moon phases by katie daisy

problem: as i lie awake in bed last night, i realize that inspiration always strikes me in the middle of the night. the best blog post ideas, pattern inspiration or general design related to-dos pop in and out of my head. then, they keep me awake as i’m determined to still remember them when the sun comes up! seriously, i often feel pregnant with inspiration and ideas.

ok, not really a problem: i’m not really complaining here, i’m glad for the inspiration. i just need to sleep.

remedy: i will start to keep a notebook by my bed. this way, i’ll (hopefully) be able to jot down ideas (i.e. get them OUT of my head and ON to paper), and be able to go sleep.

think it will work? how about you, when does your inspiration strike?

wrap up: {ideas} {inspiration} {notebook} {problem} {remedy} {sleep}

simply stated, i think these are so pretty.

these beautiful tabletop delights are found in the anniversary preview issue of rue (discovered via mochatini), and i’ve got to say.. the preview did it’s job! i cannot wait until the full issue is released (you’ll be able to find it here). wouldn’t it be pretty to have chalkboard place mats for thanksgiving? or watercolor place cards to match what’s on the menu?

wrap up: {art} {chakboard} {design} {dinner} {ideas} {inspiration} {tabletop}

happy 4th of july weekend friends!! just as you might expect, ghtr will be taking monday off to celebrate along with you. but first! let’s talk about some ways to celebrate the holiday!

{red white and blue paper drinking straws}

just as many of you will, the forkner fam will be grilling out for this 4th of july as well. that’s right, the vegans will be having a cookout! to most, this sounds boring, tasteless or just plain silly. but, even if you’re not a veg-head, you might have some coming to your party. to the rescue today? a list of barbecue friendly ideas for your vegetarian friends.

vegetarian grilling ideas

- homemade black bean burgers (this is my favorite recipe)

- grilled veggies (like eggplant, sweet potatoes, zucchini, onions, peppers and pineapple)

- corn on the cob

- boca burgers or other vegan hotdogs/burgers you can find at your local health food store

- grilled tofu (here’s a great recipe)

- pasta salads

- homemade frozen juice popsicles

- vegetarian grilled pizza (leave off the cheese for vegans)

do you have any favorite vegetarian or vegan grilling or cook out ideas? please share! i’ll try to add them to our list. xox, bonnie

wrap up: {4th of july} {barbecue} {cookout} {grilling} {holiday} {ideas} {vegan} {vegetarian}

row 1: sterling bell flower earrings; $68. birds of america book plate; $1.

row 2: heron mineral eye shadow; $4.99. whisk print; $20.

row 3: hydrangea necklace; $110. mini creamer; $14. yarn bowl; $32.

row 4: chalk pots; $9.99. personalized heart necklace; $115.

wrap up: {flowers} {gifts} {ideas} {mom} {mother's day}

happy monday lovelies!  did you have a good weekend? we had some of our wonderful friends come in town friday and saturday.  we had dinner and played games (scategories anyone?) here on friday.  saturday we squeezed in some thrifting before we headed up the mountains to highlands where we shopped around and drank hot chocolate, all before we saw the scenery at sunset rock and headed back home for cozy chili.  we had so much fun!

is anyone else’s dad really hard to shop for?  i seem to just get stu.mp.ed. every year when it comes to gift ideas for dad.  especially when you like to make your gifts- what can you make for your dad?  i hope some of these gift ideas will help you overcome the daddy-difficulty.  what are you getting your dad or dad-in-law this year?  do you have any ideas for what to make them? please share in the comments- i’m desperate!

row 1 :: oak leaf bottle opener :: making it personal :: dad hunting and fishing ::

row 2 :: hammer tie tack :: a clock a day keeps… :: go fishing ::

row 3 :: personalized money clip :: snap skinny scarf :: 13″ laptop sleeve ::

row 4 :: custom engraved pocket knife :: blond mustache :: personalized sterling key chain ::

row 5 :: cotton mini handkerchiefs :: summer bbq :: pabst blue ribbon ::

wrap up: {dad} {father} {father in law} {gift guide} {gifts} {holiday} {ideas} {present}