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things i saw, things i love

July 22, 2011

So it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these links posts! But alas, I’ve had the time this week on my mini-Syracuse vacation to spend a good chunk of time perusing the internet for lovely little things to share. Enjoy!

I ADORE this dress. It reminds me of a ballerina and I heart ballerinas. Via lavender summers and lilac dreams.

This BBQ poster is sweet!! I’d like very much to send an invite like this to all my friends. I’d even hang it around the neighborhood it looks so neat. Spotted on flickr via Pinterest.

This time capsule idea from Kelli Crow is super cute for kids to give as gifts. I love it so much I might even make one myself come Christmas.

So I kind of think I’m in love with ikat (post to come soon), and this room just has loads of it. This room is incredible. I obsessed. Via Cote de Texas.

How cool is this wedding invite found on Style Me Pretty? What an original idea!!

I love this photo of the Boston skyline by Caroline O’Donnell at Poppy and Leo. She seems to always capture the city so perfectly, I love looking at her photos!

Wait just a minute. Are these for real??? These chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes (via Kevin and Amanda) might just be the best thing that ever happened to me. Now I can’t be fore sure because I haven’t tried them yet, but as soon as I do I’ll let you know. Oh. my. goodness.

And lastly, because I’m in the wedding spirit this weekend, look at this fun colored crinoline idea I found at The Brass Paperclip. I don’t know if I would dare to do it myself, but it’s fun!

Happy weekend, everyone!!

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things i saw, things i love

June 11, 2011

oh weekends, blissful glorious weekends. I can’t get enough of you!

Here are some things that have caught my eye recently…. hope you like!

I have a wish that someone will make me a quilt as colorful as this one someday. I am such a quilt person and the colors and patterns in this one are so bright and beautiful. Photo via flickr.

How adorable are these handmade hairpins by Little Miss Mamma. She’s inspired by anthropologie and gives a great tutorial on how to make these gems over at KoJo Designs.

I love the light in this bedroom. The skylights are a dream come true and I love the wall paper on that one wall. Looks so simple and pretty! Also note the bookshelves right in the alcove by the bed. Perfect! Photo seen at My Ideal Home.

Yummy fruit skewers!! All this needs is some strawberries and raspberries and they would be the skewers from heaven. Summer fruit, I love you! Photo from flickr.

Speaking of summer (it’s all summer, all the time in this head of mine), I think this carnival party theme from Martha Stewart is so fun. So perfect for a July or August birthday!

I recently saw this purse/travel bag on Pinterest and I’m head over heals in love. I can’t figure out where it’s from though! Anyone know? If so, let me in on the secret. Isn’t it so awesome!?

And lastly, I’m perfectly addicted to buying bowls at anthropologie. I’ve started collecting a few of these lovely patterns and I won’t stop until I have them all. I love the mismatch look!

Hope you’re having a great weekend!! I’m enjoying my time in Connecticut visiting my new tiny baby cousin, little Hope Elea. She’s too precious for words!

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things i saw, things i love

April 16, 2011

Happy weekend, friends!!! Hope you enjoy these gems I came across this week….

xoxo!

What an adorable idea for a party or celebration! I love the DIY chalkboard signs. Cutest seen @ heygorg.com

If I could wake up in this bed my world would be complete. LOVE the hanging paper balls! I wonder if they light up? Love the wooden walls, LOVE the bedding! To die for! Spotted at Beach Bungalow 8

Are rain boots suffocating you in warm spring weather? As much as I love my Hunter Boots, I know sometimes I feel like they are suffocating me. Check out these adorable ballet flats I saw on Pinterest via Real Simple. They’re plastic, which means they are perfect for the rain, AND they can be recycled once worn out!

Speaking of shoes, I think these peep toes spotted at ETSY are just about the most divine heels ever. No words for these beauties. Just my favorite.

Lately I have been itching to make a casserole. Something different and delicious and I think this goat cheese and swiss chard casserole might be just the ticket to please my casserole-loving heart. I am OBSESSED with goat cheese (ie like to eat it with a spoon), and I hope to make this recipe from The Kitchn soon! YUM!

I found this gorgeous photography by Rachel Papo featuring costumes from the NYC Ballet’s Nutcracker. To me, there is nothing more fascinating and stunning than the art of ballet and I have extremely fond memories of dancing and performing (in the Nutcracker!) from my high school years. I love this picture. It captures the “behind the scenes of a dressing room” perfectly.

And last, but certainly not least are these perfectly small zipper pouches from Gussy Sews. I love all of Gussy’s work and these pouches would be perfect for loose change or lip gloss. The prints and patterns are so pretty and, of course, I can’t help but love the ruffles.

Hope you’re Saturday is lovely. It’s pretty grey here and awfully cold and windy, so I’ve been sitting around/napping all day. Just what weekends are for!

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things i saw, things i love

April 8, 2011

Happy Friday, my friends! We finally made it and it feels sooooo goooooood. I hope you’ve had a great week and are looking forward to an even better weekend, whether it be relaxing (like me!) or having an exciting adventure. Whichever it is, I think we can all say weekends are the BEST.

What have you found in the blogging world this week? Here are some of my faves!

How fun are these McFancy packaging creations done by Amy Moss of Eat Drink Chic? How creative and amazing! Check out more high end designer inspired Micky D’s packaging over at Amy’s blog post here. You can’t help but love them and maybe even crave a side of fries?!

I love this outfit featured on A Cup of Jo. Actually, I’m in love with the whole scene. The books and sunshine and the idea of summer afternoons. What a life.

I need an inspiration board like this one. Functional and fun. Plus I like that kind of messy creative look. Via Oh Happy Day!

Pretzels are so satisfying and salty and delicious. I like to eat mine with yellow mustard best! MMM. I hope to make my own someday soon with this new recipe I found at elephantine: Mall Pretzels! Eeee!

This simple summer dress is seersucker fabulous. I love the color and and the ginormous bow. This dress is beautiful. Seen over at Pretty Stuff via Tumbler.

This collection of wrapping paper spotted over at Tiny White Daisies is so fun and creative. Right now my wrapping paper rolls are stuffed under a day bed out of sight. I like the idea of displaying them in your home (in an office or by a desk area) to bring a pop of color to a room.