fun find :: cupcake stands

I have received a few inquiries as to where I bought the cupcake stands pictured in the previous post. I got them from a Farmhouse Wares. It is an amazing website with a lot of great items. I especially love all the galvanized tin items they have. Like these place cards, or this cake stand, and this silverware caddy.

kidlark favs :: land of nod {rugs}

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I am always on the hunt for cute rugs that don't cost a fortune. I was so happy to see the new selection at Land of Nod. So many fun and colorful prints. Not only are they great for kids rooms, but they would really look great anywhere around the house. The only bummer is that the largest size is a 5x8, but still great nonetheless. These are Kidlark's favs!

1. Pink Crow's Feet 2. Yellow Raised Floral 3. Cream Better Floors and Garden 4. Lavender Magic Carpet

5. Pink Broad Stripe 6. Grey Zig Zag 7. Green Diamonds in the Rug 8. Blue Brick by Brick

holiday decor :: love day

I put up my Valentine's day decorations today, all three of them. Since we live in a small place, I hate storing holiday decorations, so I tend to keep it pretty simple & almost always handmade. The wreath is just a simple yarn wrapped wreath that I made a few years ago, and the two garlands I made last Valentine's for my sister-in-laws baby shower . I love the way the colors pop against all of the white. I also love that they go perfectly with the deer silhouette print I made a few months ago. Oh and that picture of my three babies is pretty perfect up there too!

fun find :: classics at costco

Today on my weekly Costco outing, I stumbled upon these children's books.

I got a set of them from Anthropologie last year where they are $16.99, but you can get yours at the local Costco for only $10.49 each.

So RUN don't WALK.

baby essentials :: bloom alma crib

For the first few months, we plan to keep the baby in our room/walk-in closet. I thought about just using a pack n play, but then decided I would LOVE to get the bloom alma crib. I loved the crib, but did not love the $400 price tag. So, we headed to Craigslist to start our search. We ended up finding the crib and the universal changing tray for quite a steal. Isn't it the best feeling in the world to get something you want at a fraction of the price?

It was almost as good of a find as when we found the nurseryworks bedroom set for my son's room. We got the bed, dresser, and night stand all for $600 and together it retails for more than $4000.

home projects :: girl's room

I am having my second girl, so I have been trying to decide on how I want to decorate their room. I will have a crib and a bed in there and I have decide on this Rosette bedding from Anthropologie that I got for a steal. I am thinking I will pair it with these DwellStudio for Target sheets on the crib that match perfectly. Now I just need to figure out my accent colors and get searching for some decor for the room. Do I find throw pillows I like, or do I make them myself? I can't decide if I want it to be a little more modern/sophisticated, or more kid-like. I am leaning towards the less kid-like route. Any ideas?

just for fun :: gold polka dots

A few weeks ago I saw this idea over on Oh Joy!. I am filing it away for future use in my daughter's room. Such a fun and easy way to spice up a room, especially if you rent and aren't able to paint!

I also love this corner in her studio where she hung some fun things from confetti systems and then some original art hung with vintage hangers...darling!

photos via ohjoy!

craft time :: easter eggs

Today during Scarlett's nap, Bennett and I decided to do a little Easter craft. I bought some supplies at Michael's earlier in the day.

On the list:

1. Paper Mache Eggs $2.99 for 6

2. WASHABLE Metallic Paint $4.99 for 6

The rest we had on hand:

1. Paint Brushes

2. Glitter {I prefer Martha Stewart Craft glitter. The best color selection. They can also be found at Michael's, $4.99/each, but this week they are 25% off}

3. Paper Plates

4. Paper Towels (LOTS of paper towels)

Can you tell which ones are mine and which ones are Bennett's?

Haven't decided exactly what I am going to do with them yet.

Maybe hang them on a little Easter tree, or just put them in a jar or bowl. Or perhaps in a little nest.

home projects :: master bedroom

My husband and I started to upholster our headboard about a year ago. Then I decided I didn't like the fabric I had picked out, so it sat in our room for about 10 months. We finally finished it, and I couldn't love it more. I also saw this IKEA hack and knew just the man to do it for me...my Dad. He loves projects and is great at this sort of thing. So I ordered the pulls from Bellacor, bought the dressers, and he did the rest. I am in LOVE with the way they turned out. I wish I would have taken a before picture of our room so you could really appreciate the transformation. {Also wish the walls in our room were painted so that the headboard stood out a little more, but it will have to do for now.}

candles :: an obsession

I LOVE yummy smelling candles, especially those from Anthropologie. Lucky for me, I get a discount there, otherwise I might go broke. My go to candle has always been the Capri Blue Volcano scent, especially love it in the new mercury glass jar. Recently, I discovered two new scents that I am obsessed with. The first is Voluspa Ambre Lumiere and the second is Capri Blue African Jasmine. I am not a floral girl, I prefer musk and fruit scents. Although the African Jasmine is a little on the floral side, I am actually really liking it. Not only does is smell delicious, but how cute is that coral pink jar?