I Want

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

I don't normally do the whole giveaway thing but I really like this dress and I'm a big fan of Kathleen's blog, Grosgrain. Also, I wrecked my car yesterday (more on that later) so I'm looking for a serious pick me up.

PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME!

Calendar

I still haven't purchased a 2009 wall calendar, which is very out of character for me. I have been given or purchased the Mary Engelbreit calendar every year since I was in 8th grade but I think I'd like something a little more grown up this year. Although it's a little pricey, I'm especially liking this one by Snow and Graham. It's just so pretty.

(If you still haven't purchased a calendar...you can find a compilation of aesthetically pleasing designs here and here.)

If You Can't Stand the Heat...

I'd like to have this funny print framed and hanging in my kitchen. Find it here.

In a Perfect World...

I could actually pull off wearing this head band and no one would think it was weird.

(P.S. The shop does offer it in hat form which is a little less ostentatious.)

{Spotted on Etsy via Design Mom}

Dainty Little Headband

Since our hubbies were out of town last Friday, my sister and I went out and painted the town red. (aka: dinner and shopping-here's the clincher: WITH NO KIDDOS!) Not only did we enjoy a quiet meal at the Cheesecake Factory but I also took my good old time in J.Crew taking in their new fall line filled with rich colors and flowery feminine details like this perfect little headband. {Find it on-line here.}

French Knot Embroidered Duvet

I am usually a fan of more simple bedding but this vintage-looking french knot duvet is oh so lovely.

Someone Should Buy This

If I were getting married this summer, I think I would wear this linen dress in white. So pretty for a simple summer wedding.

Pistol Stitched

A cool find at the Columbus Arts Festival this past weekend. Purses by Pistol Stitched. Her designs are clean and modern and I really like her funky fabric and button combinations. These are definatly on the pricey side ($90-$180) but I guess she does everything from the sewing to cutting and staining the wooden handles. You can buy them in her Etsy shop, here.

Binth

I'm not sure why I am so drawn to children's gear. Seriously, even before I had children I loved children's books, children's clothing, children's art work, nursery decor and anything involving the alphabet. It's just so much more fun than grown-up stuff, I guess. Anyway, I found this really cool site, Binth, via Design Mom. (Side note: If you aren't reading Design Mom, you totally should be.) And, yeah, I'm in love with this matching game and this alphabet print.