i know, today is supposed to be an etsy shop help day, but i’ve decided to skip it and resume next week.  as i mentioned, today is the warmest day we’ve had in since last summer and i want to get outside and enjoy it!  the hub is going on a fly fishing float trip and invited me to join, so i’m going to seize the opportunity.  i won’t be fishing, but have a backpack ready to go with a picnic, my camera and plenty of good reads.  i won’t be fishing, but rather soaking up the sunshine.  i hope you don’t mind my foregoing the usual!

i’ve still got something great in store for you, don’t worry!

love 8×10 print

by now, you’re probably all familiar with natalie’s blog love, natalie.  have you ever wondered where her daydreamy banners come from?  you guessed it.  she paints them herself and i’m so excited to share with you that they are now available in her etsy shop!

grow 8×10 print

aren’t they so beautiful?  i ordered mine this morning!

happy (hopefully) sunshiny day!

wrap up: {art} {grow} {love} {natalie} {watercolor}

i happened across love . laugh . believe photography the other day, and just loved the feeling that it gave me.  she brings such a peace and loveliness to everyday items which made me look at everything a little bit differently.  her still images remind me to notice the details in life and how important it is to love, laugh and believe.

elsewhere :: {shop} {blog} {facebook}

wrap up: {believe} {fine art} {laugh} {love} {photography}

happy valentine’s day!

printables – sweet love valentine’s day party circles :: be mine bicycle :: valentine’s cards – set of 8 :: printable valentine’s – robot parade :: love bug printable :: printable valentine’s cards – diy :: pdf valentine shower with love whale :: diy love coupons :: printable valentine mini card set

happy valentine’s day eve eve love bugs! will you be mine?

since it’s only two days away, and i think half of the u.s. is snowed in (eeks!) – these are all pdf, downloadable valentine’s day cards! that’s right, you can print them right from home and they range from 20¢ to $7.00 so they are super affordable.  if you find one you like, you could just print multiples for all the sweeties in your life, making it a real snag of a deal.  and, let’s be serious-  i don’t think any of the big box stores have cards as cute as these (how could you say no to that robot??).

wrap up: {be mine} {bug} {love} {robot} {sweetheart} {valentine's day}

i love doing giveaways on monday.  if i could do just one little thing to brighten your monday- that makes me happy.  not only do i love offering you giveaways on mondays- but i happen to just LOVE this giveaway.  jessica of vol. 25 hopes that each piece of her art will give at least one person the warm fuzzies.  well, wonderful job jessica!  every piece of your art gives me the warm fuzzies!

i will be grateful

i am so in love with how each piece of her art exudes love, happiness and cheer.  they just make me feel so cozy!

left to right :: toasted with love :: xoxo :: knowledge speaks :: home is where our story begins :: love :: heaps of love ::

the lovely jessica has offered a free 8×10 print to the lucky giveaway winner!

to enter ::

head over to vol. 25- then come back here to leave a different comment for each piece of her art that you love. the more comments you leave- the greater your chances for winning.  the winner will be chosen by a random no. generator. you have until sunday (11/22) at midnight to enter.  enjoy!!

also- make sure to check out her incredible blog and all of her other going-ons!

{shop} {blog} {freebies} {stamps}

wrap up: {art} {cozy} {giveaway} {love}

straw .vintage. (derby) hat

what can i say, i’ve found myself spending waay too much of my time perusing the .vintage. closet! i love vintage and i love a girl who knows how to do it just right.  that girl would definitely be the lovely rebecca- the stay at home mom of three boys, three etsy shops and two blogs!  her two other very look-worthy etsy shops are: the VINTAGE dress { exquisite .vintage. dresses } and dear Freckle { .vintage. clothing for children }. the vintage blog is also loaded with fashion tips and inspiration.

orange .vintage. -star- shoes

colorful .vintage. scarf

green .vintage. bloomer shorts

off-white .vintage. -bow- hat

wrap up: {love} {vintage}