I've Moved!

Hey there, friends!

Have you noticed I haven't been around for a while?  Find me at my new adventure -- Redecorate!

Hop on over for some more DIY ideas, recipes, and design inspiration!  Hope to see you there!

xo
Maria

Moment of Silence...

All Things Luxurious will be taking a moment of silence today,

in memory of all of the lives lost

and our changed country

on September 11th.

"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11." - President Barack Obama

Never Forget

Friday's Fancies -- Back to School!

Hello!  :-)  Happy Friday to you!

I'm linking up with {av} again for another round of Friday's Fancies!  To learn more about Friday's Fancies, click here.

This week, the theme is Back to School!  Although I am already back in school (and have been for almost a month now!), I love this subject because it is allowing me the chance to make a Fall back-to-school outfit, instead of what I truly wore on my first day back -- shorts and a tank.  ;-)  It's just so hot here -- and especially when we went back to school in August...  Super hot.  Any of you who have experienced an Arizona summer know exactly what I am talking about!

Pretty and stripe-y sweater from J. Crew.     Rag & Bone Boyfriend Jeans.     Fun Tory Burch leopard-print Reva flats.     Louis Vuitton Galliera PM handbag.     OC Shades rounded cat-eye glasses.     Dior 'Red Royalty' Nail Lacquer.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  :-)  I am planning on spending some quality time with family, friends, and my hot glue gun!  Catch ya back here Monday!

What is your back-to-school wardrobe staple?

love,

maria

Fall Inspirations

Good morning!  :-)

Although it is still lingering around the 100-degree mark here in Arizona, I have come to realize that Fall is a state of mind.  Do you agree with me?  I'm not saying that I am quite ready to hop on over to Starbucks and order my very first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season...yet.  But I am itching to head to my local HomeGoods to see what Fall goodies (candles, decor, etc.) they have out!  And I am definitely needing a new wreath on my door, so this weekend I am planning on crafting a bit and seeing what I come up with.  ;-)

I am so very happy that September is here, and that my most favorite season is here, too.  And so, I thought that I would gather some Fall inspiration for you today and share it with you -- because that's fun, right?

Warm Fall colors...displayed in a bouquet of flowers.

An outdoor dining experience, complete with an abundance of crispy leaves.

Pretty and simple porch decor.

An easy apple centerpiece.

An elegant and color-coordinating Fall tablescape.

Soft, chunky coats to keep the chill off of your skin.

What is your favorite thing about Fall?

love,

maria

Hello Blue Moon

I have joined up with Supal again this month for another round of Art to Inspiration!  :-)  Art to Inspiration is a movement that Supal has created where each month she chooses an artist's work, sends out a newsletter with the piece's information, and we are to let it inspire us and write a post about it!  We can do whatever we want -- form a recipe, find pretty pictures, take our own pictures...really, the sky's the limit.  :-)  It's really fun, and I love opening that e-mail once a month and getting to see a new piece of art that is just so beautiful.

September Art to Inspiration

Title: Hello Blue Moon

Artist: Lani Trock

When I first saw this piece, I was instantly drawn to the moody black and blue color palette.  I remember the days when I thought that black and blue could not appear together -- in fact, it was one of those things where it looked like one had put them together on accident, even in a purposeful case -- but now, I find it completely lovely.  :-)  I decided to find some interiors that use this color palette to make a room sing!

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Pretty, yes?  :-)  If you would like to join in on the Art to Inspiration fun, head over here to sign up!  And be sure to check out Supal's Facebook Fan Page later this week to see what all of the other bloggers came up with!

What do you think of this color palette?  Are you a fan?  Not-so-much?

love,

maria

Guest Posting Today!

Hey there!  :-)

I am guest posting at The HumberHome Project today for my friend Ash!  I'm talking about some little details from my wedding this past November!  Head on over and check it out, if you would like!  :-)

love,

maria

September Sponsor Love

Hey there, friends!  Happy Labor Day!  :-)  I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend.

I'm here today with a post about this month's sponsors.  These women are all such inspirational bloggers, and I am so lucky to be able to call them my friends!  I am so happy to introduce you to ATL's September sponsors!

Lisha and Kyle -- One House One Couple

Hey everyone! We are Kyle and Lisha from One House, One Couple. We bought, fixed, and sold our house for a profit during the recession, and we're finally documenting all our hard work on our blog (mixed with some personal posts about life). Come on over and stay awhile. We love getting new visitors and we hope you get all the DIY inspiration you need! See you soon! ~ Kyle & Lisha - Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest

Rachel -- Get Neat

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel and I am the owner of Get Neat. Get Neat is a professional organizing company based in the Washington DC metro area (including VA and MD) designed to help people create a balanced life by finding an organizational system that is simple and functional. We would love it if you stopped by and visited our site and blog! Check out our services and blog at http://www.get-neat.com; follow us on Twitter @Get_Neat; like us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Neat/379877282026884; or follow us on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/getneat33/. Hope to see you soon! :-) 

Erika -- Our Cozy Cubbyhole

Welcome to Our Cozy Cubbyhole. It's small but it's ours! Follow our nesting adventures full of DIY projects, crafts, life, and love in our apartment in Los Angeles. My name is Erika and I happily share a great one-bedroom apartment with my boyfriend, Walker, and my dog, Bo. I love living simply and enjoying the little things.  This is where I get my style- simple, cozy, personal, a bit reminiscent, and happy.   Our home is a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  And you are always welcome! :)

In case you would like any additional links, here they are as well:

Blog: http://www.ourcozycubbyhole.com

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OurCozyCubbyhole

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/cozycubbyhole/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/CozyCubbyhole

Clare -- C Squared W

I'm Clare, a Southern girl turned island adventurer living in the Caribbean with my husband.  I'm a teacher, artist, foodie, and eternal optimist.  I love to travel and find myself in hilarious situations more often than not.  Here in Dominica, each day is an adventure, and I love to share bits and pieces of island life on my blog, C Squared W.  Stop by and say hello! 

Louise -- Laid Off Mom

Vintage lovin, craftin' mama, who was laid off in 2011 and now "Redesigning Life, Love and Motherhood."  Instead of going back into the workforce and possibly working for someone who may/may not lay me off, I decided to take my life into my hands and dub myself...my own boss.  I now work harder for this boss, than any of my past bosses....and my new boss lets my children, and my family, take center stage.  Cheers to taking the road less traveled, and spending precious time with the ones you love.

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I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!  I will see you back here tomorrow!  :-)

What are you doing for Labor Day?

love,

maria

Friday's Fancies: Labor Day

Hey there!  :-)

Happy Friday to you!  The weekend is here -- and a long weekend, at that!  I am linking up again this week with {av} from {long distance loving} for another rendition of Friday's Fancies!

Friday's Fancies is so much fun -- each week, {av} sends a prompt to your e-mail, and from there, you make up an outfit to go with that idea!  There are no budget constraints so you get to dream big, and I love seeing what outfits I can come up with on my own -- I would not call myself a big fashion person.  Most days, you will most likely find me with hot glue in my hair and bare (or chipped) nails; but I like thinking up outfits that inspire me.  :-)

This week's prompt?  Labor Day!  I will be spending my day off with my hubby in a small-ish northern town in our state.  :-)  It's actually one of the areas that we explored on our honeymoon, so I'm really looking forward to it!  I will be needing an outfit that is comfortable and easy to move around in, so...

A J. Crew dotted knit sweater will keep me stylish but still covered up if the day happens to turn chilly (I hope!).

Pink, woven H&M shorts are cutesy and comfortable for the long-ish car ride and all of the walking that we will be doing around town.

Miu Miu loafers?  Um, yes.  ;-)

A cross-body J. Crew bag -- for practicality and style.

Fun OPI nail polish in a glorious pink.  The color -- I'm All Ears.

If you would like to join in on the Friday's Fancies fun -- enter your information here.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  :-)  I will be back Monday with a post about my sponsors for the month of September.  Have so much fun these next several days -- and be safe!

What do you have planned for the long weekend?

love,

maria

*Inspirations*

Happy Thursday!  The weekend is almost here...  I only have two more classes, and then I am free for four whole days.  :-)  I am so looking forward to it! 

Some things that are inspiring me...

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...A lovely color scheme.

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...Interesting flower decor.

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...Morning sunlight, streaming through a bare window.

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...This stylish image from one of my favorite Disney movies.  :-)

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...A pretty up-do perfect for both casual and dressy occasions.

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...An array of colorful and glittery dots in fun, bright colors.

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...Tiny, almost-bite-sized cupcakes with a smidgen of sprinkles.

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...A fabulously elaborate hat.  Just because.

What's inspiring you lately?

love,

maria

Back to Nature: Neutral Color Palettes

The end of summer is nearing, and I predict that I will again retreat back to a love affair with warmer-colored interiors -- my tastes seem to change with the seasons.  So, we'll take a look at some neutral-hued rooms today and celebrate the last week in August -- Fall is right around the corner, people!  And I cannot wait!  :-)

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What is your favorite neutral color?

love,

maria

For the Love of Books: Home Libraries

Hello hello!  Happy Monday to you!  :-)  I hope you all had a great weekend.  I spent mine relaxing -- something that is difficult for me to do completely guilt-free, but I was able to overcome that feeling and try to enjoy it.  What did you do this weekend?

Today, we're going to take a look at some inspiration pictures of home libraries.  The concept and idea of having a place for all of my books (with room to grow!) is amazing, and I do hope that my hubby and I are able to implement my dream in a home someday.  We shall see!  Until then, I will cozy up on my sofa and look at pictures of spaces that I die over.  ;-)  Are we ready?

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If you had your own library, what would be the first book that you would put on the shelves?

love,

maria