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Posted on November 10, 2010 - by Brie
perfect postcards
So I am sure everyone else probably knows about this site but I just found it and these fabulous postcards. The Felt & Wire Shop is a curated marketplace of designer papergoods. They have note cards, stationery, posters, invitations, etc from lots of different vendors…It’s like Etsy – except only for papergoods. It is my new heaven!
I am particularly in love with the postcards pictured above… BIG, GRAPHIC, SIMPLE & FUN. Everything a postcard should be just to let someone know you are thinking about them. So since I will be ordering some of these…who wants a postcard?
Posted on November 3, 2010 - by Brie
Glowing Planters
These planters from Rotoluxe are so cool. Not only are they made out of 100% recycled plastics – like water bottles and milk jugs – but they glow and are oh so exciting. You can order them in lots of sizes, shapes and colors – in case a custom pantone color is more of what you are looking for. Plus how fun would it be to have these lighting up your backyard for a party – I understand we are in the middle of fall, however, it is currently really hot in orange county so I thinking of pools. Also, a backyard party is not the only option…
Another Option One – Thanksgiving is coming and having a few in a cluster by your front door accompanied by pumpkins and scarecrows would definitely be inviting to your guests as they arrive for dinner.
Another Option Two – These would probably be really cool in red and white with pine trees in them lining your driveway for a Christmas party. Just thinking of that makes me want to have a really long driveway and lots of Christmas parties.
At any rate – amazing planters…They are going on my Christmas Wish List.
Posted on October 15, 2010 - by Brie
BookBook Mac Book Covers
I always like to keep a running list of possible gift items for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries – since it aways seems that I can never think of a gift to give when it is actually necessary to give one. Here is my latest addition to this list… the BookBook Hardback Leather Case for the MacBookPro from TwelveSouth. Love, love, love. Now the question is who will receive such a fabulous gift?
Posted on September 20, 2010 - by Brie
Living Room Campout
Scott’s Dad gave us a tent for Christmas last year and since I am not always big on camping… (there is always way too much work packing and unpacking)…and we had not set the tent up before I decided we would go camping in the living room! Although I am obviously not the first person to do this I did give myself a pat on the back after setting up the tent (all on my own) and not breaking anything in the room (since the tent literally took up at least ninety percent of the space).
For dinner we had a baked potato bar (you eat those on a campout, right?) which included butter, sour cream, cheese, broccoli, and chili. However, my favorite part of the evening was making s’mores (without the campfire)!! Thanks to my Betty Crocker iPhone app for this recipe.
Ingredients
1 Pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
1C Graham Cracker Crumbs (Cinnamon or Regular)
1C Melted Butter
3C Milk Chocolate Chips (18oz)
4 1/2C Mini Marshmellows (10.5oz)
Preheat oven to 375.
Combine cookie mix and crumbs then add melted butter.
Press mixture into ungreased 9×13 glass pan.
Bake 18-20 min.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Let them begin to melt (about 3-5 min) and then spread evenly over crust.
Sprinkle marshmellows over chocolate.
Turn oven to broil.
Place pan back into oven for 20-30 SECONDS until marshmellows are toasted. (I watched it the entire time to make sure it didn’t go to quickly)
Remove from oven and cool 10 min – Serve warm!
(While it says to serve warm – It is also delicious at room temp)
It was so fun to campout in the living room…And the best part of the night was being able to sleep in our comfy bed when we decided to fall asleep! (Maybe one day soon I will actually let us try the tent in the good ol’ outdoors!)
Posted on June 2, 2010 - by Brie
collect: swizzle sticks!
well since summer has finally arrived and iced drinks are always refreshing in the heat i have decided that swizzle sticks are the thing i am going to collect this summer. i am so excited to have swizzle sticks from all the different restaurants and places we go during the summer. what a cute reminder of all the fun we will have!
(p.s. i am way too sentimental. haha.)
Posted on May 6, 2010 - by Brie
five star bird resorts
the best nest has the most amazing bird houses i have seen. they have so many styles – cape cod, coutry club, pagoda, castle, chapel – you name it and i think they have it. i just think they are so cute and i am pretty sure that all the birds in the neighborhood would flock to my backyard just to live in a house like this!
Posted on May 6, 2010 - by Brie
the desiree chair
i am obviously having a moment with upholstered furniture today but i just love this chair from edge home. it is so feminine and pretty. i love the scalloped back, those lovely silver legs and that fabulous white piping which just accentuates the fabric so well. with the fun flower fabric i can just see it being perfect for a princess room with some flair.
Posted on May 6, 2010 - by Brie
bokja sofa
oh how i love this bokja sofa from abc home. bokja is an old turkish word that described the velvet wrapping of the bride’s hand embroidered dowry. this piece uses vintage textiles from central asia, uzbekistan, lebanon and the silk road. i love how this sofa is like a piece of art. the only downside is that with vintage fabrics and its art status it should be handled with care. but oh how i would love to have this sofa.
Posted on April 8, 2010 - by Brie
dining room: fabulous chairs
i love this dining room because it would be glamorous anytime of day. just eating breakfast in here would be a dream. the wallpaper from silk dynasty [unembossed vermeil collection] is actually handpainted metal leafed paper and the chair seats are raffia [madagascar cloth] which just give such a wonderful texture to the seats. speaking of the chairs…i adore the trellis chairs by oscar de la renta. they are so intricate and such conversation pieces. they are pretty formal but are toned down with the raffia and the wonderful checkered tablecloth. i just love it!
Posted on April 7, 2010 - by Brie
rugs: wild kingdom
the wild kingdom collection rugs from london-based designers edward barber and jay osgerby for the rug company make me smile and are perfect for kids’ rooms [or the kids at heart]. i absolutely love the big, graphic animals on great background colors. and these rugs are hand-knotted tibetian wool [which means they will stand up over time if cared for]. my favorite is the butterflies, especially with the vivid orange background and complementary blue butterflies. these rugs are the best!
