[ yes please ]

Who would a designer be without a Pantone color mug? I live by my swatchbooks. They are a part of my daily life. I love them like shoes and clothes and coffee and bags.....

How fun is this?

So, speaking of Pantone colors and mugs and shoes oh my, i just ordered these:

I might just wear them everyday, all day.

| source: mugs are from Pop Deluxe shoes are from Zappos |

[ card reveal ]

If you don't follow my design blog, then you've missed my #2 card reveal today.

I would love it if you would hop on over (no pun intended) to The Pink Orange and leave a comment with your favorite. I'm undecided on which to have printed for an upcoming promotional project. I would love your input. Thanks!

[ a quick weekend project ]

I have decided to grow my hair out and it feels so good! My hair grows at a fairly quick pace, but you know... just not fast enough when you want it now. I think i'll be getting some extensions to hold me over, but i also got bangs cut recently. I really love them, except now that i'm back into my running and now officially addicted to spinning, i need something to hold my hair and bangs back. But - let me tell you, i seriously have the oddest shaped head ever. I can wear headbands, but anything that wraps all the way around my head slides back in a matter of minutes. I found this project on this blog and i think i'm going to try it out. I love that i can use my own fabrics and i love how shabby it looks. So we shall see.

How cute is it?

Here are the instructions.

| source: Heart of Light |

Have a great Monday!

[ friday finds: Ninainvorm Ceramics ]

I just love Etsy. I really love Etsy. I can get into as much trouble browsing Etsy as i can browsing the newest J.Crew or Nordstrom catalog. I think it has turned to the far side of addiction.

While browsing, i found these sweet pieces to share. Enjoy. They are the most dainty, yet colorful ceramic painted pieces. And if you have been reading for a bit, you do know my obsession with anything monogrammed or with a name.

Tea party anyone?

And of course, one of my favorites. I think a trip to our local paint and pottery place is in order!

| source: Ninainvorm Ceramics |

As always, happy Friday and happy shopping!

[ blue things ]

Normally not one of my favorite colors, but these are just so pretty...

bamboo tee from Mary Ink

cute yoga notecards from R. Nicholas

dottie cocktail napkins from Paper Source

pillows from John Robshaw

[ sometimes i just need something sweet ]

i honestly crave sweets all the time. I have no idea how i resist at times, but when all else fails and there is nothing sweet in the house, i concoct something to ease the pain.

OH - and did i mention it helps me with my late hours and creativity?

The recipe? A yummy conglomeration of all good things.

[ free download ]

Here is a bit of fun to get you in the February spirit!

Download yours here. You can grab either 1280 x 1024 or 1024 x 768. I hope you enjoy!

I hope you are having a lovely day!