

bright tights.

via Zappo's Couture

denim blue.

chunky heel heaven.

via Michael Kors

lapis blue.

chandelier jackpot.

via Bluefly

 egyptian blue.

historical + adorable.

Rock your blue of choice + enjoy!

Cheers!

weekend wonders

So I feel like a complete slacker with no post the last few days, just been overwhelmed with school/work/sleep. 

I am officially rejuvenated and happy to share some merrymaking.

We are hosting a pre-Mardi Gras party tonight, as I am not going to NOLA this year.

 (sadface)

I am totally excited to reveal the merriment on Monday.

But here is some fresh Saturday lovin' for ya'll.

How adorable is this necklace?  A colorful statement piece to complement any outfit.

I choose the white one, love love love.

via etsy

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 I keep obsessing over these lacquered trays, seen here at Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Every girl needs a set of perfect vintage hair pins to come to the rescue on an imperfect hair day.

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Love how these boots are organized in the closet.

Aaaaaand just plain envious of the whole closet below.

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Have a good remainder of the weekend.

Here's a sneak peak of someone who is really looking forward to celebrating Fat Tuesday.

Oh, and I have 20 followers now.  This makes me so happy! Thanks to everyone who follows and reads and comments, it means SO much to me.  Cheers!