an adventure awaits...

lovely little map poster by Busy Nothings

currently loving : this chair

i love this chair from CB2

tight design

such cute design from Paper + Pip

got to get back into running...

i've got to get back into running...because of some recent health issues over the last 6 months my cardio time has not been able to take place....no pilates class for my shoulder, no trail running for my foot and now this recent development with my back (it's pretty bad - three prescriptions, physical therapy and shots in the back) ...all these health problems have me a little discouraged about the possibility of getting back in shape anytime soon....and the fact that most of my pants are either tight or don't fit anymore is really discouraging however... this poster from this etsy shop has inspired me...it's called "YOU CAN DO IT" .... what about you? what aspect of your life do you need to hear "you can do it" in?

pretty and practical paper...

recipe cards by One Canoe Two

notebook by Angelic Quirk

calendar by Irena Sophia

harvest party...

love these harvest party designs from Anders Ruff's esty shop

makes me want a party!

drive-ins & picnics...

picnics & drive-ins are two of my most favorite activities that only take place in the summer... surprisingly, i have not done either one this summer yet but these photos have inspired me to seize the opportunity before autumn is back...

found this idea on Design Sponge by Bash Please...
and love these ideas for a picnic pack from Tiger in A Jar's blog

what could be more quintessentially summer than a picnic

and a homemade movie screening?

"i could do this for a living" i keep thinking...

...if only i had the time to start it up...
love these designs by Hello Lucky

Seagulls

Nouveau Peonies

Vintage Rose

Tahoe

Chocolate & Spring

Handmade Home : DIY : Newspaper Poof Balls...

as promised and as seen in our booth at the Buy Local Fair in May... i was inspired to make these by the store display at West Elm during my trip to Nashville ... i love the recycled-look and handmade-shabbiness of them... they spruce things up in a fun and easy way while putting something that might be discarded to use

YOU WILL NEED:
scissors, floral wire, twine or clear fishing line & 7 sheets of newspaper

1. Cut the seven sheets of newspaper to a size that reflects the desired size of your poof balls.

2. Stack the newspaper sheets and accordion fold them into 1 inch folds until the entire length of the paper is folded into a fan.

3. Cinch the center of the folded newspaper. Fasten the piece of floral wire around the middle and twist until loosely secure.

4. Round both ends of the newspaper with scissors and discard clippings.

5. String a piece of the clear fishing line (or twine if you want a more rustic look) through the floral wire and then knot it. You will use this string to hang the poof so make sure it is long enough.

6. Fan the newspaper out and carefully (as not to rip the paper) begin pulling individual sheets out to make a full poof.

7. Hang the finished poof at desired height and enjoy! I hung my newspaper poofs in my craft booth but you could use them in a window or hang them from a chandelier over your dining table. Keep them up all the time or use for simple and fun party decor.