So Pretty It Must Smell Good

Sometimes I see something and the packaging is so pretty I don't really care what it is. As long as it's legal. This is one of those somethings.

 Nostalgia, Organic Soaps and Toiletries

 I want to pull this hand cream out of my purse just so people will see how pretty it is. And they will think all the stuff in my purse must be super pretty. Sometimes I'm shallow like that.

 And I'm ok with that! Because it's pretty.



Don't Be Such A Chicken

We've got chicken pox at our house!
So in honor of the fun sickness, I'm celebrating all things "Chicken" from ETSY.
Enjoy!



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Wall decal from here

Egg toys from here

Shirt from here

Prints from here

Towel from here

Organization Heaven

Call me crazy or OCD or whatever, but these pictures make me extremely happy. Maybe even excited.

And I know a few of you feel that way too.



Photos from Things Organized Neatly

Small Kitchen Fix

Once upon a time I lived in a teeny, tiny house with an even teenier, tinier kitchen. I wanted to do built-in benches so we didn't have to move the table away from the wall every time we needed to sit around it.
It didn't happen because we moved. :(
But I still love the idea of built-ins.


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I'm loving this mix of cool green walls with the blue/white stripes. So cheery!

 Photo from here
I know this isn't a "built-in" but I love the sofa pulled up to the dining table.
That would be my spot at the table.



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I A "Door" This Idea!

Hey! I have a paneled door that is screaming for some attention. I'm so happy Apartment Therapy did a post on what to do with my door.

Now the weather needs to warm up a little so I can get creative!



Maybe Because My Last Name Is Norwegian

I'm loving Scandinavian blogs today. They know how to do "white" right.

I love the simplicity in design and color.

Makes me want to go to IKEA!

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Let's Party!

I want to throw a party just so I can order one of these parties-in-a-box from Acme Party Box Company.

Everything you need, shipped to your home, ready to go.  

I like it!

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A Little DIY For Your Weekend

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Photo and instructions from here

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And here is a great article on how to edit your room. Perfect for when those Christmas decorations come down.

Snail Mail

Pioneers of American Industrial Design

I like stamps. I don't collect them but when I need to buy stamps I make sure they are pretty. I'm so excited for these to be released later this year. And they are Forever Stamps.

Awesome!

Mmmm!

I've got to try this!

I don't think Nutella can be improved upon but to be able to make my own would be dreamy. And yummy.



Photo and recipe here

P.S. I just posted an amazing recipe on my much neglected food blog. Go check it out so that poor blog gets some self-esteem back. Poor baby.