Bring on the weekend. Bring on the fun! (photo from un4gtableann via Flickr)

My friend, Betsy, and I were talking about "The Wind in the Willows," which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We chatted...

So, I took my first stab at container gardening last weekend, and even though I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing and am now jus...

Probably most of us think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start to summer. It's a weekend for bbq'ing, hitting the Chicago...

The weekend is almost here! Have a wonderful Memorial Day... I hope you relish in relaxation under sunny skies with those you love most. (P...

I love my new White Darjeeling Tea Handsoap from Beautea Organic. Every time I wash my hands in our downstairs bathroom, I find myself stop...

Here are a few more things that I fancy... {You know, I wasn't going for a theme with these either, but looking at them all together, I ...

A few things from my favorites folder that I wanted to share with you today. No theme... just things I've been loving and am especially ...

After waiting for what seemed like forever for my ruffle bag , I’m thrilled to say that it’s finally here! Well, not here exactly , but I ju...

It seems that most people don't think much of Tuesdays. Mondays are manic {as pointed out by my 80's faves, The Bangles}, Wednesdays...

Sorry that I've been such a neglectful blogger the last few days. {Shame on me!} A lot of "stuff" has been keeping me busy, an...

When I spied this photo at Marie Claire Maison , I was riveted to it, absorbing each and every detail. It’s simple, I know, but there is som...

A woman on the train today looked up at me with a sincere look of concern on her face and asked me if I wanted to take her place and sit. I...

With just a few handsome pieces from Jayson Home & Garden , I'm imagining a pretty sitting area just for me. A quiet space that is c...

I spy a pretty little elephant from Red Envelope who I want to take home with me. She's shiny and tiny and perfectly pleasing in every...

Sweet name. Adorable goodies. I am loving the delightful collection of handmade hair clips and jewelry over at the Annie and Olive Etsy sho...

Even if you do nothing else today, please make a visit over to Mackin Ink to read this . Karey shares a story from her heart. A story of lov...

Bricked In - from ArtByChrysti's Flickr photostream. I've got creative block. It crept in a week or two ago... and again this morni...

I can think of about 5 different people that these adorable recipe cards would be perfect for. {Including me!} The set of 12 recipe cards fe...

I just love where this blogging world can lead us and who we meet along the way. Had I not started this blog, for example, then I never woul...

Every year as spring makes its way in, I get the irresistible urge to redecorate. I guess it’s something about the renewal of spring. Newnes...

I was having a pretty terrific Thursday anyway... only one more day until the weekend, a fun Bar Louie lunch with the gals from the office, ...

Can you tell I feel like shopping? Love, love, love this floppy sun hat from Urban Outfitters. The wide navy and pink stripes are nautical-...

It goes something like this: Open closet. Sigh. Rummage through drawers. Sigh. Mutter I have nothing to wear under my breath. Repeat. This i...

That's me after looking at the marvelous sneak-peak photos (like the one below) over at Design*Sponge . Amazing. Breathtaking. Brillian...

A B C D E F G… these Alphabet Cards are sweet as can be! Designed and crafted by New York-based artist Ida Pearle, all 26 cards showcase a ...

Yet another breath-taking print from Fieryeyed's Etsy shop that leaves me weak in the knees. The polaroid image captures a tranquil mo...

I am loving these wall decals from Elephannie's Etsy shop . Her chic designs include blooming flowers and blossoming trees, and whimsica...

Kinda creepy, yet totally cool. From I Love UMA {urban materials + accessories} Offer Hand Hook Come're

Send your happy birthdays, thank yous and congrats in scientific style with these hip cards from Pink Loves Brown . No lab goggles necessary...

It's been rainy and gloomy all day, and I can think of nothing better than going home tonight and vegging out on the sofa until bedtime....

Some pretty things from Indie Fixx Shop . cupcake tea towel ; dress form card ; your life print Handmade. Original. Lovely.

Keeping your home tidy is a tough job, and it's a task that needs constant attention. But I think it could be a little easier - and less...

As a little girl, I dreamed of having my very own canopy bed. My cousin, Stacy, had one and after every sleepover, I'd come home the nex...

These are the things Selina Lake is into. And boy is she good at using these elements in her interiors. Lucky for us Selina’s gorgeous inte...