Weekly Inspiration ~ 7.29.11

This week I was inspired by...

this diy chevron picnic blanket

via twig & thistle

isn't this nursery lovely?  i like a room that a child can grown into. if you're interested, the product list is here

via  sissy + marley :: as seen on little.lovely

this glammed up mason jar-- easy & genius!

via  the glitter guide :: as seen on creature comforts

giant washi tape?  oh, the possibilities!

as seen on design mom

 

 courteney cox's "many shades of gray" malibu retreat. i especially love this "food truck" window that opens up to the patio.  fun and practical.

via Elle Decor

 Have a great weekend!

Man in the Coffee Beans

Just because stuff like this cracks me up... 
Can you find the man?

Doctors have concluded that if you find the man in the coffee beans in 3 seconds, the right half of your brain is better developed than most people.

If you find the man between 3 seconds and 1 minute, the right half of your brain is developed normally.

If you find the man between 1 minute and 3 minutes, then the right half of your brain is functioning slowly.


If you have not found the man after 3 minutes, look for more of this type of exercise to make that part of the brain stronger. And, yes, the man is really there!

via Mystery Tin

Okay, you  probably shouldn't measure your brain's effectiveness by a test on the internet, but for pure entertainment's sake... Why not?  Apparently the right half of my brain is normal.  Phew! (big sigh of relief!)  ;)

Oh Martha Monday - Decorating with Rope

I've been seeing a lot of rope projects around the blogosphere lately-- rope baskets, rope lampshades, rope vessels, etc.  so I knew that Martha would have a unique take on using rope to create that cool beach house look. I like that rope decor adds a subtle nautical touch without being as obvious as shells and starfish-- nothing wrong with shells and starfish, but there is a limit... right?  So getting on with it, here are a few ideas that inspire...

ugly lamp?  no problem!  love this quick fix.
rope lamp 

hmmm... perhaps a bit too complex for my blood, but i love the look.

braided doormat

striped rope baskets

rope-seat stools

rope bookends
with a heavier base, these would make good door stoppers too

Have a wonderful week!

Bubble Birthday Party

This weekend we celebrated Happy Vee's 3rd Birthday with a Bubble Party.  He was thrilled!  Every day for the last couple of weeks he would ask about his "party with friends".  The birthday presents and the sweets were nice, but more importantly, he was excited to have a big playdate with his favorite friends and family. 

:: the invitation ::

{click here for more details}

:: the decorations ::

{a closer look at some of the details}

the banner was created with many, many shimmery paper circles and letters cut from my cricut.

i glued the circles to transluscent thread and hung the banner on the mantel with clear hooks

the "bubble art" were created with satin balloons mounted to bubble wrap

{the "bubble" mobile hung above the dessert table}

the "bubble mobile":  shimmery paper circles glued to transluscent thread and hung on an embroidery hoop

{the rest of the decorations were simple-- balloons and paper lanterns}

::  the desserts  ::

cream puff "cake"

mini ice cream sandwiches on a stick, dipped in sprinkles

mini drumsticks

homemade blueberry jello & yogurt pops

making a wish

::  the drink station  ::

  juice & milk for the kids

sparkling drinks, iced tea & beer for the adults

the round plastic bottles originally held martinelli's apple juice

::  activities  ::

a really cool bubble show-- educational and fun!

{after the show, there was bubble play in our backyard}

a potpourri of bubble wands-- the fly swatters were a hit and the plates made great big bubbles.


the bubble wrap "stomp" was pretty fun too.

:: Favors ::


bubble bath & a bottle of bubble solution

So my "baby" is officially 3-- unbelievable!

Hope your weekend was wonderful.

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