I'm still here, I promise!

I have hoards and hoards of awesome stuff to post on here - time, however, seems to be in short supply!! Oh well - patience is a virtue, right? Ü

i'm sorry . . . couldn't resist this one. bread + cheese? aw yeah Ü

http://3peasinbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2010/02/chunky-cheese-bread.html


ballerina invitations!! i need to start throwing cute parties just so i can make all this cute stuff that i find . . .

http://alittleloveliness.blogspot.com/2010/02/ballerina-tutu-invitation.html


ooh!!! Damask bathroom! {surprised? didn't think so . . . }

http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/2010/02/black-and-white-bathroom.html

Easter? WHAT?!

Holy cow!! Easter is THIS weekend!! That totally just threw me for a loop - I've been so busy lately, I don't even have my easter decorations up yet. =(

At least I prepped for the Easter bunny early this year Ü

Anywho, here's some cute stuff while I've got a spare second . . .

coffee table to ottoman! You know I love good a refurbish

http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/?p=4886

for cuteness! i still can't believe easter is around the corner . . .

http://blog.paper-source.com/how-to/how-to-easter-egg-cups/

cute party favors {and if you think these are cute, wait til you see the rest!!}

http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/?p=3722

Alice in Wonderland

Pure honesty - i have never seen the whole thing of the animated alice in wonderland. Growing up, we had the non-animated version and it more or less scared me to death (dragons and such . . . i can't even remember. it's like the wizard of oz - still can't sit through it) anyways - i really really want to see the new one! and in light of that fact, i'm seeing alice in wonderland stuff pop up all over the place and these party ideas are adorable and amazing!! i have a secret wish to throw a tea party one of these days (we'll see if i ever get around to it) and i'm loving these ideas Ü i love the mix and match decor - vintage and contempary, and all the eat me/drink me things {i nearly smacked myself in the forehead and said 'why didn't i think of that?!' but then i remembered that alice in wonderland scared the crap out of me. oh yeah} anyways - so freaking cute!

cutest alice in wonderland party ever!

http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/03/alice-in-wonderland-party-feature.html
http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/03/alice-in-wonderland-printable-party-pdf.html


alice in wonderland kid size Ü

http://www.hostessblog.com/2010/03/real-parties-alice-in-wonderland-birthday/#more-10963


edible tea cups!

http://family.go.com/entertainment/recipe-842698-edible-teacups--t/

yummy recipes, organization, and kid stuff

i love organization! everythings needs a place, and that place should not be the countertop!

http://www.howdoesshe.com/2010/01/inbox-tutorial-kind-of/

mmm . . . chocolate croissants Ü

http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/01/chocolate-pocket-chocolate-croissants.html

chocolate souffle anyone? *i hear tummies grumbling at the thought of eating chocolate* how about one that's only 167 calories?! {well - as long as you can hold yourself to just eating one. lol Ü} I'm making these fo sho! the handyman will be so excited - dessert he can eat!

http://www.remodelaholic.com/2009/10/another-excuse-to-eat-chocolate.html

my family has a tradition of doing fondue every new year's eve - i wasn't able to go this year and was so bummed!! luckily tho, fondue can be eaten whenever you want, especially when you make it look this yummy!

http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/01/new-years-fondue-farewell.html

i love 'i spy' bags Ü somebody remind to make some for my kids when i have them Ü

http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/?p=4687

i want a flower beanie too! Ü

http://bubbaroo.blogspot.com/2010/01/flower-beanie-pattern.html

make your own apothecary jars!

http://atriptoholland.blogspot.com/2010/01/apothecary-jar-cloche-tutorials.html

More V-day stuff

chocolate cups!

http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/01/chocolate-chai-cups-and-tutorial-how-to.html?showComment=1265669591983_AIe9_BGpPRbyswN6GldzsEaKWWccoW-m2Jd0AHMTZX3YWSWArE9FkQvVpUmumJOgfa8ZiPotAn3eBlZFwW9UbuLzOaeHuB-BkD3PUjlKwdGnQwbiZ8hmV2-53oU9ghXu2JUHnznu8d93VMqNsKYwU1Um1ErcUJPsgzQ620Prd4snZkoVDMBslrnLQeCyn1yfRSOtvIaUTdMI98amjGPLgOz7cD4FNGyQyIo9VC9fDf-qejsnPBPdsJEEbGXXJ3OCVuYtJ7gNFjWW#c3517368907958114431

cool valentines cards

http://thelongthread.com/?p=5698
http://secret-agent-josephine.com/blog/2009/02/06/free-valentines-for-you/
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/02/03/printable-valentines/
http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/01/diy-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-goodie-bags/
http://www.livinglocurto.com/downloads/valentines-day-free-downloads/
so cute!!! http://peptogirl.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-download-print-valentines.html
http://www.cottage-industrialist.com/blog/2010/1/29/love-and-rockets-free-printable-valentine.html

way cute ideas with free printables
http://www.livinglocurto.com/2008/07/free-printable-notes-tags-and-labels/

french graphics - i was actually looking for something like this the other day . . .
http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-french-postal-images.html

Romance, Ribbons, and Lace

Hostess with the Mostess has done it again! I love her party decor, and this romantic valentines decor is no exception!

http://www.hostessblog.com/2010/02/romantic-red-black-lace-part-1/#more-10436

the MOST GORGEOUS damask stuff ever! . . . and some other stuff . . .

this would make the cutest daiper bag ever!

http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2010/01/school-bag-tutorial.html

and some chocolates to go with it Ü

http://www.bakeitpretty.com/blog/?p=77

these buttons are so adorable!! (and there's a little tutorial too Ü)
http://www.bakeitpretty.com/blog/?p=82
http://www.bakeitpretty.com/blog/?p=426

good plan - i hate rolling out cookies - kills my arm!
http://www.bakeitpretty.com/blog/?p=548

gift wrap center of adorableness!!

http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/01/place-for-everything.html

cute buttercup purse
http://simplelifemusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-2-i-love.html

i heart damask ottomans Ü {well - pretty much just damask anything}
http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/02/damask-ottoman.html

eeheeee!!!! such as damask drapes and pillows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! these are so going in my kitchen/living room RIGHT NOW!!!! (i hope the pictures show up on your computer - only like 2 showed up on mine)

http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2010/01/screenprinted-drapes-pillows-tutorial.html

and a very cute ladybug valentine
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/04/ladybug-valentine/

haha! turtally. love it. Ü
http://kgiron.blogspot.com/

and, um, i want this magazine. and all of the rooms photographed in it!
http://www.wherewomencreate.typepad.com/