Monday, February 23, 2009

I heart zebra


I enjoy bringing a little zebra print into my life. It makes a great accent color to any room!

For instance, while perusing the isles at Home Goods (my fav store) I fell in love with this zebra chair. Unfortunately, after seeing the $299.00 price tag I had to keep walking. But then it dawned on me that I have two chairs sitting in my living room that I could re-cover. Hmmm...a project for the near future! (to be continued)

Speaking of zebra, I want to share a fabulous website with you - www.kraftology.com. My very bestest girlfriend Keri (also a Mom of 4) designs all kinds of cute stuff like journals, little note books, conversation albums, note cards, etc. She has blessed me with a few of her creations.

Like these two zebra print cuties...


The one on the left is the "Save the Dates" purse-size 2009 Planner and on the right is the adorably hip "Jungle Queen" Journal. You need to pop over to her site and take a look at her gallery - and treat yourself to one of her very unique goodies. Enjoy!

small delights

Waking up to the beautiful sunshine this morning reminded me to appreciate the small delights in my life today.

Like this red rose from my BFF Dan on Valentine's Day...


And my bowl of heart-shaped rocks I got from Pine Valley last year...


Or these yummy M&M's...


Or my favorite, fun big rings from Charlotte Rousse...


And my little bit of nature on the cake stand...


"A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness."

What ever your small delights are, may you take notice and enjoy them as you go about your day! They are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

simple things


Who would have thought that these $2.99 plastic pink Princess shoes could be so exciting? Could it be the big diamonds on the toe? The high heel? The clickety click click sound on the kitchen floor? All of these reasons. Well, let me introduce you to my 4 year old daughter Emma. She is all things Princess. Her favorite thing to do is to get all dolled up head to toe. Her reaction to the new shoes? "Oh Mama, you are the best!" Her giggly little voice tickled my heart. The simple things. A great lesson for me.