Etsy Faves...

Psst..If you click on the images above it will take you to the item lisitngs on Etsy!  {I just learned how to make image maps using pugly pixels tutorial.  So fun!  Can't wait to make more!

A wish...

via on Pinterest

I pinned this necklace a long time ago.  It's a custom wish necklace by Marzipan on Etsy.  {it's sold, and isn't re-listed.}  I fell in love with the idea of encapsulating a wish to carry close to your heart wherever you go.  I think it's a lovely idea.  Only problem is deciding which wish is important enough to carry with you forever.  Is it just me, or is that alot of pressure to put on a wish?  {This line of thinking is probably exactly why I don't have any tattoos.}

My first instinct is to wish for health and happiness for those I love, but that seems like more of a prayer.

Although, a wish is defined as:  a desire or hope for something to happen

My initial thought certainly falls into that definition.

Perhaps it doesn't have to be the wish to end all wishes.  {I've been learning lately that I put way to much pressure on things in general.}  Maybe I should just wish for incredible riches, flawless skin, and a lightning fast metabolism. 


If you could be granted one wish, what would it be?  

p.s.  the paint color is starting to grow on me...hooray!  {Plus, Jon promised to help me re-paint later if I don't end up liking it.  I love my husband!}

small purses...

Now, I'm usually one to carry a giant honkin' purse, but these tiny Gigi small purses by bagatelles&co are too swoonworthy not to want!  I've been thinking of them ever since I saw them on The Brightside Project last week.  I have a black clutch that I've dubbed my "wedding and funeral clutch" as those seem to be the only occasions for which it makes it appearances.  If I had one of these, it would certainly get out more often!  The only problem would be choosing one. 

**This London based etsy seller has many other lovely items.  You should check it out here.

thirsty plants...

Mother Nature took care of the watering last night with a great thunderstorm, but I can't always count on her to do all the work.  I'm in need of a watering can, and while I'm sure I'll end up buying a cheap plastic one from Wal-mart, I thought I'd see what kind of cuteness I could find!

1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 

Do you like gardening?

I'm hoping to grow some herbs and possibly a couple veggies this year.  Sadly, I did not inherit my mom's green thumb, but I'm hoping to learn!

Must have?

i ran into Target yesterday to grab something, and took a stroll through the shoes.  {dangerous}

these might be a must have for warmer weather...

at $19.99, i don't see how you could go wrong.

i had some metallic wedges that were similar from a few years back, but they've seen their better day.  i think these could be their replacement.

isn't the yellow just fun?  I usually can't pull off yellow clothes with my complexion, but i'm thinking on my feet it would be okay!

ahhh, can't wait til spring!

flip & tumble...

I am loving this line by flip & tumble.  These bags make saying goodbye to plastic so much easier! 

I have something similar, and I cannot tell you how handy they are on those spontaneous shopping trips, or when you just run in for a couple of things and don't have all your grocery bags with you.

And, I love how they roll up into these brightly colored balls! 

Can you say stocking stuffer!? 

I would also love to get my hands on some of these produce bags.  I've mastered the re-usable grocery bags, but have yet to take my own produce bags.  These could change that!

Do you all use re-usable bags when you shop?

all image via flip & tumble's website

Christmas Registry!? Don't mind if I do!

I've always said that people need registries for more than just weddings and babies.  Finally, there's a place that welcomes registries of all kinds!  You can create a registry that is all ecompassing, any store on line or on the street!  Check it out!  I think "start christmas registry" will be the first item on my friday to-do this week!

the perfect cowboy boots...

Yes, I am doing another post about shoes...but look at these beauties!  I couldn't help myself.  Aren't these just the most perfect cowboy boots for fall!?  And...they're my size.  Oh, how I'd love to make them my own, but I can't justify the buying them right now.  They'll just have to live happily here on my blog. 

You can find them here in mfvintage on etsy.

I stole borrowed the picture from there too...hope ya'll don't mind.  Yep, that's right, I said ya'll.  See how perfect they'd be for me!

can't stop...

thinking about this dress that Christina at Down and Out Chic posted about today. 

So cute, and you can't beat the price!

Now I just have to figure out how to convince Jon that I need to buy it!

Transformer Coat...

I'm loving this Transformer Coat by Rachel Roy. It can be worn 4 different ways! {With or without the sleeves and long or short.} How cool is that!? I'm diggin' the purple for fall, too.

This is going on my wishlist.

my wish list...

When birthdays and Christmases roll around I can never think of anything I want.  I do come across things throughout the year that I wish I owned, but since I'm a saver, and not a spender, I usually let them pass me by.  Today {being inspired by some lovely things I discovered online} I decided I would start a wish list and post it right here on the blog  so that the next time I'm asked what I would like, I'll have a nice little record of lovelies that I'd be so excited to receive! You all can take a look.  Maybe there will be something that will make it on your wish list too!

My wish list will live at the bottom of my right sidebar, and has links to the items--------------->

image from The Small Object

image from Williams Sonoma

To start off the list I have added a Giant Cupcake Cake Pan and a Giant Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan found via this post on The Small Object blog.  The blog's author, Sarah Neuburger, makes the most darling cake toppers and has posted some pics of them in action.  One of which was atop a giant cupcake!  I mean, how could it get any more awesome than that!

I have also added the Te Amo Heart by Chapulin.  Lolo blogged about it today, and I instantly fell in love!  Her shop has lots of wonderful things, you should check it out!

image from Chapulin

Hope you all are having a wonderful week!