Morning…it’s Sunday…I am sipping on some yummy pumpkin coffee and my husband has gone to the bakery to get the most delicious blueberry crullers…going to indulge this morning…feels like that sort of day! It is always a bit more fun when you don’t have to bake the item that you love and it is served to you! I am sure that box will contain some incredible crumb buns that are his and my sons fav all I know that there is a treat coming…YUM!!! (UPDATE…I can’t believe it…he came home with Apple Fritters, RED VELVET CRUELERS...PUMPKIN CRUELERS and crumb buns! I guess I won’t be having lunch or dinner!!!!
So I am going to attempt to share with you some of the cool things that I have run across this week on line! I wish I could bring you everything and I always feel guilty leaving anything out…but…I just hope you have a nice little Sunday peek at some cool stuff and happenings!
Let’s start with a few DIY’s that I think you will enjoy!
I found this blog that just BLEW me away!!!!! Here is just one of her fabulous DIY projects and I know you are going to enjoy the blog and this project…so simple…so adorable…so much fun!!!
Fabric Covered Suitcases
Speaking of blogs that will blow you away…If you have not stopped by
Two Shades of Pink … well you have been missing out! Jessica has some amazing DIY’s on her blog and the latest on does not disappoint! Check out this incredible tutorial on a lovely
Pine Cone Bunting
Isn’t this gorgeous!
Now here is a home improvement DIY that is just so beautiful! I have to admit…I am not the most organized person in the world but I am feeling better about that lately since Steve Jobs said that “A clean desk in the sign of a sick mind” lol!!!!! But that doesn’t change the fact that I would LOVE to have a closet like this…(I can relate to the before picture more…hop on over to her blog and check out this amazing transformation!!!
Brought to you by the brilliant mind at The 36th Avenue
I know Fall is with us and the Holiday Season is Ramping up but when I saw this adorable DIY I had to share it with you! Hey…I am sure you will have fun making them and all you have to do is change the color scheme and it works ALL YEAR ROUND!!!!
The hostess blog is a fun place…check out all the other DIY’s…you will have fun!
Now I am going to share a few things that I found that I really want!
ok…I am a big coffee drinker…I admit it! I have all kinds of cups to keep things hot and they never seem to work that well but then again the cup sits there as I type away and maybe I don’t drink fast enough???? Whatever the case may be…these look AMAZING!!!! The story behind them is tons of fun and I have officially put these on my Christmas list…you can share them with friends too because there are 5 of them! (no affiliation…just want them : )
they are called
check them out for fun!
Speaking of Coffee…Check out this Coffee with a Cause!
Hugh Jackman launches Laughing Man charity coffee brand
Actor became inspired to launch new business after pledging to help an Ethiopian coffee farmer and his community. So if you are a coffee drinker or want to surprise one with a great gift…check this out…100 percent to CHARITY!!!!
Actor became inspired to launch new business after pledging to help an Ethiopian coffee farmer and his community. So if you are a coffee drinker or want to surprise one with a great gift…check this out…100 percent to CHARITY!!!!
Do you think this might be a quick fix to organization?
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These little creations are from the PotteryBarn…again…no affiliation…just something I found and thought they looked like a really good solution to some organizational problems and I have to say they are affordable!
speaking of Pottery Barn…how about adding a little Retro in your life…I don’t drink martini’s but I still think this is so cute!
Martini Shaker…retro style by Pottery Barn!
Remember that fun little potholder loom that ALL of us had as children and got for our own children and they will get for their children and so on and son on…well Miss Martha Stewart who just introduced her yarn line now has kicked that loom up to NOTCHES UNREAL!!!! check it out…
This loom has 30 PLUS configurations…I mean how cool is that!!!! Now you can even make a scarf on it…I am sure you have a little one that would LOVE this and I think you might want to have one all to yourself too!
Well I spend most of my time in t-shirt and jeans…but I have my eye on this beautiful dress for the holidays…what do you think
isn’t it pretty!
and how about this scarf for a little pizzaz!!!
brought to you by Anthropoligie
I have to say that Anthropolgie has tons of things that I loved and their newest vegetable pottery creations are so awesome…once again…no affiliation : ) LOL!!! These are so great for ANY decor…their simplicity will accent every home…so these are on my wish list also…they would be perfect in my shabby chic kitchen! (hoping My family reads this : )
oh yes…love these mugs!
I am always on the search for great recipes…I have to say I do create tons on my own but when it comes to baking it is always fabulous to find something really special and here is this weeks find and recommendation is…
The Best Chocolate Cake by:
you are going to want to make this one!!!!! above for recipe!
when you serve this up …check out these RETRO FABULOUS paper place mats that I found…how cute are these…
cute or what! there are 36 of these paper mats on the pad…just thought they were such a fabulous blast from the past!
now you are going to want to keep this recipe…how about the old fashion was…on an adorable retro cottage style recipe card? Well here is a couple adorable ones that I found on ETSY
by ShoutOut
by Skip along designs
Now there are some cool GiveAways out there but this one is going to be an awesome one for all of you shabby chic and cottage fans…check out what Miss Mustard Seed has in store for you…one more day to enter!
HOW FABULOUS IS THIS!!! go…go enter!!!!
There is also a great scrapbooking GiveAway at Created by Dawn
Looks like a lot of creative fun!!!! enter quickly!!!
Then my heart is warmed when I see people using their talents for Charity…it’s like the best thing ever and I wanted to share this heartwarming project that I feel upon and send all of these incredible people tons of love and applause even though I know they are not looking for that…you have to check out…
This whole charity is amazing
The Passionate Home
is having a charity event called
*CHAIRS FOR CHARITY*
They have RECLAIMED unwanted and unloved dining chairs and have thoughtfully RESTYLED them into beautiful themed thrones, some will come with a local and not so local celebrity autograph!!
Come and check out a lovely transformation to this pretty Turquoise Chair from
Isn’t this just a wonderful cause and so creative…a true gift from the heart!
Today…Martin Luther King is celebrated at the dedication of the new Monument in Washington DC…it is truly and amazing creation and a loving tribute to a man that always leaned FORWARD…
I leave you with something adorable…Hope on over to the Shabby blogs and pick up these adorable Kitty Kat Tags from Keren at Free Things For you
a great little bit of sweetness for your day…hope you have a wonderful one and ENJOY!!!
((((HUGS))))
THINK PINK!
Such fun projects and items! I adore the dress! Thanks for sharing!
That dress is amazing! And I hope your breakfast (and lunch and dinner) is yummy!
I love all! Thank you for share some beauty with us! Have a nice day from spain!
thats all beautiful.. have just read on another website about this great new Iphone App that someone has created, that helps people with gambling issues.
It has been helping me, I just thought I would share it with everyone and see if it helps anyone else. Check it out at itunes, “pokie Timer”.
Its a great way to remember to leave before loosing too much money. It can be used for all gambling, Casino, poker machines, and racing.