hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving!!

this time of year always makes me want to snuggle in and make crafts all day... so, here are two that i've found recently that meet my crafty criteria: inexpensive, easy and fun!

first are these manu necklaces

(which are essentially paper clips wrapped in colored tape!)

i found these and many others on vintage mint. check there for many more ridiculously great craft ideas and more about the necklaces...

and of course some lovely paper trees by martha stewart

can't wait to make some for my little terrariums!

oh and i almost forgot – happy cyber monday!

+ take note that you can still use my

BLACK10 coupon code for 10% off in the shop!

xoxoxoxox

celebrating Thanksgiving and Etsy's new ability to create and accept coupon codes – here's a coupon code to use in my shop for all you lovely blog readers! simply enter BLOG10 at checkout and receive 10% off your entire order!

happy holidays!! xoxoxoxox

happy monday!! check me out over at the short and sweet of it!

this is one of the few giveaways i've entered for this holiday season –

so be sure try for your chance to win free stuff! xoxoxoxoxo

got a note from caroline's creations about my weekend front page feature –

so proud to be a part of this beauty!

thanks again! xoxoxoxo

i have determined that 2011 will be the best year ever!

(well, that is until the next year.)

but seriously, 2011 is gonna be heaven...

and as long as i believe it – it will be true!!

so, in honor of this positive thinking i've made a calendar to remind you

printed on poster paper or on maple veneer!

xoxoxoxoxox

here's some pics from around the house today...

{kitchen shot featuring my mary mcdivett chalkboard

and the pink and brown apron by

my sweet friend kimberly of chez sucre chez}

{living room fireplace right side}

{living room fireplace left side}

{wall art featuring hollie chastain and our niece and nephew}

{little table by the bathroom}

{and of course, our kritter girl}

louie ck's hilarious tour came to reading last night

and i laughed so hard it still hurts.

best $30 i've ever spent!

happy thursday, everyone!

check out the fabulous photos from tina's wedding!

tina was married in july and turned traditional the red, white, and blue

theme into something completely new!

what romantically sweet combinations and treatment –

she ordered my custom witness banner in her colors

and i was so happy to have a part!

thanks so much for sharing, tina!

xoxoxoxox

hey there all you wonderful readers!

remember when i posted last week about having a serious quilt inspiration? well, here it is!

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i'm so in love with this new print. i figured since i don't have one of those lovely quilts in my home i'd make something like it to remind me how beautiful they are and this is how it came together.

maybe someday i'll actually make one... but it might be a while.

and until then - this will have to do!

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plus, i got to take some shots with my husband's new nikon D90.

i'm pretty happy with the results. sheesh, what an awesome camera.

now, if i could just figure out that darn white balance!

ok - if you love it, too – get one for yourself here!

xoxoxoxox

oh boy! a crafty amy sedaris interview over at etsy! hooray!

one of my favorite excerpts:

"I love working with pantyhose because they are durable, malleable and I like the threat they pose: they can cause urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, eczema, hives, rashes and bacterial vaginosis. Danger keeps me on my toes."

just wanted to show some of the lovely

fall inspiration on my walk yesterday –

the color of this tree was so amazing...

and along the side of the road were some seriously inspiring color combinations...

i think kritter loves the fall, too! she blends in perfectly.

+++ i think we figured out what kitsune is!!

my good friend cally sent us some seriously convincing info on the carolina dog and if you know kritter, you know this is close!

oh yeah, and happy halloween!

{love these vintage inspired decorations by the ever-awesome martha stewart team!}

and with that – happy weekend everybody!! xoxoxox

just had to share these beauties from over at domestikate

{retro plastic awesomeness - $62}

{pistol hairdryer - $235}

{everything i like - $14}

happy tuesday people!

xoxoxoxox

happy friday, folks!!

just wanted to post about my recent little illustration job for Etsy.com!

yep, you heard it - Etsy the real-deal company. so, that means at this years NY OOAK show the official Etsy booth will have these sweet little gift tag stickers designed by....

you guessed it, little ol' me!

their theme continuing from last year is a warm and cozy cabin feel

so i created this one inspired by quilts...

and this one inspired by my smokingly charming chimney!

even more exciting?! they let me get credit by putting my shop address at the bottom of each sticker!! wow, Etsy is just plain old awesome.

happy beautiful fall weekends to all of you out there!

xoxoxoxoxoxox

hey, hey! just a couple new items in the shop –

2011 folksy calendars

and a special holiday deal...

happy wednesday!! xoxoxox

sheesh! it's been a while!

i was on a serious vacation from... all things.

but am now i'm back and super inspired!

just yesterday i was NYC checking out the folk art museum and got really excited to try make a quilt next year...

check out some of the radical quilts they had on display –

in the meantime (since i'm very slow and kinda stink at sewing!),

i have some great ideas for really large prints on canvas inspired by some of my favorites.

in other news, today i've been featured on craftland's blog check it out. and, i'm really excited to be in their awesome show again this year. thanks again, kristin! xoxoxox

and with that – HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!

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