eighteen25 inspiration!!

I stumbled on this blog a few weeks ago and didn't have a spare second to check it out, but from my first glimpse, i knew it was going to be awesome. and it is. Ü {little background - eighteen25 is a blog done by 3 sisters that live in vegas with endless amounts of creativity! they are awesomely generous and post free downloads for you all the time. it always makes me feel better to know that it's not just one person with all this pent up creativity!}

Thank you gifts!!! some of these {i don't know - like maybe one) are teacher specific, but the rest can be used for any occassion! Like somebody in your neighborhood or a dear friend who just needs a chocolate break, or a coworker who went out of their way to do an awesome favor for you!
she even gives you a free printable download!! kudos to you girl. Ü

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/04/quick-cheesy-teacher-appreciation-gifts.html

and these for me. haha Ü althought writing "secret" on it doesn't neccessarily mean that someone else won't find it. lol. again - more free downloads for cute candy jars! {ps - these would probably work awesome with those cheapo spice jars at ikea!!}

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/04/treat-jar-toppers.html

she bought this tray at target for $2.50! then she made it even cuter - time to go to target again!

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/03/bunny-silhouette-tray.html

I know easter's over, but this is such a cute idea!!

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/03/youve-been-egged-free-download.html

anyways - this blog is pretty fresh on the market, but is already full of super awesomeness has been an instant hit! They've only been going for a month and a half and already have over 600 followers - amazing! Head on over and check it out! Ü

The Little Nanny Goat

I found this blog a while ago and I absolutely love the endless amounts of creativity!! {no seriously - it never ends!!} As far as I remember, they're two sisters that post their awesome creative ideas that they have - two for the price of one! And all their ideas are fabulous!

I need her porch swing. just for future reference . . .

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2010/01/wont-you-be-my-neighbor.html


Oh my gosh, I'm in love with this blog! what little girl wouldn't love a playhouse as cute as this?!?

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-playhouse.html


bestest lists in the WORLD!!

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/12/save-date-step-2.html


you can never have too many ideas

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/11/ask-and-you-shall-receive.html


Cah-freaking-ute!!! i love scallops - have you noticed that yet?

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-be-cheap-and-lazy-like-me-glass.html


umm . . . i like her hair. too bad mine would never do that (kathryns - in the side bar)

i lurve me some organization (haha - sorry. thrifty decor chick thing . . . )

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/07/stair-baskets.html
 
i just can't stop - this blog is so cute! you need to remind of these when my brain is mush cause i'm nursing a baby (and no, that doesn't mean i'm pregnant.)

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/03/cant-remember.html

The cutest fortune cookie EVER

these are so freaking cute!

http://www.hostessblog.com/2010/02/adorable-diy-meringue-message-cones/


I need to make these. not even kidding . . .

http://www.bakerella.com/tartelette-these-are-for-you/


cute pillowies

http://jessekatedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/studio-5-segment-decorate-with-pillows.html

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

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

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/

Valentine's Ideas

cute and quick valentine treats

 

http://www.pleasant-home.com/2010/01/quick-and-easy-valentines-treats.html

 

u-da-man chocolate for your man on v-day - i especially like the ingredients section Ü

http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/2010/02/udaman-valentine-chocolate-wrapper.html

 

more valentines decor and such ideas, including a cuter version of the countdown i posted the other day

http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-ideas.html

Valentines eye candy galore!! I heart parties Ü {and amy atlas - her party buffets that she throws together are STUNNING!}

http://www.hostessblog.com/2010/02/valentines-day-dessert-buffet/#more-10312

Chocolate and Ice Cream

i need this apothecary jar. actually i need a lot of apothecary jars . . . just cause they're cute - guess i better hit up savers and d.i. before everyone else does! and the jar in the middle idea? perfect!

http://www.nobiggie.net/2009/02/you-wouldnt-know.html

these are adorable - just in case you were wondering Ü

http://www.makeandtakes.com/little-pink-mailboxes-for-valentines

everythings better with dipped chocolate on it {and tutorials to show you how to do it properly!}

http://giverslog.com/?p=4334

more dipped chocolate - it's still winter! and who doesn't like hot chocolate? {especially when you have a snowman spoon like this! Ü}

http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2010/01/hot-chocolate-spoons.php

ice cream parlour parties are the best! this link has ideas for games and everything else to go with a birthday party. Ü i had one the other night that turned out so cute!! I'll have to post pics for you later Ü {mimi - this would be an awesome idea for marmar's b-day! i did it for under $30 for 25 people!}

http://www.nobiggie.net/2010/01/blog-post.html

and this ice cream parlour party is the bomb - she has all sorts of free printable labels to make yours extra cute too!! {trust me - mine was so cute and i hardly had to do anything but print these out!}

http://eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-ice-cream-parlour-make-your-own-sundaes-buffet-concept-for-wedding-or-party

Home Decor and Remodels via Centsational Girl

Centsational girl is an awesome crafty fairy! She needs to sprinkle some crafty dust on me.

are you ready for this? seriously? ok, maybe just a sneaky peak of her fabulousness . . . 

anyways - not that my bedroom will probably ever look as amazing as hers, but it's always good to have some awesome inspiration

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/10/simple-and-serene-master-bedroom/

I'm not a huge fan of the fabric covered headboard, but you never know

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/09/feminine-french-inspired-fabric-covered-headboard/

I need to make these pillows!

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/10/suits-me-fine-diy-pillows/

I want to put this in my laundry room{hall}!  i think it's the cutest drying rack ever:

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/diy-laundry-room-drying-rack/

i want to refurbish something so bad. i almost convinced handyman hubby {ooh, i think we'll just call him the handyman from now on Ü, every crafty girl needs to have a handyman hubby behind her, right? no? ok, well it do. lol} to keep an ugly green burlap chair my family was throwing out and let me re-upholster it. but alas, no. it was sadly taken to DI. poor chair. it would have made a good first-timer . . .

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/08/ottoman-deconstructed-re-tufted/

*gasp!* want. need! must have!!! the prettiest master bath ever!

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/10/grand-tour-master-bath/

look it! another re-upholster job

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/04/diy-chair-recovered-cinderella-story/

oh my heavens! this needs to be done to every oak banister in creation!

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/the-staircase-reveal-part-one/

oh, and we'll need to know what color she painted the walls too . . . i am drooling. seriously. how is it that the most favorite thing of the day (the whole staircase redo) happens to be the most expensive? arg!

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/07/the-staircase-reveal-part-two/