Confessions of A Design Junkie

Growth Chart

2011-06-17T06:33:00.000-04:00

Lovely Pottery Barn-like idea from Tip Junkie!

Web Finds Wednesday

2011-06-01T06:25:00.000-04:00

InternMatch.com

Lost Type Co-Op

The Elevator Pitch

Parent Calling Card - Ollieograph

Google Ajax Dynamic RSS Feed Control

Fabric Flowers for Your Hair

2011-05-29T15:33:00.000-04:00

Great way to spruce up an outfit..and to hide tangley new-mom tresses. :)

Fabric rosette ponytail holders found on Etsy

Kitchen Love

2011-05-28T06:41:00.000-04:00

Wish my kitchen looked like this!

Found on the Inspired Room

Wrappy Paper Love

2011-05-17T06:47:00.000-04:00

http://www.papyrusonline.com/gift-wrap/wrapping-paper/cupcakes-wrapping-paper.html

http://www.papyrusonline.com/gift-wrap/wrapping-paper/elephant-birthday-duo-wrapping-paper.html

From Papyrus

Craft with Corks

2011-05-17T06:41:00.000-04:00

My husband and I have been saving up our wine corks for quite some time now. Not sure what for exactly...memories, craft project?? Well this just might be the project for all those corks!

From ReNest

Lovely Party Supply Source: Magpie Paperworks

2011-05-10T06:16:00.001-04:00

Magpie Papeworks has such lovely party supply items! Sigh...drooling over all the pretty things!

Personalized Fabric

2011-05-05T06:59:00.000-04:00

Loving this idea from Young House Love for creating your own personalized fabric! The service is from Spoonflower - and you can create swatches for as little as $5 and yards of your own personalized fabric from as low as $15!

The amazing bloggers over at Young House Love created a special fabric using their baby's name in celebration of her first birthday! Lovely idea! Must.file.away.now! :)

Mental Note: Mini Pencils for Parties

2011-05-02T06:54:00.000-04:00

I am always forgetting the last minute party details and scrapping together some modge podge batch of pens and pencils - but these darling and pre-sharpened! little gold or white pencils (sold in sets of 10 for $3) from Twig and Thistle's Etsy shop are perfect for parties whether for game night or for shower games. Love it!

Random Design Links

2011-04-20T06:15:00.000-04:00

Free High Res Coffee Stains

Free Font : Water Brush Rob

Burnt Paper Textures

CSS Templates

Brown Paper Textures

How you answer the interview question: What are your weaknesses?

Mango Wood Platter = Love

2011-04-15T06:13:00.000-04:00

From one of my new favorite party planning web stores Acme Party Box Company

Tea for Two

2011-01-30T14:57:00.000-05:00

Tea set from mod cloth $22.99

How Would You Like Your Graphic Design: Pick Two

2011-01-11T06:34:00.000-05:00

From GeeksAreSexy

Pugs Not Drugs

2010-12-13T05:59:00.002-05:00

My mother-in-law is an avid pug lover and so, of course, around the holidays I am in search of all things pug! :) Found this adorable "Pugs Not Drugs" tote from The All Mighty shop! Though this year we went in a less doggy direction with our gift but will have to keep this in mind for next year!

Luchadore Christmas Tree Topper

2010-12-11T06:24:00.000-05:00

This would be our Christmas tree topper if it were entirely up to my husband. Thank goodness it isn't. :)

Luchadore (Mexican wrestler) Christmas Tree Topper found on Etsy at the dessertfirstdesigns shop

Pine Cone Heart Wreath

2010-12-10T06:06:00.000-05:00

I sooo need to make one of these gorgeous pine cone wreaths! Maybe then I can have a slight excuse for my obsession with pine cone collecting. :)

Found on Le Souk

Yarn & Ornament Wreath

2010-11-28T10:05:00.000-05:00

Lovely! Too bad I don't currently have the time or energy right now. A baby really does change everything.

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/11/how-to_yarn_ball_wreath.html

Mitten Tree

2010-11-27T11:42:00.000-05:00

We put up the Christmas tree and have holiday music playing and, of course, I'm doing a little online Christmas shopping! Came across this adorable mitten tree that I can see coming in handy in the years to come as our family grows and our wet mittens multiply.

From Gardener's Supply Company $29.95

Chalk Board Love

2010-09-29T06:49:00.000-04:00

I wish my pantry looked more like this...though not sure where they are hiding their cereal boxes, stove top or cans of soup - maybe on the other side of that nook you can't really see into. Hmm? :)

Love the idea of decorating with chalk board paint right on the door. Would help us a lot with our grocery list making! My husband and I will always end up with two or three lists - one he has been working on and one I start working on. Most of the items are usually the same - though his do seem to lack wall plugs and laundry detergent and mine are a little less focused on pork chops and ground beef. :)

Loving this garage too! Maybe a more manly color would entice my hubby than this mossy green though - but love how it is all organized and gives a little work space to sit down at. One day, one day....our garage has been on the back-end of the project list here lately.

See more gorgeous ideas of how to decorate with chalk over at Blissfully Domestic

Organization Inspiration

2010-09-17T06:07:00.000-04:00

Who doesn't need more inspiration to get organized? Love the muted green colors against the white - and how organized it all is of course!

See more on organization from the original post at The Inspired Room

Using Your Leftovers: Tissue Paper Roses

2010-09-12T06:40:00.000-04:00

With just having had our baby shower a few weeks ago, we are up to our eyeballs in tissue paper. My husband will just toss the stuff out - but I managed to hoard most of it up and away for future use. I love this idea from Paper Crave - tissue paper roses! Gorgeous!

See full instructions on how to make these beauties over at Paper Crave

Freelance Work: Friendship Church Beverage Bar Logos

2010-09-10T22:54:00.000-04:00

Craft Studio Envy

2010-09-07T06:35:00.000-04:00

Warning - these images may cause extreme craft studio envy - I know it did for me! Posie Gets Cozy shares her new craft room reveal - complete with all the bells and whistles! Put my little corner nook to shame. :)

See more on her blog - Posie Gets Cozy

Interior Inspiration: Yellow Dressers, Crochet and Bunting

2010-09-06T18:57:00.000-04:00

More interior eye candy found on Decor8

Beach Cottage Love

2010-08-28T18:02:00.000-04:00

More interior inspirations to get the creative juices flowing!

Found on Made By Girl

Interior Inspiration: Sweet Candy Colors

2010-08-27T22:09:00.000-04:00

Lovely interior imagery from http://lystadsvingen.blogspot.com/

I love stark white with pops of color!

Found on Decor8

Etsy Find: Grandma's Garden Stamped Spoon

2010-07-30T05:52:00.000-04:00

Loving this idea for my upcoming Great Grandma's birthday! Which happens to be the same day as my baby shower - when this little one comes she'll be a Great, Great Grandma! :)

From Etsy Shop monpetitchouboutique

Craft Inspiration: Pottery Barn Frame Jewerly Holders

2010-07-27T06:57:00.000-04:00

I'm inspired! My current jewerly holder doesn't hold earrings well. I am thinking a little white frame strung with wire will work just perfectly! :)

Inspiration from Pottery Barn

(but I'll be frame shopping at Goodwill)

Inspiration: Backyard Scrabble Board

2010-07-22T22:14:00.000-04:00

My poor husband never gets a break in the summer. My creative juices are flowing - our backyard is really coming together and just when he thinks he's done building things - WHAM! Something like this happens.

First it was a flower bed, then a garden box, then another garden box and another! Then a compost pile, a deck, and lastly a hammock...and then it all slows down a little...

And I read a blog, see a website, read a magazine and again - am inspired! Running at my hubby with plans and babbling about where I envision it'll go. :)

How can I not be inspired with this insanely lovely outdoor Scrabble board idea? And it's so simple (in my head at least)!! A bag of concrete, a shallowish frame, some scoring, some staining - I'll tackle the tiles - he's just gotta do the dirty work. :)

So, if you're looking for me this weekend, I'll be at Lowe's...pricing baseboard trim and concrete stain.

Just in case we lose this article or the link changes - I want to write it down here - so we can remember how to make it!

From Sunset Magazine:

- 5-foot square Scrabble board

- wood frame, then poured concrete and scored it into 3¾-inch squares separated by ¼-inch joints.

- After the concrete had cured for one month, she colored the squares using water-base concrete stains.

- 100 3¼-inch square letter tiles from baseboard trim.

- Precut, adhesive-backed vinyl letters and numbers at a sign shop, stuck them on the tiles, and sealed each one with spray lacquer.

- The lightweight letters, which are stored in a canvas bag, fit on metal trays

Image Inspiration: Costal Kitchen

2010-07-09T06:08:00.000-04:00

Gorgeous!

Found on the kitchen

Image Inspiration: Bedroom Makeover

2010-07-08T18:40:00.000-04:00

I love neutral palettes! Swoon!

From Emily A. Clark

DIY Idea: Pallet Potting Bench

2010-07-07T18:00:00.001-04:00

Definitely going to have to convince the husband to make once of these for me! :)

Found on Re-Nest

Family Reunion Tees

2010-07-06T18:44:00.000-04:00

Summer is full of family reunions in lazy parks complete with hot summer sun, buzzing cicadas, cool shade, lots of hugs and catching up, and plenty of good food!

These family reunion t-shirts have me wanting to make something for our reunions coming up! Will have to check with my dad to see what kind of budget they have. :)

Found on Angela Hardison's blog

Image Inspiration: Beachy Interiors

2010-07-05T11:22:00.000-04:00

I love stark white with pops of sea green and aqua - and red! So beachy!

Numbered Mixing Bowls

2010-06-24T06:49:00.000-04:00

Not sure what it is about numbered things like this = but I love it!

From Wisteria.com

Fabulous Find: Tablevogue

2010-06-14T05:53:00.005-04:00

I think I've fallen in love! Who doesn't have a shabby, banged up card table or two they pull out for parties? I know I do! Being the perfectionist, design-minded person I am - I always try covering the darn thing with table cloths - none fit quite right though - always short on the sides so the legs show and too long on the other so people are tripping over it. :(

Tablevogue has come up with the perfect solution! Made to fit card tables and other standard table sizes - these box-pleated, floor length table cloths add a ton of swank to any ho-hum table! Taking your decor from blah and boring to fabulous and fun! Love it! Definitely a must-have for anyone planning a party or get-together!

Lots of style for little price! And so many uses - think about it - holidays, dinner parties, birthdays, game nights, baby showers, open houses, house warming, or even everyday decor!

Find Tablevogue on Facebook

Visit them online at http://www.tablevogue.com

Follow on Tablevogue on Twitter

Monticello Travel and Cruise Website & Social Media Integration

2010-06-08T06:03:00.002-04:00

Client: Monticello Travel & Cruise

Objective: Design and implement website for the business, maximize SEO and incorporate social media throughout including Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare accounts.

Product: Website, SEO and social media integration.

Anthropologie Beachy Drawer Pulls

2010-05-27T06:27:00.000-04:00

As if I need more beachy ideas! The summer-like heat and our new deck has me dreaming of all things beachy and blue!

These drawer pulls and door knob are from Anthropologie - too cute!

Fab Font Resource

2010-05-10T06:24:00.000-04:00

I'm always in the market for fabulous new fonts! Poppytalk, a great design blog, has a series called "Font Friday" that highlight fonts that have caught their eye - I highly suggest you check it out!

Life Lessons - Dafont.com

MTF Base Dash Leafy - Dafont.com

Color Weakness

2010-04-28T07:02:00.000-04:00

My weakness this year - as far as color goes - has to be green! I've never been a huge fan - but someone about those sagey hues just has me staring wistfully at these pics! So cottagy, serene and cute!

From Cafe Cartolina

Quilty Weakness

2010-04-22T18:27:00.000-04:00

I know quilts are folksy and old fashioned but something about a cozy quilt in fabulous fabric patterns just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I love this the idea of a quilt is transposed to the closet door here - - not sure if it uses fabric decoupaged on or maybe scrapbook paper. Either way...le sigh.

Found on luvinthemommyhood

A Print That Makes Me Smile

2010-04-20T06:24:00.000-04:00

Not sure what is it is about this little pink kitty - maybe it's little smile - I dunno! But it's lovely!

$40 from Artist Jamie Shelmman

Indy's Kitchen Branding & Website Design

2010-02-23T06:53:00.001-05:00

Client: Indy's Kitchen - Indianapolis, Indiana

About: Indy’s Kitchen offers a fully equipped, commercially licensed, shared-use kitchen for rent by the hour.

Product: Logo and website.

From Purpose to Paycheck: Creative Careers Panel at IUPUI

2010-01-26T06:48:00.001-05:00

Come hear this dynamic panel of IUPUI alumni discuss:

How to GAIN Experience
How to MAKE connections
What SKILLS are needed for SUCCESS

Panelists include:

Kim Hannel, Managing Editor, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, English grad
Steve Hodges, IUPUI Media Relations, Media Arts & Sciences grad from IU School of Informatics
Emily McLaughlin, Assistant Clinical Professor Program Director for Interior Design Technology at IUPUI
Stacy Quasebarth, Marketing Manager at LMV Consulting, Visual Communications grad

Please feel free to attend even if the panelists are not an EXACT match for your targeted career path. The panelists will be asked to give a variety of information and tips on networking, keys for success, and how to navigate that first professional job after college.
Attendees are welcome to bring lunch.

Learn more!

Invitations & Ink Branding & Website Design

2010-01-10T14:05:00.006-05:00

Client: Debra Fox of Invitations & Ink - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Objective: Refresh and update look and feel of the Invitations & Ink brand with new logo design. Implement new look and feel with complete website design overhaul.

Product: Logo and website.

Blog Crush: Twig & Thistle

2010-01-07T18:00:00.003-05:00

Yup, it is official - I have a blog crush! Who is it?? Twig and Thistle! Everything about this blog is fabulous - so crafty, so chic, so wonderful! Check out Twig & Thistle's latest post about the adorable winter garb you see above! I love gray and lavender as a wintertime (or anytime) color palette - something so soothing about those colors together!

Interior Inspirations: Coastal Christmas

2009-12-14T06:22:00.000-05:00

Need a little design inspiration for Christmas? I know I do!! One of my favorite blogs, A Life's Design has some great inspirational shots of coastal Christmas decor! I especially love the starfish used to glam up this wintery table! Go check it out!

From A Life's Design

Cupcake Garland

2009-12-04T06:23:00.002-05:00

Love this fabulous idea for garland - cupcake liners! Definitely a must for my next cupcake swap!!

Found on 100 Layer Cake

Dozi Blog Giveaway!!

2009-12-03T06:07:00.006-05:00

Recently had the opportunity from CSN stores to review a product (see the darling hedgehog above) and give away one to one of my lucky readers as well!! How awesome is that?! This little guy will bring instant cheer to any dreary desk, happily holding your paperclips OR perch him along side your sewing machine to pin down those persnickety needles and safety pins! I haven't quite decided where my little guy is going to reside quite yet. He (yup its a he) camped out on my desk yesterday holding my stock of hardly used paper clips but I am going to see if I could put him to better use holding my safety pins at home. Currently they are in a bowl that I keep knocking over and spilling hundreds of pins all over the floor. (which I've done like three times now - arg!!)

Now on to how to score your own Alessi Paperclip Holder!!

Giveaway Alert:

Would like you to have a chance to win the same darling little hedge hog Alessi Paperclip Holder (in a color of your choice - either pink, black or green) that I received? Here's how you can enter to win!:

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5. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your contact e-mail address like this to avoid spammers: username (at) gmail (dot) com. If I don't have a way to reach you or you don't respond in three days, your name will be disqualified, and I will choose again.

Good Luck!!

Open to US residents only, 18+.
Winners will be chosen by random.org.
Email addresses will not be shared with any third parties.
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at midnight.

Custom Curtain Inspiration

2009-12-01T06:47:00.001-05:00

Having moved in the spring of 2007 you'd think we'd already have all our windows outfitted with curtains right? Sigh. No.

We've slowly progressed with our curtains - first we found a steal for the windows downstairs, then we splurged for blackout curtains in our bedroom and we're left with a good 5 windows left in the landing and two spare bedrooms.

I am thinking about just sewing up from fabric I like instead of searching and searching for the right ones on sale. I really love these sewn tie-up curtains from Making It Lovely! So lovely!!

Pretty Paper Wreath

2009-11-28T14:54:00.003-05:00

Will be posting details about my awesome new giveaway here early next week - to start the week off right and to catch anyone who avoids blogs on the weekends/holidays! I promise!

But, to tide you all over till then! Here's an awesome craft idea from Living w/ Lindsay that will have you all running to the craft store - at least I know I will be!!

A Giveaway is Coming!

2009-11-25T21:19:00.007-05:00

I'm very excited to announce that a great opportunity for a giveaway have come along! In conjunction with your one-stop online shopping mecca AllModern.com, which stocks amazing items from the German retailer Vitra.

AllModern.com is providing me and a lucky winner with a darling little hedge hog Alessi Paperclip Holder!

Details about the giveaway to come - stay tuned!!

Interior Eye Candy

2009-11-04T06:21:00.000-05:00

Gorgeous interior decor eye candy for you to feast your eyes upon!

From Brilliant Asylum

Car Moebel Inspiration

2009-11-03T06:49:00.000-05:00

This makes me want to move to Germany...pout.

Found on Decor8

Wonderfully Whimsical Workspace

2009-11-02T06:44:00.000-05:00

Who doesn't wish their workspace was as wonderfully whimsical as this? Andrea from Every Day Beauty really has a gorgeous workspace and so well organized! Love how everything matches her style to T.

Lavender is Lovely

2009-10-29T06:47:00.000-04:00

Lavender is lovely especially when you make it pop against cool and stunning whites!

From Seasonal Decorating Post at Decor8

Tumblr

2009-10-05T06:41:00.000-04:00

Been posting my design inspirations more regularly on Tumblr...with the intention of putting it on this blog eventually - but alas this has not been the case.

Love tumblr! Go check it out!!

Lovely to Look At: Pacifica Perfume

2009-09-16T06:05:00.000-04:00

Lovely to look at and lovely scent to boot! I came across Pacifica products at Borders of all places, but love the Tahitian Gardenia solid perfume. It fits easily in my purse, won't spill or leak and just a little dab at my neck and wrist is all that is needed for this strongly scented perfume. I love it! What first drew my eye though, of course, was the packaging and design.

Fancy Fabric Fetish

2009-09-11T06:36:00.000-04:00

Do you have a fancy fabric fetish? I do.

Yeah, this fabric from Cicada Studio - makes me swoon - but at $68 a yard. :( Ain't gonna happen anytime soon.

the icing co Branding & Website Design

2009-09-04T06:38:00.002-04:00

Client: Katy Smith and Katie Sebahar of the icing co. - Indianapolis, Indiana

Objective: Branding and website design for new cupcake/bakery.

Products: Logo, letterhead, business cards, Facebook fan page, Twitter background, brochure and website.

Tutorials are Fabulous

2009-08-29T06:24:00.000-04:00

Love learning new tricks and shortcuts in Illustrator!

Here's one you gotta go check out!

How to Make a Wavy Edge Using the Transform Tool

Reader Help!

2009-08-20T06:21:00.001-04:00

I'm helping Candace at Frugal Indy design a button for her blog.

Which one do you like best??

Leave a comment on her test blog telling us your favorite!

Click here to help us choose! http://ow.ly/kJM9d

Eye Candy for the Day

2009-08-03T06:42:00.000-04:00

You can always rely on Cafe Cartolina for refreshing images and inspirations!

Choose Joy Print

2009-07-25T19:22:00.002-04:00

Lovely prints from Etsy artist evajuliet at an easy $22.

Indiana Exposure on Apartment Therapy

2009-07-23T06:28:00.000-04:00

Browsing through my blog posts I stumbled upon these charming photos from inside a darling bed and breakfast - taking a second look at the blog post title I was more than a little shocked to see that the post was about a Michigan City, Indiana location! Cool!

From Apartment Therapy - Green

Tropical Table Top

2009-07-22T19:20:00.001-04:00

Ahhh....I am LOVING this tropical table setting. May have just inspired me to dig into my jar of seashells to spruce up our outdoor table one of these nights - if we ever get to eat outside again - it has been one odd summer here in Indiana. Cold and raining at the moment - ugh.

From the Design Republic

Stache Bash: Manly Birthday Party Idea

2009-06-16T06:08:00.000-04:00

I am loving this idea for a manly birthday party - that allows for a little design to sneak in along with the beer and brats! ;) Visit Twig and Thistle for full party details, pictures and even a downloadable PDF template!

Be Still My Heart!

2009-06-15T06:35:00.000-04:00

O.M.G. This is GORGEOUS!

From Decor8

A Pattern for Poufs!!

2009-06-14T19:03:00.000-04:00

Awhile back I posted about these gorgeous knitted floor poufs and how much I wished there were a pattern so I could knit one myself! Well, guess what? I found a pattern!!

Craftzine, those clever bloggers, found these gorgeous poufs and patterns to boot!

Identity Design: ISHA

2009-06-13T06:54:00.000-04:00

Identity design and promo piece I've done for the student chapter of an association I work with.

Beachy Escape

2009-06-12T06:58:00.002-04:00

Eye candy for the day! I love how the lounge is made from what looks like painted wooden pallets with a mattress on top. So charming with all the natural elements - the stumps for tables, the branches for the awning - lovely!

Found on Poppy Talk

Cupcake Cheer

2009-06-11T20:48:00.003-04:00

Here's a little card I designed awhile back and just happened to come across the image here recently and thought I would share - so cheerful! Now I want a cupcake! :)

Charley Harper Coloring Book

2009-06-11T17:45:00.000-04:00

Even to make any design-loving mama swoon!

Found on Baby Gadget

So True

2009-06-10T22:44:00.002-04:00

From Meet Me at Mikes and Ace Jet 170.

Interior Inspiration

2009-06-03T06:07:00.000-04:00

Eye Candy for the Day

2009-06-02T06:34:00.000-04:00

Lemongrass Photography Branding

2009-06-01T06:34:00.005-04:00

Client: Jessica Limeberry of Lemongrass Photography - Indianapolis, Indiana

Product: Branding, cd inserts, letterhead, business cards.

Lovely Lantern Idea!

2009-05-20T13:56:00.002-04:00

I am LOVING this great (and economical) idea from This Young House - check out how they made them here!

Gathering Inspiration

2009-05-18T10:45:00.006-04:00

My husband and I are refabbing a old dining room table into a patio table. We were going to inlay tile on top of the wood surface, but with a little research we are now worried about that idea.

I am now sorta inspired to paint it white or a combination of white and blues and greens for a beachy feel.

What do you think?

Now Panic & Freak Out Mug

2009-05-11T07:07:00.000-04:00

More Keep Calm paraphernalia available at Pedlars! Loving this mug!

Interior Inspirations

2009-05-06T09:15:00.000-04:00

Swoon! Need I say more?? Why can't my living room look like this??

Found on Decor8

Joys of Nature

2009-05-05T06:12:00.001-04:00

Image from Oh Joy!

My allium isn't coming up this year. Pretty bummed about it actually. I was smart enough to save the old flower - looks just like the pic above. Lovely!

Maybe it was a bulb I was supposed to dig up bring in...hmm?

I love alliums in bloom and otherwise!

You Are the Cream in My Coffee Print

2009-05-04T09:09:00.002-04:00

This delightful print would be a perfect addition to my office- though I am not a coffee drinker - I just the right blank wall for it now that things have moved around in my office. We moved a filing cabinet to fit in a new desk! And now I stare a pretty blank wall. :( Need to fix that!

Found on Decor8

The 3/50 Project

2009-04-15T14:44:00.003-04:00

Tote Inspiration

2009-04-08T11:35:00.002-04:00

Image from Cicada Daydream

Getting all sorts of crafty inspirations as of late! Here's the latest sewing project that has me itching to stitch. A lovely tote from the crafty blogger over at Cicada Daydream. I love the colors - I love the simple design. I love it! Can't wait to get home and sew!!! I have a few birthdays coming up and this is exactly the push I needed to get crafting!!

Dandy Dandelion Design

2009-03-17T11:53:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the lag of posts - been busy with a fabulous freelance project for an amazing photographer I know - will post more about that later! :)

Now on to a little inspiration for the office. I'm loving this cheerful yellow dandelion design from Galison - the perfect thing to cheer things up a bit. You can purchase all sorts of products in this lovely pattern including this file tote, a memo box and a journal.

Check it out at Galion!

Infinite Inspiration Resource

2009-02-17T09:31:00.002-05:00

Three Potato Four has to be the best little online shop ever. With a vast collection of goodies ranging from antiques and tableware to pretty prints and more! I'm loving this flock print - an easy $35.

More Adorable WallPaper Goodness

2009-02-17T09:10:00.002-05:00

I'm all about options - and I can't get enough great wallpaper graphics! Who can?!

Wallpaper from Jinjerup.

Found on Design is Mine.

Free Valentine's Day Treat Bag Graphic from Twig & Thistle

2009-02-13T21:39:00.003-05:00

The ever-creative bloggers at Twig & Thistle posted a DIY Sweetheart Brownie Valentine post earlier this week that I've been meaning to bookmark. If I had a little more time this year (and I still might!) I would have made these for everyone at work and all our friends and family. Too cute!

Download the bag graphic here!

Desktop Wallpaper Love

2009-02-13T09:13:00.001-05:00

Once a month, valerydesignwrks posts a brand new wallpaper
featuring new designs and characters to help give your desktop a fresh and exciting look. Here's what's on my desktop at work now - makes me smile!

Crafty Cool

2009-02-12T20:47:00.002-05:00

I am LOVING these $20 t-shirts from Craftster! Made my day!

Keep Calm Lip Balm

2009-02-09T07:16:00.000-05:00

The latest in the Keep Calm and Carry On paraphernalia: the lip balm! Available in assorted flavors including almond, blackberry, pistachio, strawberry, apple and peppermint. I've never had pistachio lip gloss before - sounds delish!

Found on Wee Birdy
Coming soon to Lapin and Me

Wire Basket Love

2009-02-08T07:03:00.000-05:00

I love, love, LOVE little wire baskets like this one from Cox & Cox! There's one at the antique store I frequent that I have my eye one - thought it's bigger and $25. This one is perfect for catching that daily onslaught of mail that you can't get to until later in the week and is only $15 - even has a cute little "mail" label.

Sweet Love Sticks Valentine Sentiments Pencils

2009-02-07T23:19:00.003-05:00

There's nothing like a brand new pencil! My weakness for pencils started early on in my grade school years - collected ones I liked in a little box - probably have it somewhere still - oh, I need to go find it! :) These would have definitely made it into my collection! Heck, they make in my collection now!

Available on Etsy!

Found on Layers of Meaning!

Haseform Dachshund Coathanger

2009-01-31T11:39:00.004-05:00

Isn't this the most adorable coat hanger? Perfect for all those dachshund and dog lovers out there - I mean you, Corinn! :) Find it online at Rose & Radish at the easy price of $28!

Found on one of my favorite blogs ever - Making It Lovely!

Modern Paper Ornaments

2009-01-29T06:58:00.000-05:00

Making It Lovely always has such darling ideas for her home - such an inspiration! These are the adorable paper ornaments she made with instructions from design*sponge. Gorgeous!

Beachy Home Inspiration

2009-01-28T06:17:00.000-05:00

I absolutely adore these beach neutrals in this comfy, cozy living room by Gum Tree - can't wait until they make some of their merchandise available on their website! In the meantime, I'm sure I can concoct up a look-alike look. Especially loving the bright blue glass floaters in the light colored woven basket...and the floor poofs - I'm loving floor poofs this year!

Found on Beach Bungalow 8!

Gingko Print

2009-01-27T07:14:00.000-05:00

Loving these great prints from London-based Bold & Noble!

Wood You Be Mine?

2009-01-26T09:44:00.002-05:00

Adorable freebie pdf Valentine's Day card from mmmcrafts!

Pretty Prints

2009-01-18T22:21:00.001-05:00

Adorable "I Like You" print from Studio Mela - perfect for Valentine's Day - of which I am such a sap for!