Happy Inside.

I don't know about you but I'd very much like to be released

 into an IKEA after hours just like these 100 kitty cats were...

Makes you kinda smile inside doesn't it?

For more including a behind the scenes look 

at the making of the commercial head on over here.

xoxo

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Hello lovelies, I feel like I kinda owe you an apology & an explanation.

I've been uber lazy in updating the blog lately- sorry...

{ Me sitting by the pond on the grounds of our family cabin a few weeks ago }

I've just had a lot on my mind & on my "To Do" list as far as getting ready for Baby Fry goes.

Plus I've definitely been in a major funk when it comes to blogging, I just haven't felt like it. 

I hear & I've read from other bloggers that this is sort of a "normal" thing so I guess I'm "normal", right?

I know I'll be back in full swing at sometime in the near future, I'm just not there yet.

So like I said,  I just felt like I kinda owed you a lil' apology & an explanation.

Thanks for hanging out & visiting my lil' blog even while it is currently lacking. 

xoxo

DIY - Homemade Caramel + Cute Packaging.

Fall is here! Ok well not officially yet but it certainly feels like it today. 

The air is crisp & the leaves are fluttering in the wind ready to fall. 

I love fall & I especially love apple picking & caramel dipping sauce to dip those apples. 

So imagine my excitement when I spotted this awesome Homemade Caramel DIY 

by the lovely Ez over on Creature Comforts...

Yum! Yum! Yum! & Pretty too huh!?  

Ready for the cute part?

Ez has created custom labels so if you 

want to share the sauce you can pretty it up- Sweet! 

Head on over to Creature Comforts for 

the full tutorial & free printable labels.

xoxo

Colorful Chairs.

I absolutely LOVE this wedding reception site... 

How awesome & fun are those colorful chairs?!

{ Via } 

Love. Love. LOVE! 

For more photographs from this amazing DIY wedding

 which features a $5 wedding dress (yes you read that right).

Head on over here.

xoxo

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