Pucker Up!

You Stink Soap - I just love the name! Haha. I also happen to love anything lavender - soap, lotion, salt etc..

It's not easy finding a good lip balm even though it seems like all lip balm makers uses the same few ingredients. I absolutely love Nordea's lip balms. It glides on smoothly and tastes er... feels great on my lips.

Another great name - bunnybuttapothecary! It certainly makes Wai Sze Designs sound boring! I also dig the label packaging too and there is a great variety to choose from as well.

MoonMaidenSoap - Love the name, love the packaging and it comes in a box! Great stock stuffer indeed.

I'm so obsessed, I almost want to make my own lip balm... but I won't... I'll leave it to these bath and body professionals and the million or so that sell on Etsy. It's amazing how many people are making natural lip balms free from artificial chemicals. It's a fabulous thing. Good bye commercial chapstick forever!

I also love the Buy 3, get 1 Free deals or Buy a certain amount and get a price break deal. For someone like me who can't leave the house without her lip balm, this is an extra incentive and greatly appreciated.

I Heart Vegan Friendly Soap

I'm hoarding soap & lip balm and no one is going to stop me!

Cafe Au Lait

Like any woman, I love to shop. Unlike most women though, I don't just enjoy shopping for clothes, shoes or handbags. I shop for much more than that. Amongst the things I love include home goods, gourmet foods, most things at the Container Store, and scrapbook supplies. I recently found a new and inspiring website entitled, Capture the Moment which showcases stamps and ideas from a line that's new to me, called PaperTrey Ink. It's a simple website filled with a plethora of acetate stamps that are very easy to use. The best part is that PaperTrey Ink has an Angel Policy which means I can use their stamps to make cards and sell in my shop. Making sure that a rubber stamp company has the Angel Policy is so important - wouldn't want to get sued over a $4 card I just sold, ya know? Anyway, I've been eying the following stamps sets created by designer Heather Nichols. You rock Heather, love these stamps!

I'm so inspired by these cards!

If you haven't guessed it by now, yes, I'm a coffee addict. A coffee a day keeps the doctor away, right? Love tea & cocoa too of course!

Is this really paper?

I love paper, specifically scrapbook paper. It's come such a long way over the years. My all time favorite brand of paper is Basic Grey. I am constantly inspired by their mix of colors, texture and of course, the rustic-ness!

I'm in love with their latest Ambrosia line. Who wouldn't with these clever names?

Marmalade

Smoke

Entice

Clementine

Mandarin

These colors are perfect for a Fall Wedding album or Back to School project.

Table Inspirations

There's something about eating outdoors that feels so wonderful; especially when eating at a table dressed up with a few simple yet elegant details. I love this photo below. It was one of several reception tables at what looked like one fabulous wedding. The rustic glass containers, paired with a small bunch of lavender buds and of course, the piece that puts it all together; the damask table runner really makes this setting so perfect. It's oh so chic and so inviting. This decor can easily be transferred to my own backyard, me thinks.



Source: thewhiteheads

Felt + Brooch

I love brooches; it's the perfect accent to any outfit. It adds the right amount of color and makes it fun. Life should be fun right? Make it with felt & I'm completely swooned.

Smeeta

PrettyinPosies

PaperFish

I heart thee..

It's super duper cold in NYC today. I made a delicious dinner of pork chops, stuffing & snowpeas. Sorry no photo of the good meal. After, I indulged in a warm cup of English Breakfast tea & 2 Chocolate Truffles. Instead of crafting tonight, I decided to take a break, and "window" shop. Enjoy!

Grapevine Earrings

These earrings would be the perfect accessory for an exotic destination like Marrakech.

Bits and Pieces Fabric Scrap Collection

I don't sew but this photo gives me so much inspiration. Maybe I can use incorporate it into my greeting cards somehow? Suggestions, ideas, anyone?

Simple Love Mixed Media

I can't even begin to describe why I love this so much. I heart the mix of colors, layers and shapes but most importantly, the word, Love just makes it perfect.

I Love you Paper Wreath

This is amazing! An intricate design of paper cones, how brilliant!? This would be perfect on my bare walls!