zip it

So I recently purchased one of Tori's super cute chevron zipper bags. It's cheerful. It makes me happy. It makes my makeup happy (okay, probably not but I'd like to think it does).

I dunno for sure, but a super cute printed zipper bag might make you (or your makeup) happy. :)

Have a great 4th of July weekend my friends!

shop talk : Whitney Smith Pottery

I only wish that the pieces of pottery I made in my high school pottery class looked like these pretty ones made by Whitney Smith.

spring in a can

A splendid way to welcome spring into your home!

psst...enter to win one here.

h is for...

a happy print. a very happy print indeed!

How fun are Rachel's new colorful prints? You can't help but be happy when looking at them!

I am seriously eyeing the orange slice for Olivia's room.

Find them here!

PSST!...last chance to enter the CSN stores giveaway.

crazyboy handbags

These pleated handbags are just my cup of tea...simple but with just the right amount of sweet details. 

shop talk : lovely nest

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I am having a major love-fest moment for yarn wreaths. Enter Lovely Nest, a shop which features some very lovely wreaths indeed. The styles are perfect for holidays and days in between. My favorite is the green wreath pictured below. Wouldn't the red flower napkin rings be sweet for a Valentines Day dinner party?

Amy is being very generous and is offering a 20% discount to olive & a readers on Lovely Nest products. Use OLIVEANDA20 as the coupon code at checkout.

Also check out Amy's blog Shutterly Lovely where she shares her adventures of decorating her home and some fun DIY's along the way. I am in love with her most recent project and wish I had the space in my own home to make and use one.

Confetti Paper Garland

I have no particular plans for this delightful confetti garland but I'd love to have some in my arsenal of party supplies.

happy halloween print

I adore this print from Sarah Jane Studios.

It's my kind of Halloween decoration.

Do you go all out with Halloween decorations or do you keep it low key and more autumnal?

yarn + felt wreath

Spotted this wreath from etsy shop Itz Fritz and thought it would be a fun welcoming addition for fall. 

currently loving...

We've still got a good couple of months left in 2010 but that doesn't mean I can't be on the lookout for a pretty 2011 calendar. I'm loving this sweet floral fabric calendar designed by Lisa Rupp.

shop talk : postscripted designs

I've known about Malerie's shop, postscripted for quite some time but have been a bit stingy in sharing it. I'm sorry about that, such pretty things need to be shared! Here are just a few of the gorgeous handmade metal and gemstone pieces that are currently in her shop.

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*I own the above and LOVE!

Words of wisdom from Miss Julia Child for your kitchen.

 from Kantan Designs.

giveaway : elle apparel

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I'm really excited about today's giveaway. I was directed to Leann's darling blog, Elle Apparel (thanks Shan!) and from there found my way to her adorable etsy shop. Leann is one crafty and stylish girl, check out her tutorials, they deserve a post on their own. She is also very generous because she's offering to give a winner their choice of either a medium felt flower or fabric bow from her shop. Go check out what she has to offer and then come back and enter! 

classic bow

felt flowers

To enter the giveaway, simply do one or both of the following. Please make sure to leave separate comments for each entry.

1. Leave a comment telling me what you'd choose from the shop if you won for the first entry.

2. Visit the Elle Apparel blog and become a follower. Come back and leave another comment stating that you are a follower for a second entry.

Giveaway ends at midnight (cst) on Tuesday, July 27th. I will randomly select a winner the next day. Good Luck!

make do and mend

just got back from a walk with my little one and now i've got to get a jump on my never ending to-do list.  one of the items on my list is an ever-growing pile of sewing/mending. hopefully i'll be able to finish the pile and try my hand at Tania's skirt tutorial.

speaking of sewing, i've seen these make do and mend posters around the web and think they are adorable.

happy easter

Thanks to Ashley, Sharon Montrose is now on my radar. I came across her etsy shop and found the most adorable photos of animals. I'm thinking I'd like to order this print for my little one because her nickname is Goose.

Anyway...I thought these characters were particularly fitting for this Easter weekend. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

shop talk : the love shop

happy monday! i thought i'd share just a few of the great prints from the love shop that i'd love to have hanging in my house.

shop talk

this has been a LONG time coming but i'm excited to announce that my shop is now open!

 

* a special thanks to my very creative friends Jackie and Holly who helped with photography and marketing design respectively. i'd recommend working with them anyday!

shop talk : apostrophy designs

i happened upon Tori's cute shop, apostrophy designs, and i thought i'd share. she's featuring two different products right now but plans to add a variety of handmade items every couple of weeks. you'll want to check back for sure. the head cozy's (in adult and baby sizes) are adorable and would be a perfect baby shower gift.

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birthday in a box

what a cute idea! 

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sunshine!

I've been neglecting my little blog because school was about to kick my butt and i had to get on top of everything. I'm back now!

oh how i hope the rain is gone and the sun is here to stay.

i'm loving yellow right now. it is so bright and cheery.

just what summer feels like to me.

here are a couple cheerful etsy finds for you...

you are my sunshine print

pocket apron

cindy earrings