Inspiration Sunday - Funky & Fun Decorative Pillows

Pillows are such a fun way to brighten a room or add just that little bit of oomph to your home and office decor. Instead of the "traditional" pillows, I went on the search for some funky and fun ones. Here are a few that I found:

Pacman Pillows by Modernality
I remember playing pacman when I was younger. Such a low tech, simple game, but hours of fun! Beware, it can be very addictive!




Ctrl - Alt - Del Pillows - http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ctrl-alt-del-pillows/
I love these computer key pillows. How many times have I had to press Ctrl-Alt-Del on my computer? Too many! Maybe it's time to get a Mac! :)




Tech Pillows by icon pillows
In the age of technology, these pillows really fit right into this generation. (With a sunflower thrown in for fun).




Character Pillows by mymimi
These are so cute! I especially love the panda one and the mouse hiding in the piece of cheese. So sweet!





Alpha Pillows by creative suite
Oh, alphabet pillows. Who wouldn't love these?




Pillows by Jonathan Adler
I love, love, love the geometric shapes of these pillows. So fresh and fun.




Mac OS X icon pillows by Throwboy
I thought these Mac OS pillows were quite ingenious.

Friday Etsy Favorites

Loving this week's gorgeous Friday Etsy Favorites from some very talented Etsy artisians! ♥

1. j.m. barclay ► Spools Of Joy - 8x10 Fine Art Photography Print
2. Jewelry by NaLa ► Vintage Style Locket Necklace
3. Behind My Picket Fence ► 100% Cotton Washcloths/Dishcloths
4. My Selvaged Life ► Enkidu - Unisex Bracelet
5. shortcake party picks ► Yarn Pom Garland
6. alexandra ferguson ► Be Nice or Leave Pillow

Blogged on Babyology!

You have to check out this collection of fabulous "foxy" items on Babyology!
In their words "It’s a trend; the dashing, debonair and crafty fox."

(Click on the Babyology logo to take you there!)


I'm beyond excited to have my sweet little fox name print included in this collection of "foxiness"!

Inspiration Sunday - Scrapbook Artists

I love scrapbooking. I wish that I had more time to work on my personal scrapbooks. Why are there not more hours in the day to get everything done? :) One day I will get caught up on my albums.

But in the meantime, I have been doing 'a month in photos'. This has been such a wonderful way for me to document month-by-month, what has been happening in our everyday lives.

This project was started by the super talented Rebecca Cooper of simple as that. She also generously created templates that you can download for free to create a monthly collage. It is the template that I use in my 'month in photos'. The only thing I added was some journaling space on the bottom, so that I could write about what happened that particular month.

Over the years, I have followed the blogs of many scrapbook artists. These are a few of my favorites (so inspiring and creative):


Ali Edwards - http://aliedwards.com/blog/





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Elizabeth Kartchner - http://www.elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/





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Jamie Waters - http://www.watersfive.typepad.com/





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Kelly Purkey - http://kellypurkey.typepad.com/its_me_kp/





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Maggie Holmes - http://maggieholmes.typepad.com/

Friday Etsy Favorites

These are this week's fabulously fantastic Friday Etsy Favorites! ♥

1. The House of Mouse ► Indiana Jones Mouse
2. CocoaBeans ► Bakers Twine - Green and White (25 yds)
3. redtile STUDIO ► Zigzag Chevron 5x5 Art Block
4. Heather's Paper Crafts ► Personalized Wood Blocks - Home
5. LennyMud ► Teacup and Saucer with Moustache
6. Fairy Bubbles ► Pink Cherry Bomb Sugar Soaps

mateo & tobias + ♥ =

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Heartsy!

I am so, so excited to have my Heartsy deal go L•I•V•E. Starting July 19, the deal will be open to VIP Heartsy members and on July 20, it is open to everyone.

Come visit me on Heartsy and take advantage of this fantastic deal that I am offering on wall prints and plush toys!

Inspiration Sunday - Cloudy, Rainy Days

This past week has been nothing but clouds and rain. This coming week is supposed to be more of the same. Isn't it supposed to be summer right now? You know, blue skies, sunshine, and warm temperatures? I mean, c'mon, really? It's mid July...at least it was the last time I checked.

So with this icky weather, I thought this week's Inspiration Sunday should be about cloudy, rainy days in hope that the weather will turn and become sunny and blue sky days. Seeing these beautiful bits of inspiration, lightens my mood and maybe it will help me appreciate the clouds and rain more, if just for a moment. :)


Illustrated Vintage Inspired Retro Umbrella Save the Date Card
This save the date card is so, so adorable. I love it!




Purple Rain Earrings
These earrings are just gorgeous! I love the color. I love the design.




Rainy Day Hand Printed Reusable Sandwich Bag
What a wonderful idea! I would love to tote my lunch in here. Love the design.




Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. Silver Finish Charm Necklace
This charm necklace is definitely charming. So simple. So beautiful!




Rain Drops - 3D Paper Illustration
I think that this 3D illustration is very cool. So unique and creative!




Purple Rain Brooch
I love this felted piece of goodness. So sweet!




The Ade - Wool Felted Slipper
These felting slippers look so very cozy. They would be so comfy on my feet. Not to mention that I love the color.




Rhodium Rain Cloud Posts and Pear Glass Stone Studs
These earrings are beautiful. So creative having a rain drop linked to a cloud. Love it!




Moody Clouds Coasters
These are so cute. I love the different faces! Who would not love to set their drink on top of one of these?!




It is Raining Art Cushion Cover
I love the design of this cushion. The design and colors are so beautiful.




So there we have it, some little bits of inspiration to brighten up your cloudy and rainy day. Now if you have nothing but sunshine and blue skies forecasted where you are, can you please send a little my way? Thank you! :)

Friday Etsy Favorites

Each one of this week's Friday Etsy Favorites brings a smile to my face.
So, so beautiful! ♥

1. The Felt Menagerie ► Tweet Hoot Little White and Brown Barn Owl
2. Callooh Callay ► Vintage Alarm Clock Instant Collection
3. Rock Stone Treasures ► Hope Survivor Bracelet Pink
4. Scrapping Art ► Butterflies XL Handmade Embellishments
5. sixth & main ► City of Dreamers. Los Angeles Skyline Photograph
6. maoiliosa ► Set of 10 Washi-Coated Pencils

Mystery Solved!

What is the mystery that needed to be solved, you say? Well, here is the evidence that I gathered to solve the mystery. Can you tell what happened based on the evidence? :)

Exhibit A - I gathered a whole bunch of hair that was scattered on the floor and placed it in a clear plastic envelope, ready to get a DNA sample.




Exhibit B - This is the tool I found right in the middle of all that hair. Kid reptile scissors. The fingerprints, I bet, are still fresh on it.




Exhibit C - This is the little boy I found with a front section of his hair much shorter than the rest.




A brand new hair cut and I didn't even need to pay a dime for it. But, I guess a trip to the hairdresser in the near future is in order! :)

Inspiration Sunday - Limes

The other day I was shopping at Costco (*note to self, I really have to stick to my grocery list, because I can end up spending way too much $$ there!) and I came across a HUGE bag of limes.

There were 26 in a mesh bag (yes, I counted them) for $3.99. I thought that was a steal of a price because at the grocery store they are often 2 for $1 or the best price I've seen is 4 for $1, which for 16 of them would be $4. So at the best price (less a penny) I would be getting 10 more!

So now the question is, what in the world do I do with all these limes besides adding them into my water? :) I searched for different recipes on the internet and here are some ones I would love to try.


Lime and Lemonade
A cool and refreshing drink in the hot summer heat. I love the combination of lemon and lime together.




Chicken Satay
These skewers of yummy chicken goodness would make a tasty appetizer. It would also taste so good on top of a salad.




Caribbean Chicken Wings
I love chicken wings and the seasonings in this recipe sound so, so good.




Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
This looks so good...shrimp and avocado infused with lime juice, wrapped in a soft tortilla shell? Yum!




Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Chile Salsa
I love enchiladas too. I love Mexican food! :) And the Tomatillo Chile Salsa sounds sooo good.




Gold Medal Sizzling Fajitas
What another Mexican dish? Did I tell you I love Mexican food? :) Nothing like fajitas (and check out that avocado!)




Key Lime Cheesecake
This cheesecake looks scrumptious. I can just taste the combination of sweet and tart together.




Cranberry Lime Bars
Cranberry and lime sounds like a fantastic combination.




Fresh Cream Cheesecake with Summer Berries
This looks like such an interesting cheesecake recipe. I don't think I've seen one like this before. Looks yummy, for sure.




Lime Italian Ice
This looks like a refreshing treat that the kids would love!




Raspberry Sorbet
Another cool and refreshing treat that looks so good! I know my kids would love this one too!