chalkboard pots

I saw these on snippet and ink recently. These pots used to be available at pottery barn, but I can't find them anymore. So I suppose if you were in the mood for a project (always) you could paint a pot with some chalkboard paint to make your own. Anyway, isn't this a very great idea for: 1. a party favor 2. a guest's place card 3. a christmas gift for a friend, neighbor or coworker 4. an herb garden (each herb labeled on the pot)

a clothesline

I loved this idea seen on snippet and ink. There are so many possibilities for the clothesline and clothes pin. Of course the guest card idea for entertaining is very cute. I also think it would be cute for a feature wall in a little girls bedroom or playroom, to have several rows with colorful, patterned doll clothes pinned along.

bulk candy sources

I can never find large gum balls when I need them, so I had to get these sources from party perfect posted to have on hand should the need arise. (photo from rebecca thuss).

love nest

I'm thinking that little nest is a really cute idea for easter baskets or even valentine's day next year. These images are from a wedding posted at snippet and ink. The nests were at each place setting. They would also be cute favors to go along with this invitation I posted a while back. Love the bird cages as centerpieces. I always love inventive centerpieces.

Little Chick Party

I like this idea for a little girl's birthday party or a baby shower, especially the "little chick" and the "nest" part of the invitation. You could use any sort of chick or bird or even a nest graphic on the invitation . . . and a good party favor for easter, a shower or a spring party.

images from ashlynn

A tidy desktop

is my goal . . .

I will begin unloading this poor desktop over the next few weeks. I get anxiety every time I look at the bazillion unlabeled files all over it. Each haphazard 2008-03...6-06.tiff is getting posted with an easy-to-find label and the place I found it.

I've decided to divide between my two blogs this way. The first one is a sort of scrapbook of my family and current life. I'm planning on having it printed at the end of each year. And this one is for all the other stuff; my online file of ideas for entertaining, decorating, creating . . . and I am going to TRY to be far less wordy in the future.

I am so excited to begin. I wonder what the first mystery file is.

image from rebecca thuss

Oh yes. I loved this. I think it would be so cute to do this for party favors for a child's party.