stripe one, stripe two

would love to add some stripes somewhere in my house. Our house is for sale so not quite sure if husband would go along with it...but I love the punch it adds.

*inspiration from here and here

was I sleeping?

"Sweet Paul" online magazine came out the middle of May but I really don't remember bells and whistles going off in blog world...and they should have been!
GORGEOUS photography, recipes, good writing, and easy to turn pages (If you're already a follower of the Sweet Paul blog this may be old news...but it was a delicious find for me.)
Besides the drool worthy food content, Sweet Paul dips into entertaining tips, product recommendations, and articles that deal with the kids and pets all which make it a light, welcoming, and encouraging read.
Looks like the next issue is out August 15th.

happy holiday weekend

whatever the holiday weekend may bring...enjoy!

*magical image from HeyZee

the insider

we loves us some inside scoop...the dirt...the dish.
SO- if you're a fan of HGTV Design Star (or just watch because let's face it...there's nothing else on in the summer) and you want to know the truth and nothing but the truth...go to a couple of the contestant's blogs.

Emily Henderson

I would read her blog even if she weren't on the show...she's fun to read and sounds like your really cool girlfriend. We like her and so will you if you go to The Brass Petal

Need a man's point of view? Check out Dan Faires at his blog Capsule. Again; sounds like a real person lives here and nice design pics.

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zippity zumba

I've went to two of the fast paced, shake what you got, zumba classes and here's the short version:

You move your legs, your butt, your arms, and you keep moving for 55 minutes or so...it's a work-out! So far I have blocked any view of me shakin and bakin in the "look at me" mirrors but perhaps I'll get brave in the next couple of weeks...I'm sure I look like I know what I'm doing (wink).

Happy Birthday Flourish Design and Style and thank you for the GIVEAWAYS!

Blogger birthdays are just the best and *squeal* even better when they celebrate with us!! Check out Flourish Design and Style and you can enter not ONE, TWO, or THREE---but ELEVEN GIVEAWAYS to celebrate her birthday!
Rikshaw Design is one of the guests who are giving;

or you can choose your choice of a print from Pinecone Camp;
or you might win an EMERSONMADE clutch along with many more gifts from generous guests that are at Jen's party! What are you waiting for? Go! Enter and win!

J.Crewsing

They are tempting us with stripes; with sequins; and long legs....what's a girl to do?