Thanks!

Thanks for all the well wishes & 

congratulations on our lil' announcement...

{ Spotted on Pinterest via Present Joys }

xoxo

Fun For Breakfast.

If you've been reading the blog for a while chances are you've 

caught on to the fact that little things make me extremely happy... 

So of course when I spotted these heart & daisy shaped egg frying rings

  from Williams & Sonoma,  I thought they were pretty darn awesome. 

They'd make breakfast super fun, no?!

Plus they look like they'd certainly help you

 make a nearly perfect sunny side up egg!

xoxo

Exciting News!

Yup! Tis' true! The Husband & I are expecting our first child!

We are oh so exited to meet our lil' bundle of joy sometime around the end of February.

But since February is such a short month it could be March... who knows!?

Shall we start the Baby Fry arrival bets now?

 Big thanks to artist Michael Jonathan for creating our announcement.

Check out his website & his etsy shop for more of his work. 

Personally I really dig his piece "Fantastic Mr. Fox" 

Eeeeeek!!! 

As you can tell I am very excited!

xoxo

Book Page Flowers.

I think this cake topper made out of book pages 

which were shaped into roses is pretty darn swell...

Unfortunately I don't remember where I spotted it so I can't provide proper credit- oops!

That happens sometimes, I get "drag & drop to my desktop" crazy.

In any case, if you happen to know where it is from please do tell.

xoxo

Stripe Love.

I'm really diggin' these striped blankets I spotted on

Design*Sponge from the Scottish store, Papa Stour... 

 I think it is the stripes of various sizes & the color combinations. 

 Love. Love. Love.

xoxo

Chocolate Covered Cherries.

Do you ever have those moments when you are think,

 "Duh! What a simple thing?! Why didn't I think of it sooner?"

That is kinda how I am feeling about chocolate covered cherries.

 Duh! I make chocolate covered everything else so why not cherries, right?

{ Photograph via DigginFood - psst, there is a recipe there too! } 

Our fridge is full of some pretty darn good looking cherries as we speak 

& I do love dark chocolate so I will definitely have to try my hand at making some. 

Of course, I will have to watch out for the pits but I think that will be well worth it, don't you!?

xoxo

Daydreams.

When I spotted these photographs on Joanna's blog 

my heart swelled & I couldn't help but smile!

Are these not the cutest? Oh my, wow! 

New mom, Adele takes sweet photos 

of her napping daughter Mila. 

Be sure to check out more here...

I bet you won't be able to keep from smiling! 

xoxo

Dog Days Are Over.

If you are like me you've probably caught snippets of this songvia various television commercials, 

movie trailers or even at the grocery store. Every time I hear it I think how much I like it. 

So today I finally figured out the title, "Dog Days Are Over" 
by Florence & The Machine & listened to the whole song... 

It is safe to say it is now my current favorite. I even bought it on iTunes... 

What do you think?

I just love finding new artists, 

or at least new artists to me!

xoxo

Just Married.

A few months ago I made a paper Just Married banner 

for 2 Brides Photography in Sweden. I was hoping when all was said 

& done I'd get some shots sent my way to see how they used the banner. 

Well this past weekend look what arrived in my inbox....

Lovely, eh? I love the lighting, oh so dreamy!

To check out more of 2 Brides work head on over to 

the blog which is full of beautiful photographs.

xoxo

Just Married.

A few months ago I made a paper, Just Married banner for a wedding photography company in Sweden, 2 Brides  to use at an upcoming wedding.

 I was hoping when all was said & done she'd send me some shots of how they used the banner. 

Well this past weekend look what arrived in my inbox....

Happy Weekend.

Happy Weekend!

 I hope you truly enjoy it!

 I've been very tired lately so this seems like the

absolute perfect thing to do this weekend if I must say so...

{ Via }

xoxo

Beautiful Tattoo.

This floral tattoo is simply stunning... oh so beautiful.

{ Spotted on Pinterest } 

xoxo

Balloons!

Aren't these balloon place cards ah-mazing!

So whimsical & fun- I am in love!

 Perfect for a wedding, party or shower... 

Head on over to {frolic!} for more lovely photographs & the full post. 

xoxo

DIY - Mini Memory Game.

I used to love playing Memory as a kid. So naturally, I am totally smitten with this

miniature memory game that you can make yourself brought to you by the fabulous Dandee!

Isn't it just precious?! 

Click here for the full tutorial & free printable too.

Enjoy!

xoxo

Utensil Lariat.

Considering I really like to eat, perhaps this fork & spoon lariat necklace is perfect for me...

It would certainly strike up some conversation at a dinner party or Sunday brunch, no?

{ Spotted on Anirtak's etsy shop }

xoxo

Vintage Photographs.

Are these not the cutest vintage beach photographs?! 

Oh my, I just love them!

This past weekend we went to a 60 year wedding anniversary party for The Mother-in-Laws, Aunt & Uncle. 

In fact the photographs are of the couple when they were newly weds enjoying the beach... circa 60 years ago!

Ready for the best part? She made her bikini! Yup, that is right,  it is completely handmade!

She told me the story of how she crocheted the whole thing, tested it out in the shower at home

 but still managed to have the top pop off when a big wave came up & splashed her...

 Oops! 

I just love family photographs & stories, don't you?

xoxo

Happy Weekend.

Happy weekend lovebugs!

What fabulous things do you have planned?

{ Via } 

As for us, we'll be attending a family reunion/wedding anniversary party of sorts for 

The Husband's side of the family.  I am kinda excited to meet some extended 

family members from my mother-in-law's side that even my father-in-law never has! 

We are also hoping to find out some really happy news from our close friends... 
(fingers crossed & lots of prayers!)

Whatever you do this weekend, I hope you enjoy it!

xoxo

Ha ha!

{ Via Pinterest }

I thought this was pretty hilarious. 

Just sayin'...

xoxo

Wallpaper.

Is this some fabulous wallpaper or what?

So fun & different, not to mention interesting. 

I did a total double take when I saw it because I thought 

someone actually had the patience to hang all those plates on a wall!

{ Spotted on Poppytalk } 

If you are so inclined you can purchase it here, via the shop le souk.

Oh & the shop also stocks some pretty sweet birdhouse wallpaper too!

xoxo

Family Photo.

Is this an amazing photograph or what?!

{ Spotted on Pinterest via Prozac74's Flickr Stream }

 I love that you can see how the parent's features ended up in their children. 

So cool!

xoxo

Bungalow Love.

Wow-wee! I don't know what I like better...

This kids room with the super sweet & cute tree with birdhouses adorning the walls?

Or this rocking studio that features everything an artist could ever want or need!?

Both are pretty darn splendid in my book. 

Oh & did I mention they are both part of a 700 square foot house?!

 Yep. Darn-tootin. To check out the rest of this bungalow belonging to Emily Henson 

head on over here to Design*Sponge where I originally spotted it & just knew I had to share!

Awesome, no?!

xoxo

Lavender Lemonade.

Doesn't this Lavender Lemonade just look oh-so refreshing!?

I'll have a whole pitcher to myself please...

Head on over to Sunday Suppers for the recipe card & enjoy!

xoxo

Homemade Caramel Corn.

When I spotted this homemade caramel corn post over on

Emily's blog, Cupcakes & Cashmere, I nearly died... 

What a simple yet super fun idea! Why have I not made it myself too?!

Seriously, you can bet I am adding this to my "to do" list for entertaining 

or maybe just watching movies with The Husband as a special treat. 

Head on over here for the full post & to check out 

the original recipe which Emily modified go here.

xoxo