Lovely Lace

I think I'm feeling fancy today. Does this mean I am blogging in pearls and heels? Nope. Still in my jammies. But I do feel inspired by lace. Enjoy!

Gorgeous lace jewelry from White Owl. Blog!


Grownup pinwheels by Kim Herring.


A vintage lace headband from Be Something New. Check out that bling!


A French lace bag by Tortilla Girl.


An edgy little cuff from Folk.


An adorable phone pouch by Track and Field.

Sometimes She Does

Did I ever tell you I would really like to hand paint some china? It's been on my list of crafty to-dos for awhile. Haven't quite gotten around to it yet... In the meantime, I can satisfy my need for hand painted goodness by coveting others' work. If I drank coffee, I'd drink it out of these fabulous mugs by Sometimes She Does. When the temperature comes back down to a bearable range, I might have to get one for tea.





AND, I want these little bowls. So cute!

Laurel Denise

Don't you just love this simple, pretty jewelry from Laurel Denise? I feel like it would go with everything, and makes such a sweet statement. Check out her blog, too!

A little elephant

I'm going to a party this afternoon for one of my favorite little boys. He just turned one, and is just about the cutest kid I've ever met. I thought I'd make him a little something, so I brought out some of my old plush patterns. And by pattern, I mean a drawing on cardboard. Fancy. Happy birthday, Finn!

A Field Journal - Fabulous Fourth

Get out your idea scrapbook, or the pins to your inspiration board (I know you have one), you'll want to remember this for next year. Olivia of A Field Journal created the most adorable Fourth of July celebration. I love every detail! And the photography and design! It looks like it belongs in Martha, I swear. Perhaps she can be convinced to share her templates...

via Tea for Joy

Poppytalk Handmade - Oil Spill Relief

Have you heard of Poppytalk Handmade? Why I'm sure you have. I've mentioned it here. Just in case you haven't, it's a fabulous place to find fabulous handmade goods, kind of like a curated etsy. That way, you know everything is sure to be great. Well, right now they are hosting an Oil Spill Response Market (each of their markets have a theme), a "Handmade and Vintage Goods fundraiser for the Gulf." Each vendor is donating one item for the cause. Fabulous.

Here are some of the goodies you can find at Poppytalk this month.

Love the colors in these necklaces from Minoux Jewelry.


Very sweet cards from Satsuma Press.


A stellar caged bird apron from Pamwares.


Dreamy photography by Study.


Pretty ceramics by MB Art Studios.


Recycled paper books by Erinzam.


Love the colors in the notecards by Tina J. Studio.


And a very appropriate T-shirt from Letterhappy.

Isabelle Abramson

The hand carved work of Isabelle Abramson is just lovely! It looks handmade, but oh-so professional.

Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July weekend! It's almost too hot here to celebrate, but I hope you have fun plans and get to see some fabulous fireworks!

In honor of the holiday, some red, white and blue goodies. Enjoy!

A cute stripped messenger bag from Ika Bags.


A patriotic banner from Pamwares.


Adorable felted acorns by Sewn Natural.


Do you have a fancy party to go to? You need this necklace by Good Girls Studio!


Love love love this tote by Mojo Spa Style. Fabulous!


If you can rock these leg warmers by Mademoiselle Mermaid, I say do it!

Gallant & Jones

My in-laws are thinking about re-doing their pool. The only addition they really need are some lounge chairs. I love these by Gallant & Jones. Simple style, great patterns. Lovely!






via Etsy Love

Inspiration Board

I love love love this inspiration board Emilia Jane, created as a hint to her significant other for how she'd like her 30th birthday party to look. It looks like a fun summer party, but the soft color palette makes it look crisp and cool. I need a little cool right now! She created the board over at Style Me Pretty's Style Circle, a place where you can create and be inspired by others' inspiration boards. Fabulous!