Pachyderm Paper

So before I say goodbye, I need to pay homage to the little college city I've been living in for the past year. I never thought I would grow accustom to cheering on another SEC team besides the Dawgs.

But after a few years of dating a certain Crimson Tide fan and a diamond ring, I realized I had to put up with some things "as long as we both shall live."

For the record it was pouring down rain and I needed a hat.

All that to say, that sometimes the RTR's  and the excessive amount of houndstooth around town are a little too much to take. So I like to lean more towards the actual mascot-the Pachyderm.

photo via The Sup Store

And if you look close enough, you'll find these guys all around town.

Check out who's tusks are holding up that awning!

Bookends at gift shop and yes that is a framed photo of a baby laying on houndstooth-you saw that.

This photo does not do the Mellow Mushroom justice. It is a full on bedazzled mosaic. The elephant sparkles!

And yeah these guys have even migrated into my house.  I knowingly bought this for the Mr. at a thrift store for $3. Apparently the ivory tusks are real. Eek sorry PETA.

And I actually won this adorable ice bucket from Nesting Newbies. It works. It's not too in your face Alabama but fits into the overall decorating.

photo via Nesting Newbies.

It came from Iomoi.com and they also have this tape dispensor to match but I haven't gone overboard don't worry.

photo via Iomoi.com

Of course there is a certain elephant movie besides Dumbo that is about to come out featuring my favorite Southern girl and that famous vampire-Water for Elephants.

photo via imdb

The movie is based on the book by Sara Gruen, which I currently have on reserve at the library. But I'm all about paying the $6 and some change on Amazon to download that sucker onto the Kindle so I can read it before April 22nd.

Hey maybe I could redesign that pachyderm into a cute birthday invite.  I am going to avoid any "Hey Alabama" connection and instead go with more of a big top theme.  I'm thinking circus vs. houndstooth.

Now I'm kindof in the mood for some cotton candy, popcorn and carnies.  "Carnies. Circus folk. Nomads, you know. Smell like cabbage. Small hands"-Austin Powers

Pop Paper

I'm in love with a few things this week.  One of them being this fantastic, totally trendy but yummy nail color:

photo via Bakerella

I have been drooling over this color since last year and  I finally found the cheaper $1.99 version at Walgreens.  Sure you have to put on a couple of coats and it only lasts 3 days but it is rocking!  Makes me think of the color of sea foam and warmer days.

photo via Sinful Colors

Speaking of sea foam and warmer days.  We have a little business trip planned to South Carolina next weekend.  South Carolina begs to be visited.  The climate, the food, the people and of course Charleston. If I can't live there full time maybe I can bring a little Charleston charm and the coast into my home. I have my eye on this:

photo via Posh Living

For $40 this little pillow may be the easiest way for some instant Southern Charm.

And finally I am, and forever will be, in love with the gorgeous and also Southern,  Reese Witherspoon.  She can do no wrong in my fashion book. I ran across this photo of Ms. Reese Witherspoon shopping in Paris. Pure cold weather style perfection.  Sure she is in all black but those shoes are outta control!

photo via omg!

Rumor has it she was checking out bridal gowns for her big day when she weds her newly announced fiance Jim Toth.

photo via People

 So I got to thinking, how fun would it be to produce paper goods to the Hollywood Elite, hence today's blog title, Pop Paper.  I would love to redesign that wedding invite using the color of  my yummy mint apple/teal nail polish, perhaps a little coral inspiration with the Southern charm and style of Ms. Reese herself.

date and location are the crazy things dreams are made of

Well a girl can dream right!?  I wonder if Natalie Portman needs a baby shower invite? Wonder if she is decorating the nursery with black swans and ballet shoes?  Hmmm Pop Paper may be back sooner than later!