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I found the last time I did this I nearly finished everything on my list.  Since I've got a lot to take care of today, I figured I'd try it again :) ...

library love

I'm loving all things library lately.  Here are a few of my favorite finds ...

I especially like the personal library kit from Restoration Hardware.  Its on sale [$16.99!]so I might be getting it for myself :).  Bookplates are from One Good Bumblebee and cute card catalog card is from Elfrida.

Yay for library goodness!

forever21

I've been in Forever21 a handful of times but have never bought anything. My sister loves that store and  she always looks pretty cute in their stuff.  So, today, I ordered a bunch of stuff online ...

Just some everyday basics.  I'm really liking pin tuck blouses these days.  I'll be happy if just one or two of these items work out.  I got all these + a bunch of other stuff for less that $100 [with free shipping!]. 

my future birthday cake

My birthday isn't for quite some time [October] but I know I want this super cute pinata cake ...

And I'm not even real big birthday person either.  I just want this cake!  Hope it comes with the mallet! :)

[I think this is so cute I'm going to have to go sk*rt about this now!]

chalkboard decal: my perfect solution

I have a hard time committing to things of the permanent nature [e.g. wallpaper, paint, wall art, even curtains] when it comes to home decor.   I like the idea of a chalkboard wall [as some of you know, I'm obsessed with all things chalkboard] but painting a wall is a bit overwhelming + such a huge commitment for me, at least for now.  So, I'm super excited to have found these ...

Chalkboard decals!!  I'm all over these.

These will be good to help me organize.  I'm getting busier + busier with my little shop + custom orders so I need something to help me stay on top of things. I think this is it!

[Found via SarahFaith / Sk*rt]

[image from: walldecorshops]

laura normandin

Laura Normandin's [of Wren Handmade] work is lovely ... I especially like this art book, called The Mercy Seat ...

She also makes these super cute hair pins that are sold at Anthropologie ...

cute apron via paper source

We made a quick stop at Paper Source yesterday to pick up some supplies [I truly love that store.  I could spend hours there] and spotted this super cute apron ...
Its a bit busier then I normally like but how can you resist the bright yellow + ruffles? :)  I would have bought it but I have a super cute apron courtesy of little sister.

I wish I was the brilliant lady behind Paper Source. :)

yay for blogging friends!

In my short time blogging, I've been really fortunate to have 'met' some lovely people.  That includes the lovely ladies, Lindsey and Julie, over at Coveiter.  Not only do they have amazing taste and keep a great blog, they are super nice.  So, when they asked to 'interview' me, I was beyond flattered!  They just posted my little interview ...

Thanks, Lindsey + Julie! 

orla kiely: paper!

I was excited to learn that Orla Kiely is coming out with a paper line when Mary sk*rted about them.  But now that I've seen the products, I'm super excited!  Can't wait to get my hands on these ...

[images from: Decor8]

i'm back, i'm tired but found a cute tote!

Since I had to travel for a meeting, yesterday wouldn't have been a normal full-time work day, but I definitely think it will be tough for me to re-enter the full-time working world [whenever that will be].  I am so tired today and have loads to do catch up on.  Thank goodness for my part-time, work from home situation!

At any rate, enough about me, I spotted this in the US Airways' magazine. Cute, affordable, raw-cotton tote [$45] from Saks ...

They have a whole section of clothing and accessories that are "eco-smart".