Two Months

I just can't believe that my little girl turned two months old yesterday! She is growing so so fast! That is why I cherish every moment with her (even the less than ideal ones...up all night screaming). So here is her two month picture! I think it's super cute!

Weekly

Below is a variety of things that I have found to either be inspiring or just to cool not to note. I will post my finds every week hence the title. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do!

If you are obsessed with paper goods like I am you are going to fall in love with Nice Package's shop. Shop owners Ez and Marichelle have put together an assortment of paper goods and crafts that will make any crafter swoon. They also have DIY project kits and tips for those that need a little inspiration.

I found these adorable little buttons on feeling stitchy's blog (fun blog for you hand stitchers and sewers out there). The vintage style buttons are made by Karen Ruane and I believe the adorable little bird buttons are made by PomPom Rouge.

I just love Anthropologie's Wallpaper Clock! I've always wanted a grandfather clock but this is way cooler.

I found this artist while checking out the Free People blog, which I love and find incredibly inspiring (I think I've mentioned this before). I totally want to work there! But anyway, this artists name is Fiona Watson and these images are of her "unwritten book". I just love how she takes things from nature and pairs them together in such perfect harmony.

And finally, I took this picture today after I butchered my darling husbands 2009 calendar. I love vintage maps and just couldn't stand to see all of these images thrown away (this is also where my obsession with cool paper goods comes in). So I cut them out and will find something to do with them. I already have a few ideas!

So that is it! my first favorite finds post. I hope you like what you see, sorry it is so long, but trust me it could have been much longer.

Awesome Giveaway!

I don't usually do this, actually I never have done this, but I want to tell you about an awesome giveaway hosted by the oh, hello friend blog. Oh, hello friend is a lovely blog that is fun and inspirational and is, in my opinion, one of the best blogs out there. This weeks giveaway is an In Touch Clutch and In Touch Pouch made by downstairs Designs.

I urge you to at least check it out, I know you will want one...who wouldn't? Don't forget to read the interview, it will inspire any crafter/entrepeneur out there.

Yet Another Handmade Holiday

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

I just love this holiday because it is all about love and showing our loved ones how much we really care about them. And this was a particularly special vday since it was my daughters first and the first we celebrated together as a family.

I decided to give a handmade holiday another try. Though my handmade Christmas was a bit of a wash due to the early birth of my daughter, I actually managed to complete almost all of the gifts I wanted to make for my lovies for Valentine's Day. I do have to admit most of my ideas are not original to me. My creative instinct has been temporarily lost due to lack of sleep and time. So I must give credit where credit is due.

For Rory I made a love owl. She has several stuffed owls already but I just love owls so I hope she does too, since I can't seem to stop making them.

Rory's owl

I didn't mean to give it evil looking horns!

The inspiration behind Rory's owl.

I found this adorable little creature while looking around on etsy. Made by Buttercupbloom, Violetta is just one among many other tiny wee hoot owls and some other fun animal friends. Now I totally would have ordered this owl cause I love it but the sewer, crafter, creator inside of me just couldn't do it. I often find things like this that I really want but I find myself unable to purchase items that I may be able to make myself. However, I usually don't get around to making half the items I say I am going to. I've decided that I am still going to have to adopt Violetta, I just love that owl. She is so much cuter and sweeter than the one I made. Plus, as I learned from my grandmother who collected owls, you can never have enough of those smart little things around.

A little love fortune for TJ (darling husband)from me and Rory. I did get this idea from another blog but I cannot for the life of me remember which one it was. So if I copied you and you are reading this please don't be mad, email me and I will certainly give you the credit you deserve. I paired that little fortune with a yummy dark chocolate bar from Chocolate Springs (I hope he shares!).

The tree of love for TJ

The inspiration behind the tree of love.

Again, another etsy find. You should definately check out Jellybeans shop. I absolutely love every single print she makes. I plan on getting a few in the next couple of months, maybe I could get one for an easter present, but I'm not sure I can wait that long. I really want her Poppies Print. Anyway, I saw this and really wanted to get it for darling husband but knew I could manage to make something sort of like it. I am not a painter and certainly don't claim to be but I thought I'd give it a whirl and I have to say I am quite proud of how it came out. I think it's cute! I just hope that TJ doesn't think it is to girly a gift to give a manly man.

I made this felt card for Rory so that she would have it forever. This I came up with myself. I think it came out kind of cute...she couldn't have been less interested.

So I got this idea from Rubyellen's blog Cakies, where I get so much of my inspirations from. I'm not only inspired by her crafty ideas but also her family life and relationships. She is an awesome blogger, crafter and mommy! She made this for her husbands birthday, I had every intention of making one for my husbands love day but I didn't get the chance to. I just thought the idea was so cute that I wanted to share it anyway.

So it is now clear to you that I really wasn't kidding about the lack of creative ability right now. Yes, I copied most every thing that I made for Valentine's Day. But I am not ashamed because I copied some very amazing crafters that make things that I just wouldn't have thought of otherwise.

I hope you had a great Valentine's Day!!!

What gifts did you give and recieve for Valentine's Day?

The Day Has Finally Come!

Today I purchased my very first Warm Sugar doll! I have loved these dolls since the very first time I saw them on another blog a couple of years ago when the shop was still called Project Grab Bag. I really wanted to get one of the bigger dolls but they aren't really for young babies and Gwen here is just the right size for Rory. I just can't wait to receive her! All Warm Sugar dolls come with a birth certificate of sorts and you can even have one custom made and purchase little accessories to dress her in.

Meet Gwen!

I can't wait to get a big one for Rory and I might even get one for myself to live in my craft area and give me inspiration.

Lots of Love

Little miss Rory is certainly loved. Today we received another package in the mail, this time from auntie Lola (my sister). This gift package had a Janie and Jack sweater for Rory and three little Vera Bradley compact mirrors for me, my mom and my aunt (I chose the little green one), and Baby Laughs which is supposed to be a funny book about motherhood. My sister works for Vera Bradley and has provided the family with quite the collection of their goods. Of course, no one is complaining about that!

I feel so spoiled receiving two packages in the last two days. Keep them coming!!!

Thank heaven...

for auntie's that knit! Or else our little tootsie toes would be frozen on this chilly winter day. Today Rory and I received a package (I love receiving things in the mail!) from my aunt with some knit booties and a sweater, handmade soap, an article from the newspaper and a little note. It may sound corny but stuff like this just makes my day.