week in review

Hi everyone…happy Cinco De Mayo. Before you start your day I hope you will join me as we take a little venture down the rabbit hole called the blogosphere. I am not sure where we are going to wind up today…only one destination is predetermined! So let’s start our little trip…time: 4:10 am EST…

WOW…I have just been clicking and clicking and clicking…it is now 4:53 and I just landed on this beautiful blog…

Rice Ink

So many ideas and when I saw this vintage setting my heart went a flutter…see if you agree!

such gorgeous inspiration and from an unlikely source …this was a
guest post on this blog from a rental agency…see…you just never know what you are going to find! Hmmm…I think I could pull this off with all of JJ’s finds!

oh…I just found something I can do with ALL those tea cups JJ found…

the vintage inspirations are amazing here…

There is so much to see here…she has vintage ideas…modern ideas…

quirky and fun creations and gorgeous artwork

and guess what…it is a Wedding blog! Check it out if you have an hour to spare ; ) ENJOY I know I did…one this is for sure…the ideas in your head are going to be running rampant!!!

Now from the Pages of

Blue Bird Notes…Koralee brings us

LOVE

Koralee has such an amazing collection of simple but over the top fabulous photography that just makes you feel wonderful…take a peek at her blog…all photographs that you are going to adore!

Now let’s go across the Pond (well not for those of you that are there…but for the US visitors…we are crossing the Atlantic and landing in the UK)

heart handmade uk

oh I feel a blog crush coming on! : )

This blog is filled with all kinds of tutorials…inspiration and more…isn’t this one of the sweetest pillows ever!

simply precious and she gives you the how to…I know you will also enjoy

her post on Vintage Fabric Sewing and Craft Inspiration! You might not be able to get on a plane and fly to London…but you can pour yourself a cup of yummy tea and enjoy a scone while you travel through this lovely blog…enjoy!

Well the time now is: 5:57 am EST…where will be going next?

YUM…we just landed on…

SPRINKLE BAKES

If you are looking for baking inspiration…look no further…you will find it here!

Now I love sprinkles and jimmies…they just make everything look so festive…well take a look how she used them both…just tooooo cute!

or how about

Hibiscus Tea and Poppy Seed Shortbread

I am telling you…the inspiration NEVER ends here…check it out!

Here’s a little project that has been around forever…but these are just so much fun I had to share this DIY with you…what fun for the kids and a great way to celebrate this festive day! Of course with a switch of color these pretties would work for any event or just because!

DIY Crepe Paper Flowers from

HONESTLY…

FUN FUN FUN!!!

Ok…here’s a question for you…let’s see if you know the answer…what do the following paintings equal =???

The Card Players by Paul Cezanne 1892/93

No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock 1948

Woman III by Willem de Koonig 1953

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II by Gustav Klimt 1907

Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent van Gogh 1890

Bal du moulin de la Galette by Pierre Auguste Renoir 1876

Garcon a la pipe by Pablo Picasso 1905

Pastel Version (1 of 4) SCREAM by Edvard Munch 1895

The answer…

a Net worth of over 1 BILLION DOLLARS!!!!!

The above pastel version of SCREAM just sold at Sotheby’s for $119.9 Million Dollars (Sotheby’s HIGHEST priced piece of artwork ever!)

You are probably saying to yourself there are many others that you might think that are worth so much more but they are not for sale!

Scream was purchased by an undisclosed buyer but rumor has it..it might be the Royal Family of Qatar? The original hangs in the National Gallery in Norway and so do 2 other versions…(did you know that the original piece was created with Oil, tempera and pastel on CARDBOARD…once again rumor has it that this version will be hanging in Norway also in the near future!

by the way…this was the pre-determined visit : )

it is now: 6:35 and these guys…

want to go for a walk and eat…so I shall say…

(((((HUGS)))))

till tomorrow when we will find out

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week in review

Hi there and a very good morning to you all! Can you believe it…it’s time for another week in review! That means it is Saturday and I hope you have some fun plans!

So grab your cup of something yummy and take a few minutes to check out some fun things that have been happening in the wonderful world of blogging and then start your day…one that is filled with all things good! I am taking this trip down the rabbit hole as we speak…I have no idea what I am going to find…let’s see what happens…

Here’s a project that is a bit intense…especially if you are not handy with a saw…but I simply love it and I will convince my Joe that it is a great project for him! (Like I said…power tools are not my friend! : ) example: while using a router on a piece of wood…I got an itch on my ear…so I itched it and forgot that the router was in my hand…took a big chunk of hair out…oh yes…is it true you have to turn the snowblower off before you try to unclog it? Well you get the picture…but this still looks like great fun!!!

Altered Books – Monogram

Ashbee Design

Don’t you just love the results! Hop on over and check out this
very interesting blog…I know you will enjoy it!

You will get the HOW TO from start to finish on this great project!

When I saw these incredible stills by an amazing Photographer

Kari Herer

I had to share them with you! They are gorgeous…innovative and just wonderful…Take a journey over to her blog and I am sure you will be very glad you did.

This is a sample of her newest pieces

Flowers and Fox

you will also find much more beauty…

after visiting her blog…check out her wonderful Etsy Shop!

KariHerer

hope you enjoy!

Well if you LOVE Vintage and I know oh so many of you do…you owe it to yourself to visit
Ivy & Elephants

What a fabulous blog this is! Check out her vintage collections and her little history lessons (I think Junkin Joe is going to have to start cracking the books soon : )
I know you will simply adore this wonderful place…here’s a little sneak preview!

a wonderful article on blue depression glass and oh so much more…hop on over…you will be so glad you did!

Well my friends…speaking of photography above…I took a visit to one of my favorite places to just look around..,
Design Sponge
and I saw this little spread on the wonderful photographer
Rachel Hale
well if you know me…I love everything to do with animals…but when i spot a dachshund…well I am mush!!! So you can imagine my pure delight when I saw these two enjoying a night on the town!

are they preparing for a new movie…driving miss doxies???? (sorry couldn’t help it!)
for more amazing animal shots…check out the link above…a guaranteed smile!
one more…

Well this French Siamese has a lot to be curious about…really you must see the other shots…ENJOY!

Well…speaking of being artistic…do you have a little one in the house that is just dying for a fun project…well
Mess For Less

has the project for you!!!

Toddler Pudding Finger Paint!

check out her fabulous and fun blog for more deets!

How about a fun Art/Scrapbook project?
Check out
Craft
for the How To!
looks like a rainbow of fun!

speaking of rainbows…
take a peek at
Yesterday On Tuesday
Malia has a surprise for you…free printables that are all about the Rainbow!

oh and speaking of free printables…
Keren at
Free Pretty Things For You
has a pastel rainbow paper collection…

fun…right! : )

How about a touch of elegance and Spring…check out
French Larkspur
you will find amazing inspiration!

Week in Review

A very good morning to all of my friends and here’s wishing you all a fabulous weekend! Hope it is filled with fun! family! and friends!

It is once again time for a little Week in Review. One of my hopes of this little series is to hopefully show you something that you might not have seen…I love when you turn over a pretty little rock and find something you never knew was there…so it would make me so happy to know that just one person had fun and a moment of relaxation while exploring these beautiful creative zones!

When I saw this…I had to share…why? because it was just so beautiful…fun…whimsical and creative and I thought it might make you smile…

for more pictures…click here

This beauty resides in Barcelona Spain and is the creation of

Architect: Julian Jaime Garcia Nunez…tell me you wouldn’t love to open those doors and see what is inside…imagine!

I think there might be something delightfully beautiful on an old farm table like this. Isn’t this table runner fabulous…it is a creation of

Ish & Chi

Take a peek at this blog…you will be so happy you did…so much for you to look at and enjoy! Make sure you have a full cup of something yummy because you are going to be there for a bit!

Now when I saw this precious DIY I knew I had to share it with all of you! Oh the possibilities you can create…with your creativity…your personal spin and your love for your child…grand child…niece…nephew…special little one…you can create a one of a kind wonderland…a magical place happens once it is opened…

and another door opened…

now to get the how to…please take a little trip to what I believe is going to be a major up and coming blog I see that it is very new but I think there are going to be some incredible projects on the way so stay tuned to…

Hart & Sew

Isn’t this a pretty little creation! I thought it was so very sweet…you can find the DIY at the

Merry Brides

I discovered this incredibly beautiful Etsy shop…you know the kind that is just filled with eye candy!

It is called:

The Little Brown Pen

this special little shop has the most wonderful photography…showing a view of Europe in the most imaginative way…shades of white…shades of color that just delight you and make you smile and wonder what that special place is really like…take a little picture tour of this scrumptious boutique!

Tre Magnifique

Wonderful whites…

(in case joe is reading this…I need this set of photographs : )

oh…the post cards sets are simply divine…

they come in delicious colors…

there are tons more shades and guess what…they are only $15.00 a set of 9! amazing…how cool would these be dressed in vintage frames or frames that make you happy…so fabulous I do believe!

the selection is endless…Joe I need this one too : )

pinks are blooming everywhere in their shop…

So take a little ride over there and check out the beauty! I know you will enjoy it…there are low end choices and high end choices but one thing is for sure…you will enjoy your little European tour!

I have to tell you that I do not know the shop first hand…I just found it while I was searching and I saw a photo and had to go see…so of course I wanted to share!

Now you have to grab some cool new vintage images from Keren over at

Free Pretty Things For You

Isn’t she fun…there’s tons more over on her gorgeous site…check them out and get the download!

and then for more vintage fun…

Hop on over to visit Malia at

Yesterday on Tuesday

Malia and Keren have some adorable surprises waiting for you…here’s a hint…

so hop on over and get yet another download! These are so perfect for those sweet little cupcakes that you might be baking for Valentine’s Day…how fabulous would these be for a school party!

Now I leave you today with another little TV recommendation…I have fallen in love with yet another Brit show (not that that is anything new) but for all of you mystery lovers out there…do yourself a favor and watch the NEW

SHERLOCK

check out the link above for more info!

from BBC…check out your local time listings!

I am a HUGE Sherlock Holmes fan! So I was a little skeptical…you know since this is set in modern times…but I was simply blown away!!! The pairing of Sherlock and Watson is simply brilliant…the adaptation to “today” is unbelievable outstanding and the show is in one word “captivating” This one is a MUST see for those of you that love suspense and mystery with a flavor of English humor!

Well I wish you all a picture perfect day and sending you tons of

(((HUGS)))

till tomorrow…hope you join me for

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A week in review

It’s Saturday and here’s wishing EVERYONE a Picture Perfect Weekend! Today is when I bring you a little piece of what has been happening in our little blogosphere (is that a word?) As always I hope you enjoy and I really hope you might see something that is new to you and makes you smile! Enjoy and I will see you tomorrow with what has been “cooking” out there!

Well my friends…mark your calendar for the end of this month because a new issue of

House of Fifty

is going to hit the air waves…in case you don’t have a subscription…

just click here

it’s free and filled with everything I know you will all love!

There is a little shining light that I think you will all adore…Rosemary over at

Villabarnes

has a gorgeous blog filled with eye candy and fabulous diy ideas…check it out…you will fall in love!

There’s a House Warming Party going on over at

Ruby Jean…hosted by

Ruby Jean and A Sort of Fairytale

check it out…a FABULOUS giveaway is happening there!

how fabulous…

oh and it gets even better…intrigued???? Hop on over to

Coastal Charm

and explore this wonderful blog and the actual brick and mortar shop…I just adore this creative and unique space…I think you will too! Drop in and meet Linda!