Girl With Blue Balloon

2011-04-18T18:39:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air!

I am SO READY to start planting little things around my new house/apartment (only 40 days away!) I will have a bunch of herbs left over from the wedding so that should satisfy the need a bit.

(via here and here)

2011-03-24T20:21:00.000-07:00

Beg Bicycles

Some of you might have already seen this on Design Sponge today but it's not very often that I visit a website that I literally want everything they're selling, agree with all their design decisions, and let out little squeals of glee every time I click a link. Beg Bicycles not only sells vintage, retro bikes but all the most perfect vintage accessories for said bikes and bike outings. I mean a Tea for Two Flask? Come on. Precious.

P.S. When you add items to purchase, you add them to your "wicker basket". So adorable.

2011-02-24T15:04:00.000-08:00

Feeling like...

Adding a touch of lace to my life

(1, 2, 3, 4)

P.S. Over the time I haven't been blogging, blogger has become WAY more user friendly which I think means I'll be blogging more often. Yay!

2011-02-21T19:13:00.000-08:00

Back to the Future-And I'm back!

So I thought I'd start off with something that REALLY blows my mind. Completely recapturing childhood photos years down the line. Photos by Irina Werning.

(Warning: Not all photos are "appropriate" Ya know how you take naked photos when you're a baby? Yeah 20 years later thats awkward.)

2010-12-17T13:52:00.000-08:00

This weekend...

I plan to:
Have the 1st family dinner in a long time with the WHOLE family (yay brother!)
Visit Ryan's family at his grandparents
Go to Old St. Charles and get all Christmasy with good friends

And tonight:
Make Christmas cookies
Watch the Nutcracker (so sad that I can't watch our old VHS taped one)
Do wedding crafts!

What about you?

P.S. Feeling slightly better since the last depressing post!

(image via Pinterest)

2010-12-05T13:07:00.001-08:00

Perfect with a capital P

(illustration by Adam Hancher)

I feel like I usually try to keep things pretty light hearted and happy here but as this last year of college is halfway over I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders more than ever before. All the things that I've cared about and invested time in over the past few years (other than Ryan, friendships and Jesus of course) are seeming like a pointless waste of time. See, I've always felt this huge pressure to really BE somebody. Being voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in high school really pierces you in the side in college. Everyone thought I had potential. I thought I had potential. I'm so ticked off at my school for not teaching me the things I wish I knew, and not guiding me toward a career path. But really who's fault is it other than mine? Never in my life have I felt less skilled, less important, and less focused.

I know you think this is the rant of any college student but this really feels like the darkest, scariest place I've ever been. I'm embarrassed to say I'm graduating with a degree in Advertising because I DON'T KNOW A SINGLE THING about Advertising. I have nothing to show for myself, no confidence in my future, and no hope of what it's going to turn into. And so I leave you with this thought...School really is a messed up system. Straight A students are never the ones that succeed. I may have passed every class with flying colors but I officially failed college.

2010-11-22T13:36:00.000-08:00

New couch!

Well here it is. Soak it up. The beauty of our first mutual furniture purchase. The Corona sofa from Macys of all places. I love it. LOVE. I don't get to use it for 6 months but no matter! I can picture all of the exciting things that will happen on this couch. Ryan's decided to* make a movie of the couch's life with us as newlyweds watching a movie, our future huskys snuggling with us, our future kids opening christmas presents. It'll be like a part of the family.

Oh and we got it in the dark color like the chair you see. Cafe Noir. Swanky.

*"decided to" could also be replaced with "thought about briefly" or "probably won't"

2010-11-15T10:10:00.000-08:00

Cinderella Shoes

It's probably no secret that I'm kind of obsessed with gold. So..naturally I want gold "Ever After" shoes for the wedding. Yes, I know I'm channeling my inner princess. Any opinions about these options (or where I can find exact replicas of those shoes)?

I'm kidding about the exact replicas...I think.

(via here, here, here, and here)

2010-11-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Visual Cookbook

This is just further proof that everything in life can be made more visually appealing. This cookbook from Ikea (..of course) is all Swedish recipies as of now but if they release an American one I am all over that.

2010-11-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Vintage Botanical Drawings

So inspired by botanical drawings. These were done in the 17th century and changed the face of classifying plant life. I just love the way science needs art and the other way around.
(images by Basilius Besler)

Oh and happy birthday to me! The fiance is taking me out tonight for a surprise!

2010-10-27T13:44:00.000-07:00

Totes

I feel like this tote is a perfect representation of my style right now. Can't you see me carrying my books and lunch around campus with this tote? It's a perfect mix of masculine and feminine. Sighh....too bad its $125.

(via Filson)

2010-10-26T19:06:00.000-07:00

Sick Day

Took a sick day today. Wanting to surround myself with all the comfy things.

2010-10-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

Recently

Kind of been getting on a design kick recently. Just made this for my big bro to paste around NYC. Man I'm famous. Ha. Still trying to figure out what to do with my life. I love Love LOVE being creative, but its so personal and easy to feel unconfident in yourself. Been praying extra hard for God's guidance in my career choice and confidence in myself!

2010-10-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

Finally!

Just sent out the Save the Dates. Phew! Relief is a beautiful feeling. Now that I've tackled this I feel like I can tackle the world!!!!! Or maybe just continue on wedding planning.

2010-09-21T15:14:00.000-07:00

Inspired by: Florals

Found both of these on my desktop today. (Not sure the sources...please let me know if you know!) I'm fairly sure both of these were made in paper-How cool is that? I'd love to do something like that for a living.

But anyway...these florals got me thinking about my wedding dress! I so wish I could put it on here for you to see but someone (errr....Ryan) is probably going to see this post. I've 98% decided on one. If I think about it every day that's a good sign right?

2010-09-10T12:44:00.000-07:00

Haybales

(eric and cathleen's wedding via DesignSponge)

Okay bloggers....be real honest with me here. I LOVE the idea of having everyone sit on haybales for the ceremony and I think not only would it tie in nicely, but we'd save money on rentals.

What do YOU think?

Do you think its rude (especially to the old people) to make them sit through the ceremony without a back on their seat? Could I do a couple of chairs and the rest haybales? I'm torn!

2010-09-08T10:39:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak

Our engagement session by the lovely Mandi Gummels.

2010-09-03T14:19:00.001-07:00

A Day at the Office

So I work in an office...you don't even have to know what I do there because it's irrelevant. But I will tell you this.....its just me and my boss there. That's it. And sometimes her 9 year old son. More on that later.

I've worked here for awhile. And me and my boss are good. Maybe even friends? Maybe. Anyway the other day I was a working away and drinking my morning coffee and whatta ya know I need to take a trip to the 'loo. No big deal.

15 minutes later....Man I have to pee again. That coffee was intense. Should I go now? I mean..I just went. That'd be kind of weird if I went again. I'll just hold it.

10 minutes later...Okay this is real bothersome..I'm just gonna slip back there real quietly and maybe she won't notice that I'm going again.

1 hour later....Do I seriously have to pee AGAIN? I'm just going to drink this soda and try to not think about it. Gosh going pee so many times makes me look like a bad employee. What if she cut my hours because of this? I'm totally holding it.

30 minutes later....I'm just going to play on Facebook to distract me from having to pee so I don't look like a bad employee. ...wait.

5 minutes later...The blame game starts in my head. Gosh dang you coffee...gosh dang you DP. I thought we were friends! Curse you bladder! I'll never be able to work anywhere because no one will tollerate my TBS (tiny bladder syndrome)!

1 hour later...(in serious pain at this point) My boss asks me to get something out of the back room. YES!!! I can just quick slip into the bathroom and then get what she needs. SHE'LL NEVER KNOW. Muah ha ha. I'm the sneakiest employee ever.

In the back room...9 year old son is watching Disney channel. Tra la la...grabbing office supplies. Oh Suite Life on Deck is on? Oh my goodness I love this one..

Wait. Focus. I'M AN ADULT.

(Unrelated images via here)

2010-09-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

I never used to like Geometry

Searching for a perfect LBD. I love the geometric touches found in these.

Found here and here.

2010-08-27T14:11:00.000-07:00

Life right now

(via here)

Feels like this.

2010-08-24T08:36:00.000-07:00

Invitations in the nation

Okay I wanted to start this whole blogging thing off again with a bang but...these invitations are pretty bang-worthy right? First off...they were hand sewn before scanned and printed. Secondly...the girl who made them got married last year, started a little invitation shop, and grew in popularity like that. I want to be her. Check out Rifle Paper Co. Oh and.... our save the dates (STDs) were partially inspired by these. ;) More on that soon.

2010-06-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

See You in August!

(image via Max Wanger)

So I'm having a hard time blogging...obvs. It's not that I'm not inspired, I just have too much on my plate right now! So instead of feeling guilty about not blogging I'm going to take 2 months off worry-free. Until then, here's a little sneak peak of what I'm thinking for my bridesmaids. Colorful!

2010-05-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

Well lovelies....I'm getting married!

It's true! I'm engaged to the man I've been dating (on & off a bit) for well... 7 years. Yes we've been waiting for this day for quite a while. I seriously CAN NOT WAIT to call him hubby and just do life together.

This is my beautiful and unique Sarah Perlis ring. Ryan talked to Sarah herself and created this unique ring that suits us so well. No we do not have a date yet and no I haven't already picked out my wedding dress (someone honestly asked me that 4 hours after it happened). I'm sure this blog will get a little wedding heavy this year so bear with me!

2010-04-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Allison Sudol for Ban.do

(via Oh Joy!)

You all know I love me some Allison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy). Happy to see her modeling for the beautiful (but ridiculously overpriced) Ban.do.

2010-04-15T17:52:00.000-07:00

Mind Blown

I don't even understand how this is possible but it's awesome.

2010-04-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

Victory Garden

Love these Victory Garden of Tomorrow propaganda posters by artist Joe Wirtheim. Only $12 at his etsy store.

2010-03-30T17:28:00.000-07:00

Lindsay is.....feeling preppy

For some reason I have the overwhelming urge to go by every item of clothing at the Gap and go sailing. Anyone with me?

2010-03-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

I'm a real biking gal

(photo by bortkastad)

Ladies and Gents, I am officially a bike owner. My bike is a dark brown with old fashioned handlebars and is a breeze to ride-----on completely flat roads. Yes its a bit of a hassle and I may or may not have had a complete wipeout when trying to turn a corner. I'm pretty much a baby biker but I will prevail!

2010-03-28T15:39:00.000-07:00

I miss you buddy

I don't have a bits of my week for you this week. I'm sure I had plenty of good photo opportunities but my mind was too occupied with this little dude. I had a great 7 years with you Charlie.

2010-03-25T15:50:00.000-07:00

bigBANG studio

Painter Lily Stockman blogs about her studio, food, and life in the desert in Cali. I've never been a desert type girl(even watching dusty movies makes me want to put on lotion) but her blog makes it seem so relaxing and adventurous at the same time. She has an amazing sense of humor and beautiful pictures that don't scream "I'm trying to be a super artsy photographer!" Ya know what I'm saying? Check it.

2010-03-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

Daydreaming...

I've been doing a lot of daydreaming lately. Maybe I have a little spring fever. But daydreams tend to look a lot like Chrissie White's photography. I'm pretty sure she's around age 16. Crazy.

2010-03-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

Bits of My Week

So maybe I can make up for the fact that I haven't been in the blogosophere because I've been trying to get good pictures for Bits of My Week. This week included pretty coffee and a lovely coffeehouse, two dinners at the Hill, puppy losing his first tooth, and a crazy-wack art project.

2010-03-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

Similar to the Sartorialist, Facehunter is a street style blog based around London.
Lets just talk about two things-I want that hat wrap dealio in the top left photo and bottom right girl is so hardcore.

2010-03-10T07:59:00.000-08:00

Raw Beauty

Love the rawness of this Sapphire ring from onestonenewyork. This type of handmade jewelry is really starting to interest me more than perfectly cut Kay Jewelers and such. Anyone feel me on this?

2010-03-08T15:48:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week

Cooking with the beautiful Mandi Gummels-my first attempt at a vegetarian dish and red velvet cupcakes. Also a fun time with the boy at a Wood Fired Pizza joint.

2010-03-06T20:47:00.000-08:00

Dress Crazy

After seeing Alice in Wonderland (amazing!) and with the smell of spring in the air I am really wanting some pretty dresses. Here's some of my favorites from Modcloth.

P.S. I had a real hard time picking just four. They have an amazingly extensive selection of dresses.

2010-03-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week

Knitting, lots of fresh cooking, a new dress, and a fun trivia night that included wearing fire fighter hats for a little while-we're real tough fire fighters.

2010-03-01T14:55:00.000-08:00

A Fine Frenzy & Ithyle Photography

Beautiful stop-motion short film featuring A Fine Frenzy's Allison Sudol.

2010-03-01T06:47:00.000-08:00

Baby Animal Love

So I know you are all anxiously awaiting a Bits of My Week. I promise beautiful photos to arrive soon but in the meantime please forgive my lateness in exchange for these baby animal photos. Forgive me yet? Yeah I thought so.

2010-02-25T17:49:00.000-08:00

Space | Portland Places

So whatta ya know....this sweet little site looks into the spaces of Portland's creative. They don't have a whole lot up right now but what they have is great. Maybe my sweet little studio will be on there one day.

2010-02-25T14:10:00.000-08:00

Wow pretty pretty pretty

Love the free spirit in these photos from Keller's latest collection. I want Summer now please.

2010-02-23T20:25:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Weekend

Trying some new layout options so that I can show bigger pictures...bear with me.

2010-02-18T21:15:00.000-08:00

Fabric on Demand

So I stumbled upon this neat little site today. Fabric on Demand. Basically, you can ask them to print anything you want on a variety of different fabrics. Considering making a fabric pattern of my own to send out because 1. Prices are reasonable 2. How neat would be to have a pillow or blanket or something with fabric you've created?

2010-02-16T16:14:00.000-08:00

Agent Gallery Chicago

(via teenangster)

Interesting and unique pieces at Agent Gallery Chicago.

2010-02-15T19:45:00.000-08:00

Poppies and Posies Sneak Peak

Wow...please please please visit the sneak peak of Juliet Totten of Poppies and Posies over at design*sponge. I hope that one day I have so many beautiful and interesting things in my home.

2010-02-15T14:57:00.000-08:00

Happy snow day!

1st snow day of the year means reading a new book, enjoying some cookies and milk, and possibly some knitting and thrifting in my future!

2010-02-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week-Yum.

So despite what it may appear, I did more than eat this week. But I did do an abnormal amount of cooking and felt like upping my food photography skills a bit. Oh and I wanted to show you my cute whale cutting board that I got for Christmas from the boy. Hawaiian pizza, chocolate covered strawberries, honey mustard chicken and potatoes, and of course coffee. On that yummy note, I'm going to cook some shrimp and pasta with my Valentine!

2010-02-14T13:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day!

Wishing you all a love filled day!

2010-02-09T17:08:00.000-08:00

So many great blogs in the world!

So i have been finding a plethora (yes good vocab usage right?) of great blogs lately and I figured I'd share a few over the next few days. These images are from Sandra Juto. I love the HUGE images on her blog of just her everyday stuff. And how she calls her little knitted scarfs neck worms!

2010-02-08T16:02:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking....

Maybe if I practice REAL hard maybe someday I can knit like this girl.

2010-02-07T20:54:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Weekend-Hello cutie!

Say hello to baby Jackson! I so wish that I could say he's my new puppy but he's actually my parents' so I only get to see him every once in a while. I got lots of Jackson cuddles this weekend to last me through the week though!

2010-02-02T08:30:00.000-08:00

Moissiere

Love all these little collections found on Moissere. I wasn't a big collector as a kid but now I have all these things I've been wanting to collect. Such as....

1. Lamps without lampshades

2. Glass bottles

3. Yarn

4. Old books

5. Vintage suitcases

2010-02-01T19:54:00.000-08:00

Why do my scarves never look that awesome?

Love this street style look from Refinery 29.

2010-01-29T14:26:00.001-08:00

Friday Giveaways

(I actually own this pillow from Olive and love it!)

Oh hello Friend- $40 gift card to Olive's etsy shop- ends Monday Feb. 1st

Real Heart Prints- Valentine necklace from Janeware Jewelry- ends Feb 10th

Yikes I've run out of time...sorry there are only 2 this week!

2010-01-28T16:53:00.000-08:00

Help Haiti Rise

I love to see the design community responding to the disaster in Haiti. All proceeds will be donated to Partners in Health. Buy here for only $15.00.

2010-01-27T07:39:00.000-08:00

Pendleton

Just discovered this great little site Pendleton, I'm especially loving their Native American section!

2010-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

Cute little heart ring

Wouldn't it be fun if your wedding ring cost only $88? I'm definitely seeing a trend of cheaper, less traditional wedding rings going around the blogosphere. Plus you can always get a different one later on when you have more money right? I like this one from catbirdnyc.

2010-01-26T15:15:00.000-08:00

I completely suck at blogging-please virtually throw rotten tomatoes at me

So this is Bits of My Week....2 days late. And I didn't do giveaways. Yikes. School is ccccrazy. I was really all rearing to go with Bits of My Week on Sunday but couldn't find my camera cord. Its no excuse..I know. But here's a little glimpse of my trip I took on Saturday. Funny sign right?

2010-01-21T12:48:00.000-08:00

Only one more reason why I want to move to Portland

I couldn't resist sharing this office space found over at design*sponge. This is the space of Parliament design studio located in...whatta ya know...Portland, Oregon, the epicenter of creativity. Can we just talk about how amazing that wall is? Drool....

2010-01-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week....

My small but growing collection of jars!

(Sorry...this weekend has been crazy and I thought today was Sunday for some reason)

2010-01-15T12:20:00.000-08:00

Weekly Giveaways

Adelle-Felt flower brooch-ends Feb. 2nd

Toxiferous Designs-4 postcards-ends Feb. 14th

Favourite Vintage Finds- Alice Wears Gold necklace-ends Jan. 28th

The Giveaway Diva-Clutch that! Peacock clutch-ends Feb. 14th

Oh, hello friend-Nan Lawson $30 gift certificate-ends Jan. 18th

Happy Winning!

2010-01-12T16:29:00.000-08:00

Called it!

(via failblog)

I know this is completely unrelated to my usual blog content but I totally called this when seeing the movie Avatar. Its the exact same story line as Pocahontas but I still surprinsingly enjoyed the movie.

P.S. If you're looking for a real winner, go see Sherlock Holmes!

2010-01-11T16:15:00.000-08:00

Origami

Check out this fun little site-I attempted to make that penguin but failed. But check out this cute little giraffe I made at work!

2010-01-10T18:15:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week...

I know I know Christmas is over, but check out these cute nature-inspired packages I made as table centerpieces!

2010-01-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

H & M Garden Collection

Excited for H & M organic, sustainable garden collection coming out in March.

2010-01-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

Friday Giveaways!

The rikrack studio - 20 vintage fabric swatches- ends January 13th at 9:00 pm

{The White Way of Delight} - handmade headband (see above)-ends January 10th

Rants In My Pants - Bluehour glass bird charm necklace - ends January 19th

A Little Sussy - photo 101 book- ends January 10th

Mae Chevrette- art print-ends January 10th

Good luck! Please let me know if you win any! I love seeing other people win stuff! ;)

2010-01-06T08:42:00.000-08:00

Home Decorators say what?

So my mom is working the Home Decorators Warehouse Sale this weekend. Let me break this down for you. Cheap home decorators stuff gets cheaper because its a warehouse sale gets cheaper because my mom is working at it. We're talking cheap furniture people. So I went through and found a few things I like (see above).

Now...be warned...there are some questionable items on their website. I mean who in their right mind would design this lamp and really think they're contributing to the world?

But alas....among a sea of boring ottomans I found THIS HIPPO. I know some of you may have your doubts but I can just see this beauty of a hippo ottoman being passed through my family for generations to come. I hope to see you there little hippo!

2010-01-05T12:37:00.000-08:00

So fickle...

Do you guys ever find your interior tastes changing due to the season?

I have myself convinced right now that this warm, rustic style is what I like. No doubt about it. But when Spring and Summer hit I'm sure to be back to these light airy rooms and clean lines. Oh how fickle I am.

(Images via designsponge, the selby, and the brick house)

2010-01-04T08:59:00.000-08:00

Granny Boots

Pondering ways to wear my NEW granny boots...I like these options from the Sartorialist. And...check out this website Copenhagen Street Style. These girls know what they're doing.

2010-01-03T16:08:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Week: CHRISTmas

Lots of fun wrapping gifts, making Christmas cookies, playing with Charlie, and eating out (and finding letter shaped ice!).

2009-12-30T09:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

A new year is here and I'm excited to announce that with the new year there will be new things for Girl With Blue Balloon. I want this blog to not only be enjoyable for me but also for you! (Thats why feedback is always appreciated!) So....drumroll please.....there are going to be 2 new weekly posts that you can look forward to every week. There will be a Bits of My Week photo (or photos) every Sunday where I show you

cute things in my own life.

Ladies and gentleman...meet Wilbur.

Also, every Friday I will do a Giveaways Roundup of giveaways I've found around the blogosphere that you can enter and a possibly win free stuff! Who doesn't like free stuff?

I'm so happy to have all you following my blog, however small and mighty you are. I love you guys!

2009-12-24T18:35:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Lovelies!

2009-12-20T13:15:00.000-08:00

Bits of my weekend...

World market, Anthropologie, Noodles & Company, and my real cute friends!

2009-12-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

Tick Tock Clock

What a cool idea! Working clock in a canvas painting. Kudos Noto-Fusai.

2009-12-12T07:38:00.000-08:00

Making progress

Fun new things from a random trip to Annie Laurie's antique shop in Cape Girardeau, MO. Seriously, best antique shop ever. I got the map (50 cents!), globe, and sailboat there! I also included a picture of some of the wall art I got for my birthday.

P.S. Sorry I suck at blogging right now... End of semester=Death.

2009-12-06T17:39:00.000-08:00

Sparkly

Pretty pieces from Free People.

2009-12-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

Sweet little lambie

(via kattenmeisje)

I feel like I'm on an animal-kick lately but how could I not show you this sweet little lambie face? Maybe I should change this into a cute animal blog. No but seriously I have been meaning to show you some updates to the apartment including new artwork and some awesome vintage finds from Annie Laurie's Antique shop (thanks Kelsie!) however my camera is M.I.A. Soon though....soon.

2009-11-24T07:33:00.000-08:00

Too cool for a normal doggy bed

(via design*sponge)

My future dog is totally going to have a mini teepee like this one found in Jesse & Whitney Chamberlin's house.

2009-11-19T17:44:00.000-08:00

Lonely...

Been feeling a little lonely here in blog world.... Readers are you out there?!

2009-11-14T09:20:00.000-08:00

Pretty Pretty Packing Tape

(Via Twig and Thistle)

This is just more proof that design is everywhere! If I had this tape I would send way more packages...so really it works out better for you all in the end I think.

2009-11-09T13:33:00.000-08:00

Feeling Lovey..

(Not sure the sources on these. If you know send me a link!)

2009-11-05T17:46:00.000-08:00

Melt my heart

I am a sucker for animals. ESPECIALLY baby animals. These photos by Sharon Montrose are just heart wrenching. I mean..who doesnt want to give that sheep a hug right now?

2009-11-03T15:44:00.000-08:00

So sweet...

I forgot where I found this Save the Date but I love it a whole lot.

2009-10-31T12:10:00.000-07:00

Sketching....

Sketching at work today...sometimes the best creativity comes with just paper and pencil!

2009-10-29T15:15:00.000-07:00

Cozy

I'd really like to cozy up in one of these sweaters from Urban Outfitters to escape from the endless rain we've been having.

2009-10-27T15:42:00.000-07:00

The Aurora Vintage

Handpicked and reconstructed vintage from L.A.

I would so be wearing this outfit today if I could. How cute are the purple rolled up sleeves on that blazer?

2009-10-22T20:24:00.000-07:00

2010 calender by blancucha

LOVE this calendar. Plain and simple. For real, my heartbeat speeds up just slightly when I look at it. Okay I'll stop.

2009-10-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

Bunting love

(Flickr: jek in the box, Selby: Christina, Swaim & Lowe Hutson, LivingEtc, The Selby: Cheri Messerli & David Rager -via designismine)

I just think bunting is the cutest thing to add to any space. I bought a few fabric scraps from Goodwill today (I'm always looking for more if you have any suggestions though!). I'm hoping to make some of my own little flags this weekend.

2009-10-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

Bits of my weekend...

I went to:

a high school football game

a pumpkin patch

Where the Wild Things Are (so amazing!)

I cooked:

homemade chicken tortellini soup

cookie dough (and a few cookies!)

hot chocolate mix

I crafted:

cute polka dot/sparkly pumpkins

chugged away at knitting my scarf

chalkboard painted jars for flour, sugar, brown sugar

Weekend=success!

2009-10-13T16:09:00.000-07:00

My hypothetical birthday list: Art Prints

Love Birds Wall Art by Geninne Zlatkis found here.

What Are You Talking About Print by courtneyquist found here.

Lovely Landscape Print by courtneyquist found here.

Kissing booth handprinted poster by rollandtumble press found here.

Nuzzling giraffes print by SodabyAmy on Etsy found here.

As requested, I am posting a few things I'd like for my upcoming birthday. These are just a few prints I would like to add to one very blank wall in my apartment.

2009-10-08T17:38:00.000-07:00

Daughters of Dawn Vintage

I just happened upon Daughters of Dawn Vintage where I found some really sweet little dresses. The prices aren't fantastic but definitely not bad!

2009-10-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

So cute.

I love Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty.

2009-10-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

Kitchen Booth

I love the idea of having a booth as a kitchen table. Makes it feel so cozy. That map is pretty fantastic too.

2009-10-06T14:14:00.000-07:00

Brrrr....

Loving these textured cold weather items from Anthropologie.

2009-10-03T07:44:00.000-07:00

Oh my....

There's just really not a whole lot to say about this. Found at Opening Ceremony.

2009-09-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Where the Wild Things Are at Urban Outfitters

Oh Urban Outfitters....you have outdone yourself. A special shop dedicated to Where the Wild Things are! I pretty much want everything in this shop. Good thing my birthday is coming up!

2009-09-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

Free Encouragement Project

I love this Free Encouragement project by booooooom.com. These are just some of my favorites but you should explore all of them. They will make your day.

2009-09-22T16:58:00.000-07:00

Fall=boots!

So I ordered both of these boots from Target today... I know I know. A little overboard. BUT if you spent over 50 you got free shipping and if they both happen to be fabulous then..well thats just my luck!

2009-09-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Help

I know I'm on a post frenzy today but these are just too cute to ignore. I love how being simple and straightforward is sometimes the best design concept.

2009-09-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

Lovely Package

I know I might seem like a giant dork but THIS IS THE COOLEST WEBSITE EVER!!!! Lovely Package features pictures of some pretty amazing packaging design from all around the world. Drool....I'm in heaven right now.