nice 'n neutral

summer parties usually make me think of bright colors. in fact, i'm a big fan of them. but here's an alternative, a nice neutral. the muted palette is so calm, a nice cool down during the hot months ahead. of course i spotted a heart garland. i realize i'm slightly obsessed with garlands/bunting. this one you could use for any occasion, which i love as well. if you are throwing a party anytime soon, check out this bridal shower over at my cakies. simply gorgeous and simply simple. she can really do no wrong. this shop has sweet baby shower invitations, i featured the owl. (they're a little pricy considering i've never kept anyone's baby shower invite ever) but, i couldn't resist popping them on here for the sake of beauty. enjoy!

mother's day

i love these simple ideas for letting moms know they are appreciated. grab half a dozen magnets of her favorite photos. get her THE candle for the house. give a beautiful print of the flowers she loves, never to be thrown out. photo magnets, candle, print

make room for baby

the new baby will sleep in our room for quite a bit. late night feeding are way more appealing from the comfort of our bed. that said, the two little ones are indeed going to share a room. meaning...it must get a few updates, a bit of sprucing up! these sweet crochet are on my list of maybe. i am attracted to the circular shape and the texture. etsy of course.

some links to love!

these posts make me even more in love with love! the fantastic couple over on amandajane , decided to  feature other couples they admire. the posts are short and oh so sweet. they always make me wonder what three sentences my husband would use to describe me...
check out the blog and search "my better half" for all of the cute!


cool idea for a vintage book photo album! carlykmyta


i'm a little obsessed right now with family photos and these aren't helping! rockstardiaries AND pencilbaox


miss james gives me so much inspiration when it comes to feeding her toddler. i am always trying to keep notes to find new graham favorites! she does a recurring post named "bird food", love it. bleubird


check out nikole of herriott grace's space. under 400sqft and i'm loving every inch of it. the new issue of covet garden has it all! the article on nikole is great and she included a yummy donut recipe. i've always had a thing for her cloud cookie cutters and cake flags, but hearing about her work, long distance with her dad is heart warming.

ENJOY!

share the love

valentine'e day is a bright little day in the midst of most people's winter. why not have a little fun with it. a little box of yummy treats or maybe a tiny heart garland to adorn somebody's workspace. it's just a made up cutsie "holiday", sounds great to me!

weekday carnival in finland

bigcartel


if you haven't checked out weekdaycarnival you should. this is a print sold in her shop, i love it. the most accurate rendition of the man on the moon i've ever seen.

instant smile

now THIS is art! i feel like i could handle the house wallpapered in baby animal photographs. But, maybe that's too much. anyway, thought i'd share these!

change the world

what a wonderful idea! decoupage at it's best. My favorites are the butterflies and the "adventure awaits". The marriage and birth announcement globes are also fantastic. The price tag on these beauties is a bit high. There's not a doubt in my mind that a few of you out there could make your own. check them out here

be mine.

sweet valentine ideas are floating around the internet. boy do i love a day fairly devoted to the color combination of pink and red!!! i have picked out my own present, why not. this is what i want to get in the mail to celebrate the unnecessary, but fun holiday. thanks to shauna murray. i've featured her decals before, but she also has lovely cards and brilliant packaging. i think the speckled gold would do quite nicely. i have the perfect spot on the mirror in our living room! what does everybody else like to get for valentine's? do you like notes from friends, baubles? i'd love to know!

covet garden

the latest lovely home featured in the new covet garden (a wonderful online magazine) is rich with details, lots of vintage, wood and did i mention, their storefront? this home has some kiddo touches too, which i love! it's interesting to see style sharing space with young children. this couple mixes well, go check out the particulars here!

all the pretty pages

frankie

magazines with the most beautiful images and ideas inside. these inspirational lovelies are an even greater necessity in my house full of boys! clothing, crafts, gorgeous dinner parties and so much more gracefully filling the pages.

kinfolk

old school-ish

this is about as "into" gadgets as i get. these retro handsets are pretty snazzy. HERE

sweater vase

something cozy to put your flowers in during the colder months. i like them and they are on sale for less than $20, crateandbarrel. niiiiiice. anyway, busy weekend ahead. i TRIED to watch "gentlemen prefer blondes" this morning while graham was playing in his room. alas, he came in and turned my girl time into...shaun the sheep.

bill murray

kinda awesome poster. found on "we are 1976"


yes please sweets. gingerbread cupcakes


i wish i was this together. just another saturday night

the big picture

these goat milk caramels are at the top of my "sweets i need" list. the couple that creates these goodies  in vermont, seem to have the good life. read about their operation HERE!

gift take two

i found today's loot in the same spots i ALWAYS find good loot. the super rad puzzle i spotted here. the bookends/planters/pin boards set, which is insanely cool, i found here. finally, the pocket knife, pretty swell stocking stuffer if you ask me, here. Enjoy! i am trying to find things for every person in every price range. i like to keep it low, because most people have other places their money needs to go. that said, a little gift can put a big smile on somebody's face. isn't that the coolest?

some pop!

these two kid rooms have me smiling. i am so in love with the pom poms and other suspended goodies. the clusters add such a fun touch and so easy on the eyes. a wonderful way to feature color. the storage under the window in room #1 is an idea i will for sure mimic in graham's room. the gray walls in room #2, are fantastic. they remind me of a cloudy day and how the gray skies make the green grass and trees pop!
sources

paper or plastic?

neither...these are amazing alternatives to disposable grocery bags. check them out and maybe make a switch. baggu

go green.

fawnandforest always has great stuff. there having a decent sale right now on petunia pickle bottom too! i have started looking for graham's christmas booty and i love this puzzle! who wouldn't want one of these cool animal pillows by ross menuez. pickle bottom diaper bags are definitely luxury items, but i think a beautiful gift if you've got the loot.
:)

haunted house?

it's a little nuts, i could swear my house was whispering demands...
these picks just so happen to be plucked from etsy. 1) forthekitchen 2) forthelivingroom 3) forgrahamsroom