Hello.... Sage & Sparkle!

Hello everyone... long time no see!  It's been over a year since I have posted to this site and boy has my life changed.  Not sure who if anyone still comes here hoping there will be updated contact, however looking at my stats I was still getting about a 100 hits a day despite my MIA status, so I figured an updated on where you can find me now was necessary.  

Still working for a top fashion designer... now Director of Training & Visual, I moved out of Brooklyn, but still in NYC.  My boyfriend and I moved into a fabulous apartment in LIC, right on the water!  Frankie (my pup) is now about to be 6 years old, which is crazy when I think about it.  Times goes by so fast... 

But the most exciting news... is that I am blogging again and in a big way this time around!  You can now find me at Sage & Sparkle, a lifestyle blog where I focus on  style (fashion & home decor), seizing every opportunity to taste something yummy (cooking, baking, and enjoying), encouragement to explore (in your own backyard and beyond), inspiration to create (DIY), and the importance of a good detox (wellness, yoga, tea, and green juice).

With that said, this will be my last post on "Fairytale Wishes & Dreams", while bittersweet, I am so excited about the future with "Sage & Sparkle".  Please stop by the new blog, say hello and sign up to receive my post via email.  I post approx. 5-6 times per week.  Exciting, right?!?

Looking forward to connection again and seeing where this takes us! 

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Ten ways to have a good day...

My thoughts exactly!

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The Oscars 2012 - My vote for Best Picture

Wow, this year it was hard to choose! The nominees for Best Picture are some of my favorite films I have seen in a long time. 'The Help' and 'Midnight in Paris' to name a few, but nothing comes close to the way I felt about 'The Artist'! Such a wonderful film.. Not just a wonderful "silent film" but a wonderful film all around! Silent films take acting and directing to a whole new level! I have a new found appreciation for them after seeing this movie.

As for Best Screenplay... Hands down, 'Midnight in Paris' has to win!!! Fingers crossed for Woody Allen, not that he needs it.

Color Inspiration: Mint Green, Cream, Gold, and Tan

Loving this combo. Planning to put together an outfit for next week using my new leather jacket and this as inspiration!  Hope you all are having a lovely weekend.  Just got back from spending the week in Miami, I hate to say it but I am officially ready for Spring. 

Lets play dress up...

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Color Inspiration: Pink and Red

Pink and red when done the right way can be utterly chic. Ah la Emily, Cupcakes and Cashmere. I think I might have to give his combo a try this Spring. Either way together or apart I will be wearing some form of pink or red tomorrow, there is something about celebrating Valentines Day when you actually have a Valentine that makes it pretty fun!

Weekend DIY Project: Black & White Stripped Painting

As you all know, last week I was in LA for work.  We stayed at The Chamberlain Hotel in West Hollywood, such a cute place filled with inspiration.  One of the things that really caught my eye was this painting handing in my room, if you follow me on instagram @fairytale_wish you have already seen the pic.  When I first saw it I immedently thought, "I can make that".  So today I went to the craft store, got the supplies and made it.  And I am so glad that I did.  The results are stunning.  Keep reading for step by step instructions as well as pics of the finished product. 

This simple easy DIY project can be achieved in five easy steps: 

(Step 1-4, see above) 

Step 1: Step up your work area, this can be anywhere. I used my kitchen country and taped paper towels on the cabinets of they wouldn't get any paint on them 

Step 2: Prep your strips.  I used 2" scotch painters tape that I had laying around

Step 3: Start painting! 

Step 4: Finish painting all strips, including the sides, top and bottom; wait a couple hours for the paint to fully dry

Step 5: Pull off tape and hang on wall

 

Tools needed: 

-Canvas

-Acrylic Paint 

-Paintbrush

-Paint tray

-Painters tape

Finished product, Im so happy with it... also featuring Sunday Morning Blooms for the week! Total time from start to finish was only about an hour, including all prep work.  So easy, yet the end result looks so chic! I think I might hang in my bedroom, when I do I will be sure to share pics.  If you get inspired to make your own, please do share.  

A Jolly Holiday with Mary

I came across this picture on pintrest and my heart smiled.  Mary Poppins was one of my favorite films growing up, still is.  I love seeing the magic behind the scenes, makes you appreciate it even more.  I hope all of you are having a wonderful Saturday! Its a little snowing here in NYC today, but I don't mind.  We haven't had much of a winter to begin with, Im just enjoying the moments.  After all... "when the day is gray and ordinary, Mary makes the sun shine bright"

Color Inspiration: Creamsicle, Ivory, and Tan

After spending the last three days in sunny Los Angeles, I must admit I'm kinda ready for Spring! When it comes to getting ready for a new season it's all about putting together your own color palette.

So tonight as I catch up on my DVR form the week (I can't believe that Blair went back to Louie...) I have started pulling together some color inspirations for the coming season. There are some many amazing possibilities that I could not wait any longer, I simply had to share one of them. One of my favorite combinations I pulled together is creamsicle, ivory, and tan, such a perfect combination for transiting into spring, especially when texture is added into the mix. Think lace, light tweed, cork, ruffles, and leather!

Hitting the slopes...

Might need to purchase one of these adorable Kate Spade ski hats for my upcoming trip to Vermont. Now if I could only decide which one that would be, all are so cute! Decisions, decisions.

Might need to purchase one of these adorable Kate Spade ski hats for my upcoming trip to Vermont. Now if I could only decide which one that would be, all are so cute! Decisions, decisions.

Sunday Morning Blooms...

...followed by Sunday afternoons.

Purple tulips and green tea. My idea of of a nice relaxing Sunday!

Lion King on Broadway - 27th Birthday Celebration

The weekend before Thanksgiving my guy surprised me with the best birthday gift ever... Tickets to see Lion King on Broadway! I have been dying to see this show ever since it hit broadway, many years ago, so you can imagine, I was beyond excited! First birthday together and he did good, really good!!! Check out my Lion King appropriate MICHAEL KORS zebra print sequin dress above (click here for details)... Not like I ever needed a reason to wear sequins...

I wasn't allowed to take pictures during the show...which is usually something I would ignore, but there was no way I was risking missing all the action. So with that said, all photos from hear on out are borrowed from broadway.com 

The show was truly breathtaking; from the costumes...

to the characters...

to the opening scene, which I like to recreate at random moments (almost missed due to traffic on 45th street, thank God we didn't).

The way the costume design was able to create life like safari animals was the best use of imagination I have seen with my own two eyes.

But they didn't do it alone...

The preformers played a huge roll in making the animals come to life! 

It truly was an amazing experience, one that I hope you all get to enjoy one day if you have not already. I heard a rumor that the show may be leaving broadway soon, something to keep in mind when making you Santa Wish List this year. 

Next show on my must see list.... WICKED!!!  Santa, can you hear me? 

Come fly with me...

These days I seem to spend more time up in the clouds than down on the ground and I don't mind it one bit. I love traveling, mainly because I love adding to my ever growing sky miles collection... I'm saving up for a few exotics trips in 2012. Honesty I just consider myself blessed to be able to not only love what I do for a living but to be able to travel the country and sometimes even out of the country all while getting paid to do so. I'm planing to enjoy this ride as long as I can. Sweet dreams from Hollywood!

(photo taken while landing in la la land aka Los Angeles Monday morning)

Even Wonder Woman Needs a Break...

It has been quite a while since I have set down and put together a blog post. There are many reasons as to why... Travel, work load, new relationships, old relationships, etc. however I despise when people say "I just don't have time", so I'm not going to say that. I am a firm believer that we all have the time to do the things we want to do, it's just a matter of how we choose to spend it. These last few months rather I'm just going to say I needed a break, a chance to regroup, refocus, and reenergize. I like to think I can do it all.. Travel the world, live a balanced life, etc. and you know what, I can! Even Wonder Woman needs a break once in a while and then it's back to saving the world, one bad guy at a time. With that said, I am back to tending to Fairytale Wishes and Dreams. Blogging makes me happy and gives me a creative outlet which so many of us desperately need. Although what I do on a daily basis is very creative it can also be stressful but with blogging it's all about what I want to do, what I want to discuss, and what I want to share. So stay turned there are many more wishes and dreams that I would love to share with you all. Thanks for sticking around.

Adorableness = Zara Kids

This little girl is the absolute cutest!  Zara does it again with their wonderfully designed kids line.  Whoever styes their photo shoots is pretty amazing too! I always seem to be amazed when I check our lookbooks. 

Sunday Morning Blooms: Courtesy of Instagram for iphone

One of my new favorite apps is Instagram for iphone.  So for this Sunday Morning Blooms post I decided to share with you a few of my own photos from my iphone.  Hope you enjoy! 

Have a lovely Sunday; take a walk in the park, enjoy a picnic, or go for a ride on your bicycle.  I sure know I will be enjoy all of the above. 

And the Winner Is...

Chosen at random using Random.org number generator, the winner is George's Mum of Evie George.  George's Mum chose a simple, yet very chic way to style her outfit and I absolutely love it! Each piece will have the potential to live in ones wardrobe for many years to come! And not for the prize... 

George's Mum of Evie George please send me your mailing address to fairytalewishes.dreams(at)gmail(dot)com and I will mail your prize to you this week! 

Congratulations!!!

A few outfits from my dream spring wardrobe...

Last Monday I introduced to all of you items that I would love to have in my "Dream Spring Wardrobe" and asked you all to style an outfit for my picks that would work into your life. While the response was not what I would of liked, I had fun and thats all that matters! There is still one hour left to make style your favorite look CLICK HERE TO STYLE A LOOK.  At midnight I will randomly select and winner from all of the entries.  The winner will receive a copy of one of my favorite table top books!  Prize and winner to be revealed tomorrow! Oh, and just in case your reading this after the contest, please still feel free to style a look from my selections.  I would love to see what you come up with either before or after midnight.  

Maybe a few of my styled looks will inspire all of you to go create one of your own!

Long Weekend Getaway!

With Memorial Day coming up I can't help but think I should be planning a little getaway to some far away (undisclosed) location.  With a nice four day weekend from work, it seems like the perfect time! I have been traveling so much the last three months for work you would think the last thing on my mind would be to travel again... but its the exact opposite. The more I travel for work, the more I desire to travel somewhere fun and exciting, and yes, far, far, away... 

Now I just have to decide where to go for 4-5 days... any ideas? 

JOIN IN THE FUN... A Dream Spring Wardrobe

Happy Monday everyone!!! Not sure how many readers I still have out there, considering the long hiatus I have been on... but I figure, what do I have to lose.  Creating collages is tons of fun for me and I am sure all of you feel the same.  With the spring season finally hitting NYC (which the exception of the rainy forecast this week), its time to start re-looking at our wardrobes.  Below I have created my dream spring wardrobe and want to see what looks each of you can come up using the pieces I selected. The top looks will be featured on Fairytale Wishes & Dreams, along with a little something special for the creator of my FAVORITE LOOK. So go ahead, dream a little... Pretend the below wardrobe is your very own... how would you wear it?

Get your own Mini Editor from Polyvore

Click on the Start Styling button in the Mini Editor.

Create a spring look using any of the items.

Make sure to sign in with an email account and leave a comment with the same email account.

(If you sign in through Facebook, leave the same email in the comment)
Then leave me a comment describing your look.  I can't wait to see what you all come up with. 

ALL LOOKS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM EST SUNDAY, MAY 22ND