hey, let's swap!

it's that time again! mark your calendars swappers because we are ready to start SWAPPIN! saturday june 28th from 11-2. to reserve a spot call the store, & we can answer any questions over the phone too! 801.426.9644. make sure to bring cash for change, your own tables, & gently used clothing to sell or swap! come one, come all!

xo addison

rifle paper lovin'

My heart melted over the most recent shipment we received this week from rifle paper co. Seriously, the new spring line is to die for! 

If you follow us on Instagram you probably saw our post a couple days ago of little rifle paper treasures, but here are some up close pictures from the rifle paper site itself!

I went through & picked some of my absolute favorite pieces from the order to show you. So if you fall in love with them like I did, feel free to call us at 801.426.9644 & we can process your order over the phone, PLUS we ship!

Take a peek…

our insta favorites!

cobalt notepad $8

passport notebooks, pack of two $10

paint strokes desk pad $12

up-close of paint strokes desk pad.. isn't it lovely!?

wrapping sheets, set of 3 sheets $8.50

wrapping sheets, set of 3 sheets $8.50

inlay iPhone 5s case $36

inlay iPhone 5s case $36

LOVE it all.
So start calling us up & we'll get you these treasures for yourself!

Addison

a few of my favorite things..

Spring shipments are in full swing here at Soel. & Let me tell you.. they get better & better every single day. I can't believe how many things I want for myself right now haha!

mustache pullover $38

embroidered top $58

lace top $38

painted floral dress $32

FABULOUS free people maxi skirt.. oh my $128

layered pencil skirt (hits right above the knee) $24

big city blouse $38

comfy pencil skirt $28

So I think it might be time to drop your monday responsibilities & head on over to Soel for a shopping spreeeeeee! Or, be responsible first & then come shopping ;)

Either way, things are selling fast! Happy Monday all.

Addison

springin'

The weather lately has been absolutely fantastic. It's totally given me spring fever! I'm sure (knowing Utah) we might be in for a couple of surprise snow storms, but right now, I'm bringing out my spring clothes & enjoying the sunshine & warmth!

The shipments here recently are making me that much more excited for spring because of the delightful pieces found inside. Here are some of my current favorites.

top $82 bag $98 skinnies $165

top $40 necklace $16 bag $218 pants $136

the detail on this top is beautiful! I had to do an up-close for you. top $62 cardi $82 bag (same as the black one pictured in the first photo, but now brown) $98

top $72 sweatshirt $78 skinnies $178

& finally, I will leave you with a quote I once read about spring from Maragaret Atwood in Bluebeard's Egg. She said, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” Ha! Made me smile.

Have a wonderful day!
Addison

light up your life!

One of my favorite crafts as of late is diy lampshades. I love sprucing up old lamps or thrift store lamps with simple projects. I was looking on Pinterest this week for inspiration lampshades & found some awesome ideas I want to try!

this is way too easy.. hot glue tiny pom poms onto a lampshade in a circular motion (or stripes, or any design you choose!)

this one is a washi tape lampshade. so simple! just take your favorite washi tape & start taping! For tape design I was thinking geometric, stripes, vertical lines, etc.

this one is soooo cute. made from a thrift store sweater! for complete tutorial, go here. 

What's your favorite? I can't choose! & I also cannot wait to get crafting.

Happy Wednesday, readers!

xo Addison

accessorizing vday style

I had a strange realization this morning that Valentine's Day is THIS Friday! Can you believe it!?? It came so fast. But no worries because the accessories you need for you special vday date are right at Soel. Don't miss out on these perfect treasures!

scarf $24 necklace $16 essie $9 spiral ring $49 vday card $5 hobo $108

Also, if you find yourself in need of a last minute date outfit.. you've found just the place. We are so excited helping customers pull together beautiful looks for the holiday! So come see us.

& finally.. a few date ideas to get that extra surprise in for your sweet valentine...

-reminisce by recreating your first date together
-window shop during the day & make a secret purchase for one another
-make s'mores or roast starburst over the stove
-surprise your sweetie with breakfast in bed & make your home a spa for a day of pampering one another.

For more ideas visit here.

& enjoy this love filled week!!

See you soon,
xo Addison

spring fever

Is it normal that I may already have caught spring fever?? I seriously am so antsy for spring flowers, spring cleaning (which I already started.. ha), & spring clothes.

But most of all? Probably spring crafts! The craft today is the perfect transition from winter to spring. Take a look.

What you'll need:
-mini planter pots (check the dollar store or your nearest ikea)
-gold spray paint (or a color of your choice)
-your favorite wintery plants that you can later change out for spring flowers. or succulents for now & then!
-potting soil

How-to:
1. Spray your pots to desired color. Do multiple coats the darker you want to go.
2. Let dry fully.
3. Pot your plants! Fill the pots with soil & place your choices inside.
4. Water, & enjoy!

These are perfect for party favors, or to spice up your kitchen with some winter to spring facelifts.

Thanks for reading & happy crafting!

xo Addison

it's all in the traditions!

Christmas traditions can definitely be the key to getting you in the holiday spirit, if you're feeling a little grinch-like sometimes. The holidays can be stressful but we should do our best to enjoy them with the least amount of stress!

This week I have been researching some of the top Christmas traditions you can do to feel more festive.  It's not too late to start your traditions now, & with a week to go til the big day, this 7 idea long list will be perfect for your last minute parties. Enjoy!

Christmas checklist:

1. Have a favorite things party with your closest friends. Set a budget so you don't feel financially stressed, or decide to make t a treat night with your favorite goodies!
2. Wrap up your favorite Christmas books. Unwrap one each night leading up to Christmas (you could do 5 or ten, or twenty five if you have that many favorites!).
3. Dress up for a fancy candlelit dinner one night (even if it's for burgers from take out at in n out).
4. Create a special & memorable Christmas breakfast that your family will always be able to say THAT is what you eat on Christmas.
5. If you have younger children make a field trip to the dollar store with them to let them pick out cute gifts for their siblings.
6. Cut down your own Christmas tree.. it's never too late to get a tree! They are beautiful & sweet smelling & so fun to have around. Even if it means vacuuming pine needles every other day. At least they're Christmas pine needles! ha :)
7. Holiday movie night all month long!!! This one is my favorite. I am such a fan of Christmas movies.. whether they be the classics or the newest ABC family original (well.. that depends). But google the best recommendations for getting festive while watching your favorite actors!

What are your favorite traditions or Christmas memories? I love getting new ideas for getting in the holiday spirit.

ho ho ho 

& xo Addison :)

stuff your stockings

I am SO excited about all the little trinkets we have at Soel this season, because it basically means stockings heaven this Christmas!

Today I'm gonna show you some of my very favorite ideas. But it doesn't stop here on this blog post.. so come visit us to find even more possibilities! We will be glad to help. After all, it's like stuffing our own stockings but getting to do it a thousand times over! Too fun :)

Check it out!

stance socks are the thing to get this season. they're stylish & comfy while being affordable too! ranging from $12-$24

life factory water bottles-- for you AND your littles! $25

we carry both OPI & essie! nailpolish is perfect since it seems like the thing that no one usually buys for themselves but they always love to get! $9

we now carry rifle paper co. recipe cartons! how simple to keep all your favorite recipes neatly organized in these gorgeous boxes for your kitchen?? love them. $34

We just got the biggest shipment of rifle paper co. goodies that you will HAVE to come see. It was like Christmas opening the shipment this week. & if these treasures aren't enough, we have an incredible amount of darling clothes to add to your stockings or simply place under your tree! You can even come get some rifle paper co. wrapping paper :)

So merry merry merry holidays to you & your loved ones!

We sure are grateful for the support & love you give to Soel.
xo Addison

small spaces. big celebrations!

hey ya'll. hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far! i am feeling a little warmer after all of the layering i've been doing and i hope you are too!

this week i wanted to focus on all you fellow small space dwellers. if you're anything like me your apartment or house is anything but spacious! or maybe you have a need for a smaller tree in a kids room or kitchen? whatever your needs may be i wanted to provide some inspiration for decorating your small space with a great christmas tree!

for our first christmas as husband and wife my mother in law gave us the smallest most charley brownish christmas tree you've ever seen and i instantly fell in love with it and have used it every year since! the following ideas really have me feeling great about my tree :)

these photos have me swooning and i hope you loved them too! have a great weekend and as always, if you can relate to any of our posts make sure to post pictures on instagram or facebook and tag @soelboutique so we can check them out.

diy wall art

Sometimes, your walls just need a little lovin'. I have recently been working on sprucing up my walls at my own home & in the process I have found tons of cute inspiration ideas. Today I wanna show you one of my favorites that I have seen so far. Thanks to Pinterest yet again for the idea, & the original inspiration found here.

& for all you scrabble lovers out there, this one's for you!

How-to:
1- Cut wood squares or buy some pre-cut blocks from your nearest Home Depot. The ones pictured are 9.5"X9.5"
2- Sketch your choice of letters & numbers with a pencil on each square.
3- Use a small paint brush & black paint to go over the sketch you created.
4- Let dry, hang, & enjoy!

& Voila. There you have it. If you visit the link above you will find a more in depth tutorial, but this is how I figured I would do it if I was creating it on my own. I like quick crafts :)

Happy Crafty Wednesday, all!
xo Addison

paper cones galore

I spotted this cute DIY on Pinterest the other day & just had to share.

This would be perfect for spicing up a blank wall in your house, a party you're throwing, or even just for some added festive holiday decor on a budget! Thanks to the original source Oh Happy Day for the how-to on this simple craft.

What you'll need: scissors, paper (a few shades of one color could be fun, as pictured above), stapler, & string.

Step One: Make a Template with a circle. They chose 7" but you can do whatever size fits your space.
Step Two: Trace the template onto a piece of paper.
Step Three: Cut the paper even a few sheets at a time.
Step Four: Fold the circles in half and cut down the middle line.
Step Five: Wrap the paper around the string making sure the hole at the top is small and snug, then staple in place.
Step Six: To make sure the cone doesn’t move around, place a staple on the string (a piece of tape wrapped around the string works too) to hold it in place.
Step Seven: Repeat every few inches until garland is complete.

You seriously will have to check out their page showing picture step by step for the how-to. It made it ten times easier for me to understand & gave me that much more motivation that I can do it! & You can too!

Ok, beyond the pep talk you just read, this craft is too fun to pass up. So what do you say? Let's get crafty & festive this year!

Thanks for reading, you lovely people!
xo Addison

advent calendars.

is it too early to start planning for christmas? okay, i thought not! today i wanted to show a few ideas of easy to make advent calendars! we have approximately 2 weeks until we can start officially counting down the days until christmas. so i'm thinking i'll get started today on one of this cute ideas!

this one has me swooning. and if you follow THIS link you can find simple and easy instructions on how to make it. 

this idea comes from none other than martha herself! if you have the wall space then this one is a must! find more info on how to make this HERE.

and last but definitely not least, this idea is almost too beautiful to handle. instead of gifts inside each bulb she rolled up pieces of paper and put service she would do, but i was thinking you could even just write something nice about each person in your family. and then each day would start of right with a nice compliment! a great way to spread holiday cheer. find a full tutorial HERE.

i wish i could make them all, but i must decide on one. we would love to see your advent calendars. tag @soelboutique on instagram so we can see your creations!

hope you have a great weekend.

mel.

watercolor project.

fall just makes me want to curl up in a blanket and read a good book or write in my journal. anyone else feel the same? well for those of you that said yes, you're in luck! i've found a tutorial to the cutest DIY you ever did see. a way to make your journal a little more adorable.

so, here's what you'll need:

and here's what you'll get:

link to full tutorial HERE.


happy painting!

mel.

black & white & splashes all over

Today I want to focus on home decor in a newer way. I have been falling in love with black & white decor left & right, but you have to be careful about how to execute this decorating plan successfully. You don't want to have your home look like the inside of a school, hospital, or doctor's office because you want your home to be an escape from the world, so you want to bring in warmth with the black & white shades.

Thanks to Pinterest I found some rooms perfect for inspiring the black & white decorating mind. Some of these I may try for my little home too! I can't wait to show you what I found.

this kitchen is a beautiful example of how to keep it clean looking (which is exactly what you want for a kitchen), with a modern twist. by displaying different fruits you can add a fresh pop of color in a black & white eating area.

I love that in this room they chose to splash succulents around to brighten the room with fresh greens. the gold accents on the table & pillows add a sparkly touch great for entertaining.

this chair I fell in love with for an accent in the room pictured below...

a plain room can become gorgeous in an instant with a fun accent chair like the one above. by adding a soft lavender such as the chair, this room would feel a little warmer & bright.

& finally, my very favorite favorite black & white decor accent is this fabulous striped throw. you can't go wrong with a throw like this for any room!

I hope you feel as inspired as I do about redecorating for the changing seasons.. It's always nice to change things up a bit & these are simple enough so you don't have to spend a fortune. You can just add a little thing here or there to spice up your home & your life.

Enjoy your Wednesday, readers!

xo Addison