Candle Holders

Candles from Source Perrier.

saw the amethyst votive holders first at All the Best

Chalkboard Paint

How to make your own chalkboard paint!

via Apartment Therapy

Sweep it up!

I saw something like this a while back on I Want That! on HGTV. We have stained concrete floors through out the house and sometimes vacuuming does not get it!

SweepEZE Vacuuming Dustbin-34.97 at Amazon

was also featured this week at Apartment Therapy

Wood Tiles

Wood Tiles at Ann Sacks

Candle Knife

This unique candle trimmer uses a heated blade to create a level burning surface with a smooth, like-new finish. Candles look like new, burn more evenly and drip less.

Candle Wand-24.95 at Solutions

Breath Capture

This is the craziest thing that I have ever seen! You actually capture your breath in this tube!

Everyone is born with it. A desire to be near the ones we care about most. And we find ways to remember them when they're away. A lock of hair. Letters. An old photo. And now there's Breath Capture™. Capture the breath of a loved one or friend and keep them close. Forever.

Straight Shooter-9.00 at Breath Capture

Roll Tide

I don't want to throw any of you for a loop out there, but I'm gonna talk about sports for a minute. Don't panic!

We are Alabama Crimson Tide fans here and while the elephant is the mascot, this elephant caught my eye. No, I don't have elephants all over my house... I just thought this was a good way to pay homage to our team in a non sports-designer kinda way.

Roll Tide!!


Terra Cotta Elephant Tray-35.00 at The Home Port

saw it first at Rare Bird Finds

Rag Chair

Kinda pricey for some rags, don't you think?

Rag Chair-3,325.00 at Generate

Chalkboard Fridge

Love, love, love this idea! We have the most hideous fridge. Now I will just have to talk the husband into letting me do it!

via Simply Green

Kids Art

All of you out there that have kids check out this website! The folks over at Z-Squared Graphics make posters out of your kids art work. Really neat! check it out...

Felted Soap

Lemons and Cucumber All Natural Hand Felted Soap Set-15.00 at Etsy

Egg Tree

Maybe if I buy some of those Luminous Eggs, I could display them on this Egg Tree....

Egg Tree-£24.00 or $47.11 at Store

Dolly Parton

Who doesn't like Dolly Parton?? Ok Ok I know that some of you don't, but don't tell me. I don't want to get my feelings hurt because I love her! I read her autobiography once while I was working at part time at a drug store. (we were never busy) I also have a Dolly Parton doll that was given to my grandfather one Christmas as a gag gift. Maybe it has something to do with living in the South.

Dolly Parton Necklace-45.00 at Stars + Infinite Darkness

Thumbprint Art

I think that we all made thumbprint art when we were kids.

Thumbprint Chart of ABC's-18.00 at The Small Object

Fried Marbles?

I have never heard of fried marbles. Found this at crafster. Apparently you heat the marbles in a frying pan for 20 minutes and then dump them in cold water. The marbles will crack on the inside only. Pretty neat!

Valentines Gift?

I thought this was unusual. You don't have very good odds...

Love Spinner-£6.50 or $12.76 at This Charm Girl

Necklace

Is it just me or does this remind you of Honeycomb cereal? tee heeI hope I am not disrespecting the artist, but it did make me laugh!

Silver Matrix Disk Necklace-22.00 at Etsy

Rooster Plates

My grandmother had this set of dinnerware that had roosters on it. These plates remind me of her.

Rooster Breakfast Plates-24.00 set of six at P.O.S.H. Chicago

Pretty Plates

If I had the space and money, I would have all of these. They are really beautiful.

at Rosanna

She read my mind!

Preppy Princess posted today about all the people that read her blog but do not post comments. It was like she was reading my mind! She blogged the words that I was afraid to say.I felt the same way!

When I first started this blog, it was kinda for myself. I didn't think that anyone was reading it.
But now, since I installed site meter I can see how many people visit and I do wish that more people would leave comments.

So please let me know if you like the things that I like or if I just have very bad taste. :0)

Sea Urchins

Urchin Vases-$12, $14, $18 at Global Table







Sea Urchin Tealights-15.99 at Art & Artifact

save the ta tas!

My sister sent me this sticker. Check out the save the ta tas website!

Eggs

I really don't know why anyone would want these. I just thought they were beautiful in an odd sort of way.

Luminous Eggs- 38.00 dozen at The Source Perrier

Beautiful Baby

Baby Jar Vanity Set-64.00 at Lavender Fields

Valentine Cookies

Heart Copper Cookie Cutter Set-24.95 at Sur la Table

Jewelry

Beautiful jewelry all made from recycled material such as forks, spoons, old coins or computer parts.

Jail Bird Chic-£39 or $76.56 at Hairy Growler

A Fork and Four Coins-£26 or $51.04 at Hairy Growler

Cool stuff I found at Wists

Address File Box-65.00 at Etsy
Address File Box-65.00 at Etsy
Gorgeous art by Angelo Franco
Talon Duvet-275.00 at Linen Place

Family Rocking Chair-at Make Zine

Be Mine

Valentines Day is coming up and is you are thinking about getting a gift for that special someone on the web, you might want to start thinking about it now. I think that this would be a lovely gift.

Sampler-23.95 at Spoon Sisters

Unique Photos

I get sooo excited when I find something cool on the web...I get even more excited when I find the DIY instructions to make it myself! I think that they are made a little different, but you get the same effect. Photo Centerpiece-DIY at Martha Stewart.com

Nightlight-39.95 at Light Affection

Insulator Lamp

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We had these things around my house growing up. My mother used them as door stops. Neat to see another use for them!

Recycled Insulator Lamp-70.00 at Uncommon Goods

More Silhouettes

via Apartment Therapy

Decorating Ideas

Really love the collage images that are hung by string.

image via Apartment Therapy.

I love the grouping of of these mirrors and how they are different but work so well together.

image via tchotcke attack!

I cant remember where this one came from, but I love the way they used the small silver trays in a grouping. They almost look like mirrors.

Blogging

I wish I could blog every day. I love it! It has become my obsession these days. Its like my outlet. To search the web for fabulous finds that I would never have the time to find anywhere else, and dream that one day I will have enough money to actually purchase some of these things that I love, find the time to actually do some of those cool DIY projects or ever have a awesome new house to decorate. Unfortunately I have a full time job, 4 kids and very little free time! The free time I do get, I have to choose between blogging, reading or watching adult programming (not kid shows) which I hardly ever get to do these days. So those few of you who do read my blog everyday, thank you for returning... and I hope to post more of "my favorite things" more often.

Happy Blogging!

Cool Rings

Did you have a coin ring back in the 80's? I did! I think I had two! Here is a modern twist!


Foreign Coin Rings-12.00 at Dub & Sam

I also love this ring. Reminds me of the spoon ring that I had when I was a kid.

Antiqued Silver Ring-11.00 at Etsy

I love this ring also. Unfortunately it is sold out at the moment!

Aqua "Zinnia"-18.00 at the Carrot Box

Gorgeous Plates

I had previous posted that I wanted to start collecting Fiesta Ware, but now I have come across these gorgeous plates. I had been looking for these types of plates for years. The "deep dish" style. Maybe I will just have to have two sets of dishes. Has anyone out there come across these types of plate before?

Potluck Collection-10.00 at Lavender Fields

Glasses

Everyday Glasses-42.00 set of 6
fleur-de-lys glasses-32.00 set of 4 at Anthropologie

Glass Platter

Love this tray!

Mr. Moses Morse tray-109.00 at Lillie

Love is in the Air

I love this pendant. It is so romantical!!!

young couple on bench pendant designed by anne gericke-405.00 at Unica Home

via Whip Up!

Roosters & Chickens

Rooster Towel-9.00 at Etsy (currently sold out)
Chicken Art Quilt-30.00 at Etsy

Due Amici "Two Friends"-112.00 at Napa
Rooster 1-170.00 at Lavender Fields
Rooster Plates-30.00 set of 4 at Lavender Fields