who needs a radio? ...

ok, forgive me for my dumb and dumber reference in my title. i just couldn't help myself. and, i'll admit, at one point in my life it was my favorite movie and i probably still know all the lines by heart.

...anyway.

isn't this orla kiely radio amazing?! i would love one!

{via oh hello friend, and design sponge}

a sofa ...

if i had an extra $3,000 lying around with no responsibilities, i'd love to have this sofa.

owl soap ...

these owl soaps from gianna rose are darling.

although, i think i'd rather just look at them than actually let anyone use them.

a winter picnic ...

this image from design sponge by sweet paul makes me want to go sledding and have a cozy winter picnic with my family. that would be a perfect afternoon!

{via design sponge, photo by studio dreyer hensley, styled by sweet paul}

best of 2009 ...

as the new year is approaching fast, i thought i'd put together a best of 2009 post.

so, here you have it.
the most popular posts original from the armelle blog, from 2009!

:: last minutes christmas decorations :: posted after x mas on jan 12, 2009

:: my valentine hearts on a string :: posted february 4, 2009

:: ginger carrot soup :: posted february 24, 2009

and, other foodie posts for zupas

:: my feather headband :: posted march 17, 2009

:: my little ezra's circus party invitations :: posted april 2, 2009

:: ezra's easter basket toolbox :: posted april 8, 2009

:: ezra's big circus birthday party :: posted april 15, 2009

:: a mini-me headband for baby girl :: posted may 19, 2009

:: the arrival of miss norah :: posted july 8, 2009

:: roasted tomato soup :: posted september 11, 2009

:: my little norah's nursery tour :: posted november 10, 2009

:: christmas goodie packaging :: posted december 17, 2009

:: christmas packaging :: posted december 21, 2009

i hope you like this best of 2009 post!

it was fun for me to look back some fun things i was able to make/do this year!

i really love having this blog! it's been a really nice creative outlet for me.

and, who knew that i'd get to come in contact with such nice people!

so, thanks to you all, whomever you are....

yes, you ...the one who reads this blog!

it's been fun to share my 2009 with you!

here's to hoping for a great 2010!

crafts for halloween...

i always love getting the october issues of magazines in the mail. they always have the best ideas for halloween! here's a few from country living!

paranormal portraits

lantern pumpkins

black and white pumpkins [i think i'm going to give this a try this year!]

pumpkin votive candle holder

tricks for treats bags

even thought it's march...

i still want one of these snow + graham wall calendars.

i'd still get a lot of months to use it... right?

very sweet...

these beautiful images from a field journal are making me happy today. they are from her 21st birthday party.

i'm not sure if i'm more jealous about her darling party, or her cute checkered black and white floors and ice cream parlor chairs.

for more images click here.

pola calendar....

i absolutely love this clever polaroid calendar by mark brubaker. what a great idea! i definately want to try to make one like this some time.

via black eiffel

lovely...

just got my current issue of domino in the mail today, and i was super excited to see zooey deschanel on the cover! i don't know about you, but the more i see and learn about her the more i like her! i just love her sense of style!

see her lovely house tour here.

fisher-price classic toys...

i just love that i'm seeing replicas being made of the fisher price classic toys. i'll definately be getting some for my little guy. they bring back a lot of memories don't they? i've spotted some at my local target, [although i couldn't find them online] and it looks like toys r us has them too! and, of course you can always check ebay for the real thing, but they probably are a bit used by now.

1. the classic chatter telephone

2. the classic two-tune tv

globe banks...

remember these globe banks? i totally remember having on of these as a kid... and i completely forgot about them until i was browsing three potato four the other day.

i'm also in love with their milk bottle carafes.

vintage fan...

currently loving my little vintage fan. such a sweet baby blue color. and, bonus, it actually works.. but, i like my fingers too much to actually use it.

we all scream for ice cream...

can't stop thinking about this neat little do-dad from cuisipro after seeing it on life at 123 house blog. how cool is that? my husband says i have a little do-dad for EVERYTHING. but, this one i think i really may need.

find it here.

sign generator...

i can't remember if i've blogged about the fun sign generators over at redkid but they are sure fun to play with!
you can make a sign with anything you want on them, and there are many options! i really like the alphabet soup one!
check them all out here.

{tape please}

love this "frame" tape by droog design. so cute!
and who can resist a nice "tape dispenser?"

{it's already november?}

:: so i hope everyone had a great halloween! i know i did!! ::
:: can you believe halloween is over and november is here? ::
:: my little z man was the cutest cow around. i think i enjoy him dressing up much more than he did ::

:: we had a fun evening passing out candy, eating this soup i made with crunchy rolls, and seeing family ::
:: i've been working hard getting some jewelry ready for the holidays and for this.. so wish me luck! i'll share some new pieces soon! have a great weekend! ::