{ art i heart: kiki & polly

I spent countless hours playing on the monkey bars when I was in grade school. Perhaps that's why I adore these art prints by Kiki & Polly so much. (That and the fact that "Where I Go to Think" reminds me of my favorite small person).

{ constant cravings: scarves & hats for fall }

My essentials for this year's fall "uniform"

Sources:

top + bottom (left column): Fray

center (left column): Forever21

right colum: Anthropologie

Have a happy, happy weekend. What are you plans? We're doing kiddie soccer, work in the garden, and football...lots & lots of football. Enjoy!

{ goodbye sweet summer }

Happy Friday! What are you all up to this weekend? I'm catching up on chores today and then hoping to squeeze in as much fun as possible during this final weekend of the season. Ideally, the next 3 days will look something like this...

a long leisurely drive to someplace new

a ferris wheel ride at the State Fair

a bike ride to our favorite ice cream shoppe

and catching up with family + friends

I'll be off celebrating Labor Day on Monday, so I'll meet you all back here on Tuesday!

All images found in the Skippy Designs etsy shop (and new fave found via CreateGirl

{ a few of my favorite }

...summer things

1950s vintage bombshell sun dress  {via please sir}

Vintage bicycle locket

Swings fine art print

Honey Bee locket necklace

Paper flowers-shades of red

What's everyone up to this weekend? We're taking a quick road trip tomorrow and hanging lakeside for the day--can't wait! Wishing you all a sweet weekend of summer frolic.

{ try it: cupcake liner garlands }

image via Petunia

You have probably figured out that this week's "Try It Tuesday" was, in fact, delayed until today. I considered skipping it and saving it for next week, but I simply couldn't wait to share this clever DIY idea with you.

All you need to create these charming garlands--spotted here and here--are cupcake liners, thread, and a needle.

image via happy: blissful

shops like layer cake shop & bake it pretty

offer adorable liners & endless possibilities for your project

something fun to add to your summer celebrations!

{ shop love: la vieja tun tun }

I'm quite smitten with this charming new etsy shop, La Vieja Tun Tun, based in SF.

I love the distinctive mix of vintage elements and hand sewn flowers--perfect for perking up a simple t-shirt.

Quick Link: La Vieja Tun Tun shop

{ the comment curator: clementine }

The Comment Curator 05.13: Clementine handmade jewelry

It seems I'm the last to discover Cassie's charming Clementine shop. Thank goodness she left a comment the other day, which led me to her delightful blog and shop. I love her inspired mix of metals and the fanciful elements that distinguish each piece in her hand crafted jewelry line. Oh Clementine...you make it impossible to pick just one. 

{ thursday thoughts }

Hee, Hee...so true!

Dear Mom Mother's Day card by Twee Cards

{ chillin' }

Whew...it's Friday! It's been another busy week around here my friends. I'm looking forward to some lounging around and downtime this weekend. How about you?

Typically, I'm a t-shirt and leggings lounging kind of gal {sad but true}. I think, however, sweet Charlotte might have convinced me to incorporate a bit of style into my lounging ways when she emailed and introduced me to her amazing line of lounge wear, Plum Pretty Sugar. I love that it's chic but casual...girly, but not over the top frou frou.

I'm imagining myself sporting one of these lovely ensembles while catching up on some blog reading over the weekend. Do you do overnight shipping Charlotte? : ) 

Wishing you all an amazing weekend. I'm hopeful that I will have a chance to stop by and catch up with you in the next couple of days. xo ~Suzanne

Psst: Be sure to check out the rest of the Plum Pretty Sugar shop which also includes dresses and bedding.

{ thursday thoughts...}

Amen!

Friendships Silhouette Print by Nella Designs

{ tempting me today... }

I love the texture & vintage feel of the photos in this shop. 

A new {and instant} fave!

{ anna joyce }

Love, love, love these charming wall canvases by artist Anna Joyce. Their sweet scenes remind me of all the Springtime critter activity going on right outside my window these days and I just adore her inspired mix of colors and prints.

Each wall panel is hand sewn and one-of-a-kind using vintage and new fabric on stretched linen.

Visit the Anna Joyce shop here.

{via House Martin}

{ friday finds: amy olsen handcrafted jewelry

I've had Amy Olsen's stunning, handcrafted jewelry line bookmarked for sometime now. I love the mix of elements she uses in her pieces--delicate gemstones, vintage notions, and precious metals--and her product photography and styling is incredible. When I stopped by her shop last night, I noticed she had just released her new Spring collection.

Isn't it dreamy? To celebrate the new collection and the start of Spring, Amy is offering 10% off anything that is not already featured in her sale section. {There are some amazing pieces in the sale section, so be sure to check that out as well}.

Quick links:

Amy's shop

Amy's flickr

{ a few things... }

recently spotted and saved to my faves...

Sources:

blue & pink pouch ~ DrikaB

petit bird print ~ aliette

house rules ~ oh-so-clever Marichelle {you have to check out each of the house rules}

vintage hair pins ~ ohhellofriend {a perfect adornment to add a touch of Spring to your outfit}

Have you spotted a new favorite this week? I'd love to see it...leave me a link.

{ treasured keepsakes }

I really REALLY love this new {to me} etsy shop, a view to

The postcard collages are fabulous, aren't they? What a fun way to capture and preserve souvenirs from a trip, mementos from a special day, or bits of color for an inspiration board. The possibilities are endless. Be sure to check out the a view to blog as well -- gorgeous!

{via black eiffel}

{ these are a few... }

of my favorite things...

let it snow 

knowledge wreath

sugar plums wreath

Each of these fabulous paper wreaths by haru is handmade using a mix of vintage sheet music, found papers and pages from vintage books. Even better...they'll last year after year! You can read more about the work and passion that goes into each gorgeous wreath by hopping over to Marichelle's always inspiring,  Heart Handmade. 

Quick link:

haru shop

{ and warm woolen mittens... }

Stay cozy and stylish with these wool scarves and "armies",  which are handmade in Melborne, Australia* using upcycled felted sweaters. Vintage adornments such as bakelite buckles and buttons add to their simple perfection. {Oh, and the best part...two more gifts checked off the list!}

Quick link:

Gaye Abandon shop

*shipping to the U.S. is only $2!

{ mi amore... }

I've been swept off my feet by the gorgeous graphic design studio and shop, Carta Inc. 

Italian cotton ribbons, red & white twine, and letterpressed goods...*sigh*...what's not to amore? I especially like this accordion fold letterpress book of Italian recipes, which will be just perfect for a special someone on my Christmas list.

Quick links:

shop

blog

{ wednesday wish list: anything cozy }

The overcast, chilly weather I returned home to yesterday afternoon has me longing for coziness and comfort. 

How about you...do you have any favorite comforts this time of the year?

Sources:

{from the top}

acorn...tuscany studios

lemon meltaways...Cannelle et Vanille {thank you Ez}

cable ballet slippers...j.crew

flurry scarflette...all in stitches

saddleback headband...mothlove {thank you Chelsea}

P.S. Thank you all for your lovely birthday wishes and patience as I eased back into my post-birthday routine...apparently, it takes us mature folks longer to recover from such wild celebrations. ; )

{ tempting me tuesday: needle felted critters }

I'm slowly emerging from the migraine fog that was yesterday. Headaches {bad ones} are a new thing for me and I have this to say: YUCK!

Anyway, onward and upward to something a little more cheerful...like these irresistible needle felted critters by Lauren Alane. 

How utterly charming! From what I can tell, these little ones fly out of the shop almost immediately upon landing in it, so make sure to add yourself to Lauren's mailing list to receive alerts and news about shop updates. 

Lauren also takes custom cake topper requests.  *sigh*

Quick links:

shop

blog

flickr {you can order prints of any of Lauren's flickr pics}