Winter Delights and Shabby Apple Dresses

Hallelujah, I have a computer again! I've been going through some serious withdrawals. Even worst than no computer, we had a big snowstorm and had no power for 36 hours. Dang, was it cold. Little E slept between us, with at least 10 blankets stacked on us.

I have been loving the stay-inside, cold-weather fun E and I have been having. Last night she helped carve her first pumpkin!

With fabulous Pinterest as our inspiration, here are some fun things we've been doing:

** This Jello Playdough was easy to make and the smell.... YUM. We made some cherry that smells just like Poptarts! This creamy Tortellini Soup is a perfect cold-weather food.

These ooey-gooey smores bars were delightful too!

On another note, I've been looking at the brightly colored, fabulous dresses on Shabby Apple. Ahhh... isn't this Fushia Aloha dress beautiful? These dresses are top quality, and I love that they're all so different. If you live near Holiday, UT, they're having a trunk sale next week on the 3rd. Too bad I can't teleport. I'll have to save my pennies and buy it for spring. Get ready for a blogging overload next week!

So many fabrics, so little time

I apologize for not being very present. Our hard drive crashed and we've been trying to get by with using the computer at the library. I am so thankful for new followers and nice comments. Look for a giveaway next week!
Beautiful fabric is my weakness, my favorite eye-candy, my obsession. Here are a few patterns (all found at Fat Quarter Shop online) I'm drooling over right now:




Sweetwater Hometown
Supposedly you can find basically any town's name in the fabric. Can you find yours? I love the vintage-y feel this gives. If it wasn't so dang expensive, I'd make a new body pillow cover out of it to go with the new grey theme of our bedroom.



Farm Fresh by Riley Blake
Wouldn't this collection be darling for a baby boy or girl's room. I especially love the animal prints! I think I'll use it for our next baby if we don't find out the gender. ** It comes with a green background (Grassland,) or a blue background (Prairie.)

Organic Soul Blossoms by Amy Butler
I'm always a fan of Amy Butler's funky prints. A couple choices from this collection would go great with the Kelly Green Anthro bedspread I'm making.
**More on the Anthro bedspread is coming soon. It has taken longer than expected to put everything together. Guess you know what I'm doing this weekend!

Impel Clothing Review

I've tried every modest basic tee under the sun. I've found ones that barely last a season or two before they've faded, and ones that loose their stretch even faster than that. But now... I've found a new, favorite basics (and so much more) company-- Impel Clothing.

I came across Impel a few months ago, and was thoroughly impressed by their customer reviews. Everyone who has tried their product loves it, and says that their basics shirts retain their color, stretch, and quality for a long time. They also sell accessories, cute tops, and great jeans. Don't you love the contrast stitching on these? I am a huge fan of purple, and love this lace long-sleeve top.

I reviewed the Favorite V-Neck Tee in red. I love that their layering tees come in sizes xxs to xxl, and have a bit of spandex in them to retain great shape. This tee hugs me without being too skin tight. I like that it has finished hems and neckline, rather than just being serged. I have washed and worn it several times, and it is just as soft and bright as new! It's perfect for going underneath my favorite maxi dress. (Don't you also love little E, just munching away on goldfish?) It's gonna last many more summers!

See that little ad over to the right? Go check out Impel too! You won't be disappointed!

** Please note that while I did recieve an item from this company for review, I was not paid to do it. All thoughts expressed are my honest and genuine opinion.

I heart Pinterest!

I finally followed the crowd and joined pinterest. Ahhhh! Organization at last. Thank goodness for a place to put all of my scattered ideas. Here's one idea I pinnedfor a bright and sunny playroom. ***P.S.- If anyone needs an invite, let me know!

The Joy of Giveaways

I have won hundreds of dollars in free stuff from giveaways. I only spend a few minutes here and there, choosing sites where not many people enter. I especially love The Fashionable Gal. Not only does the site have style tips and deals, but they also have AMAZING giveaways. There is one going on right now for a shabby apple dress! You can enter HERE!

Blush Envy Sale!

Doesn't this picture just make you want to drool?! These incredible flowers are actually rings!

I'm all for spicing up a look with some serious accessory bling! I recently found the amazing jewelry at Blush Envy, and have been waiting for a sale to get me some yummy finger/ear/ neck candy. Even better, Brandy handmakes each piece and they are amazingly detailed. There is a HUGE sale going on tomorrow on some barely less-than-perfect rings. (She says the flowers may come off the ring bases, but that's an easy fix!) Check out her BLOG for more info.

I love us...

I cherish the precious moments when I am with my hubby and baby, breathing a big sigh of happiness, just thinking, "I love us." These moments have become more rare as my sweet lump of a baby has turned into a curios, crazy toddler. I am thankful to have a reminder of how thankful I am for my little family. Say it in your house with an adorable printout from eighteen25! They just come up with the cutest printouts to put up in your house, and they're free. I think I want the navy one. Find all the colors HERE and HERE. Adorable!

Honeysuckle on the brain...

Pink has always been a fabulous color in my book, and I'm glad pantone agrees, at least for this year. The 2011 color, honeysuckle is so beautiful! See below:

Thinking of doing my bathroom pink and adding in this pink clock. Too much?

Loving these gorgeous flats from Ruche.

Or what about this sparkly ring from laralewis?

What about going all out and making a statement in your entryway? LOVE it!

Simply Gorgeous

I know I've posted about these awesome hoodies before, but I'm dreaming of one again. Evy's Tree comes out with the most amazing ruffled hoodies and tees ever. I love all the details and the stunning brooches. If you want your chance to win one, hop on over to Evy's Tree.

Spring Jewelry!

I've been creating lots of spring beauties-- keeping some for myself and listing some. Check them out here.

p.s. Currently drooling over stenciled walls and sub-flooring like the pictures below. Plus, it is actually a very inexpensive project. Don't these look so fancy and beautiful?!House of Turquoise

All Things Thrifty

Jones Design Company


Under the Sycamore

Fabric Swap

If you are anything like the craft supply hoarder I am, then you have piles of beautiful fabric that may or may not ever go into some amazing project. If you'd like to give away some old fabric, and get some new in return, check out the fabric swap in progress at The Patchwork Chronicles. I know I'm in! This charm pack is fabrics in Kate Spain's new line, "Central Park." There are four different color schemes, each trying to showcase a different season. I am in love with the purple!