You Are My Fave

February 10, 2012 // 10 Comments

I thought I’d end the week with just a little bit of cheese because that’s what Valentine’s Day is all about. Have a happy one friends.

YAMF elsewhere:
Victoria asked me to be part of her In the Creative Suite series- fun!
It’s time for best of the week
Stripes!
Do you love this print as much as I do?
Rad printable valentines
You’re going to be jealous of all of these

valentine’s day in a box is my fave

February 9, 2012 // 41 Comments

If you’ve been a yamf reader for a while now, you know I can’t making theme packages as evident by my birthday in a box, guest welcome in a box and summer party in a box. So I’ve decided to start a new in the box series this year where I put together a fun array of things, box them up and share them with you. I’m already looking forward to summer Olympics in a box.

First up is Valentine’s Day of course with a mix of red and pink. To tell you the truth, I had a lot of these items already stashed in my craft/party supplies. And Ryan wonders why I need an entire walk in closet to store them.

sources: polka dot crinkle wheel from BHLDN, heart cups from Party City, be mine card from Egg Press, flower clip from ban.do, ribbon from Sundance, heart brads + heart hole punch from Michaels, clothespins + washi tape from local store – Talulah Jones

a wall of hearts is my fave

February 8, 2012 // 32 Comments

Why stuff your valentine message in an envelope when you can broadcast it across your wall?

To make your own you’ll need:
- card stock
- scissors
- heart stamp + ink pad
- black marker
- washi (or other easily removable) tape

Cut about 100 strips of paper to appropriate size (I used my guillotine so it would go faster). Write out your message then stamp the rest of the strips with a heart. Line them up, stick them on then dance to this song.

a shower of balloons is my fave

February 7, 2012 // 30 Comments

When I said these ideas would be simple, I meant it. This one is as easy as a project as they come but it made Ryan say, “Wow! Is that my Valentine’s present?!” And the other day he was surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day is the same day every year. So it makes an impression. It would be fun to fill a closet or car too.

Sorry for the less than stellar pics. Taking photos of a shower is a lot more complicated than it seems.

a pop-up valentine is my fave

February 6, 2012 // 17 Comments

Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, this week on YAMF will be dedicated to simple lovey ideas. This first one is super duper easy and would be a happy little surprise to a friend who doesn’t live near you.

First, buy a honeycomb heart from your local party store (Sweet Lulu has them too), tape it up so it doesn’t flap open, address, stamp and send that happy prize to someone you love. Simple but fun.

PS That’s not our real address so don’t send awesome stuff to it.

the alt channel is my fave

February 3, 2012 // 34 Comments

Have you heard about the Alt Channel? Each week you can take online classes taught by some of the coolest cats in the social media world and the line-up of topics is pretty stellar (like DSLR tips from Justin Hackworth!).

I’m honored and just a tad nervous to be one of the teachers. I’ll be covering two different topics:
Bringing Home the Bacon When Your Blog Isn’t Huge – finding paid opportunities outside of sidebar ads.
Content is King – developing content that will take your blog from good to great.

Go here to see the full schedule of classes and to sign up. And if you happen to take one of my classes, I’d appreciate a few supportive good game pats through the screen. Mmmmkay?

For your weekend enjoyment:
Rad V-day decoration ideas
Best of the week (holy globe bank!)
Heart attack!

Thanks for reading friends.

image of Alt coasters from Mail Chimp

custom portraits are my fave

February 2, 2012 // 9 Comments

A sweet custom portrait would be a perfect gift for a valentine. Especially if that valentine is me and has a chronic case of closing her eyes in every single photo and/or doing a weird head tilt.

clockwise from top: Clay Thompson, Rifle Paper Co, Tuesday Morning, One and the Same

spotted and hearted

February 1, 2012 // 17 Comments

Late yesterday I realized that it had been four years since YAMF got its start. I feel like I’ve failed as a celebrator of all things. I guess I’ll just have to belate things up. Until then I’m loving these celebratory things -

A bright hooray spotted on Charlotte’s Fancy

Pink wrapped truffles spotted by Kathryn

A confetti 1st birthday spotted on The Sweetest Occasion

image: Jenni Bailey

Balloon filled windows spotted by Brittany

darcy miller’s space is my fave

January 30, 2012 // 13 Comments

There are a few rooms in Darcy Miller’s home that make me question her sanity (there is no way anyone besides the Pope is allowed in the pristine white living room) but her decorator sure nailed these rooms. For kicks I’m going to pretend I’m eating my bowl of Multi Grain Cheerios in that breakfast nook right now.

images: Nikolas Koenig for Architectural Digest

thoughtful friends are my fave

January 27, 2012 // 30 Comments

If anybody ever asks me what my favorite part of blogging is I always respond, “The friends I’ve made.” I met both Danni and Karen through blogging and last week during Alt they somehow managed to squeeze in an adorable baby shower, in our hotel room no less! It’s still hard for me to believe how thoughtful those two (and actually the entire guest list) are. Both baby and I are incredibly blessed.