Heart to Haiti

First, I have to say I've been HORRIBLE about posting! This past week was insane, so updates are coming. And I haven't even had time to visit all of the wonderful blogs that I usually frequent. My deepest apologies!

Secondly, my beautiful friend Stephanie is over in Haiti helping piece back together the broken hearts there. I deeply respect her and wish I had the gumption to drop my life and do something bigger than my day to day selfish existence.

But alas, there are fabulous people in this world who DO do that, and to them I am eternally grateful.

I religiously read her fascinating blog, Heart to Haiti . There was this picture that inspired the artist in me and I had to share.

These are packages of scented candles on the store shelves - a huge luxury over there. Aren't they just lovely?

Jonathan Adler Giveaway

LOVE Jonathan Adler. LOVE giveaways.

I hoping that just this one time I can get some luck and win one of these fabulousnesses (um, no. that's not a real word).

There are 3 drawings - 1 on March 22 for a porcelain frame (I'm not quite sure if this is the frame or not -but they're all very yummy):

March 29 for a monogram pillow:

April 5 for a monogram rug:

Thank you!

I got some wonderful blog love from the very talented and ultra-fabulous Susan over at Chirps and Cheers (a perfect little paper store in Edmond, Oklahoma).

Thanks!

Handmade Love: Easter Felt Acorns

I saw these over at etsy from FairyFolk . Aren't they adorable? I want 50 million to put on my table...=)

"eat pray love" love

I LOVED this book - along with every other woman in the world who has felt like they lost a bit of their passion somewhere along the roadside.

Plus, it really ignited my love of reading again after I went though a dark period of constant work and didn't ever have a chance to get lost in myself. You know what I mean? There's nothing more satisfying to me than breathing and getting lost for a bit in something, anything, and realizing that hours went by. I've once spent 8 hours straight painting and when I was done began crying from joy. Yeah. I'm weird.

And I just saw the trailer for this book of beauty and CAN'T WAIT! I think Julia is the perfect choice too. Oh yummy yummy.

Egg and Nest Shower

I love love birds and my best girlfriend used my "big pink nest" invitation for a egg and nest themed shower. I was so very jealous, because I am BURSTING with ideas for hosting an egg and nest shower!

Anywho. If I were the one hosting - I'd use one of these two invites:

And my party would look like this:

Somebody get engaged or knocked up ASAP!

{ Tart Paperie invite, nest and almond dessert with instructions from Save the Date for Cupcakes, place cards from Timeless Paper via etsy, glitter birds from Paper Source, branch arrangement via Bridal Cheek, birdcage flower arrangement from bhg?, wall decals from Art Wall Project via etsy, bird garland via greenunion.co.uk, robin's egg soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier }

Congratulations!

Congrats to Save the Date for Cupcakes !!!

Just send me an email and let me know what you'd like in your 8 card packet and what you'd like them monogrammed!!!

Sweettart Giveaway!

I love love love and appreciate all of you and want to give away something sweet!

I'm offering a package of my personalized sweettarts - any combo you choose - 8 total.

So you can get em all, or just one design, or make your own combo!

1. Become a follower if you aren't already.

2. Leave a comment.

3. Become a facebook fan for an extra entry! (Let me know if you already are so I can enter you twice...)

I'll announce the winner and you can tell me what combo you'd like and how you'd like them personalized!

Giveaway ends Thursday at midnight.

Monsieur Boudin

I stumbled across this adorable little weinie dog illustration collection on Daisy Pink Cupcake's blog and I love this dog!!!

The illustrations are so whimsical and fun. You can buy all the cards here , but I don't have any idea if there's a place in the US or not.

And his name is Mr. Sausage. I mean...how cute is that!?!

{designs by Lab Partners}

Sandra, we love you

These have to be two of my favorite things on a woman. Sparkles and soft feminine nudes.

My hubbie and I watched the entire ceremony last night...except for a hour long stint of him snoring...but I was DAZZLED by Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz. Gorgeous.

Did you know that Sandra is 45!?! She looks not a day over 35. Ridiculous. And she's so much more hilarious and humble than I thought.

And her speech made me cry.

I'm obviously smitten with her.

So here are my fave sparkle looks and nude looks:

{ by the way - huge disclaimer. I thought Miley's dress was GORGEOUS, but she handled herself like a ...duh, 15 year old girl. So I think it was a tad old for her, but I would wear it in a heartbeat! }

New Stores!

I wanted to send some online love to my newest stores!

Illinois:
Chicago - All She Wrote
Mokena - RSVP Invites

Kansas:
Prairie Village - RSVP in the Village

Oklahoma:
Norman - Christmas Expressions
Tulsa - You're Invited

Texas:
Houston - Katie and Co.
Waco - Scribbles

Thanks!!

Annie Kyle

I am seriously obsessed with this artist. My lovely friend Jamie did her fantastic site and while perusing her work, I seriously started to hyperventilate with inspirational fever.

I love her stuff. LOVE.

Etsy Love

I saw this artist Dr Kennedy Jones over at Paper n Stitch and just HAD to post about her.

I am so ultra inspired by her vintage collages. They are so unexpected and fanciful.

mmmm lovely. Great job Hollie! You rock!