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friday grab bag

05.17.2013 by Gloria

Happy Friday! I’m super excited to munch on grilled street corn and peruse some fab vendors at the first big street fair of the year this weekend, so don’t even think about raining, Mother Nature! This week I’m loving…

The cutout detailing of this gorgeous pink clutch from Trendabelle.
The clever presentation of these animal cookies from Country Living.
These quirky alligator measuring spoons from ModCloth.
This Char-Bea brush stroke duvet cover by Ashley G from Urban Outfitters – if you’ll recall, I’m a big fan of her work!

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easy peasy DIYs

05.16.2013 by Gloria

Ribbon twist ties by Fabric Paper Glue via Lynn + Lou | Cess cups with a face from By Wilma | Gold honey bear vase from A Beautiful Mess | DIY neon classic pottery from Shop Sweet Things

I’m often in awe of all the incredible DIYs out there, but I must confess that painstakingly crafting every anatomically correct component of a bouquet of paper flowers or sawing wood to build a rustic table with my bare hands is just far beyond my patience (and skill) level. Well we can’t all be Martha Stewart, right? If you’re anything like me when it comes to crafts, you’ll want to check out these charming DIY ideas that are a cinch to make with just a few materials!

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when i dip you dip we dip

05.15.2013 by Gloria

Punchline Frames from Rivet & Sway | Charcoal Grey Feather Earrings from Graceful Hunter | Assembly Home Dipped Wood Box from Urban Outfitters | Dipper Bowls from Waggo | Cathy's Concepts Color Dipped Tote from Amazon

Slowly inch your way into the bright and vibrant colors of summer with these fun color dipped picks!

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caravan

05.13.2013 by Gloria

"Fortune favors the brave" world map | Ode to EE Cummings | My one true love

I happen to like gigantic art AND miniscule prices, so I’m super excited to discover Caravan, which is stocked with a lots of printable goodies. The PDF files for these insanely gorgeous chalkboard prints are just $5 a piece, and according to the website, you can print them out at Staples for just a few bucks more. And then BAM! Your walls have been upgraded to level awesome. The second best part of all this is that you’re free to make as many copies as you like (for personal use, of course) so say goodbye to frantic last-minute gift shopping!

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friday grab bag

05.10.2013 by Gloria

Happy Friday! I’m looking forward to hanging out with my mom this weekend, and I hope all of you mamas out there have a fun and relaxing Mother’s Day – Lord knows you deserve it! This week I’m loving…

This whale wall stencil from Meretant, for obvious reasons.
This whimsical “Instant Genius” snow globe from Our Gallery Store – shake it up and get inspired!
Brunch-worthy cheddar jalapeño waffles via The Etsy Blog.
The soft colors and organic shapes of these glaze prep bowls from West Elm.

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girl scouts honor

05.09.2013 by Gloria

Samoa Baked Donuts from Top With Cinnamon | Thin Mint Whoopie Pies from Some Kitchen Stories | Grasshopper Cupcakes from Your Cup of Cake | Tagalong Bars from Cookies & Cups

On my honor, I will try…to make and gobble up all these delicious treats. If the world was a perfect place, there would always be a pack of cute little Girl Scouts hanging around when cravings for Thin Mints and Tagalongs hit, but alas, it is not. So tragic. Go ahead and ease your pain with these delicious Girl Scout inspired goodies – all will be right again after one or two (okay, three) of those Samoa donuts!

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peas in a pod

05.08.2013 by Gloria

Diamond Door Cover Sticker from ArtFire | Aqua Carpatica Water Packaging Design by Cristiano Giuggioli

I’m feeling generous today, so diamonds for everyone!! That door decal is so awesome that I can only assume that the room behind it is filled with glitter and baby unicorns.

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dreams of flying

05.06.2013 by Gloria

via Laughing Squid

If this woman’s worst nightmare involves being chased by an obscenely cute dog-monster with a collar made out of a pair of jeans, then I am totally envious of her subconscious. Come visit me, dog-monster! Photographer Jan von Holleben was commissioned to create this whimsical photo series for a feature about dreams in a German newspaper, and it immediately put a smile on my face. The way these scenes are crafted out of ordinary household items is amazingly clever, and the project really inspires me to push to boundaries of my own imagination!

Check out more Dreams of Flying Revisited photos here.