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

Crazy About Stripes

I can across this bedspread on West Elm which peaked my interest in adding some stripes into my life.

Here are some of my favorite decor ideas that I came across.

Striped Duvet from DwellStudio, Blue Bedroom from House to Home, Green Bedroom from House to Home, Striped Candled Vases from Martha Stewart, Garden nook, Black, White & Green Patio, and Twin bedroom, sources unknown, Striped Cement outdoor patio from HGTV, Striped dishes from Jonathan Adler, Red and White Entry from Elle Decor.

The Art of Snail Mail

So I realize that most people have moved on from snail mail to email and social media, however I am still in love with handwritten notes.  Who doesn't love to get things in the mail?  I know my Grandma appreciates the letters that I send her on a regular basis.  Whether it is a thank you note (something that I obsess over), birthday card, sympathy note, or just a note to say hello, I think that snail mail is a lost art form.... especially when there is so much beautiful paper out there.  Here is a round up with some of my recent favorites.  

 

{1} Seine monogram letterpress stationary from Smock.  {2} Blakesly stationary from Wiley Valentine  {3}  Social Stationary collection from Wiley Valentine  {4} Snail Mail Correspondence Cards by Kate Spade  {5} Engraved Classic Yellow Correspondence Cards by Kate Spade {6} Letterpress Thank You Cards by Vermillionstarpress on Etsy {7} Bicycle Cards by Boatman Geller  {8} Bohemian Custom Stationery by Edencreativestudio on Etsy {9} Gocco Printed Bicycle Notecards by ChunkyPinapple on Etsy  {10} Festive Lanterns by Pinkerton Design for Tiny Prints  {11} Greetings From Personalized Stationary by Ann Gardner for Minted  {12} Spring Blossom by J Press Designs for Minted

Beautiful Juliska

Juliska makes some of the most beautiful glassware that I have seen! Perfect for wedding gifts, birthday, or even just to spoil yourself.  Here are a few of my favorites from their website.

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 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.  

Coastal Living Room

I love the cool colors of this living room.  It still feels like a beach home but there is a touch of the holidays too!

Picture from myhomeideas.com

DIY Wreath Project

My friend Jaime just made a beautiful wreath for the holidays and shared her project pictures with me.  The wreath turned out so great and she got all of the materials on sale at Michaels!  She used gold potpourri to add some sparkle to the standard wreath.  I think it looks great!