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/

Attention Mom's of Little Boys!

{ahem - sister, this means you Ü}

Not only have I found some adorable stuff for little boys out in blogland today, I also discovered a fantastic month-long special of things for boys going on RIGHT NOW!!!! {i know - you're so impressed ;) )

on to the goods . . .

ever wonder what to do with all those empty cans of baby puffs? {and if you don't have any, i'm sure you know plenty of moms who have little babies on these and can snag the can for yourself when they're done! just don't tell them why, otherwise they'll keep it for themselves. lol Ü}

http://sometimescreative.blogspot.com/2010/01/recycled-bowling-pins.html

 

one of these days the handyman will have a little handy helper. he's for sure gonna need one of these Ü

 

http://mygratitudeattitudes.blogspot.com/2010/02/make-toy-toolbelt-from-placemat.html

 

and for the most exciting part *don't you just hate that i saved it for last? whatever - i know you scrolled down here first . . . * :

 

For THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, Made is teaming up with Made by Rae (the two Made-Maids) and together we're going to:

To "moms of boys" out there, we've heard your woes! There just isn't enough info shared amongst us about BOYS. There aren't enough clothing ideas, enough tutorials, enough fresh ideas. Well ladies (and little gents), we're going to stock your Tonka Trucks full of info!

Throughout the month you'll find:
* TONS of Boy tutorials
* Boy clothing ideas
* TWELVE guest bloggers! (this part REALLY excites me)
* Boy crafts
* Boy bags
* Baby Boy stuff
* Boy giveaways
* Boy design tips

Boy, that's a lot! And remember....it's happening on TWO blogs!
Not a lick of girly glitter here for the whole month. It's gonna be hard. But I think we can do it.

You won't believe all of the cute boy stuff that has already been published on those TWO {not one, but TWO} blogs over the past three days! If you've got a little boy running around the house, you won't want to miss this!

 

or how to make this

 

or this

or any of these!

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

A little late, but . . .

Valentine's all month long! um. . . i mean half a month. ish. it might be cheesy, but there's nothing wrong with you and your honey celebrating your love for each for 2 weeks instead of one night where you just end up getting ornery because everywhere in the city is packed full. that's why the handyman and i just have a candlelit dinner at home Ü but i think it might be fun to go give him 'heart-attack' on his desk at work. Ü either way - this post has some fun ideas!

http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/creative-guest-love-actually-v-day.html

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