august etsy faves

Before the month is up (is is really September already?!), I wanted to share a few of my favorite Etsy finds from this month.  Let's get started, shall we?

from top left:

golden line necklace: edor
sleepy fox print: ginger lilly tea
fishing floats: glass float junkie
gift flags: in haus press
bow canvas tote: kinies
don't see me print: the light fantastic
paper cut card: paper bazaar
carousel necklace: jesophi

happy friday!

i hope you all have grand plans for the weekend.  as for me, i'm taking my little pup fritz to the vet today for his annual shots and trying to get a slew of orders out.  i'm also going to be running a 10k tomorrow morning on the beach.  i think i'm ready, but wish me luck, anyway.  :)

a few links for your weekend:

i love this easy idea for an outdoor shower.

looking forward to the debut of this new online magazine.

i loved this post.  almost made me wish i was in the city and it was raining.  almost.

mmmmm...popovers.  yes please.  until i get a popover pan, i will be eating the frozen ones from trader joes.  still delish, but i imagine home made would be the best.

i bought some tangerine marmalade yesterday that blew my mind.

loving these simple key chains. (via creature comforts).

during our upcoming trip, i am most looking forward to seeing this.  ok, and this.

have a great weekend everyone!

(top image via sweet paul)

we have a winner!

congrats ashley!  random.org picked you!  i'll be contacting you shortly for your mailing address.

a big thanks to everyone who entered and showed support for the blog and shop.  another giveaway will be coming soon, so there will be more chances to win some goodies.

botanical tags printable freebie

i love wrapping presents.  i think a beautifully wrapped gift or package makes giving or receiving a gift like giving or getting two gifts in one.  the best part is watching someone open that gift, trying not to tear the paper or cut the ribbon, because you know they're going reuse your lovely packaging material on a gift to another.  scratch that, the best best thing? sneak attacking someone with a lovely gift out of the blue.  that's the best.

i made these printable gift tags for all of you to download and use to make your packages to others beautiful, as well.  enjoy!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BOTANICAL GIFT TAGS

click here for more free printables and d.i.y. projects

pretty shoe d.i.y.

jen over at green wedding shoes posted this great d.i.y. tutorial last week to dress up a pair of plain jane heels.  perfect for the bride (or, lets face it, anyone) on a budget.  i am all over it!  love!  check out more details and step-by-step instructions here.

image via green wedding shoes

I love this...

 Photograph by Alvaro Puentes.

color study: yellow

no color makes me happier than the color yellow.  today, i share with you a little happy yellow inspiration from around the web.  enjoy, friends!

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