{fab finds} color me happy

Happy Happy by Farouche

While digging through my emails, I came across this gem in my daily etsy email. I instantly fell in love with it! Yes, I know it is already sold, but I can still enjoy the eye candy :)

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} my weekend faves

These are my favorites link ups from Tatertots and Jello's Weekend Wrap Up Party. So much inspiration out there this week!

Can we say hello gorgeous?!? This beauty is created by Michael @ Inspired By Charm. Please check out his blog for other AMAZING works and finds!

Great printable from Kristin @ Betty Crocker Wannabe. It has 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter) in the background, and the word LOVE in a transparent red on top.

I have such a fond love for teacups especially after making the teacup lamp for my mom for Christmas (I promise I will post pictures one day!). Such a cute craft that definitely adds more character than a standard hook! Great job Nicole @ Home for Hire!

Such a romantic wreath! This same concept using doilies could be used year round in a little girls, shabby chic, or a victorian themed room. Thanks Madigan @Madigan Made for the great tutorial!

Isn't this such a great piece of contemporary, non-subjective art? Would you believe paint chips & scrapbook paper made this? Love it :) Leslie @ Five Seconds From Crazy gives some great tips on how to recreate this art & mistakes to avoid!!! (BTW--Love your blog name)

I recently did some of the blog-land famous subway art, pics/tutorial coming soon! I am loving a chalk take on the subway art concept. Creative Little Daisy, thanks for the tutorial! Oh, in response to your post--I will be pinning soon! I just got my confirmation in an email a few days ago :)

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} office birthday party

I found a to-die-for party featured on Hostess with the Mostess during my Google Reader Marathon a few weekends ago (Being out of town--definitely backs up my blog reading! Don't worry I have it down from over 1,000 to around 500 lol).

Isn't he adorable? This is just a glimpse of the fabulous party details. Jessica from Modern Moments Designs created this "Office Party” theme to celebrate her son Emerson's first birthday. I am going to post images from the party and point out some of my favorite elements. I encourage you to go her blog and get all of the eye candy and juicy details! The next pictures feature all of the invite's SUPERB bits!

Do you see that invitation? She made a "book jacket" and fabric bunting on the actual invite! I know that the party is over, but I would love to just even have an invitation!!!

First of all, I am going to comment on the red & aqua theme--I have such a *crush on this color combination! Polka dots= cute & retro. Glass milk bottles are so hot right now---All I need to do is become best friends with someone in Australia to get me the hook up! Love Jessica's tablescaping and great job on jazzing up store bought goodies!






Hello take home boxes and bags.... I really like how the thank you muslin bags are custom screenprinted for each guest and the libray card accents on the polka dot boxes :)

Since we all love tutorials, check out Jessica's blog for a tutorial on these wooden cupcake stands:

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} weekend wrap up--round up!

My favorite link ups from Tatertots and Jello's Weekend Wrap up:

I really like this burlap banner for Valentines day or even an anniversary! Banner love @ Craftomaniac


What a great sign Kelsey @Tattered and Inked made for her father! A very great, vintage, memory-filled gift!

Great additions to her shoes! I would definitely buy these in the store! Amanda (what a great name btw ;) ) @Patricia Rae Designs is the mastermind behind this shoe makover.

This was such a fantastic gift idea for her daughter, and fabulous crafty additions! My sister is 16 and I always wonder what to get her besides clothes, makeup, and money. Great job Valerie Jean @ Loving Life In Full Bloom.

Last but not least, The Key to My Heart Painting by Lindsay @Diary of a Crafty Lady. I LOVE keys--matter of fact a key necklace is what my BF gave me for our anniversary last July. This is such a sweet gift and I love the additions of initials and year they were married.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} wrought iron tree

You never know what you'll find just "strolling" along on the internet! I was looking at decor at Overstock.com, and found this tree:

Isn't it great? It is a 7' wrought iron Christmas tree. Definitely love it! Whipperberry has featured a 10% discount to Overstock.com---go there and get the discount!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{notions and notes} weekly meal planner

Sorry that I haven't been posting as of late! I have been in such a tizzy-dizzy whirlwind since I landed back in Memphis Sunday night. I have been having some car issues--not fun! Hopefully, I can get settled, do laundry, go grocery shopping, and last-but-not-least catch up on blogs! I have so many things I want to post & share with everyone.

I am not big on New Year's resolutions, but one of the things I want to work harder at is planning my dinners out for the week. One of the elements of chaos in my life could be squashed and hopefully that number on the scale while we are at it ;)

I wanted a cute chic menu schedule that I can post in the kitchen, and I ran across a really fun one a few months back and CANNOT remember what great blog I was on {If you have posted it before--give a shout out!}when I stumbled upon it. Never fear! My mad google skills found it again--this time from the lovely creator: Alma @Ollibird

Aren't the pots & pans darling?!? Alma made this FREE PRINTABLE to share! She also has an etsy shop where she has some other great menu organizers for sale, such as:

Aren't they tons 'o' fun? I printed the FREEBIE as an 8x10 so I could put it in a standard frame.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{notions and notes) 2011 calendar

Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone had a safe and happy celebration last night! Now that it is the new year it is time for a NEW calendar! A new calendar is one of my favorite things to do around the end of the year. I shop around (a little too much) for the perfect planner. Pizzazerie featured a post of FREE calendars from redstamp.com. Check them out!

Enjoy!

Amanda