Rain Level Awesomeness.

If you've been a reader for a while, chances are you already know of my love for wellies. 

If not, well now you know-  I love wellies. I have two pairs right now 

& I am hoping to get another pair this season as well. 

 I was thinking of getting plain black & then I spotted these 

awesome rain level boots over on Swiss Miss

Awesome, no?

To check out all the colors  available 

or get your own head on over here.

xoxo

Three Potato Four.

Oh I am just SO excited! 

One of my fave shops is opening right around the corner from me! 

Woot! Woot! Woooo!  I can't wait to go & check out the store front in person... 

If you don't live in the Philadelphia area don't fret - Three Potato Four has an online shop too! 

Go check it out, there are tons of fab vintage & antique things to swoon over...

xoxo

Happy Weekend.

Summer is nearing it's end... have you made a splash yet? 

{ Via The Sartorialist }

If not, get on it before it is too late! 

Happy weekend!

PS- isn't this photograph fabulous? I heart it! 

xoxo

DIY - Chevron Rug.

I've seen a lot of DIYs involving chevron rugs floating around the internet...

While awesome, I'll be honest, most of them made me go, "wow that takes some serious patience & skill!" 

This one however, isn't one that will require too much patience since you don't  have to hand paint it, score! 

Are you ready to hear  about another pro? ... it doesn't have to be a chevron pattern either!

The rug can be anything you want really since the rug is created by using fabric, a drop cloth & a rug gripper.

 Plus you can probably complete it in an afternoon & what is not to love about that!?

Head on over to High-Heeled Foot in the Door for the full tutorial 

which I originally spotted on My Favorite Things. 

Oh & as always, please let me know if you try

 your hand at this, I'd love to know goes! 

xoxo

Sew! By Sam Made

She's been working on them for a while & has offered a few sneak peaks here

 & there but the lovely Samantha from Sam Made & Post Grad Hair Cut has finished 

& now has her awesome Sew! Sewing Kits for sale in her shop...

Hip hip hooray!

Head on over to the shop to grab your kit. You know you want one...

The first run is limited edition so there are only 40 kits up for grabs, so don't delay!

Oh & did I mention $5 from every purchase of a Sew! Sewing Kit will be loaned to Kiva!?

Sweet. In case you weren't aware Kiva is an organization that combines micro-financing 

with the internet, allowing people to lend money directly to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

 Learn more about how Kiva works here. 

xoxo

Babushkups.

Oh I just love these nesting drinking glasses...

 Too bad they are currently out of stock... whomp whomp waaaaa!

Maybe they will come back soon?

 *fingers crossed*

xoxo

More.

Well sheesh, Urban Outfitters... it is like you read my mind! 

Get it here.

xoxo

B&W Nursery.

What do we think of this nursery my lovebugs?

Too dark for a babe? Maybe so, I admit, I'm not in love with the paint color for a nursery.

 But I do like really like the idea of repurposing this dresser from IKEA as a changing table... 

{ Via Flickr } 

Storage space is at a minimum  around here so the dresser would definitely be handy. 

Plus it comes in some other colors... the blue is kinda fun!

Thoughts?

xoxo

Back to the 20's.

My oh, my! 

These photographs make me so, so happy! 

{ Spotted on The Sartorialist }

I should've been born in the 20's... 

But since I wasn't, maybe I should just try my hand at 

becoming friends with all these awesome people who 

were hanging out at The Jazz-Age Dance Party, no?!

xoxo

The Pen Story.

Chances are you probably have already seen this lil' video shot with the new Olympus Pen. 

But I thought it was too awesome not to share just in case you haven't...

{Originally spotted on Swiss Miss } 

Can you believe it was shot completely with the Olympus Pen camera?!

 Did I mention they shot 60,000 pictures with The Pen & developed 9,600 prints to make it?!

 Super awesome! 

xoxo

Baby Feet.

Gaaa! My heart swelled when I spotted this photograph over the weekend. 

Can't wait have one like this taken of us when our lil' bambino arrives! 

{ Photograph by Marianne Taylor Photography via LeLove } 

xoxo

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend lovebugs!

This photograph reminds me of lazy summer days at my family's cabin in the mountains.

 It had a pond with a teeny lil' island in the middle & this reminds me of it perfectly...

{ Via Flickr }

Le sigh. I'd really like to be camping this weekend... but alas I am not.

 Lots of lil' projects to finish around the house in preparation for Baby Fry instead. 

So what are you up to this weekend? 

Camping perhaps? Live it up for me will ya?!

xoxo

Segway Tour.

My parents are awesome. 

They went on a Segway tour of Philadelphia 

just because today & they sent me a lil' video...

It isn't the greatest quality or that long but I thought it was fun & it made me smile.

xoxo

DIY - Wine Tote Bag

I'm in love with this DIY wine tote bag  I spotted 

on Design*Sponge for several reasons...

1. I really like wine so to be able to tote it around in a cute way is fab.

2. I like to give wine as a gift so this DIY tote will add to the awesomeness of said gift.

3. The bag is made out of the old legs of jeans... sweet! Yay for almost free fabric!

Be sure to head on over to Design*Sponge for the full tutorial

& let me know if you try your hand at making one... 

I'd love to know how it turns out for you!

xoxo

Procrastination.

Hello my name is Ashley & you don't know 
this about me but I am a chronic procrastinator. 

So of course when I saw this lil' animated video all 
about procrastination by John Kelly, I totally related...

xoxo

Mama Giraffe.

Now that I have a bun in the oven my head is constantly

 swimming with all the things we need for the babe. 

So when I spotted this print on Spur Stor, I knew it would be

 added to the list of things we will need for Baby Fry's Nursery...

I may even use it as the inspiration for the whole nursery.

I do love me some giraffes! 

xoxo

Happy Weekend.

Happy Weekend lovebugs!

{ Via flickr }

 What are you up to this weekend? Something great I hope, you deserve it!

As for us we aren't up to too much. Oh, well we are officially

 telling The Husband's Grandparent's we are pregnant 

(you know since they aren't on facebook or twitter... haha!) 

Other than that we've got a few projects around the 

house to tackle & some relaxing to do. 

See you Monday!

xoxo

DIY: Table Runner.

Whoa. Yet another, "why didn't I think of that?" moment. 

Isn't this kraft paper table runner fab!?

Super simple. Super cheap. Super fun. 

You really could write or draw anything you

 want on it to make it your own.... Love!

For the full list of what you need & the simple 

tutorial head on over here to Remodelista.

xoxo

A Love Letter For You.

Have you heard about The Love Letter Project or perhaps

spotted some of the murals throughout Philadelphia? 

Oh my, I just love it! What a creative & absolutely fabulous idea...

Amazing right?

 It is literally a love letter painted on the walls facing the Market elevated train in Philadelphia.

Created by Steve Powers, Love Letter was designed & painted by 40 local 

& international artists & is on display for everyone to enjoy!

For more on the project including a map of all the locations 

the murals are painted head on over to the project's site.

Pssst. If you aren't lucky enough to reside in or around Philadelphia to check

 the project out yourself,  you can always buy the book featuring the murals right here. 

xoxo

Stair Stripes.

I really like the contrasting stripe that runs along the wall & the runner.

 It just draws your eye right up the stairs...

{ Via Houzz } 

That is all. 

xoxo