Love Birds

I am in love with these bird nest photos by photographer Shannon Beals. They are so sweet and I want at least three or four out of the series to hang in my house. Sigh... I love them. They take the idea of *nesting* to a whole new place. Be sure to check the series out they are available as edition prints.

In honor of L.O.V.E.

I am *loving* these prints by etsy shop boldandnoble. I wish they came in more colors, but they are sweet and I would hang them in my bedroom. More Valentines Day and Love-inspired pieces to come!
I am also smitten with this one...

Birthday

My birthday party this past Friday was filled with sweet cupcakes, sweet cider, and even sweeter people. Here are some quick pics from my eats and my homemade tissue paper flower decorations. I got some great gifts, from stackable coffee cups, to wine, to a handmade Obama apron... my friends are so clever!

Oh and my first personal picture, my boyfriend Justin and I. I had a cute polka dot dress on but it was definitely too cold for that in January outdoors.

And thanks to my lovely friend Ashley for the pictures!

Beauty

Have had a lovely birthday weekend complete with 3 dozen cupcakes, whiskey and cider, and so many wonderful friends and family. I should have some of those pictures up soon. Until then here is a splendid photo of a woman we can all admire, Charlotte Gainsbourg. Have a beautiful Sunday!

Celebrations

I am busy making decorations and plans for my birthday celebration this Friday. My lovely sister Sarah is making an array of yummy cupcakes and I am making decorations. I am making brown, tan, and white tissue paper flowers to hang all above the kitchen table. I have seen several variations on these and they are super easy to make. You can use any thing from tissue to newspaper, even fabric or coffee filters! There is a pretty good tutorial here on Martha Stewart. I will get some pics once they are up and let you know how they came out.

It's All Happening

I cannot even explain how elated I am for the upcoming Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama. I am afraid I will cry in front of my students at work. Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day everyone!

image via memories and dreams etsy shop.

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a lovely and splendid New Years Eve and first day to 2009. I decided not to attempt any resolutions, as they never seem to really pan out. I am crossing my fingers that a certain someone in my life will be able to once and for all kick the ciggy habit. Other than trying to get myself mentally and emotionally prepared for going back to teaching (is summer close?); I have been loving almost every single thing on Kat Heyes' flicker account. Her illustrations are to die for and she does some exquisite things with the camera as well. Unfortunately I cannot seem to get most of her work to copy and paste (smart lady), but be sure to check her out here, you won't be disappointed.

New Years II

This is the skirt that I have actually purchased to wear out on New Years Eve. I don't know about the top yet, just don't want to overdo it with that sequins skirt!


New Years Eve II by Heart and Crafts

New Years Countdown

My ideal outfit for a casual New Years Eve in with friends and loved ones. More outfits coming soon, outfits for being out on the town for the big night!

New Years Casual by Heart and Crafts

woodland beauties

Found these lovely photos over on thecherryblossomgirl blog. She took these of her two cousins; between the styling and the setting I think they are just lovely...







be sure to check out the rest of her blog. her photos are so inspiring.