I Love Macarons by Hisako Ogita

I saw this book at the store last week, and have been dreaming about it ever since. I packed the boys up, and after an exciting ordeal in the kids section, grabbed it and got out the door with only one of them screaming (disclaimer: Hunter is two.)
I love the photos in this book.  I want to eat them up.  I want to make beautiful macarons.  I want to taste them. Mine shouldn't taste so bad since I have nothing to compare it to. Yes...I really want one because they are pretty.  Yes... I have never eaten one of those delectables before.  But it has been my experience that pretty things made of sugar taste insanely yummy. Example: cupcakes, petit fours, cookies...etc., etc. I Love Macarons is fabulous and with a slew of how to pictures is gonna help me get there. Today.  To the grocery store I go...

Cowboys and Elephants - sheet set

I really want both boys to have "matching"  sheet sets.  I think its the fun part of having them both in the same room. In my search for cute and affordable options for the boys room, I found this set on Target.com.   Its from Dwell Studio, and is super cute and colorful, a balanced modern twist on traditional. It screams western fun without all the kitchy stuff, right? It might still be out of my price range for toddler sets. Cute nonetheless.

I LOVE PEEPS

Dana from MADE posted this bunting tutorial on V and Co. Which Dylan just emailed me about when she found it on The Moody Fashionista.  LOVE IT. Two obsessions in one, garland bunting and peeps.  Oh, how I love peeps. I simply must make this.  Even if I am getting home after Easter, to the top of my TO DO list it goes.

The color options are endless, like when I looked at them on MADE.  She even has door hangers!!! I LOVE you Dana, and I just found you today!

A Beautiful Idea

I first read about this on Frenchie and Flea, who is also participating.   A Beautiful Idea is a movement and vehicle to partner artists with a greater good. It is a place where artists can create and collaborate their profits for donation; where shoppers can make a difference with their purchases. Its more than a beautiful idea, it is profound, astonishing, and unbelievable.  Imagine the impact that can be made with each of us giving just a little. A Beautiful Idea is a revolutionary concept with a beautiful agenda. They make it easy to make a change.  All you do is sign up your shop to their network  and donate the profits of one (or more) of your products. Or you can just shop and support great causes, or donate directly.  After the charity goal has been met, a new one is chosen. Its beautifully ongoing. Loveliness in the best form.

 

images via A Beautiful Idea

Daily Doily

Yet another obsession of mine...doilies. While flitting around Veer, I saw these lovlies. How adorable! Love the simplicity of the ruffled edge and they are made out of unused newsprint! Then, you can recycle them after use! Perfectly superb!