Boardwalks

Instant decking and walkways!

Wooden Walkway-prices vary at Mister Boardwalk

Potted Plants

Fern Pot Wall Plaque-68.00 at well dressed home

Leave a Good Impression

5 Great Ways to Leave a Tip

at Personal Finance Advice

Priceless

This has to be one of the all time greatest sketches on SNL! I love Will Ferrell. He is the best!

More Cowbell Key Chain-4.00 at Etsy

Nightlight

A shimmering leaf, preserved by dipping in iridescent minerals, gently glows to illuminate dark rooms and passages, transforming the common night light into a captivating art piece.

Leaf Nightlight-39.00 at Vivaterra

Ottoman/Bench

Pillow Bench-125.00 at Garnet Hill

Freddie Mercury

Okay, I would never actually buy this, but I do have this weird fascination with Freddie Mercury of Queen. I don't know what it is..I just love him!

Freddie Mercury Action Figure-44.95 at Wicked Cool Stuff

saw if first at The Wishlist

Did you Know?

Did you know that one of the best ways to get people to read your blog is to leave comments on their blogs? I am always seeking new blogs to read and it is a really good way to find you. Usually you have the same interests too!

This subject came up back in January in the blogging world regarding "lurkers" who don't leave comments. Since that post, comments on my blog did increase-a little.

But I got to thinking... How can I ask you guys to leave more comments when I myself am not leaving many comments either. I read a lot of blogs daily and sometimes I just don't know what to say. I do see a lot of things that I love, but I don't know how to put it in words or just don't have time to comment.

So I have added a "sign my guest book" to my sidebar. I would love to know more about YOU! Sign it once and still leave comments if you like. I really find it interesting who is reading and where you are from!

Happy Blogging

Honesty Stamps

Honesty Stamps-£15.00 or $29.37 at thorsten van elten

Serving Trays

4-Bowl Condiment Set-82.00 at Material Possessions

Cubist appetizer serving set-55.00 at Red Envelope

Button Bouquet

old post from Kiddley

Slanket

The Slanket is a Gigantic fleece blanket with loose, oversized sleeves so you never feel constricted and you have total control of how to use them, while staying toasty. The Slanket is made of a thick and warm 310 gsm fleece that feels very soft on the skin. The slanket is great on a couch, a chair, in a hammock, on your bed or anywhere else you care to take it.

I need this! I am always cold in this house. I have even gotten in my hubby's sleeping bag sitting at the computer.

Slanket- 48.95 at theslanket.com

saw it first at Apartment Therapy

Speckled Hens

Love this specked hen pottery...

at Emma Bridgewater

One dip or two?

Double Dipped Blue Tumblers-5.50-6.00 ar Pier One

Message Boards

Trolley Board-165.00 at The Home Port

Framed Frosted Glass-129.00 at Pottery Barn

Wool Boots

100% Wool Boots-80.00 Valenkis Rus

Biaaatch!

Doesnt every girl need a bitch ring?

Bling Rings-30.00-40.00 at Blanc & Reed

Sunprints

Another thing on my list to try...

Sunprint Kit-6.00 at The Curiosity Shop

Mirrors

These are sooo cute! Perfect for the kids bath or room!

Lilo Mirror Set-44.00 at well dressed home

Family Tree

A few months ago, I got really interested in geneology. I wanted to find out who my family was. It is really interesting to look at old census documents. I got stuck on one relative and kinda got discouraged and stopped. I hope to get back into it soon.

Couples Geneology Tree-120.00 at Red Envelope

Picture Frame

Cityscape Frame-16.00 at well dressed home

Scrappy Necklace

I was visiting with a friend of a friend who owns a quilt shop, and I was talking to her about how my mom is really crafty, recycles like a maniac and can make something out of anything. So she gave me a bag of scraps from the shop and said here, take this to your mom and make something out of this... so here is a good way to use up those scraps...

Scrap Necklace tutorial at Crafster

Hands Free Flushing

Practical or Weird? This really could come in handy.

Easy to install, this pedal lets you flush with a tap of the toe. No touching the handle which can spread germs. And no bending or stretching which can aggravate back problems.

Hands Free Flushing-17.99 on sale at Solutions

Birch & Willow

Check out these gorgeous lamps, pendants and sconces at Birch & Willow.

Dirty Dishes

This was on HGTV ages ago but I love the idea of the dirty dishes made into a fountain.

Fruity Prints

Framed Fruit Prints-39.95 each at Plow & Hearth

Pop Tarts

I love pop tarts. My guilty pleasure to toast them, poke little holes on top with a fork and spread butter all over the top. And they have to be frosted strawberry. It is something that I don't do often, as a matter of fact I haven't done it in years, but it is soo yummy!

Amy Sedaris Pastry Pouch-20.00 at Fred Flare

P.S. Love Amy Sedaris! Strangers with Candy is one of my favorite shows.

What I got for Valentines

My husband surpised me with a MP4 plater and some chocolates. That was a very nice surprise.

I wound up getting him a picture frame for his office with our favorite picture of us when we were married.

Have a Happy Vanetines everyone!

Bossy Lady

I definitely need this!

Home Statement-17.99 at Knock Knock

Rooster

Cast Iron Rooster-14.99 at CS Post & Company

Daily Paintings

I think I came across this on Swiss Miss. I cant find the original post, but I really liked this artist Justin Clayton. Justin made a new years resolution last year to paint daily to improve his painting skills. You can purchase these paintings on e-bay or through the artist. There are a slew of other artists that do a painting a day, check them out.

Valentines is tomorrow!!!

I want to know what everybody is giving their significant other for Valentines. I still don't know what I am gonna give my husband yet. He feels like it is more of a woman's holiday anyway. He doesn't really get into all of that sappy stuff.

Speaking of sappy stuff... two years ago I wanted to do something unusual and really sappy. I went to Build a Bear and built a LOVE BUG. You can put these little voice recorders in the hands, feet, ears or belly. So I went in the bathroom at Build a Bear and recorded me singing cheesy love songs, like How Deep is Your Love by the Bee Gees, I Love You, I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton John. There were more but I cant remember. I also wrote this little poem to go with it.

Press my paws
And you will hear
The cheesiest love songs
Of the year
They are sung by your wife
Who loves you so dear
So don’t laugh too hard
I think she is deaf in one ear
She may not be an American Idol
Or Britney Spears
But she loves you so much
She wanted you to hear
It comes from the heart
And her deep love for you
So Happy Valentines day
from this Love Bug to you
February 14, 2005

I took it to his work along with some chocolate dipped strawberries and a balloon while he was at lunch. While I was trying to be sappy and embarrassing, he had something up his sleeve as well.

It was getting late in the afternoon and he hadn't sent flowers or made a big deal out of the day at all. I was kinda getting mad. I had even made a comment that he probably forgot to get me something. Little did I know that he had planned along with my coworkers a big surprise. He had a barbershop quartet come to my work and serenade me. It was sooo embarrassing! They sang---oh man, I have just sat here for 15 minutes trying to think of what they sang. Anyways that was a good Valentines!

I want to hear from you!

Mirror

Triptych Tabletop Mirror-99.00 at Restoration Hardware

Under the Sea

My daughter wants an underwater themed room. I really love this monochromatic look of this painting. Not too busy, simple.

Fish-36.00$ CAN or $31.09 at Mortimer Snodgrass

this one is for my Canadian friend Christina

Where's My Glasses??

The Vision Thing: A coaster for eyeglasses that makes them easier to spot and harder to lose. A great gift for yourself or anyone in your life who wears glasses. Use them by the phone, by your bed, by the sink...

Ten percent of the purchase price will be donated to breast cancer research when you purchase the eyeglass trays in patterns marked with the pink ribbon.

Extraordinary Eyeglass Trays-20.00 at Decorative Things

What happened to the Binky?

I love these! I have those ribbon pacifier holders but they always get so slobbery and he just pulls them off. Great idea!

Binky Blanket-9.00 at Etsy

Mood Lighting

Wouldn't these be so beautiful for a wedding? or on a patio or deck?

Cherry Blossom Branch With Decorative Flower Lights-£16.00 or$31.45 at Graham & Green

Sandwich Cutters

I get so tired of cutting crusts off of sandwiches and then trying to cut them in triangles or squares without ripping the whole sandwich apart. Here is a great solution.

Sandwich Cutter set-14.95 at Fresh Finds

Jello Fruit

This is one of the coolest things that I have ever seen!

jell-o friut at not martha

How Cute!

Bird Soap Dispenser-16.95 at tiny living

Cute Animal Friends

Crochet bunny, monkey, ellie, bambi-£9.99 or $19.61 at Totally Funky

Signature Seal

Fabulous monogrammed stamps and embossers at russel & hazel.

stamp-46.00
embosser-66.00

saw it first at Apartment Therapy

I feel so stupid!

Remember this post about the beautiful quilt that I found over at buzzville?



I promise you guys, I am not a blonde. But that picture was not actually the quilted part. It was the printed material that was the back of the quilt. I did not read the whole post. I was just so caught up in the beauty of the whole thing! I just had to redeem myself.



Here is the front of the quilt. Still quite amazing!



By the way, you can buy that material at J & O Fabric Center.

Coasters

Painted Glass Coasters-62.00 at Material Possessions

Great Idea!

Here's another great idea. This is an old pulpit from a church. Danny Seo at Simply Green uses it in his home as a TV stand with storage in the back. It can easily be pushed up against the wall to hide the clutter.

Quilts

Beautiful Quilts by Denyse Schmidt

Organization

I love to make lists. I used to keep a journal in my purse and jot down lists all of the time. Then I got a new cell phone with a built in pda. I feel like it took more time to put in the pda. It just isn't the same as writing things down.

3-Way Pad: Home/Work/Play-11.00 at Knock Knock

Great Idea

I came across this blog, Queenly Things. In her "about" sidebar instead of her picture of herself she had a silhouette.

So I decided to put my silhouette of me when I was three. What do you think?

Birdie Platter

Round Bird Platter-225.00 at Laura Zindel Ceramics

Yoga Sandals

“Spread your toes” is a favorite yoga teacher mantra for a reason. Separating your toes improves your balance, flexibility and alignment. Worn around the house or on errands, our therapeutic sandals retrain your feet to do just that while also helping to relieve painful foot conditions.

OK OK , I've never done yoga before... I just think that these are cool...

Yoga Sandals-24.00 at Gaiam