Friday I'm In Love - Unique Accessories

TGIF!  Time for another round of Friday I'm In Love!!  Sorry there was no post last week - I had my entire house ripped apart for carpet installation - and boy did it turn out fabulous!  Such a difference from what we had before - and just in time for the new baby!

This week, I started finding and LOVING some pretty unique accessories.  I totally am in need of some new jewelry, hair accessories, bags - you name it.  It's been awhile since I have bought or made anything like this for myself.  These ideas gave me some huge inspiration - now all I need is some extra time to make them!!

How stinkin' adorable is this Sock Flower Clip made by Betsy at Anna Nimmity?  I LOVE the socks and boots look right now, and this just puts it over the top!  Super cute!!

Speaking of over the top - the layers in Nicole's Boutique Headband are wonderful!  I love the textures and colors she used.  Visit her over at Shabby Beach Nest where she shares the full step by step tutorial on how to make it!

I love the fabric and patterns that Esther from Happy in Red used for this Reversible Tote and Kindle Case! I just got a Kindle for Christmas, so this one stuck out for me - I think I may need to attempt this one (uh oh - she's sewing again!  Look out people!). 

These Ombre Headbands by Ginny at Chasing Sunshine are simple AND gorgeous!  The final outcome is awesome - I love the sheen in the thread!  I need some of these!!

And finally - this Crochet Pearl Bracelet is so unique and beautiful!  I don't know how to crochet, but if I did, I would totally make this!  Mindy from Bacon Time did a beautiful job on this bracelet - you could totally rock this with jeans or for a fancy night out!

Those are my favorite for this week!  If you were featured, feel free to grab a button from my sidebar.  I have more nursery projects to do this weekend - we are finally starting to wrap everything up!  We finally finished the wooden electrical spool table (which I will share soon), and this weekend I will be working on accessories and artwork.

Happy Friday!

XOXO

Bubblegum Fun

You may remember a few weeks ago I featured an adorable bubblegum necklace from One Charming Party in my Friday I'm In Love favorites.  I said I was going to make one for Addie for Valentine's Day, and well - I stuck to my promise!

The instructions required using a metal skewer to poke holes in the bubblegum.  Hubby was hovering over me the entire time saying "I know you - you're going to end up stabbing yourself".  SO TRUE - I am a total klutz!!  So, he discovered a way to make the skewer slide right through the hard gumball.  If you heat up the point of the skewer with a lighter - it goes right in, no slipping or chance of "stabbing yourself".  Just a little tip!

The necklace was super easy to make, and Addison LOVED it! I think these would also be great for party favors as well - may have to do these in July for Addie's birthday party!

Have a great Thursday!  One more day till the weekend!!

XOXO

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone - are you all LOVED up??  Addie was so excited this morning - I surprised her with a new Valentine's dress to wear to school, a small box of chocolates (which will tempt me all day), and a cute handmade bubble gum necklace (which I will share later after I have a chance to take some pics). 

In the midst of putting our house back together post carpet installation (which, by the way - I LOVE!!  It looks so flippin' fabulous!), I made some cutie Valentines for Addison to take to school.  After posting all of those awesome ideas last week, I stumbled upon one more that I absolutely fell in love with!  Danyelle over at Dandee made these adorable friendship bracelet Valentine's for her daughter's class a few years ago.

I loved the idea, and while she provides the printable file for the cute little cards, I decided to make my own and put my stamp on it.  (I wanted to take the easy way out and use hers, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to design something).

This is what we ended up with.  Instead of going out to purchase embroidery ribbon for the bracelets, I decided to use some baker's twine that I already had in the house.  The colors were perfect for Valentine's Day, and I figured boys and girls could both wear them.

I told Addison yesterday to keep her Valentine's a secret - WRONG move.  Telling her to keep a secret is basically the same as telling her to announce it from the rooftop.  For instance, the baby's secret name?  She told her bus driver, teacher, kids at school and anyone else who will listen.  Sheesh.  So - of course she told all of the kids about the friendship bracelets before the day came.  Oh well - pick your battles, right?  LOL.

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day full of LOVE!!

XOXO

Taking a Few Days Off...

Hey everyone.  I just wanted to write a quick post to tell you that I'll be taking a few days off - we're getting new carpet installed!!  This is probably the thing we most needed to get done before the baby comes - our animals have kind of destroyed the carpet we have.  It's kind of a shame actually. We have only lived in this brand new house for 6 years, and when we built it, we upgraded to the highest quality pad and carpet.  Well, 6 years of animals, baby, and wear and tear have done it in.  Not to mention the coffee spills (totally my fault).

So - in between work, and my many braxton hicks contractions, I am trying to get all of the crap off the carpet (no small feat, let me tell you).  I spent my morning in the guest room - 2 hours in one room alone....not good - especially when that's the one room no one ever goes in.  I still have to do my office, master, addie's room, playroom, nursery, great room, stairway and halls.  Oh yeah, I'm screwed. 

I will try my best to do some favorites tomorrow, but to be honest - it's probably not happening.  If I don't talk to you tomorrow - have a wonderful weekend!  I'll try to pop in when I can.  I'm sure our Saturday will consist of putting the house back together!

XOXO

Pinterest Inspiration for Class Valentines

I always wait until the last minute to start thinking about what to make for Addie's class valentines.  Why do I do this?  I have no clue.  I'm always rushed trying to pull something together, and will usually end up blog surfing for hours days trying to find some good ideas and inspiration.  This year, however, Pinterest has come to the rescue.  I have said it before, and I will say it again - I don't know what I ever did before Pinterest!! 

Here's some fun ideas I found - so cute! 

Pinterest via I Heart Naptime

Pinterest - Thirty Handmade Days via Tricia King

Pinterest - themotherhuddle.com via Jaimelyn Nye

Two Shades of Pink via Lolly Jane

The Teacher Wife via Anna Moon

The Crafting Chicks via Jamielyn Nye

Armelle Blog via Melissa Kohler

I have been inspired, and now at least have an idea on which direction I'm heading.  Guess I better get started - she has a pretty big class!

XOXO