oodles of color

I love spreading the word about wonderful etsy shops. My good friend Michelle opened the most darling paper shop and has been crazy busy filling it with all sorts of goodies. Everything is so colorful and fun, custom invitations, stationery, prints, gift tags and more! Check out some of my favorites and make sure to stop by to visit Oodles of Color.

beautiful treasury

check out this beautiful treasury by Oodles of Color that made it to the front page of etsy. I'm so happy my charm necklace was included in this gorgeous collection!

adorable mother's day gift

I'm so excited about this new item in my shop. Super cute mother's day card and gift all in one! What mom wouldn't love this. Remove the adorable little glass flower necklace and mom can wear it all year long. Available in aqua and pink.

Spring Romance Treasury

Its been forever since I put together a treasury. Check out these etsy beauties I rounded up last night.

 

my work featured in Box Bottle Bag!

I just picked up my copy of Box Bottle Bag - The World's Best Packaging Design by Andrew Gibbs, founder and editor of TheDieline.com. He rounds up probably the best collection of package design anywhere. This book is full of great inspiration and gorgeous work. Very inspiring. And if that's not enough...two of my design projects made it into the book!

gorgeous monogram necklace

Love this necklace from MadisonReeceDesigns. The decorative border is so pretty! Made from PMC, which I am dying to try out some day. If you are not familiar, PMC is precious metal clay that is sculpted like clay, then when fired turns into pure silver. Amazing, right? Has anyone worked with it before? I'd love to hear about it...

wednesday wishlist

Cute finds from Ruche, a modern boutique with a vintage touch. This adorable and affordable online shop has gorgeous items. I love everything about the shop and here are a few of my favorites. All can be found at shopruche.com

the best business in the entire world

Several years ago, I experienced the most wonderful gift. Tank Goodness. I was stunned. Not only is this the most genius business idea, but everything about this business is seriously perfect. Warm cookies delivered to your door. Can you think of anything better in life? Their identity is adorable. Their cute packaging is smart, with a sticker stating what time their cookies left the oven. And these warm cookies from heaven are delivered in a branded Mini Cooper! And did I mention how delicious these warm oatmeal chocolate chip cookies really are? Cookies can even be delivered with milk. I know, right? Totally genius!!

When I first experienced Tank Goodness cookies, I fell in love. What a wonderful company started by a wonderful family. Can you imagine getting to run such a fabulous business and deliver a product that always brightens people's day and brings smiles. And for all you people who do not live in the Minneapolis area, you should be excited to know that they have a new licensee program, so I'm sure Tank Goodness will be popping up all over the country. For more information on the best business in the world visit TankGoodness.com.

wednesday wishlist

I am so excited for Alice in Wonderland coming to theaters this week. The incredible imagination of Tim Burton adds the perfect twist to this classical tale. And 3D! Even better. I think it looks amazing and cant wait to check it out. In the spirit of Alice falling down the rabbit hole and all her other adventures, here is my wishlist this week.

Alice in Wonderland Pin Topper Set - GigiMinor
Wonderland Glasses - UrbanOutfitters
Drink Me Alice in Wonderland Bronze Bottle and Key Necklace - RubyRougeJewellry
Alice in Wonderland Nesting Dolls - InterContent
Tea Party Notebook - TheGiftShed
Mad Hatter Pocket Watch - Carrytales

embroidery hoop art

What's all this hoop-la about you ask? Just look at the lovely examples below. I've gathered a huge assortment of some of my favorites. You can group some together to fill a blank wall. Hang one as a cute accent. Making them yourself can be as simple as framing some favorite fabrics. Or look at all the creative designs you can purchase. The possibilities are endless. I love how charming they are.

1-DashingEtc 2-CowboyBunny 3-FolkyDolky 4-BabyBomb 5-SaysYou 6-LAMdesigns 7-8-LittlePinkHouse 9-MarieSoleil 10-DesignsByNancyT 11-HareandDrum 12-CaitlinSainio 13-StrangeDayKnits 14-MetzyPants 15-16-AEwilder 17-ModernArtEveryday 18-MissMatching 19-Bomchelle 20-LoriHutchinson 21-LouLouandOscar 22-RugglesStitch 23-BannerBabe 24-AllAboutTheFiber 25-26-NeaWear 27-AllAboutTheFiber 28-MiniatureRhino 29-GoodBehavior 30-MarysGranddaughter 31-32-MoxieDoll

whimsical garden accents

With March beginning and a glimpse of spring ahead, its time to start thinking about our outdoor spaces. Kerry, a woodworking artist from Canada, has one of the most adorable etsy shops. Her miniature gnome doors, windows, mailboxes, wishing wells and other playful accents add a touch of charm and whimsy to gardens and backyards around the world. Doesn't everyone need a little magic in their backyard? All these charming pieces can be purchased at NothinButWood.etsy.com.

bold bib necklaces

Bib necklaces are everywhere right now and they make such a statement. You can make a simple outfit suddenly bold and amazing or add to a glamorous look. This key piece of jewelry really makes the outfit. They look best with a simple neckline or something simple like a solid tee.

1 Eco Friendly Felt Flower Bib - LittleFluffStuff.etsy.com
2 Gem Forest Bib - Anthropologie.com
3 Feather Trim Ribbon Necklace - Forever21.com
4 Jewelled Rosette Bib - BejewelledBespoke.etsy.com
5 Mixed Jewel Bib - ArdenB.com
6 Dark Diva Bib Necklace - BeingOfLove.etsy.com
7 Risotto Bib Necklace - Anthropologie.com
8 Circa 78 Wildflower Necklace - UrbanOutfitters.com

scooter lovers

I know this is extravagant. But when I ran across this item I thought it was too adorable not to share. Most people would consider it insane to spend $2,000 on a toy for their children. I completely agree. But no one can argue, this handmade Rocking Italian Scooter is gorgeous. Consider it a work of art (still not in my budget.) But it is fun to look at. The details are amazing, it even has working lights. This amazing rocker can be found at TheatronItalianArt.etsy.com.

wednesday wishlist

These great kitchen finds seemed like a perfect fit for my Wednesday wishlist this week.

Artist series twist and shut bowls - Delight.com
Kitchen timer retro wall clock - PureModern.com
Martha Stewart recipe box - Macys.com
Dwell 5 piece kitchen set - Target.com