Valentine's Day - Fast Approaching:

There's no need to be "that girl" around Valentine's Day, you know who I'm talking about, the one who needs the giant floral arrangement and the expensive piece of jewelry.  It's the little things ladies!

How about this year try to give lovely little somethings to people you care about --- a friend, a co-worker, your mom.  Pick up a sweet little thing to make someone smile this Valentine's Day - and let your man off the hook for something inflated and hope for something thoughtful instead.

There are lots of little notions to choose from out there...

Crocheted Glitter Hearts via Sabahnur

Oversized post card via Pioneer House

Mini Sequin Heart Clip via Ban.do

"All You Need Is Love" banner via Terrain

Sheer Heart Tights via Asos

Heart Wood Cutting Board via Fishs Eddy

XOXO Chocolates via Dylan's Candy Bar

Pierced Heart Truffle Plate via BHLDN

iPhone case via J. Crew

"I Heart You" temporary tattoo via Tattly

Heart-shaped Wood Tags via Olive Manna

Salt & Pepper Card via Rifle Paper Co.

I F*ing Love You! Heart Candy Box via UO

Concord Grape Glazed Donuts via Glazed and Confused

A good little arrangement idea for all you men out there ---

source via pinterest

For the pal with a sense of humor, the Ryan Gosling edition of the "Dishes I'd Rather Be Doing" Tea Towel:

via Dear Colleen

HUGS!

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A Typical Post: 2013 Resolutions

Had to do the New Year's post for posterity's sake --- maybe it just provides more accountability to actually get these things done (wink, wink)!

A few resolutions (both big and small):

1. Learn how to do my hair the way it looks when I walk out of Art & Science.
2. Spend more time with my dad (= a better work/life balance in the bigger picture).
3. Cook with fresh veggies during the week.
4. Follow a stricter budget.
5. Decorate my office at work (I need to hang stuff on the walls --- so naked).
6. Wear bright lipstick more often.
7. Give John plenty of back scratches (because he loves them and they are an easy way to show him I care!)
8. Visit my brother in Madison, WI at least twice this year (even if it's freezing outside).
9. Make my friends feel like a priority by doing thoughtful things (a nice note, a recipe they've asked about, spontaneous flowers or wine, etc...).
10. Dance again - ballet barre, here I come!

2013 Desk Calendar by Rifle Paper Co.

Hooray for 2013!

HUGS!


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To Anni: Bridal Shower in a Box

My lovely friend Anni is getting married in San Francisco in April but her bridal shower is at the end of this month --- her and her groom are heading to Italy to visit his family (he is an Italian citizen)!  All of this is ironic since Anni and I met in 2007 when we were study abroad students in...ITALY.  For the past 5 years she and I have tried to meet up once a year to visit each other and we make a trip out of it (Vegas, New York, visits to Chicago and visits to San Fran).  Sometimes the bonds you make happen so quickly they take your breath away, Anni and I share a whole host of unique memories together (and one very special tattoo that she designed) and while my heart sunk a little knowing that I couldn't be at her bridal shower --- I sure as hell knew I would be sending her something special.

And so here it is, my bridal shower in a box, with love all the way from Chicago:

Anni never takes anything too seriously, so I made her a couple of quirky details to use:

 

Crafting Sources: Kraft Paper Flags, Chevron treat bags, Kraft Paper Letters, little embossed tags from the Gilded Bee (no longer available, but a good option here), pom poms were made by me using this pom pom maker and some festive yarn bought at Joann Fabrics.

I can't wait to celebrate with her and her dude in April (and I get to be a bridesmaid - how rad is that?!).  Until then, warm wishes and tons of hugs to these two beautiful people (and the cutest pup named Doug):

Anni, I miss you every day my dear - I'm so happy for you!

HUGS!


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Wednesday Hump

...a little something to help out with your Wednesday hump.  The coolest Thank You card ever created:

T.Hanks Card via Paper Source

HUGS!


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