today issue #2 of Rue Magazine came out. it was the most perfect cure for this gloomy, rainy, monday morning. i sat in bed and oogled every single page. it was amazing. the second half of it even more so (the first half seemed to be a lot of things other than home decor). the vignette shots in this magazine are absolutely to die for and trust me, i saved them all. but for now, i will share some of my favorite rooms.




if you havent done so already, check out issue 2!

thank you everyone who took my little survey! i so so appreciate it. so here is what i learned:

-people who don’t live in chicago dont like reading chicago related posts (understandable)

-50% of you found my blog via sources i know nothing about. can you share? where did you come across things that sparkle first?

- and lastly, some of you would like to follow things that sparkle on twitter, do it! theres a little linky on the right hand side where you can do this. or click here

enjoy the last little bits of your weekend! and dont forget to check out Rue first thing in the morning for issue #2!

*source: this pretty image is from issue #1 of rue

Rue is finally here and like every other blogger in the world, i am posting my favorites.

my personal favorite spread was crystal’s home. amaz. (the last two pictures)

i cannot wait for the launch of Rue this month! finally another online magazine to help replace domino (RIP). i heart lonny but am not a fan of nesting newbies, but i have a feeling i am going to love rue! they have given us a couple sneak peeks of what is come, this one is my fave! so fun and girly and bright. gets me in the mood for the weekend!