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Hi friends! Today is a good day...I finished up my semester of school, my husband will take his last exam today and we will have officially put the first semester of medical school behind us, oh and there is about a week left until Christmas!

On another note, all of these late night feedings have given me a chance to peruse my reader and I've come across a couple things I wanted to share. Hope you are having a lovely day!

Download the 2011 Mibo Planner

going home to roost's celebrate: a winter project magazine

Alli and Andrea are at it again with their Mock Party: Christmas

I didn't get an advent calendar made this year

but I'm adding this one to my list of ideas for next year.

love chart

i spotted this eye chart inspired love chart pouch on one pretty thing the other day. turns out the love chart is a free download from inkbloom. just sign up for their mailing list and they'll send it your way. perfect for a valentines day project. i'm sure you crafty ladies could think of something to do with the chart. 

p.s. wow! thanks for your sweet comments on yesterdays post. i'm glad you liked the pillows! : )

hello, baby!

my friend Roxie recently emailed me asking for some help with a baby and bridal shower. i figured everyone has to host a shower at least once so i thought i'd share.

 "I'm throwing a baby shower at my house (it's a boy), then that night I'm throwing a bridal shower for a different friend. Both are going to be casual open houses but I wanted some good inspired decorations. I'm down with making whatever and I don't want to spend much mula..so any help would be appreciated. I want a vintage type for the bridal shower and modern for the baby shower."

i'm not sure how she got lucky enough to host two showers in one day but i was up for the challenge. here is the baby shower "inspiration board" that i pulled together and sent to Roxie...

i came across these elephant baby shower downloads (bunting, cupcake toppers, and invites) a while back and had them saved in my files. i think they are perfect for a modern baby shower. since it will be an open house, simple cupcakes fit the bill perfectly for both showers. easy and statement making are tissue pompoms, which could be made in any color, but i suggested white as they could be used later for the bridal shower. lastly i included the hair/hare and bare/bear posters from ohbrooke that could be framed and used for decor, then given to the expectant mom. of course you could add or subtract any detail of this party but it's a good start that is easy on the mula and time.

speaking of party planning, here are a few of my favorite go-to party blogs for more ideas. if you have any others i'd love to hear them.

Party Perfect

Martha Stewart

Hostess with the Mostess

The TomKat Studio

Blonde Designs

Inchmark Journal

Sweet Designs (Amy Atlas)

hip hip...

i was going through my paper downloads file and came across this cute little number from up up creative. i've been saving it thinking i'd use it for a party but such an occasion just hasn't come up yet. so instead i thought it'd be a welcome addition to our bare bones rental space by my little's crib. who doesn't want a little hooray in their day?

mustache envy

just in case your new years eve celebration needs a little something extra.

 go here to print and "assume your new identity".

holiday roundup - downloads

here is a roundup of great holiday downloads from around the blogosphere.

the long thread : easy printable joy snowflake cones

color me inspired : make your holiday shopping a bit easier with this holiday gift list

A Field Journal : this silhouettes in the snow garland is so sweet and pretty

Paper Crave :  i love this mitten postcard

Living Locurto : these cardinal bag toppers are cute for last minute neighbor treats

have a wonderful weekend!

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2010 Mibo calendar

crazy that it is {almost} close to the end of another year and a start of a new one! with that being said, i got an email the other day from Mibo stating they have come out with this FREE 2010 year-at-a-glance calendar which you can download and print out at home.

 

think pink

i'm glad to know that i'm not alone in my love of catalogs. if you come across a good one, let me know!

so i'm a bit late as the month is close to over but as i'm sure you are aware, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  the girls over at Color Me Inspired created this beautiful printable to inspire those who are either fighting this hard battle or for anyone who needs a reminder to choose hope. this hits home for me as my grandmother was a breast cancer surviver. i am grateful for her hope, courage and strength. head over to Color Me Inspired to download the poster and for some beautiful party/ event inspiration.

hello

i love sending and recieving cards the old fashioned way through the post {i just love how proper and british that sounds, don't you?}. papermash is kind enough to have this sweet little typewriter card available for you to download for free. why don't you pick someone and send a little hello their way.

download card here.

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love Coldplay?

those british boys are generously giving us fans a little mix of their music

get your free download here

feed your soul

I am loving this fun site from Jen Wallace called feed your soul: the free art project. Each month she shares FREE ART from artists that have been invited to participate in the project. All art is available in pdf form for you to print out and frame.