Little Paper Dog

love

2012-01-18T12:12:00.000-08:00

Valentine cards are starting to pop up on all of my favorite blogs. I'm hooked on hearts and arrows right now so I'm enjoying every minute of it. Today I thought I would join in the fun by showing you some of my favorite Valentine finds.

left: Banquet
top right: Gwen Delicious Jewelry
bottom right: In Haus Press

top left: Miju & You
bottom left: Monki Vintage
right: The Big Harumph

chocolate brownies

2012-01-11T11:21:00.000-08:00

This has got to be one of the yummiest looking "recipe cards" I've ever seen. But as for me I'll skip the walnuts ;)

{Chocolate Brownies: One Little Bird}

urban outfitter sale!

2011-12-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

Wowza! While checking out duvet covers at Urban Outfitters I came across some unbelievable deals.

left: Industrial Rolling Side Table ($99.99 ... I'm so crazy about this little fella!)
right: Zigzag Duvet Cover ($29.99, other colors available ... I'd snatch up the grey one if she was on sale too)

left: Bargello Rug ($9.99, other colors available)
right: Ball Fringe Shower Curtain ($9.99, other colors available)

You can check out even more deals here.

i'm dreaming of a white christmas

2011-12-17T13:56:00.000-08:00

8 days and counting :)

{left: Anagram Press, upper right: Paperklip Design, bottom left: September House}

{left: Tag Team Tompkins, upper right: Pony & Poppy, bottom left: How Now Design}

awesome

2011-12-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

Jan Skácelík

advent calendars

2011-12-10T18:17:00.000-08:00

I had very good intentions of posting my favorite advent calendars long before now ... oh well. There is always a 12 days of Christmas countdown ... right?

Lovely Things

Mes Poulettes

Smile and Wave

Pottery Barn found via Bower Power

Mer Mag

Anthology Magazine found via Design Sponge

The Feminist Housewife

And if you're not interested in making one completely from scratch check out these two sweet Etsy finds below.

Nina Max Daly

Ecomonster

Free holiday gift tags

2011-11-14T12:44:00.000-08:00

Is December really almost here?!?

Ta da! I thought you might like some gift tags to fancy up your gifts this year. The inspiration for the design comes from my mom's Christmas village that she has collected over the years. My little boy now enjoys studying all the tiny houses and shops as they light up her living room table :)

{Christmas Village gift tags: Little Paper Dog}

Click here to download. Happy Holidays!

pilgrims & indians

2011-11-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

This post is in honor of my sweetheart who thinks thanksgiving gets passed over much to quickly each year. I can't say I blame him ... it can seem a little silly when signs of Christmas start popping up as early as Halloween.

{top left: Citrus Hearts, bottom left: Deadweight, right:Sabrinatach}

So ... I have a confession ... thanksgiving is yet to come and I've already designed some FREE holiday gift tags for you. Before I share them I thought I'd better post about some thanksgiving-ish items first. This way I'm not completely passing over Thanksgiving ... right? Check back next week for a special holiday freebie from yours truly. :)

{top left: Suzi's Corner Boutique, bottom left: These Curls Vintage,
top right: Granny's Bootery, bottom right:Blouse}

{top: Yee Haw, bottom left: Morris & Essex, bottom right: viAnneli}

shop update

2011-11-11T20:53:00.000-08:00

Chevron / Zig Zag
printable card, envelope & matching gift tags
now available in the shop

life

2011-11-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

{Hairbrained Schemes}

two proud parents

2011-11-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

This weekend the training wheels came off and my husband taught our little 3 year old how to ride his bike :)

{letterpress Delicacies}

{left: Rebecca Plotnick, top right: Mint House, bottom right: Stuff Made From Stuff}

{Matte Stephens}

shop update

2011-11-03T21:12:00.000-07:00

New pocket calendars for 2012 are finally here!!!

This is really my first experience creating complex repeat patterns and I'm so thrilled with how they turned out. :)

You can read more about the inspiration behind these new designs in my previous post.

my 2011 calendars are also available at my Etsy shop.

inspired by

2011-11-03T20:26:00.000-07:00

Vintage sheets are popping up all over the web these days and I am soooooo in love with them.

When designing my new set of pocket calendars for 2012 I jumped at the chance to use such gorgeous floral patters for inspiration. I can't wait to show them to you :)

{images by jenib320}

coming soon

2011-10-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

Hip hip hooray .... new pocket calendars are on their way :)

believe

2011-10-25T21:01:00.000-07:00

Beautiful and inspirational.

{image: Cygne Noir}

dreaming

2011-10-22T21:15:00.000-07:00

Dream Catcher Print: Small Talk Studio

instant collections

2011-10-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

I love this concept! Check out Sushipot Part's shop for more lovely treasures.

images: Sushipot Parts

vintage mugs

2011-10-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

{Vintage Eye}

{top left: Eloise & Harvey, bottom left: Tamarack, right: My Vintage Whimsy}

{Addie's Vintage Goods}

happy tuesday!

2011-10-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

{paper hearts: Little Paper Dog}

sneak peek

2011-09-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

Once again I'm hard at work sketching, scanning and tweaking my designs. I can't wait to show you the final product :)

DIY luggage tags

2011-09-08T21:31:00.000-07:00

1. Using scraps of paper and ribbon that I already had at home, I made some cheerful luggage tags I for my latest adventure.

2. I used my trusty typewriter to type my name, address and phone number.

3. Laminated them for super duper durability.

{All dolled up and ready to go!}

Last but not least:
4. Along with my luggage tag, I attached some colorful ribbon to my suitcase handle to make it easy to spot in a crowd.

surprise shopping trip

2011-09-02T16:05:00.000-07:00

My little sister and I were floored last week when we discovered that our husbands have been secretly planning a trip for the two of us. My sis currently lives on the opposite side of the US so we only see each other once or twice a year. We met half way at the Mall of America. I was stunned to find out that our guys had planned such thoughtful sister time .... but a shopping trip too? Score!

{Sweet Heart Vintage Map Cards: 3 Girls + A Goat}

{Left My Heart Print: Poppy & Pinecone}

{USA Interstate Highway Map Puzzle: Steven Mattern}

{Repurposed Vintage Map Stationary: Love & Laughter}

I can't wait to show you my new colorful luggage tags I made! See ya next week :)

oh, blast!

2011-08-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

My watch kicked the bucket a couple of weeks ago. The thrifty girl in me thought that I could get by without wearing one ... I was wrong. ;) The habit of glancing at my wrist for the time is such a hard one to break. I'm getting really sick of checking out the freckles on my arm where my watch once was. Looks like I'm in the market for a new (super cute) watch.

{Sundance}

{Fossil}

circus

2011-08-06T20:57:00.000-07:00

I'm trying my best to convince my husband that our little guy needs needs NEEDS this fabulous tent from Ikea. :)

{Cirkustalt Children's Tent: Ikea}

{Fortune Telling Clown and Fish: Cove Table Curiosities}

{Crazy Eights Playing Cards: Delight}

{1950/60's Circus Poodle Card: Dari's Treasures}

party decor

2011-07-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

{Somewhere Splendid}

{Ashley Meaders via My Life As A SugarLander}

{Martha Stewart}

land that i love

2011-07-04T07:41:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th!

{Star Spangled Paper Garland: Ink Whimsy}

{Stockholm Navy & White Pleated French Messenger Bag: Ika Bags}

today ...

2011-06-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

... I'm sporting braids thanks to this easy tutorial.

birds of a feather

2011-06-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

{The Swan Lake Art Reproduction Giclee Print: Inaluxe}

{Late Harvest Boutonniere: Pomp & Plumage}

{Feathers IV original watercolor painting: Golly Bard}

ikea

2011-05-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

More items from Ikea that I'm currently crushing on.

left: PATRULL First-aid Kit
right: TRIPP Storage Tin

top left:HÅLLÖ Hammock
top right: SOLVIDEN Solar-powered Pendant Lamp
bottom left: SKURAR Plant Pot
bottom right: KAVALKAD Saucepan

abacus

2011-04-28T14:09:00.001-07:00

While growing up my sisters and I would ask my parents to tell us stories of how they met and fell in love. One that often came up was when my dad broke my moms abacus necklace in high school. Luckily he was a big science geek and quickly repaired the necklace using his awesome soldering skills.

{Abacus print: Mrs Eliot Books}

{Abacus necklace: Mrs Dazo}

{Vintage Wooden Abacus Toy: Needle In The Hay}

thrifting

2011-04-22T12:18:00.000-07:00

Meet my latest finds :)

The frame is from Target. I'm pretty sure that the previous owner never even used it ... what luck!

shhh ...

2011-04-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

Guess who decided to take an early nap today :)

{above: Chalkboard Door Hanger — Sunshine & Sidewalks}

No matter how exhausted, my little guy usually fights nap time. Today I was shocked when he announced that he was going to take a nap and then tucked himself in bed ... two hours early.

crushing on you

2011-03-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

So very cute ... and from Walmart!

{Left: Smocked Nautical Stripe Knit Dress}
{Middle: Faded Glory — Surplice Woven Plaid Dress}
{Right: Norma Kamali — Cap-Sleeve Woven Shirt-Dress}

Hmmm ... my birthday IS so so so very close ;)

flickr friends

2011-03-07T15:54:00.001-08:00

a fresh start...., originally uploaded by pilli pilli.

Pilli Pilli included my printable calendar in a fantastic mosaic today. The cheerful colors made my rainy day not quite so dreary :)

new boots

2011-03-04T14:17:00.000-08:00

Shame on me! I keep forgetting to show you my new boots. They look great paired with both skirts and skinny jeans.

It's too bad this picture does not really show off how incredibly cute they are in person but that's what you get when there is no one home to help take photos. I was too lazy to get out the tripod so I took this photo bent over with my arms stretched out in front of me. Quite a tricky feat I must admit ;)

{Journee Collection Whitney Tall Western Boots: Khol's}

I heart vintage

2011-03-01T13:45:00.000-08:00

Holy cow! Fine & Dandy has such an unbelievable selection of vintage clothing. I had a really hard time stopping myself from posting every single outfit in her shop. Yep ... they are that drool worthy :)

Gorgeous clothing plus dreamy styling to boot ... I'm in love!

love ya

2011-01-26T14:53:00.000-08:00

Valentines day is getting closer. Today's post features lots of hearts and all things lovey dovey.

{left: DIY Sew-In-Love cards — Bird & Banner}
{top right: DIY Heart Garland — Made By Me}
{bottom right: Heart Poster — Banquet Atelier & Workshop}

{left: United States — Beauchamping}
{right: The Couple print — Blanca Gomez}

{top left: Kissing Booth Letterpress Poster — Roll & Tumble Press}
{bottom left: I Love Us — Thimbly Things}
{right: loveheart screenprinted fabric — Summersville}

thanks for the $$$

2010-12-29T12:08:00.000-08:00

What happens when 2 giggly sisters are given money for Christmas? They quickly find babysitters and hit as many clothing sales as possible.

{bow necklace — Charlotte Russe}

I'm wearing some new threads thanks to a very successful shopping adventure with my little sis. We had so much fun that we forgot all about lunch :)

{white sweater — Ross}

What the what? Can you believe I only paid $9 for this pretty little sweater?

loving ...

2010-12-27T12:00:00.000-08:00

... these dreamy items found on Etsy.

{Vintage Inspired Tea Dresses — Sohomode}

{left: Initial Gunmetal Ring — Out of the Blue}
{right: Sailor Sally Simple Bag — Miz November}

{Bear, Bunny, Bird Pocket Notebooks — The Black Apple}

day at the beach

2010-12-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

Remember these recipe cards from last year? I've decided to bring them back ... but first I tweaked the design a little :)

{printable recipe cards & matching gift tags—Day At The Beach: Little Paper Dog}

walking in a winter wonderland

2010-12-21T12:39:00.000-08:00

I'm home enjoying today's fresh coat of fallen snow that conveniently covers my fading grass and empty flower beds.

{top left: Forget Me Knot Bow Necklace: White Fly}
{bottom left: Vintage Scalloped Lace Silver Cuff Bracelet: White Fly}
{right: Winter Wonderland Cupcake Kit: Sweet Estelle's Baking Supply}

{left: Jotter — Chevron Stripe: Wit & Whistle}
{right: Big Bow Canvas Tote Bag: Soraam}

holiday cheer

2010-12-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

Happy December everyone!

{left: Mercury Haley Skirt, Kate Spade}
{top right: Into Midnight Ring, Anthropologie}
{bottom right: Naughty & Nice Pillow Cover, Joshua By Oak}

{left:Be Dazzled Addie Jacket, Kate Spade}

{top right: Joya & Vane Solid Perfume Locket, Anthropologie}
{bottom right: Starlette Crown, Giant Dwarf}

tis the season

2010-11-30T21:15:00.000-08:00

What? December 1st is tomorrow? Eeek ... guess I better start shopping.

{printable gift tags, grandpas ornaments: Little Paper Dog}

{printable gift tags, peppermint & gumdrops: Little Paper Dog}

i love a good deal

2010-11-29T20:48:00.000-08:00

Hooray for cyber Monday! I love saving money. Cha-ching ;)

Starting today I'm once again offering 3 PDF printables for $10 in my shop.

{more 3 for $10 choices in my shop and even more
new printables coming soon!}

shoes fit for a queen

2010-11-20T12:11:00.000-08:00

Warning: This is another post about my love for shoes.

I adore this set of prints featuring Marie Antionette inspired shoes by talented Etsy seller Emma Tina. Just think of all the bucket loads of gorgeous shoes she probably had stashed away in her royal closet ... sigh.

{Marie Antionette's Fancy: Emma Tina}

so very true

2010-11-18T08:22:00.000-08:00

{Live What You Love letterpress print: Hijirik}

lace and stripes

2010-11-11T14:56:00.000-08:00

Since it's way too cold outside, hot soup is on the menu tonight.

As promised ... I added more recipe cards to my shop today :)

{printable recipe cards & matching gift tags—Lace: Little Paper Dog}

simply hue

2010-11-09T13:31:00.000-08:00

I flip for Vicki's soft photographic style and yummy color palette. Be sure to stop by her fantastic Etsy shop for lots more mouthwatering images.

I'm busy editing more product photos for my shop. Up next ... more recipe cards. Yippee!

{images: Simply Hue Designs}

blue and yellow scallops

2010-11-05T16:27:00.000-07:00

Meet the newest printable now available in my shop. This new card comes with matching envelopes, bands and tags so you can dress them up extra fancy.

{printable Blank Inside Card & Matching Gift Tags—Scallop: Little Paper Dog}

Check out the happy surprise inside the envelope. I love polka dots and will come up with any excuse to use them :)

library love

2010-11-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

If you're like me ... and almost everyone else in the blogosphere, you are completely smitten with wooden library card catalogs. What? You love them too? Fantastic! This post is just for you :)

{top left: Letterpress Printed Library Card & Pocket, Ilfant Press}
{bottom left: Brass Duck Bookends, Vintage Melody}
{right: Keep Calm And Read On, Keep Calm Shop}

{left: Library Style Storage: Target}
{right: Beginning Science, Narwhal In His Cup Of Sea}

{left: Globe , Blue Bell Bazaar}
{top right: Library Ladies—open edition print, Janet Hill Studio}
{bottom left: Library Table Reading Lamp, Daily Memorandum}

kitchen glamor

2010-11-03T12:46:00.000-07:00

My dishwasher broke and our new one is on back-order. Blah! Looks like I'm stuck cleaning them by hand for a little while. Too bad I don't own some of these pretty things to make my dish washing days a lot more enjoyable.

{left: via}
{right: Tea-And-Crumpets Apron, Anthropologie}

{left: Frozen Globes Necklace, Anthropologie}
{right: Summer Tea Towel, Claudia Pearson Illustration}

How about adding a touch of glamor? I don't think a string of pearls fits my personal style but this chunky necklace from Anthropologie sure would do the trick.

{left: Gloveables Gloves—Citrus Orange Lace, Girly Aprons}
{right: Monogrammable Great White Dinnerware, Pottery Barn}

yellow and green polka dots

2010-11-02T13:41:00.000-07:00

I just added some brand new recipe cards to the shop. Hazaa!

{printable recipe cards & matching gift tags—Dots: Little Paper Dog}

I have lots more photos to edit but I feel like my shop is finally starting to come together. Slow but steady wins the race ... right?

twinkle toes

2010-11-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

Look what jumped into my shopping cart this weekend :)

These sweet little shoes are on sale at my local Target (not online). I've had my eye on them for about a month just waiting for the price to go a little lower. I'd say $3.25 is quite a steal don't you ?

chevron zigzags and bows

2010-10-28T12:35:00.000-07:00

The sunlight wasn't half bad yesterday so I was able to photograph lots of cards and recipe cards for the shop. I added these two new items last night.

{printable recipe cards & Matching Gift Tags—Chevron: Little Paper Dog}

{printable Blank Inside Card & Matching Gift Tags—Bows: Little Paper Dog}

Bonus: Now all my printable designs come with matching bands and gift tags so you can print and give them to friends lickity split :)

decor8 2011 calendar round-up

2010-10-28T12:08:00.000-07:00

Be sure to stop by decor8 today and check out Holly's annual calendar round-up. Talk about an amazing collection!

{2011 Calendar Round-Up: decor8}

I have been following her inspiring blog for years and am so thrilled that she chose to feature my pocket calendars alongside such talented indie artists.

I've been smiling all day today :)

crazy for pantone

2010-10-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hey fellow design geeks out there! Feast your eyes upon everything Pantone :)

1. Pantone Mugs: Gram & Green

2. Pantone Storage Bins: Delight.com

1. Pantone Folding Chairs: Heliotrope

2. Pantone Ruled Notebooks: Heal's
3. Pantone Bike Red 186C: Heal's

its been a while

2010-10-25T11:33:00.000-07:00

So you may have wondered why I've been neglecting to update my shop. Let's admit it ... its been looking pretty skimpy lately. Well, believe it or not I have been hard at work redesigning my entire line of paper goods. Everything is getting a makeover—from brighter color palettes and bolder patterns to photography style and items available. You may have even noticed this past week that my blog has gotten a makeover too :)

{Printable Pocket Calendars & Matching Gift Tags: Scallop & Flower}

So ... the good news is that over the weekend I listed 2 new calendars in the shop. Hooray! The not so good news is I still have a ways to go. I am busily photographing new products (when time allows ... aka if my two year old does not skip his nap again ... grrr) and when I am able to get good natural light (blast this cloudy fall weather.)

{Printable Pocket Calendars & Matching Gift Tags: Scallop & Flower}

Well, I've gotta run ... lots of cards and recipe cards to photograph :)

keep calm gallery

2010-10-15T11:55:00.001-07:00

Oh, typography ... how I love you so. Especially when you spell out something clever just to amuse me.

These are just a few of my favorite posters from Keep Calm Gallery.

{images: Keep Calm Gallery}

endless shoes

2010-10-11T11:07:00.000-07:00

I've fallen head over (high) heels for these.

top: School Girl Oxfort

bottom: Delish Mary Jane Pump

top: Countryside Pump
Bottom: N521 Mary Jane Pump

{all images: Endless.com}

i heart this

2010-10-06T11:24:00.001-07:00

{Rocketship Sandwich: The Storque}

4 random things i love

2010-09-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

Although there is no particular theme to this collection of gems, I thought you would enjoy them just the same.

1. Fisher Price Record Player: Urban Outfitters
2. Tabouret Metal Barstools: Overstock.com
3.Ruffle Gus—orange polka dot wristlet: Gussy
4. Aluminum Alarm Clock: Muji {found via: Ashley's List}

searching for unusual bookends

2010-09-14T11:57:00.001-07:00

Yep ... I'm on the hunt again. This time I'm looking for some sweet bookends that are a bit out of the ordinary. Right now I think the giant jax has taken my fancy ... although the roller skate is close behind :)

1. SurEvolution Silver Apple Bookend: Pottery Barn
2. Giant Jax: Abodeon
3. Areaware Reality by Harry Allen Roller Stop: Revolve Clothing
4. Grip Bookend: Crate & Barrel 2

i simply love your handwritting

2010-09-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

In college my design professor constantly complained about my sloppy handwriting. I have been sneaking it into my designs ever since. Wahahaha! (Um ... that was my devious laugh.)

Here are a few of my Etsy favorites ... whose handwriting probably would have tickled her pink.

{left} Your Crazy Emotional Needs Give My Life Purpose: Owly Shadow Puppets
{top right} A Card Instead of Facebook: Little Miss Hatter's Creations
{bottom right} Mr. Darcy Proposal Mug: Brookish

Envelope Addressing: Primele

yummy cupcakes & sugar cookies

2010-08-30T20:20:00.000-07:00

It's no secret that I love cupcakes. You may also know that I'm a fan of pom-poms, garlands and cupcake toppers.

{Handmade Party Kit: Carrie Strine}

Having said that this next part is not going to surprise you one bit. I immediately fell head over heels when Brittni of papernstitch wrote to me about Carrie Strine (one of their current exhibitors). Pom-poms, garlands and cupcake toppers ... oh my!

Talk about the cutest party kit ever! I'm totally crushing on this color combo.

Buy lets just say that ... for some crazy reason (Heaven forbid) ... cupcakes are not your thing. Perhaps these bright sugar cookies will tickle your fancy.

1. Election Day Cookies: Taste of Home {found via Amy Atlas}
2. Lollipop Cookies: Fun Favors {found via Catch My Party}
3. Lemonade Cookies: Amy Atlas

Ok, enough talk about sugar ... I'm getting really hungry ;)

today i'm thinking about ...

2010-08-27T19:36:00.000-07:00

... cupcakes ... parties that serve cupcakes ... and a dress to wear to cupcake parties.

1. I'm smitten with these lovely bright colors and chocolate brown ruffles. {Waterflower Print Sleeveless Dress: Orla Kiely}

2. Talk about tweet ... um ... I mean sweet. {Tweet Tweet Cupcake Kit: Meri Meri}

1. Those stars are 100% sugar cookie goodness. Yum! {Star Cupcakes: Inchmark}

2. Need some inspiration? This blog is crammed with great party planning ideas. {Imprintables}

our shop

2010-08-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

The other day I came across Our shop via Decor 8 ... I've been drooling ever since.

{images: Our Shop}

long time no see: old fashioned taffy

2010-08-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

Check out what I found while shopping with my mom. I loved this stuff when I was a kid!

{Old Fashioned Taffy: Tia Pan Trading}

yes please: gift wrap

2010-08-17T16:23:00.000-07:00

I found more yummy wrapping paper at my local dollar store. Yippee!

{kraft paper from Dollar Tree}

baby it's hot outside

2010-08-06T09:38:00.000-07:00

Is it just me or is it way too hot outside? If you have little ones here are a few projects to keep them entertained ... where there is a nice cool air conditioner to keep you company :)

1. Confetti Popper Rockets: Brenda, Alphamom
2. TeePee: Rachel, Smile & Wave

1. Cereal Box Marble Run: Joel, Made by Joel
2. Sensory Table: Marie, The Mom Blog
3. Washcloth Puppets: Jessica, Running With Scissors

I heart: Granny Chich

2010-07-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been occasionally ... OK, quite obsessively ... sending my mom links to all sorts of wonderful crochet goodness.

{Debee Campos}

Today it dawned on me ... I had not shared any with you. Shame on me! Let me make it up to you with these positively lovely links:

• Sandra Juto
• Dottie Angel
• Emma Lamb

{FREE crochet pattern: zigzagstitch}

I love you & you & you & you

2010-07-08T10:18:00.000-07:00

Ampersand ... I'm so wild about you!

{Ampersand: Gemma Correll}

{You and Me: Blacklist Studio}

{Land of Ampersand: The Wheatfield}

{& hook I found at Hobby Lobby. I'm using it to hang up my ironing board }

4 more left!

2010-06-30T19:31:00.001-07:00

Just popping in quick today. I wanted to let you know that there are only 4 more orange Home Sweet Home gocco prints left in the shop!

{Home Sweet Home gocco print: Little Paper D0g}

Hope you are having a wonderful day :)

overdue love & attention

2010-06-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

It seems like my master bathroom and bedroom are always the last places to receive attention ... perhaps because it's the part of my house that not many people see. Anyhow, I want to give this area a little more love so I picked up these hooks from Hobby Lobby for an amazing steal. They make me giggle because my husband is always accusing me of stealing his towel. Not anymore :)

{his & hers hooks: Hobby Lobby}

I have also been on the hunt for the perfect (yet affordable) rug for my bathroom that would add color and pattern into a space that previously had none. I finally found it at TJMaxx. Hazaa!

{rug: TJMaxx}

Now if only I could convince my hubby that a chandelier something like this over the tub would add a perfect touch :)

etsy love: life through the lens

2010-06-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

Check out this lovely new shop I stumbled upon via Lolalina. I'm crazy about Kristi's work ... and its not just because she's from my home state. I promise :)

{love of books: life through the lens}

{xoxo: life through the lens}

{create: life through the lens}

only one more left!

2010-06-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

** Update 6/26/10: I am now sold out. Thanks :)

That's right ... I only have one more pink Home Sweet Home gocco print left in the shop!

{Home Sweet Home gocco print: Little Paper D0g}

I still have a few orange ones available but even those are running low.

Although these prints are listed as open edition, the pink color was mixed by hand. Lets just say it was a bit of a pain and I'm not planning on that again. Blah!

Ready, set, shop ;)

my new old rotary dial phone ...

2010-06-15T10:45:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic shade of green!

I'm still trying to decide whether or not to replace the original phone number with my own. Hmmm ... another excuse to get out my old typewriter :)

get ready to drool

2010-05-27T09:11:00.001-07:00

Recently I was introduced to Gardenhouse via the lovely Mrs. Lilien. Click on both links to be flodded with truly gorgeous inspiration.

(images: Gardenhouse)

hooray for sun!

2010-05-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

With today's beautiful weather my sundress matched with silver ruffle shoes is a definite must :)

{silver shoes: Payless, purple sundress: Khols, red & white striped fabric: Walmart}

I found this dress on clearance for only $3. What luck! If fit me pretty well but the bottom half was a bit too short and full for my taste. (My mother is probably going to gasp when she reads this next part ... not being a talented seamstress I usually make her do the dirty work.) So I added this the red and white striped fabric to the bottom and took it in about three inches on both sides. Voila! I must admit I'm lookin' pretty stylin' today ;)

2010-05-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

It's raining today ... again. Ah, fiddlesticks! Perhaps I should purchase a snazzy umbrella (or a "lell-la," as my little guy calls it) so I won't mind this never-ending crummy weather.

1. Manual Golf Umbrella: Target
2. Birdcage Bubble Umbrella: Raindrops

1. Automatic Open/Close Floral Dot Umbrella: Target

2. Automatic Open Striped Umbrella: Target

Oh ... and maybe some cute rain boots too ;)

1. Houndstooth Rain Boots: Target
2. Ditsy Dots Rain Boots: Target

vintage inspired

2010-05-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

I'm wild about these vintage inspired phones, refrigerators and stoves ...

{PB Grand Cordless Phone: Pottery Barn}

{Stoves & Refrigerators: Big Chill}

... but this bike is my favorite. My sweetheart surprised me with my very own for Mother's Day! He said it looked like me so apparently I am super cute ;)

{Calypso Women's Cruser: Trek}

Sunday evening we took our little guy for a family bike ride on a park trail near our house to try her out. She rides like a dream :)

I am considering a little wire basket on the front which would be very handy for carrying picnic lunches ... and would look fabulous too. Any thoughts?

yes please

2010-05-04T13:46:00.000-07:00

Have you checked out Scarfu's clothing yet? Yum yum yum!

I'm so obsessed with ruffles, buckles and buttons as of late.

perfectly purple flower brooch

2010-05-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to share my newest treasure with you!

Spotted at Walmart (of all places) for $2! Once in the parking lot, I pinned it to my jacket lickety split :)

addicted to red

2010-04-22T09:06:00.000-07:00

Stripes? Hmm ... it looks like I'm a bigger sucker for the color red. Yep. I took a trip to Ikea yesterday and ended up buying each of these items in red.

{OSTLIG Bucket / Plant Pot: Ikea}

{DESSERT Measuring Cups, set of 4: Ikea}

{SMULA Tray: Ikea}

i'm a sucker for stripes ...

2010-04-16T21:32:00.000-07:00

... and Ikea knows it :)

Hey big sis-
How does a trip to Ikea next week sound to you?

1. HÄLSA steel vacuum flask
2. MIDSOMMAR disposable cup
3. MIDSOMMAR paper napkin

1. TRIPP set of 3 storage tins
2. BARFOTA block candle
3. HÅLLÖ cushion

1. VARMT RAND throw
2. RAMSÖ Umbrella

3. VÄSTLIG gardening bag

{images: Ikea.com}

good morning

2010-04-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

I woke up to a family of cheerful birds chirping at my window this morning :) It looks like the weather has finally decided to warm up a bit so I'm taking my little guy for a walk after lunch.

Below are some lovely birds from the Graphics Fairy. There is a lot more to choose from over at her blog ... and you can download them for free. Hooray!

{right: pretty little bird , left: sweet canary in cage: Graphics Fairy}

{pen flourished bird with nest: Graphics Fairy}

{dictionary bird image: Graphics Fairy}

{bird with nest engraving: Graphics Fairy}

flickr faves

2010-03-31T12:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Summer-
I wish you'd hurry up and get here already. It's snowing ... AGAIN ... outside and I'm tired of wearing my coat all the time.

Sincerely,
Me

To cheer myself up I've been looking back at some of my flicker faves.

1. Somethings Hiding In Here
2. 70s Boys Quilt: Leslie Keating
3. This Is A Town: doe-c-doe

1. Love Is: Creature Comforts
2. Going To Montana: Katie Daisy
3. I'd Rather Be Thrifting: Ashley G
4. Single Kitty Egg Wrapping: Kitty Baby Love

target: liberty of london

2010-03-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

Have you checked out Liberty of London at Target yet? Talk about gorgeous patterns! I'm planning on stopping by today to see it in person ... that is, if my local store is not completely sold out.

{images: Target.com}

home sweet home

2010-03-11T09:46:00.000-08:00

My little sis is bringing her new baby home from the hospital today. Hooray! Today's post features homes both big and small ... and keys for the front door :)

{1. Primitive Birdhouses Country Cottage: Door Country Woodworks}
{2. Cuckoo Clock—Lime: Decoylab}

{1. Found Objects—Keys: Still Life with Wallpaper}
{2. No Place Like Home: Spread the Love}

iPod bling

2010-03-01T22:02:00.000-08:00

Cleaning the bathroom is ... um, boring. Right?

Not if I also listen to sweet tunes and pretend to be in my own iPod commercial at the same time. Yes ... I really am 28 years old :)

So ... this brings me to today's topic ...

1. Wool Felt & Leather: Byrd & Belle
2. Felt Bird: Suezybees Designs

1. Strawberry Pop Tart: The Curious Pug
2. Etch a Sketch: Yummy Pocket
3. 80's Retro Cassette: L´Atelier de Luluu
4. Gameboy: Yummy Pocket

1. Spring Apple Michael Miller: Dotty Jane
2. Chartreuse Snuggie: Because, Maybe.

1. Sly Smiling Case or Useless Finger Puppet: Spider Camp
2. Blue Monster: Yummy Pocket
3. Brown Monster: Szeya Designs

an apple a day ...

2010-02-25T09:02:00.000-08:00

... well, you know the rest :)

{Vintage Plastic Apples: Spacejams Vintage}

{Little Brass Apple Vintage Tray: Green Hearts}

{Vintage Apple Mug: Jess James Jake}

{Vintage 1913 Color Print: Vintage Warehouse}

{Vintage Apple Jar: The Baker's Daughter Too}

i love me some letterpress

2010-02-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

When I think of letterpress my mouth immediately starts to water. Can you blame me? These two prints below are even more lovely in person! Believe me ... because I, um ... purchased them both :)

{left} Amidst Routes Letterpress Print: Pearl Marmalade
{right} L is for Love Letterpress Greeting Card: Hijirik

Love Candles in light blue: Bee & Bird Candles

The other day I came across Bee & Bird Candles, a brand new shop on Etsy that uses molds of vintage letterpress blocks to create these lovely candles. Brilliant!

xoxoxo

today I'm wearing ...

2010-02-16T09:04:00.000-08:00

... stripes!

{I'm so loving this color green right now!}

Below are some other lovely striped things I stumbled upon on Etsy.

1. Black & White Striped Frame Clutch: Ruffled
2. Black & White Stripes Cotton Pillow Cover: Be Still
3. Tianon Striped Bow: Hopelessly Devoted
4. Black & White Denim Handbag: Crazy Boy

You can check out some of my other outfits by clicking here ... or you can take a peek at my beloved shoe children ;)

polka dot packing tape

2010-02-11T12:50:00.000-08:00

Score! I found some fabulous red and green polka dot packing tape in Michael's dollar section. I've already started using them on my Etsy packages. They make each order look so cheerful :)

Like many of you, I'm also head over heels for Japanese masking tape like these rolls found at Love Petit Zakka Japan.

{Love Petit Zakka Japan}

So Gorgeous! They make me want to rip things just so I can tape them back together again ;)

Etsy Seller: Snygg

2010-02-08T12:28:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon the most FANTASTIC shop last night! I absolutely adore every single item from this store so I'm giddy just telling you about it. Inga, owner of Snygg, uses fabric from items such as old curtains, tablecloths or vintage clothing to create amazing aprons, bags and other lovelies. Check out just a few of my favorites below.

{grid pattern, full apron: Snygg}

Ummm ... I promise without a doubt that I would cook way more often if only I was lucky enough to prance around the kitchen while wearing this sweet apron :)

{not drab, shoulder bag: Snygg}

Just thinking about how I could totally fit all my stuff in this bag gets me way too excited :)

{peppy yellow, oven mitt: Snygg}

Now this is simply a mandatory safety item. Honestly, the fact that they are pretty is just an added bonus ;)

under the weather

2010-02-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

My little guy has a VERY nasty cold and we've been going though a lot of tissues this week. So what do you suppose came to mind when I sat down to blog? Tissues! Well, to try and make this topic a bit more glamorous I decided that vintage handkerchiefs would be a perfect option :)

1. Backstash & Bygones
2. Mossweed
3. Cupcake Studio
4. Lulu's Emporium

Look! Without even thinking about it I included one with bows on it. Gosh, I really am a sucker for bows lately :)

someone please buy this!

2010-01-27T21:10:00.001-08:00

I love bows! These vintage candle sconces have been marked as one of my Etsy faves for quite some time now.

{Vintage Tie Me Up Red Candle Sconces: Greenhearts}

This listing is going to expire soon so snatch them up quick ... and then send them to me. Just kidding ... maybe ;)

valentine printables

2010-01-23T09:47:00.000-08:00

As promised, let me introduce you to two new items in my shop. I must say, I'm pretty impressed that I actually got them all ready before Valentines Day was here and gone :)

{printable mini bunting — Me & You hearts in purple and orange}

{printable gift tag / label set — Argyle Hearts in red and blue}

I've said it before and I'll say it again. PDF pritables are fantastic because they are inexpensive, you can print them over and over and they are environmentally friendly since there is no shipping. No shipping ... yep, even more money for you to keep jingling around in your pocket!

Just my two cents ;)

say cheese

2010-01-22T10:34:00.001-08:00

While my little guy is taking his afternoon nap I have been busy photographing two new printables for the shop.

{printable notes / mini book: Little Paper Dog}

I'll give you a hint :) One is a new gift tag set and the other is mini bunting just in time for Valentines day. Hooray!

Check back soon to see for yourself.

i refuse to buy an ugly laptop bag

2010-01-13T07:31:00.000-08:00

Who says a laptop bag has to be black and boring? Not me! I was determined to find a case that I loved for my brand new little Lucy. That's right, I named my laptop ... please don't judge me ;)

I found a lot of beauties along my quest for the perfect bag and thought you might want to take a peek.

FYI: #3 is a FREE tutorial! If you are into the DIY idea you may want to check out this one I found on Ars Technica as well.

1. Bey Berk Leather Computer Briefcase—Ivory Yellow: Target
2. Wool Check Computer Case: Jack Spade
3. DIY Sweater Computer Cozy: Etsy's How-Tuesday
4. Ladies Leather Laptop Case—Orange: Target

1. Messenger Laptop Bag—Red & White Vintage Wool: Stash
2. Vanguard Designer Series Brushed Aluminum Notebook Case: Walmart
3. Crochet Laptop Sleeve—Grey: Black Eyed Sheep
4. Golden Sand BauBau Laptop Sleeve: Amazon

1. Mango Tango Messenger Bag—Orange: Target
2. Undercover Laptop Sleeve: Lazybone
3. Case Logic Laptop Sleeve—Plaid: Walmart
4. Nylon Sleeve: Incase

1. Royal Blue Canvas Laptop Case Bag Tote: Ebay
2. J World Laptop Check Messenger Bag—Red: Target
3. Casauri Citra Envelope Laptop Sleeve: Walmart

As you can see I went with the Red Check Messenger Bag from Target. It's even cuter in person and has a surprising amount of storage space for such a slim bag. I also ordered the Mango Tango Messenger Bag so I could decided between the two in person. I'm madly in love with this one as well but it's a pretty tight fit for my 15" Mac Book Pro. I drove my husband crazy while I tried to decide between them. Actually ... that part was kind of fun. (Insert devious laugh here.)

new blue shoes

2010-01-11T10:56:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting for these beauties to go on sale. Yep, $13 at my local Target store!

Oh, how I love the stitching pleats and mini buckle. An added bonus is that I get to rest my toes on these sweet little flowers :)

{Teal Mossimo Supply Co. Ozella Flats: Target}

Skip on over to my Flickr account to meet more of my shoe children. And just in case you were wondering the orange striped rug is from Ross.