Valentine's Day {Preview of Craft Projects}

 ➸Next week we will show you some fun ways to do simple, sweet packages for February 14th. Remember it's a fun day to surprise someone with a pink or red enveloped card and sweet treats. Deliver some pretty balloons, make someone's day and deliver some "you are loved" love!➸

 That arrow is going to be stuck into Zach's cake along with some of the picks from B H L D N!

 We're all into arrows these days!

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 Ok, kiddos grab some Brach's Conversation hearts, Valentine's Day mellow cremes & Brach's Cinnamon Hearts or whatever dime store Valentine's Day candy floats your heart!

Gather together Japanese washi tape, glassine bags, skewers, stamps, and paint sample cards....

We'll give you a detailed list next week of more supplies you will need for your craft arsenal!

xo

Valentine's Day {Crafting & Industrial Things}

Yesterday my wee ones went to Grandma's house. I was able to get all of our shipments out, except for these stools which requires my savvy-shipper husband to package these. They are headed to Vermont.

I put all of my inspiration for Valentine's Day in this "cubby drawer". Crafting is on my list for the next few days. I want to share with you some fun & simple ideas. 

{The petite books are; Don'ts for Wives and Don'ts for Husbands, hilarious reads and even though they were written ages ago they are so relevant today!}

Little {big!} Zach turns 3 in a few days and I want to make this cake I found over at Camilla Style's blog. This recipe has me curious, too. It's almost lunch time in Ohio and I'm hungry!

 I will be updating the Etsy shop today in between taking care of Zach & Vivian. Matt brought the computer downstairs for me so I can keep a watchful eye on them. The metal holder & cubby divided drawer are going on Etsy.

 Cute pharmacy cabinet........headed to the shop.

This industrial holder is sweet & petite!

 I heart red foil hearts & all shapes of sizes hearts. {and that's a lot of hearts!} Made in the U.S.A and headed to our shop!

Set of 4 industrial stools going on Etsy. They will be available for pickup as well.

What is it about cute storage? Gets me every time :)

Planning to craft--I feel it! Valentine's Day is one of my favorites celebrations.

 {Vivi 17 months}

Hat {Vintage}

Dress {Darcy's daughter Mckell wore this c. 1997}

Sweater {Baby Gap, Goodwill}

Cream cable leggings {from Grandma} :)

Shoes {clearance rack, Gap I purchased these way before I had kids.}

Happy Friday and wishing you a sweet day.

xo

Pretty Things

Just wanted to pop in and say good night......

Last two nights I have been posting late. {for me}

I tucked my recent paper-y purchases from BHLDN in pretty glassware & lab flasks, etc.

*See the last pair of scissors below? They're bankers scissors, part of my Christmas gift

from Darcy. They are swell, no?*

I'm known for hanging things from my chandeliers. 

Well, why not? Life's too short not to have some fun.

night.

xo

Dreaming

 Our bed after our ginger haired kidlet romped in it and mussed it up.

I had taken down everything off the walls when we painted in 2010.

Hmm, dear lady of the house when will you decorate this room?

Soon.I.promise.
{Headboard-less to boot! We happily got rid of our cherry sleigh bed, it was way
too big for the room.}

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I've have been a fan of Elizabeth Allen Atelier bedding.

A vintage air about her collections, the pattern and color pairings are 

fantastic.  Feminine, but not over the top frilly. {She also has a bargain bin! Yardage is available.}

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The headboard makes this ensemble snappy.

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 I would add a punch of red to the above. 

Yes, I would. Somehow, somewhere!

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I wonder if chocolate is tucked on the nightstand?

My absolute favorite remedy to Ohio's cold & dry winters. Love this!

C. Booth's original bath & body oil. You can snap this up at Rite-Aid, Kmart & other drug stores.

 C. Booth's costs around $6.00 & will become your winter staple.

I put it on in the shower and afterwards, it's the best stuff. Very lightweight.

Night-y - Night!

I heart Italy

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On of the oldest apothecaries in the world, 1612.

This particular terra-cotta pomegranate was given rave reviews in Domino Magazine

 written & raved by Rita Konig. {Read more about Rita!} I love her style!

The scent is sealed in the firing process of the terra-cotta and lasts 9-12 months.

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A. Anichini's girl's dress in your choice of fabrics & colors.

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My favorite perfume. This is my daily pick-me-up, makes me feel very 

feminine and that I like! Anthropologie carries Tocca.

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A simple blouse by Tocca. 

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Blouse shown in another hue.

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For the Bambini......little girl's grey dress, Tocca. 

It's that weekend ahead you know........museum @ 11 and latte @ 2.

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Because I adore Di Santa Maria Novella packaging. 

Timeless. {& useful, wink!}

Sweet almond soap.

Rummage Sale/Studio Sale

*RUMMAGE SALE / STUDIO SALE*

I know this is announcing a sale a wee bit early, BUT it takes time

to get ready for a sale! We will be selling store things, odd & ends that are left as well

as kids clothes, fabric, furniture and this & that!

The first weekend in May--I will be more specific with times, etc.

More details on items will be posted in the near future.

Mark your calenders--we are clearing out!!!

Making room for some BIG changes around here........

{You just might need a truck.}

xo

Farmhouse Style {in the kitchen}

Faucet for indoors & outdoors.

French canning jars and they have a pretty font on them.

I want to organize my fridge with these. Easy for leftovers

& you can see what's in them.

This Farmhouse sink, installation is directly on the wall which I love.

{The drain board is a work of art!}

A commercial espresso machine.

{because our coffee maker is almost 15 years old!}

Our anniversary is coming up....we have one on our anniversary

gift "wish" list. {Cheers! Here's to another 15 years. I mean to "us" not

our old coffee maker! :)}

This heavy, quality made latte bowl is another practical thing I love.

Worth every penny & made in France.

Stack some up in your kitchen and they will be ready for your morning latte.

{Display worthy!}

*I love fresh whipped cream in my coffee. My mother made it and it's an easy way

to make your coffee/latte extra special.*

I found this particular recipe via Tracey at French Larkspur and it's a keeper!

 My favorite square pitcher, it's narrow so you can tuck it in tight spaces. 

This should be on every bride's registry!

Another simple pitcher I found.

This jam and the jar is good to have on hand! I reuse the jar leaving the

 pretty label on for a votive holder.

No preservatives & no high fructose corn syrup and once you taste it, well.....it will be on

your grocery list! Yum!

I use it sometimes with goat cheese & crackers. The combo of the goat cheese & sweet, it's sometimes my lunch!

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{now time to organize and clean out cupboards, it's January in Ohio!}

Have a lovely week!