love this.

definitely putting this on my christmas list!

Sweet Lulu

Shop Sweet Lulu is an absolutely adorable online store...great for party ideas, entertaining, and gifts. I know I did a post about this store before- but I can't get enough. I fear that I could spend a horrid amount of my money on all these finds...too cute to pass up!

Thanks Gen's Favorites for this great find.

Daffodils

I recently bought some daffodils at Trader Joes and am loving the color and spring feeling it's bringing to my home. I am really trying to have fresh flowers at home- keeps things fresh and cheery. Thank god it's spring...was about to lose it if we had one more day of rain in SF!

happiness.

Paper Basket Bouquet

although these hanging daffodils look great in the picture- this is screaming disaster for me- just picture myself banging my head on one of the hanging vases...or the tree limb breaking on my guests...praying for grace in my next life.

Daffodil Favors

Blackberry Farm Wedding

I have never actually been to Blackberry Farm, but it's definitely on the top of my "wish list". I  discovered Blackberry Farm from Martha Stewart- the owner of the spot was on the show talking about their recipes, kitchen and fabulous land...from that moment on, I was hooked. Everything about the property and experience just sounds dreamy- fly fishing, spa, amazing food and accommodations located in the Smoky Mountains...yes, please.

I am in love with anything that has to do with a barn- so you can imagine how much I fell in love  this amazing barn wedding at Blackberry Farm featured on Snippet & Ink.

digging the simplicity of the flowers mint julep glasses...and of course the mason jars.

ready to go now.

look- they even already have a place setting for me...it's a sign!!

See you in Tennessee!

Keep Calm...

We have almost made it to the weekend...thank god.
Enough with the Keep Calm, Carry On...we all know how we really are feeling:

Leave it to Etsy to have these posters- click here to start your shopping.

Thanks Erin for posting these great finds!

Paris on the Brain

After yesterday's post, I definitely have Paris on the brain. It's one of those things that now everywhere I look- little bits of Paris are popping up...right here in SF! Thanks to the Calder Clark blog- I discovered these gorgeous prints. I think they would be perfect for a kitchen. You can find these prints from Lucille's Kitchen (etsy, of course).

Just wish I could have an almond croissant right about now...then really would be having a complete Paris day!

a french cake recipe

cake made with love

Handcut Maps

Wow- these are just awesome!! I discovered the Paris, London and NYC handcut maps on the Stephmodo. I love the pops of color and intricate details of each city. Thinking one of these would be a great memory to frame and remember my adventures.

You can buy these gorgeous maps at Famille Summerbelle.

Ahhh Paris!

Yay! NYC girls weekend coming so soon!!

London Map...Royal Wedding awaits!

Happy Wednesday!

nothing puts a smile on my face more than peonies...

Thank You Kristin Halgedahl. Gorgeous photo.

Sweet Lulu

I am always in the mood to bake, but with Valentine's Day around the corner...feeling the need to bake even more. Your friends will love whatever you bake up...how can anyone not love something filled with butter, sugar and chocolate? The key to the best baked gift is the presentation. Here's where Shop Sweet Lulu comes in...this shop has everything you need for packaging...party planning too. 

These things are all on my wish list: 

these straws just can't get any cuter.

Valentine's Day Pillows

I love Valentine's Day- always a good excuse to bake up sweet treats, tell them people in your life that you love them and surround yourself with pink! To get you all ready for Valentine's Day- wanted to share these pillows...so fun and would be just adorable V-Day gifts. Alexandra Ferguson sells these pillows on her etsy shop- these are some I want to buy for myself:

These pillows are getting me so excited to be in Paris!! Mom- you need to order some of these!

It's Friday...Keep Calm!

I couldn't be happier that it's almost the weekend. My dear friend Marjorie is in town from the east coast and we are heading to Inverness tomorrow. The weather in San Francisco has been gorgeous lately, can't wait to get out and enjoy it.

You all must think that I spend my days roaming thru Etsy...well, that's kinda true, but I just can't get enough- every time I log on, find something else that I love.

Happy Weekend!

here's what my weekend will look like!

here's what john's weekend will look like!

Thank you Poster Pop! I see myself spending lots of money on your etsy site!

Gwyneth Does Christmas

First you go to brunch at Ina's and now you are frolicking around London making fabulous Christmas arrangements...Gwyneth, can we please be friends?! Who knew that making wreaths and flower arrangements was so easy. This week's newsletter from GP provided simple and easy instructions. I can't wait to give this a whirl myself.

Gwyneth went to her friend, Hayley's, flower shop in London for her afternoon of merry making!

Thanks GP for sharing these tips:

Hayley’s Holiday Wreath

It took Hayley and I about 30 minutes to make this wreath together. You can find most of your supplies at florists and big department stores. In the U.S., Michaels is a great source for home craft projects.

You'll need:

• 1 Pine Wreath – available at your local florist
• A Selection of Glass Ball Ornaments
• Moss Pins
• Glue Gun
• Glitter Apples
• Scissors

The newsletter provides step by step instructions for the wreath making. Here's your before shot:

before

after

Great instructions on how to make this flower display...love the combination of white flowers and candles:

Wall Art

Wow, I can't be more impressed by the Craftily Ever After blog. I am not sure if Jessica thinks up these projects herself, but either way- this girl is talented...and crafty...love it. I wanted to share with you a project that she recently did to bring the holidays into her home. I also think that you could use this idea and put your child's name in their room or maybe do a big "EAT" in your kitchen...obviously, the ideas are endless.

Here's a blurb from Jessica, "If you're anything like me, you have Pottery-Barn taste on a garage-sale budget. So when I saw this fabulous bit of word art a few weeks back, I immediately knew I would have to recreate it."

before (buy at pottery barn and spend whole pay check)

after (head to craft store, save money and DIY)

Follow this link for the instructions on how you can make this at home.

Happy Crafting Bloggers!

20 x 200 Love

Thanks to Erin over at Elements of Style, I was able to discover the 20 x 200 site...full of posters and gift ideas for under $20, this place is exactly where you need to be to get your christmas shopping done...or just get started. I just can't get enough of these prints too- would put spice in your normal drab room in a second.

Here's how my ordering will go:

this one's for John- the bike obsessed...loving these colors too

just looking at this photo makes me happy...perfect gift for a girlfriend

the ideal bookshelf...here's one of children's books...would be perfect for sweet little Benjamin

Keep Calm...

Okay...I will admit it- I have the "Keep Calm, Carry On" print in my kitchen and absolutely adore it...inspiration to take a deep breath each morning and when I am burning dinner, etc...but here's another confession...I like this print a whole lot more...being calm all the time is just plain boring.

thank you earmark invitations

Mason Lights

Love love love the vintage look of these mason jar lights. Perfect for a dinner party or wedding. Sweet Jennies cookies look smashing under these lights. Definitely putting these on my wish list this year.

Amazing Etsy find: Treasure Again shop

clearly a fan of the white lights.

best for last...love these mason jar chandeliers...gorgeous for a farm inspired wedding or party.
you can find these 100 layercake marketplace

Using mason jars for canning is so a thing of the past.

NYC vs Paris

New York versus Paris...two of the most fabulous cities. I am definitely NYC and my mom and 101 year old great aunt Dixie are all about Paris. I discovered these home prints from Erin on Elements of Style and can't wait to have a home to put these on the wall. Simple, but oh so creative. The prints are from the blog Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities and you can buy some of the prints here. 

this one is my favorite.

Autumnal Fruits

There is something so elegant about the simplicity of fruit on display. I am not a big fan of the huge centerpieces- you know, the ones that you have to move aside to talk to the person across the dinner table. These autumnal fruits are the perfect way to bring all the goodness going on outside during this season right into your home...and even better (if you have some pear or apple trees in your neighborhood), it's free! Win, win.

pictures via the kitchn