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i'm loving the necklaces as much as i'm loving the blog "for me, for you".

here's a great new easy fabric scarf/shawl tutorial from "pretty ditty".

my fave photo of the week

wonderfully lovely, cheerful and bright free printable notecards from creature comforts.

i wish this is what my table looked like......

i am dying to get my hands on one of the newly released small magazine orginal art coloring books. what a great break from the regular kids stuff you find at walmart etc. we also like to make our own coloring books at home here using photoshop. mackenzie loves coloring pics of herself or friends.

learn how to make this vintage tea towel throw pillow over on "girls kick ass". {via whip up}

and just in case you haven't already heard the sartorialist has a book coming out on Aug. 12th - insert drool!

make sure to swing by "happy together" to check out two, yep, not just one, two great new tutes on refashioning a tshirt for your little girl complete with ruffles and flowers. these are definitely on the top of my to make list! thanks jessica!

i want to move into this studio pronto! lovely, lovely, lovely....

things i'm luving this week:

- lamp makeover on "shabby chic cottage".
- homemade flea repellent recipe on craft.
- i'll be whipping up some lavender eye pillows with this tute from calli on "make it do".
- check out this great lovely package exchange.
- whip up has a great roundup of refashion projects to drool over.
- label tutorial using spoonflower over on jaybird quilts.
- this new blog is sure to be one my new faves. please swing by "the creative life" and join in on the conversation. {via craft}

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oh man are these pics from sarah london textiles making me want to get my hooks out start crocheting! i love the flower blanket! anyone have a pattern like that? you can find her work on here or on flickr.

rebecca danger is one of my fave knitters and i can never resist posting about one of her adorable creations. here's the link to her newest - "monster chunks". happy knitting.

craftynest always has wonderful projects to flex your crafting muscles with but this wine cork trivet caught my eye and i couldn't resist posting it. what a great idea to use up all those wine corks leftover from all the lovely summer drinking you may or may not be doing :)

i adore this necklace tute from resurrection fern and i admit i am mildly obsessed with her crocheted stones.....so lovely. check out her etsy shop for more eye candy.

these cute little boys knit capris from pickles caught my eye today.

gina at the shabby chic cottage has a great tutorial for this gorgeous honey bee pillow.

here's a lovely little roundup of girl's skirts that i can't wait to try:

1. baby, toddler or adult skirt tutorial from blue eyed freckle.
2. border fabric sundress from lil blue boo.
3. simple, sweet skirt tute from debra's creative ramblings.
4. a double ruffle, twirl skirt from treasures for tots.

swing by handmade by alissa for a free baby quilt pattern.

learn how to make your own fabric covered cork board over on sew spoiled. i was excited to see this as it's been on my to do list to make one of these for ages.

things i'm luving this week:

- check out this site if you are a bag lover who loves to make their own bags.

- who doesn't have loads of old tank tops laying around just begging to be made into fresh little girl's dresses? obsessively stitching has a tutorial showing you how to refashion yours.

- learn how to use to hem your own jeans.

- refashion that peasant blouse with "my mama made it".

- a great new skirt pattern that works for almost all shapes - even maternity, from "make it and love it" available in her etsy shop.

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how cute are these key cosies from bettysonics? (via skinny laminx)

the daintyness of this stunning crocheted necklace by wren handmade has me hooked! (via modish)

don't lose your little ones water bottle the next time you're out and about, you can get yours to stand out from the pack with this friggin adorable water bottle cozy!!! luv it!!! (via ohdeedoh)

i can't get enough of the peacefulness of this photo.....

jessica's got another great tute up for a gorgeous headband on happy together.

i wish i could romp through the grass in a tutu and look this stunning. i'm so hooked on tumblr. have you joined yet? come take a peek at my tumblr page for more pretty pics.

i'm wanting to deck my house out with this how to from zakka life for these pretty tissue paper flowers.

things i'm luving this week:

- pleated pocket tutorial from made by rae.

- cucumbersome has a great post linking 11 inspiring ideas for your home - it's a great list!

- i don't know how she does it but alexis from "my mama made it" has another tutorial up for a elastic smocked dress. i just made the bubble dress and loved it! i really don't know how she has time to do all this sewing with two little ones running around, i can't keep up..haha!

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you all know about my obsession with buttons and i flipped out when i spotted these button sticker how to over on zakka life! i am so doing this!!! the mailman is so gonna hate me :)

rachel from "p.s. i quilt" has done the niftiest, handiest and prettiest bag dispenser tutorial over on moda bake shop. go tell her sweet things, rachel rocks and is one of my fave blogging ladies and twilight fan cohort.

ummm, mediterranean pepper salad and smitten kitchen - need i say more?

i'm in luv with this blog and with this quilt...i keep staring at it, the color palette is stunning and so inviting and refreshing - luv it!

i have such a soft spot for softies and i couldn't resist the cuteness of ric rac's pattern for jofus and lally.

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i am so wishing i was lying here right now...doesn't this look so calm and relaxing and QUIET (aka no kids zone)?

i have lavender galore this year on my deck and was so happy to see calli do this great little how to on make it do - a great new site to check out! it's definitely on my radar!

things i'm luving this week:

- adorable little tutorial to learn how to make a hooded doll blanket from sparkle power.

- can't wait to get my hands on the new wilco album.

- whip up a child's travel pillow with maya made.

-bean bag toss game made from jean pockets.

- another great panty tutorial (check out our previous roundup if you're interested in making a pair)!

- the lovely mique from 30 days has a great tutorial up on making fun custom car books for the kids when travelling.

- "according to kelly" has a super fun "favorite things swap" going on this summer! this sounds great!

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1) my absolute favorite new crochet pattern - how adorable and refreshing is this hat!!!!!
2) spud and chloe's got a great new free cupcake pincushion pattern up along with their new line of luxe yarns in mod colors - so fresh!

luv this flickr roundup of afghans over on "desire to inspire".

i'd like to have breakfast in this kitchen.

i'm making these margarita cupcakes for the next bbq i go to - yum yum!!! cupcakes and booze, sounds like my kind of combination.

learn how to make these fabulous recycled magazine coasters on "how about orange".

i've been in quite the pillow making groove lately and swooned when i spotted this tutorial from "mermag" over on "kelly + olive"

nifty little clock transformation from censational girl.

don't you just love this dress? flutter, flutter......

things i'm luving this week:

- antler magazine and modern seamster both have new issues out.

- anything from madison belle

- super handy sewing tips part over on make it and love it.

- indie fixx's new summertime galleria up!

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gorgeous photos on a blog i never get sick of staring at - concrete and honey

i fell instantly in love with "life in the fun lane" and haven't looked back since! the reno's of this couples new home along with their adorable little girl is lovely to the eye. you won't be disappointed, go take a peek. (via a room somewhere)

{image: noema (left) and my kitchen addiction (right)}

yummy! i love rhubarb and have been on the hunt for some new recipes to broaden my rhubarb collection. i'm going to try this rhubarb soda {via soulemama} and a cherry rhubarb crisp {via jenloveskev}.

{image via restart my heart}

i'm in the mood to do some serious bubble blowing with mackenzie! we love bubbles in our house.

lovely, lovely, free knitting patterns on petite purls - summer 2009. how cute is that lobster?

fun little scrapeeps for sale at skinnylaminx.
learn how to make this great little tin can flower pot (via one pretty thing).
this flip hexagon topper is going to be a great project for me to practice my blooming quilting skills. (via p.s. i quilt)
dress up any little ones lamp with this project from make it and love it.

how cool are these crayon rings? (via twig and thistle)

things i'm luving this week:
- 20 minute simple skirt tutorial and giveaway over on grosgrain!!!!
- diy your own birch table . (via craftzine)
- the new kindred summer wallpapers.
- this post on getting familiar with forward shoulder seams - so handy!
- this lovely desk makeover on "made by girl".
- makezine's father's day diy roundup.
- anything on the blog "pretty good", so lovely.
- make your own shampoo recipes for all hair types. (via craftzine)

happy linking!

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longing for the days i could do this and not fret about breaking my bed.

you know i can't resist a yummy recipe to post and this one for carrot cakey cookie doesn't look like it will disappoint. yum, yum in my tum, tum as my daughter would say. {via lovely morning}

one of my everyday reads "heart of light" shows us how to make a pretty ruffle headband.

kate has a great tute for a reversible water bottle holder over on curiositys.

the hairdresser in me is loving the flickr group braid wednesdays - stunning! {image: simple moth}

my new fave tea towel line! so adorable and fresh, made with environmentally friendly inks, recycled paper, and natural and organic fabrics! check out slidesideways on etsy & their blog "united we slide" - love it!

have you seen this bedroom makeover yet? oh yeah, wait a second, it was on design sponge...of course you have :) i couldn't resist posting it though, so check it out again, so fabulous. jen did this with a drawing projected onto the wall in a weekend when her hubby was away. while you are ooohing and ahhhing over her creative wall makeover make sure to check out her blog which is equally as fabulous "jenlovesken".

learn how to make a pillow from your fave sweater from "my mama made it" who was featured here this week :)

i've been enjoying the book "sweet booties", it's filled with some great little patterns! yep, patterns, that's right, more patterns for me to try to figure out...arggghh..it will be worth it in the end. thanks for all of your guy's help! i will be trying all your tips and emailing for help i'm sure :P

i've been looking for a tute to make myself some of these totes made out of t-shirts. so fun and way more original than all the generic cloth bags out there. click over to leethal for the tute.

i'm thinking this sweater "anhinga" by norah gaughan is going to be just perfect for those chilly summer nights and even better for the fall. don't you think this would be a great maternity convert? berroco has been releasing some great patterns lately! remember the juliana wrap - it's still on my ever growing to knit list.

enjoy your weekend and don't forget to brighten your day with the bright side project. they've got a fancy new look, go take a peek and add some sunshine to your day, then check out this twirly skirt pattern that i'm adding to my "to sew" list and finally, i've been toying with the idea of playing around with elastic thread and almost feel brave enough to do it after reading this post from craftzine - i figure it's time to start living dangerously!

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{images: honer akrawi}

feeling inspired by the softness of the images in the rita saardi "private garden" collection (via luphia loves).

dieters beware! creature comforts has a tummy growling cupcake roundup and also a tutorial to repurpose your paper to deck out your cupcake and your room!

ohhh, paris, i hear you calling my name. check out the gorgeous pics from lobster and swan.

i might actually go out in public in a bathing suit in one of these beauties! retro swimsuits fever over on country living

softie alert! i got a kick out of these little mammal finger puppets from sotosofties and who could resist this snake tie!

i was wowed by this diy on censational girl. see how she changed this lonesome old footboard into a pretty message center!

1. happy together shows us how to make your own vintage clutch.
2. check out this newspaper basket on how about orange!
3. make some of these fun bean bag rocks from salt and chocolate (via one crafty place).

there has been so many wonderful and exciting refashioning tutes floating around lately and this one on thimbly things is one to add to your list. i know we all have worn one of these old denim jumpers in our lifetimes so go take a peek at her tutorial on how to revive and refashion it into one cute dress!

i've been sitting here listening to "heavenly day" by patty griffin and staring at these gorgeous, gorgeous drops and drooling over sfgirl's inspiration board roundup, finding father's day gift ideas over on photojojo, entering to win a fat quarter bundle giveaway and hoping to try this "grilled lemon oregano tofu"!

make sure you take a look at this great site - www.morecloth.com {via tiny decor}to help make buying fabric on etsy that much easier. they help you shop by the color of the fabric you are looking for and there are some great free quilt patterns up at michael miller fabrics to inspire you as well. the lovely rachel of "p.s. i quilt" has a super tute up on how to make your own sewing labels - so handy! there's also a fun post on making bean bag letters for your little ones here and learn how to make your own golden goddess gown in 2 hours with no patterns - wow!

happy link luvin!

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i just can't seem to get enough of all the lemony goodness going around right now. click here to make this happy hour frothy mint lemonade.

i would love to be daydreaming on a quiet beach right now snuggled up in this quilt like sleeping bag - how divine!!! {via mer mag}

i'm feeling inspired by this gorgeous photo from irene l via fubiz.

here's some skirt tutes that are floating around the blogs the last few days:

1. vanessa turns a tablecloth into a fun skirt.

2. men's dress shirt into a cute pencil skirt over on megan nielsen.
3. epicurean shows us how to turn a men's t-shirt into a child's adorable ruffle skirt.

oh, and don't forget to enter the shabby apple dress giveaway on grosgrain!!! i am crossing my fingers for that one! craftzine and singer also have a new contest going for all you sewers out there to come up with some fresh new swimsuit cover-ups! details here.

loving the sweet home tour of interior decorator tracey leigh over on made by girl.
mackenzie and i have been loving watching this animated video of the new chronicle book "wave" by suzy lee. i worked in the book industry for years and still have a soft spot for wonderful children's books and hope that i will one day find the time to write my own.

buy yourself some of the lusted after raindrop wall decals from elizabeth dunker's home tour that are finally for sale in her online shop "studio violet" {via nesting} and then learn how to keep those receipts organized with this video from AT. finally, check out the new summer issue of popknits! find some great tips on the art of paper cutting over on chica and jo, and then read some touching words with imagery on "i can read" along with this illustration by kevin cyr and click over to "one pretty thing" for her revamp roundup filled with some fun DIY's to fill your weekend with.

p.s. don't forget to check out our lovely sponsor michelle who is an independent representative of that delicious healthy coffee organo gold. try some today - she's offering free shipping on your first order!

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these bibs are so bright and cheerful! learn how to make your own set over on thimbly things.

ummm, i will take one of everything at tulle right now. tons, and i mean tons, of stuff is on sale for cheap!!!! go take a peek. {via creature comforts}

i can't wait to make one of these ruffle necklaces from "happy together". click here for the tute and while you are there check out her "refresh your step" shoe makeover series! so fun!

{image: jeff kubina}

who doesn't love a good bubble fest? go have some fun in the backyard with bubbles galore by checking out the 9 ways to make your own backyard bubble solution over on AT.

loving the gorgeous handmade knits over at seed, her images are as lovely as her shop.{via modish}

oh, so breathtaking pic from decor8

can we say dangerous! cheesecake pops!!!! oh, bakerella, you're killing me with your scrumptiousness.

whip up some cupcake garlands for your home! i'm loving the soft colors and charm these have. they would look so cute at a party or even in a little girl's bedroom. be prepared to linger over on concrete and honey, it's a blog filled with soft, romantic images.

get some great deals like this cute little butterfly trail hat from tot toppers for babies & toddlers with the etsy baby team! they are a group of etsy sellers who specialize in baby items for infants to two year olds and they are having a customer appreciation event till june 15th!

while you're out shopping, swing by and check out some gorgeous organic crochet booties from sheknits, learn how to put in an invisible zipper on youtube, read up on the cloth diaper lowdown over on simple mom and knit yourself a pair of lace anklets from the purl bee.

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loving this table, oh, so much. {via wide open spaces}

deck out that boring old planter with some bling - learn how over on censational girl.

i can only dream of having my house be as neat and organized as chez larsson's. go pop over and see how she used up some leftover wallpaper to revamp a tin can and an organizer.

ok, seriously, like cupcakes aren't irresistible enough, now there are cupcakes in an ice cream cone??? oh, my hips are growing as i type this. click here for the recipe if you dare!

check out all the great styles and even better prices at ruche! {via for me, for you}

i think i need to put a regular spot on here for any work that the fabulous katie makes over on "katie did". i could gush and gush for hours, if you haven't been to her blog yet, be warned, it's drool worthy. here's her newest outfits for those lucky little girls of hers.

i love this pretty, fresh cabled travel pillow! knit up your own copy from missknitta here or here.

last month's "mom in the mommyhood" jane richmond has a new pattern available in her shop! this cute, little, cozy bolero could easily take you from summer through winter. fyi - jane's shop "alterknits" has moved and has a new etsy address at www.janerichmond.etsy.com.

ok, i am seriously kicking myself for not thinking of this! what a great idea! tote bags as throw pillows - genius!!!

easy and all natural foot scrub - get those heels beach & flip flop ready! {via craft gossip} after scrubbing those heels go download some adorable and free stationary from creature comforts, i love the calm and airy feeling i get whenever i visit this site - it's one of my faves. then make some fun cozy cone motels for your little ones race cars. get the how to here. end off your day by knitting up a great pair of fingerless mitts from "a black pepper"

wishing you all a weekend filled with this................

{image: sundsbo solve, via definitely golden}

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i'm adoring this refashion over on grosgrain

i can't wait to try this project out! learn how to turn those old paint cans into a planter! what great idea! you can find the how to over on censational girl.


check out the new fabric line "au.then.tic" from sweetwater. {via craftgossip}

i am a font addict. these beauties were rounded up over at how about orange. you can find these fonts and much more over on dafont.
my birthday is coming up next month - ahhhh! it sure would make it a lot easier to bear if my hubby surprised me with one of these handy pin cushion rings from artnest.

i have a love affair with pine cones. i have them hidden in all sorts of decorative manners all throughout my home. we love them in our household, so when i saw this bird feeder tute over on make and takes i had to post it.

i've got another tutorial from amazing mae this week. she's keeping me busy with all her goodies lately. this one is for a comfy, summer linen skirt. i luv the ruffles!

brit from cucumbersome featured a lovely tute for the corsage shirt from curiousitys that was a finalist in the spring top week over on made by rae.

need to knit a cover for that plastic deck chair you have? why the heck not? this was too fun and funky not to post about. you can find the pattern here or here.

Cinder & Smoke from karmaticoma on Vimeo.

a fave song of mine caught my attention over on one of my daily reads "for me, for you". isn't it always fun when you discover a talent that you never knew someone had? love that she sings, and love that she shares her singing even more.

there has been a lot of goodness floating around the blogging world this week and i can't contain it all in this one post. if you have room for more goodies in your to make pile, check out how to turn a men's shirt into a child's smock here and how to turn that onesie into a shirt for your toddler here.

what are you loving this week?

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- unbelievable couch makeover over at design sponge.
- learn how to make this adorable shirt and the ruffled shoulder strap at "pretty ditty".

feeling inspired by the photography and the food over on sunday suppers.

- i need one of these so bad! make one of these trash bags for your car - learn how here.
- i have got to try one of these bird mobiles for my little one. you can find the tutorial for the bird here but take a peek at this flickr photostream to see this mom's oh, so lovely home and how she turned the birds into a mobile. (via decor8)
- need some new panel curtains? here's an easy and fast tute.
- every little man deserves a tie! learn how to make one for your little guy here! (via one crafty place)
- got a pillowcase kicking around? need an apron? go here to whip one up.



- stunning nursery makeover, i love the colors she used!
- oh gosh, another use out of dress shirts! i was blown away with this lovely quilt made all from men's shirts! great idea!

oh, and i can't forget to mention the gorgeous dress tutorial that "jc handmade" posted this week - so cute, one of my new fave blog/etsy stores "blue eyed freckle" shares a tute for making cute crocheted pyramids for your little ones - i luv this idea! you know when you run across something and you go "ahhh, yep", i am gonna need an answer for that one", this blog gave me that feeling.

we have a long weekend here in ol'canada land, so i will be back after some bbq's, lovely houseguests and sunshine. wishing you all a wonderful and lovely weekend.

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1. dress up your outfit with this flower headband tutorial from curiositys
2. i love this idea of making your own recycled stationary over on geek+nerd

i am so in luv with this photograph by whatmegsaid

3. i will definitely be making one of these for my glasses - great tute from amazing mae!
4. i am sure we are all in need of a mouse pad makeover! learn how at the long thread
5. i am on the hunt for how to sewing tutorials to help sharpen up my newbie skills. little girl pearl shows us how to insert piping into a collar.

yummy! spring always reminds me of broccoli slaw! smitten kitchen has a great recipe here.

learn how to make a wet bag here and revamp an old tshirt with some sass over at ecoteametsy's fab blog here. then, head on over to photojojo for a great post listing the top 10 online photography mags, whip up a fun french press cozy (luv this) at one of my favorite blogs to drool over - the house on hill road.

we are revamping our deck and i am collecting tin cans for this great summer tute showing you how to turn tin cans into great summer garden lanterns and last, but not least, nesting shows you how to revamp that jean skirt into the perfect summertime maternity skirt.

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1. dressmeup's organic teething bonbon - so deliciously organic.
2. leethal's 1 year of diy roundups she did for threads mag - so many great projects listed here!

3. i can't wait to try these funky knit bangle wrist warmers from a house called nut.

inspirational eye candy from the may anthropologie catalogue over on darling dexter

4. cloud 9 fabrics sneak peek at their new fabric line shade garden
5. turn those old sheets into a duvet cover over at nest decorating.

6. make some personalized wallpaper stationary over on design sponge .
7. turn an ugly plastic mirror into a stunning bulletin board - craftynest shows you how!

make sure to pop over to lollychops if you dare for cupcake week, go peruse scoutie girl , learn how to add pin tucks and gathers to a standard pattern at justtutes and then take a peek at what others crafter are up to at the new vickie howell site craftcorps.

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1. cardboard ottoman over on crafting a green world
2. thank you by raceytay
3. still night, still light - new album by au revoir simone

make sure to check out made by rae's fabulous spring top week! lots of wonderful project ideas! while you're at it, swing by and take a peek at pretty ditty's tutorial on smocking/shirring and the catchy little car seat belt sleeve tutorial (this is for you mom) on junie moon.

4. butterfly mobile tutorial - the long thread
5. gorgeous shell hem edge tutorial over at threads magazine
6. tarina necklace tutorial from vicki howell's new book "pop goes crochet"
7. mother's day corsage tutorial over on "the object project"

hoping you all have a lovely weekend!

link luv

1. om shanti yoga mat bag - crochet tutorial

2. gomukasan by kellyloveswhales (flikr)
3. kukkutasana by gosia janik (flikr)

4. AT diy mail holders roundup
5. quick and easy toddler purse tutorial from getting crafty
6. i am definitely adding this toddler halter top tutorial to my "must make" list