Valentines idea #2: a kiss in your pocket.

I cannot get enough of Katie Sokoler. She makes me want to be a more fun human being, which is important for my kids. Here's her kiss-in-pocket-flipbook.

house slippers

With an end to my rental living and "it's a rental" mentality in sight, I've been in the mood for some house slipper living. I'd ideally like to have a pair for every walking family member. My browsing brought me to the new-to-me etsy shoe shop The Generation and their chic-y little ballet flats.

Valentines idea #1

Wow - January slipped through my fingers, did it not?
Oh well, onward and upward to my favorite holiday smack in the middle of my least favorite month. Let's see what we can do to make it cheery.

Starting with this heart garland tutorial from About Orange. Totally something I can do with the kids, and save my precious alone time for something else.

It's that time of year

When I tend to disappear for long spells.
Merry Christmas!

The most ridiculous over-the-top...gorgeous birthday party ever.

And it's for a 2-year-old.

The invitations, the flowers, the Mosser cake plates, the anthro-catalogue-invites, the paper straws, the DRESSED UP BUNNIES!
Shoot me now.

In keeping with my expensive taste

My latest love - Cherner Chairs

via apartmenttherapy sf

via a room somewhere

I have of late discovered my love of most things Art Nouveau.
In that spirit I am unable to get this mirror out of my mind.
I cannot possibly justify it to the husband, I need one more fragile item to move across the country like I need a hole in my head.
But I will be sighing over this mirror for years to come.
(On the bright side, Longwood is offering an Art Nouveau Floral design class and I'm totally taking it!)

13bees

Most perfect vintage dress ever.
Anyone have $177 to spend on me?

Decant - The perfume Court

I'm slightly loving this idea.
The Perfume Court and the Scented Salamander essentially sell you a decanted sample of just about any perfume. Perfect in the world of online shopping where you don't want to drop $80+ for something you may hate.

Grocery Store Musical

Why doesn't this ever happen when I'm grocery shopping?

Learn more here.

Owl Shower

I was thrilled to stumble upon this owl baby shower, especially since we have a similarly-themed first birthday party coming up. Are owls trendy? You tell me.

sunburst mirrors

I've been hankering after sunburst mirrors lately.
Or rather, they've been popping up in my dreams.
If only I could find something like one of these lovelies on clearance at Homegoods.
Yeah, I know.
That will also be happening in my dreams.
(All from Horchow)