Favorite Things Round-up

Here is a round of of some things that I am loving right now!  Happy Valentine's Day!

{1}   Smock Everyday Notebooks
{2}   Small iPod Speakers from Merkury Innovations
{3}   Jax Glasses from Crate & Barrel
{4}   Rhino Box from Jonathan Adler
{5}   The Caves Resort in Jamaica
{6}   Everything on Sweet and Saucy Supply
{7}   Boatman Geller Correspondence Cards
{8}   DIY Photo Magnets and Tacks - Martha Stewart
{9}   DIY Silhouette Escort Cards - 100 Layer Cake
{10} CouponCabin.com - Coupons for everything!
{11} Valentine's Favor Tags by greenapplepaperie on etsy
{12} Jonathan Adler Water Bottle - See Jane Work
{13} Giraffe Lamp from Jonathan Adler
{14} Calendars from Wiley Valentine

Favorite Valentine's Day Posts

Whether you are having a party, making Valentines for friends or children's friends, or just love to look at all the pretty things that come with Valentine's Day, there are so many great resources on the internet.  Here are a few of my favorite Valentine blog posts from around the web!

1. Vintage Flower Valentines Day Sweets Table from Hostess with the Mostess
2. Pintrest Pin by Tidymom
3. DIY Cookies by Anders Ruff
4. Valentine's Macaroons by Sweet & Saucy
5. Printable Valentine's Cards by How about Orange
6. Heart Charm Wish Necklace by Ash & Anchor
7. Valentine's Card Round-Up by Oh So Beautiful Paper
8. Romantic Vintage Valentine's Tablescape by The White Library
9. Printable Valentine Round-up by The Long Thread

Valentine's Fruit Stickers

I came across these adorable stickers on Twig & Thistle and wanted to share!  Visit the post here for a link to the FREE pdf download and instructions! These could be used in lieu of Valentines, or just to make that special someone smile.  Enjoy!

Pictures are all from Twig & Thistle

V-Day is coming!

So I know that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that people may love or hate, but my Mom's birthday is on Valentine's Day, so it has always been her favorite holiday and thus has become a favorite of mine.  Here are some fun valentine's cards, gifts and links that I have come across!

 

 

 

All of the above can be found at www.fredflare.com

Check out some great DIY's on Pizzazzerie.  From printable hearts to candy wrappers and treat bags, this is a great post!

2011 {Printable} Calendars - Part 1

I have found about a thousand calendars on Etsy that I love!  I want to get one for my desk at home, but I have no idea how I am possibly going to decide which one to get.  Here are a few of my favorites, more to come!  Keep in mind that some of these are printable pdf files**, so you can buy it once and print it as many times as you want.  These may make a great Christmas gift or birthday gift for friends, co-workers (or just for yourself)!

1. This Modern Design Calendar by Pinkroses1220 on Etsy is so fun.  It comes in 8.5"x11" format and is sent to you as a pdf file.  {$10}  **Printable File!

2. This Pink Lily Press Simplicity Desk Calendar by Pinklillypress on Etsy is adorable.  I love how clean it is and the graphics are great! {$15}

3. This is a great Printable** Calendar by Empapers on Etsy.  Buy it once and print it as many times as you want! {$10}

Holiday Pillows on Etsy

Some great holiday pillows from RamonaOwenDesigns on Etsy!  (All for $24 or less!)

Holiday Inspiration - Dessert Tables

If you are throwing a holiday party, here is a little inspiration in the form of Dessert Table Decor.  Enjoy!


1. This "Pink Nutcracker Suite" buffet is compliments of Kate Landers Events is beautiful for a little girls birthday around the holidays.

2. This beautiful Winter Wonderland Dessert Table by Canvas & Canopy Events would be perfect for a rustic winter wedding or your holiday party.

3.  I love this fesitive holiday dessert table that Amy Atlas created for O Magazine's holiday party. 




4. This is an great table set up for a holiday party, and better yet, you can get all of the printables right here on Andersruff's store on Etsy.  

The Mayas

Here are a couple of pics from an impromptu Christmas Card shoot with the Mayas.  What a beautiful family!!

Gift Guide - The Men in Your Life

As promised, here is another gift guide.  This one if for the men in your life.  15 days until Christmas! Happy Shopping!

 

1. North Face Slippers {$40} 2. Fire Sense Hotspot Notebook Portable Grill {$45} 3. Philips 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player with Dual Screens {$179.99} 4. Hand Paper Shredder {$23.99} 5. Bone Collection Amplifier for iPhone, Horn Stand {$24.95} 6. Mustache Beer Glasses {$15 each} 

Holiday Gift Guide - Sister & Friends

Since the holidays are upon us, I have been doing a lot of online shopping to try and find gifts for everyone on my list.  Hopefully these ideas will save you some time!

            

             


 
 1. Dainty Red Wine Glasses from Olive & Cocoa {$78 for 6} 2. Vintage Bumblebee Locket from Verabel on Etsy {$39} 3. Missy Camera Bag from Jo Totes {$94}  4. Cowl Scarf from iveta67 on Etsy {$40} 5. Bare Escentuals Gift Set from Sephora {$85} 6. Goldfish Wrap from Banana Republic {$49.50} 7. Take Me Everywhere Wallet from Anthropologie {$48} 8. Playing Favorites Necklace from Anthropologie {$48}