mustard yellow, please.

As I am checking my morning emails, I notice the Etsy daily shopping guide email and it surely inspired me to scavenge for my own treasures.  Mustard yellow is pivotal in many remaining winter items and blossoming spring fashions.  Check out these gems.

via Etsy

The skirt has a simple design, yet remains feminine and chic.

via Etsy

Vintage mugs- in mustard yellow- would be amazing in our dark purple kitchen :)

via Max & Chloe

Braided bracelet in mustard yellow.

via Target

Mustard yellow satchel at Target (on sale for $25).

via Marie Claire

Check out the mustard yellow & red lips together.  YES PLEASE!

Don't let the rainy days and Mondays get you down.  Cheers, xx B

happy 3rd birthday ozzy!

yes, i am the kind of girl who throws her dog birthday parties.  But only so he can get presents and eat doggie cake and see his doggie friends.

but yes i admit it was fun for me, too.

I made this dog cake from scratch, made of ingredients safe for dogs, and it was a total hit.

1 cup white or whole wheat flour 

1 tsp baking soda 

1/4 cup peanut butter 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

1 cup shredded carrots 

1 tsp vanilla 

1/3 cup honey 

1 egg

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), Mix together flour and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into a ring mold sprayed with a nonstick spray for 40 minutes, Frost this cake with low fat cottage cheese and decorate with carrot pieces. Store in refrigerator. 

The birthday boy, Ozzy, and his guests enjoyed the cake VERY much.

Don't worry, the adults had their own sweets.  I made these funfetti cupcakes with paw prints to satisfy the human palates. And how much fun is my new cupcake tree?

The party wore out this guy, I think it was a hit!

I highly recommend trying this recipe for your the canine love of YOUR life.  You won't be disappointed.  Hope you all had a swell weekend!  Best wishes, xx B

little loves

If you know me, you know I am a sucker for some clever animal print accessories.  My love for wedges and prints has made a beautiful baby in these Louboutins.  FAB!

My baby sister just moved in to a house, where the girls are going with a mixed shabby chic and eclectic look.  This Moroccan rug would be a great addition to their adorable little blue house.

And I just cannot resist a pillow with crazy sayings on it.  This one is from etsy and tres adorable.

via etsy

This dress I ordered recently and it came in just in time to wear to Ozzy's birthday party!  I'm having an affair with stripes lately, and if it's wrong... I don't want to be right.

I hope you guys have all enjoyed the snow days here in Memphis! Stay warm!  

Also, if you want to check out my friend Jessica's blog, you won't be disappointed.

Cheers!

spread the word, my dears.

As we continue our beginner's housekeeping and redecorating here at Matters of Merrymaking (and I hope you like what you see), we are glad to have you follow us.  We are definitely proud of our blossoming little flower, so continue to tell your friends and share our link on your social media outlet.

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My next DIY project is to paint these pieces given to me by a family friend.  I love the furniture (nightstand, dresser, and bookshelf also) but the fake wood look does not go with my recently re-done room.  SO i am thinking of painting them a lighter gray than my walls.

My desk is in the same room, and it is black, so we will have to see what mood strikes!

I will post pics of the process, of course.

Any suggestions?

Are any of my followers embarking on some redecorating themselves?

Cheers, xx

rainy day wear & wishful wednesday

On a perfect rainy day, don't let the weather get you down.  The past few days have been wet and cold, but you're outfit should not suffer.  Brighten your day and the day of those around you by tying in some brightly colored pieces.
I love this look, because it has brighter colors but also a vintage feel with the tee and retro trench coat.Everyone needs some boots to jump through puddles in! Check it out!
Oh, and the Philosophy lip gloss looks good on everyone. It is my favorite!

On

Straight Denim by Gold Sign
Boots by Hunter

Have fun getting dressed, no matter what the weather!

Wishes This Wednesday:

Love this keyring, very Sex and the City (movie), don't ya think?  Maybe it would bring me my own Mr. Big.  Not getting my hopes up, it is just a keychain.

via

And if the occasion, or necessity, even comes around when I can spend $200 on a shower curtain, I like the simple design of this one below.  

via

And the thing I am wishing for the most on this Wednesday is a pleasant Spring, and soon!  And a strange urge to go on a picnic... So here is my first pre-Spring outfit.  And I am definitely adding this dress and MK shoes to my wish list and wearing it at the first sight of Spring.

Platforms by KORS

Cocktail Dresses at Torrid

Cheers, Happy Hump Day!