I just realized that I'm leaving on my "Secret Destination" trip next Friday!! I still don't know where I'm going - but I'm still getting "clues" each night. I can't wait! I was thinking it might be fun to have a "Secret Destination" trip contest while I am gone. Each day I will post a picture clue -- kind of like a "Where in the world is Jen?" thing. And then the … [Read more...]
Check Her Out!
February 24, 2010 by 17 Comments
Happy Wednesday everyone! Where is this week going?? it is just flying by! I want to introduce you to a really dear, sweet blogger -- I just love her to death! JenGlamGirl! She has the greatest fashion posts -- Fashion Fridays. I love seeing what she's wearing!! ___________________________ Hello tatertots & jello Fans~ I am Jennie, or some know me as JenGlamGirl, … [Read more...]
Anthro-inspired Nautical Necklace
February 23, 2010 by 74 Comments
Here's my $5 version of Anthropologie's Curls & Coils Necklace.As soon as I saw this necklace, I was working out how to make it. I love the nautical, rough texture combined with the sparkle! At first I was looking for cotton rope, but upon further inspection I discovered that it is actually made out of cotton upholstery cording. I hand-stitched the cording together, forming … [Read more...]
Giveaways make the world a little sweeter!
February 23, 2010 by 18 Comments
Thanks for coming by for the Bobbity Boo Giveaway! It goes through Friday!! There are a couple other really fun giveaways going on that I thought I would tell you about -- if you didn't know about them already. First, my friend Becca @ The Texas Darlings has a wonderful company called Darling Memories -- she makes amazing DVD photo slideshows that make great gifts. And right now she is GIVING AWAY … [Read more...]
New Giveaway: Bobbityboo Children’s Clothing Giveaway
February 22, 2010 by 391 Comments
Are you looking for something cute for your little one? Or maybe a really unique gift? Check out Bobbityboo Children's Clothing on etsy. Bobbi is the creative force behind Bobbityboo, and wow is she creative! Not only does Bobbi have her etsy shop where she lists all sorts of cute children clothes, but she loves to do custom orders! Right now she is making Queen of Hearts skirts … [Read more...]
PeachyCheap Winner!
February 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to everyone who entered the Peachy Cheap Giveaway! With all of the extra entries for twittering and using Facebook, there were over 1,000 entries!!! Random.org picked #104: <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zwtRq-umJqE/Sob_VxegcOI/AAAAAAAAAAk/Tp0i4cbkIBM/S45/100_3385.JPG" width="35" height="35" … [Read more...]
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and giveaway!
February 20, 2010 by 27 Comments
How was your week? It's time for the Weekend Wrap Up Party! But first things first. Thank you to everyone who linked up last week! There were so many amazing projects! I couldn't list them all, even though I wanted to -- but here are a few:Jen @ A Sewing Fool Named Jen -- shirt tutorial. Crystal @ Crystal's Craft Spot -- fabric high chair tutorial. Jill @ Barnes Yard -- … [Read more...]
Crazy about Quatrefoil
February 19, 2010 by 39 Comments
I love quatrefoil. It is such a graphic shape and has a fascinating history. {Oomph Furniture} Lexington Odi et Amo {haberlea on flickr} {Coco Cozy} {Ballard} {Target} {Pottery Barn} And speaking of the history -- {from Wikipedia} -- In architecture/symbolismIn architecture and traditional Christian symbolism, a quatrefoil is a symmetrical … [Read more...]
