Pottery Barn - Hayley Bedding Set

I recently had a customer request color swatches to match some bedding she has purchased from Pottery Barn.
Her bedding is the Hayley set.  I think two of our trees coordinate great, so I thought I would share :)

MIA - Portland

I have been MIA for a few days - My friend and I took a trip to Portland for some great antique and shabby shopping - one of our stops - The Barnhouse - I will get all my pics downloaded and share all of the great treasures we found!

Chataeu de la Verrerie & Barn House

So I have not been on a vacation in a long time. In the past 2 years we have moved twice, had two kids, changed jobs and started a new business, so a vacation just hasn't worked out for me yet. My friend and are on our way to here this weekend! And I can't wait!


Although it would be nice to go here:


- I will settle for Southern Washington :)

So instead of this:





We will be doing this:






Let's hope the weather is warm.

Above - Kimberly Taylor Images are courtesy of the Fantastic Blog:
Mimi Charmante

Vintage Purses

I was looking for a good website for vintage purses, when I found these darling purses on modbag.com This store is owned by Martha Torno and Tom Clark. For almost 20 years they have specialized in quality mid-twentieth century home furninshings, which are also wonderful. You can find those at moderntimeschicago.com


The price range for the purses is around $200-$500. But considering their uniqueness and perfect condition, I don't think you can go wrong. Check them out!

New Obsession

Available at Fairy Bubbles

My new obsession is Whipped Soaps and Lotions.



Available at Anderson Soap Co

While trying to think of a good "I'm moving away from everyone" gift for my friends I found all these yummy soaps and lotions.



Available at Fresh and Clean Soaps

AMC - Amercian Motors Company

So if you are my generation, you probably are not too familiar with AMC (the car company) since they are not around anymore.



But in my household growing up, we were surrounded by them. My dad collected the little matchbox cars, the real cars, he even bought out an old car company in the 90s and so we had signs, and everything else an old AMC dealership would have had.



Many Saturdays my dad would spend fixing up these cars. And we all wondered why.



Who could love such weirdness.



Well my dad just sold his last car, and promised my mom he wouldn't buy any more ever again. So with his birthday coming up, I found him this sketch of a gremlin and I thought it would be perfect.

This is from Uncommon
They have some cool pieces.

Not a Scrapbooker

Smart Lil Cookie




So I have never had the talents to create a beautiful scrapbook. My pages never seem to look better than anything a 5 year old could do. So I have a lot of scrapbook supplies that gather dust.

I have most recently discovered premade albums. I purchased some off of etsy, and I love them. These people are really talented.



Pink Owl Paperie





So I have decided from here on out I will let other people make them and then I can just insert my picture. Plus this is hours of work I no longer have to do, and the product looks great!



Cayerful Creations



I am excited to finish up my pre-made albums!
Check out these shops, they have great stuff!

Cute Baby Shower Gifts

Ok so I was going through my favorites and found this shop:
GiggleBugBaby




I love these, the next baby shower I go to, I am going to order something.
I always feel like it is the same old thing, a cute outfit, or some baby necessities.



I love what she has done with your baby basics!

Love It!

My most recent etsy purchase!

I got this matching apron and pot holder set from my favorite etsy store:
modest maven.

Aren't these so cute.



They are for my soon to be sister in law. My brother is finally getting married, and we can't wait for Rachael to join our family!



Now she can be the domestic goddess we all pretend to be!

And when I have a girl I want to order one of these from modest maven:

Baby Crawlers

I am so excited about my most recent etsy purchase!

This picture caught my eye of course.



They are Baby Crawlers.



I ordered five pairs, since I only have two little boys I wasn't able to get any of the cutesy girly pairs. But the boy's baby crawlers are so CUTE!
I can't wait!



Check out her shop - Fate Goddess

Beautiful Necklaces

I am trying to find a necklace for my brother's wedding next week. I keep finding beautiful necklaces like this one. But I need a gold one to match my earring and I can't seem to find the perfect one. So in the mean time I will be buying a bunch of necklaces I don't need!

Crush Jewels - Check out her stuff! SO CUTE!

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