Anita Brown's Blog (9)

Birds of a certain feather tend to flock together as does this extra post of more things Peacock!…

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I love birds...have since I was a little girl. I find them endlessly fascinating. What else on earth can manage to be so delicate yet so fierce at the same time...I think you know the answer!…



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I love type. I have an ever-growing collection of antique typewriters, letterpress type and vintage typewriter jewelry. It's an I heart thing. However, you dont have to be a typophile to love these cute uses of type.…

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My local Farmers Market is now open and it's one of my favorite things to do on a Saturday morning. I love going to the Farmers Market. It's not just about the locally grown and produced food but the absolute beauty of ripe fruits and veggies and the goodness that comes from things grown with care, love and planted in fertile soil. Kinda like people.…

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Orange can be paired with a whole host of other colors but this combination is my personal favorite. Orange you glad I decided to post this inspiration board?…

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I am a huge fan of recycling - people, paper and things! With the downturn in the economy more and more brides are looking to save money. The average cost of a wedding in 2010 is between $15,000 and $25,000. I got married on $5K. I am not sure it can be done these days but cutting costs doesn't have to mean cutting style! You can be resourceful, be responsible, AND be beautiful ...my mantra and my inspiration for today.…



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My posts seem to have a common denominator these days and I think it's summer! Maybe its the last dregs of winter finally disappearing and the warm sunshine on my garden and the first signs of spring that have me so excited. I am ready to shed my wintery self and welcome a day at the beach.…



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I am from the South, so summertime is all about a tall, cold glass of Sweet Tea. It's a prequisite at any proper Southern home and while its not quite time yet for this sweet summer drink...I thought I share a glass and a bit of southern inspiration with you.…

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When I was in high school, PREPPY was in. I mean pink polos, dock shoes, khaki, argyle, plaid, and a monogram on everything. I haven't thought about those days in years but a recent clip commerating the passing of John Hughes brought it all back. And you know what? I’m not ashamed to say it, I still know all the words to every single John Hughes movie and I STILL love that classic preppy look. I can not walk past a madras print, or a plaid without a pause and I still have a…

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