Adelaide Rose Designs is my fave (giveaway time!)

April 30, 2010 // 0 Comments

Lily Earrings

Emily has just opened up her lovely Etsy jewelry shop, Adelaide Rose Designs. Because she’s so nice she’s offered a pair of Lily earrings to one of you chums. Wouldn’t they be a pretty little gift for mom this Mother’s Day?

To enter, please leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, May 5th. Oh, and bonus time, Emily is offering free shipping on all orders right now. If you’re wanting it in time for Mother’s Day, just make sure to order before this Monday.

Hooray for Friday giveaways!





Botanical charts are my fave

April 29, 2010 // 0 Comments

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wildflowers calendar from Claire Nereim
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I wish Ryan would warm up to the idea of more florals in our house. But who’s to argue with my impeccable taste? Am I right? I wish sarcasm came across better in written form.





Sweet garlands are my fave

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I’ve never met a garland that I didn’t like. Wait, I take that back. Have you been to Party City lately? Woof.





Spotted and hearted

April 28, 2010 // 0 Comments

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Springy candy poppers spotted on Style Me Pretty
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The coolest wardrobe secret passage spotted on Apartment Therapy
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I want more occasions to wear something so pretty spotted on Ruffled
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Terrariums are all the rage spotted on Jolie Jolie
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My kind of dress spotted on Urban Weeds
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Danni’s sweet engagements with handkerchief bunting spotted on 100 Layer Cake
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Caroline creates beautiful everyday pieces spotted in her shop BRVTVS




Free printables are my fave

April 27, 2010 // 0 Comments

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Tandem bike via iDiY
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Bunting designed by Kristen Magee available from Nonpariel Magazine
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Textured garland designed by Kristen Ketola available from Nonpariel Magazine

I really appreciate awesome free printables because it took me several attempts to figure out how to fill in an object with the paint bucket on Illustrator. And when I say several attempts I’m talking a few hours. Can you relate? These invites will fill my summer soiree needs.





Birthday wishlists are my fave

April 26, 2010 // 0 Comments

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My mom just told me that I’m never the person that says, “I don’t know,” when I get asked “What do you want for your birthday?” It’s hard work but someone has to do it.

Congratulations SSBA photo box. You’ve made the cut this year.





Spring blossoms, simple cakes and farm fresh centerpieces are my fave

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This weekend I went to the LDS temple in Salt Lake for a wedding where there were forty five weddings going on that day. As we waited for the bride and groom to come out I carefully watched the other brides and critiqued their dress, hair and flowers. It was having a Nina Garcia moment and Ryan just chose to ignore me. People watching is one of the talents I’m most gifted at. How was your weekend?




Five faves are my fave

April 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

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photo from Georgia via Kelly McCaleb

Phew, this has been THE week of guest posts for me. Natalie asked me to share a list of five favorites on her blog My Favorite Things today. See if you can guess what five things I listed before you click over. And no I didn’t list bunting (for once!) or Julie Andrews. But I would like to add snuggled babies.




A farmer’s market inspired party is my fave

April 22, 2010 // 0 Comments

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I love the idea of using a farmer’s market for inspiration for a party. You could have bike parking, fill baskets with flowers and then send the guests homes with totes of baguettes. Yes, I’m white if you were wondering.





Spotted and hearted

April 21, 2010 // 0 Comments

Sometimes my spotted and hearted posts take on a theme without me even knowing it. This week I’m clearly thinking about homes and bikes.

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If I owned this bedroom maybe I would be motivated to make the bed spotted on Apartment 34
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Books in the entryway spotted on Desire to Inspire
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Floral padded chairs spotted on Oh Me, Oh My
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I want a collection of pretty pedestals spotted on Oh Joy
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Bikes in watercolor spotted on Hooray
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Pantone colored bikes spotted by Karen
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My thoughts exactly spotted on Then Sings My Soul
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Beverly owns the most beautifully stocked store and is giving away a Matteo coverlet to one lucky reader! Enter on the Willows blog and do me a favor – if you win it wrap it around yourself like this model and take a picture in pure glee spotted by awesome Emily








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