{new tags in my shop!}

just added some cute vintage gift tags to my etsy shop! these are adorable and can be used to spruce up any gift, or used in scrapbook pages or art books. i love the vintage look! they are hand dyed and stamped by me! i'm in love with the little birdy theme!

:: check them out here! ::

oh ya, i almost forgot.. these tags also come with a free gift of 2 yards of brown and white bakers twine to replace the string or use on different projects!! i also wanted to thank everyone who ordered my bakers twine the last little bit. i've been winding up twine to my hearts content. enjoy!

also, be sure to check back as new goodies will be popping into the shop! tell your friends!

{organization no. 04}

:: organization no. 04- out with the old ::

:: so i've been working on my clothing closet.. and this just might be the most difficult of them all. these are just two of the trash bags i filled up with things i need to get rid of. it's difficult parting ways with some things, mainly because i think about all the hard earned money i spent on it and it just kills me to give it away to goodwill or whatever. i've taken some to sell at platos closet and pibs exchange, but sometimes they can be quite picky. i may sell some on ebay. it's been successful in the past, but honestly a bit time consuming and i really am not in the mood. we'll see. maybe i should do a cyber garage sale like cute ali suggested. ::

{new amy butler!}

:: i'm absolutetly loving amy butlers new spring line of fabrics.. she describes it as "midwest modern." can't wait until april when these babies are avaiable to purchase! ::

{pretty bench}

:: how great is this re-finished bench? love the blue with the fabric. [via design sponge] ::

:: my husband and i recently refinished his parents old dining room set and had to paint 6 chairs and recover each seat with fabric... it's quite a job, but it's worth it! i just love making old things into new treasures!! ::

{custom stamps}

:: i came across this cute etsy shop today called, craft pudding. they make custom rubber stamps with anything you want. i'm thinking of getting one made for my shop. so adorable!

{the minimalist}

:: photo via cookie mag ::

:: i've noticed a big trend towards white walls... and, i think i'm a fan. i'm loving how clean it is and you can still add color with furniture and fabric ::

{my little newsboy}

:: thanks for all the help with the newsboy cap search for my little z man. as you can see i was finally able to find one online at amazon.com. unfortunately, his 90th percentile head could barely squeeze into it so i guess the search still continues.. ::

{organization no. 03}

:: organization no. 03. hall closet overhaul. ::
:: our hall closet was looking a little sad the past while, it was a catch-all of things i needed to get out of the way quick. so here was my solution. ::

:: organization no. 03- hall closet help ::
[01] group like items into categories
[02] buy shoebox plastic bins
[03] label bins
[04] place items in bins

yeah! i can finally find a double a battery when i need one!

{color!}

:: i'm dying over the color palette right now over at anthropologie i saw via a little sussy. love it, just love it! ::

{plate rack turned bookshelf}

:: love this idea to use a ready made plate rack and use it to store your little ones books ::

:: check out instructions here, via martha stewart ::