Not your Maw Maw’s Crochet
Filed under: Handmade, Home Decor Ideas, Things That Make Me Happy

Nathan Vincent's crochet work is amazing and I think this lion should hang in my living room. Check out his portfolio. Or maybe this deer. Thank you Katie for sending me a link to his interview with...
Mississippi Magnolia

I can understand why Mississippi chose the Magnolia as it's state flower. They are so beautiful. This one is blooming outside of my window at work. I hope everyone has a great...
DIY Hang Tag Card Tutorial
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, DIY, Handmade, Things That Make Me Happy

I love making homemade cards for pretty much every holiday and birthday. I especially love when crafty bloggers inspire me with their clever ideas. Today's post is by my first ever guest blogger, Cynthia Devening from Make Paper Crafts. Hang Tag Card Tutorial Hi I'm Cynthia from Make Paper Crafts and I'm here to share this Hang Tag Style Card with you today! I decided on this DIY because Faye hasn't been married too long, awww and I have been...
Handmade Loveliness by Molly Gee Designs
Filed under: Handmade, I Want This!, Mississippi, Things That Make Me Happy

At the Cotton District Arts Festival this year, my husband bought me a beautiful handmade headband by Molly Gee Designs. The designer Molly Waggener is delightful. I was instantly drawn to her booth because her display was lovely. I must have asked her ten questions about her designs and her business. Molly was really friendly and didn't seem bothered by me at all. Oh did I mention she is from Mississippi. I love that about her. Look at these pretty head pieces. I can't decide which one is my favorite. Also the fact that her photography was shot by the...
I wish Sawyer would call me Freckles…

I am a huge Lost fan. Every Tuesday my friends and I gather at my house to enjoy the new episodes of the final season. I am a really big fan of John Locke and Sawyer. Who is your favorite Lost character? These next two can be used as wallpaper on your iphone. This poster...
Festival Cuties

This weekend I went to the Cotton District Arts Festival and these two puppies made my day. Clementine belongs to my roommate Dawn. Booger belongs to Jason...
I’m an Indie Business Graduate!
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Blogging, DIY, Things That Make Me Happy

I really loved Indie Biz and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in crafting for profit. Our teachers were very talented and helpful people and it was fun networking with the other Indie Biz...
We have a hammock!

Last week Ben and I received a wedding present and it is my favorite gift thus far other than our teapot. I love our hammock so much that I think about it while I'm at work. Earlier today I made a plan that included June and Zoe (our dogs), Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager, my backyard, Ben and our hammock. So this Monday hasn't been half bad. We hung our hammock over our little creek. So if you fall out, you get wet. I think it is more...
Backyard Wildflowers

Today is such a pretty day and I am so glad it is Friday. On my lunch break, I just had to sit outside in the sun. Recently these beautiful wildflowers have made my backyard so pretty. I love wildflowers.
I hope everyone has a wonderful...Urban Outfitters Print Shop
Filed under: Home Decor Ideas, I Want This!, Things That Make Me Happy

Urban Outfitters teamed up with Society6 to open their new Print Shop. Not only can you get amazing prints from Society6's international artist community but you can also get skins for your iPhone or laptop. Like I really need another reason to stalk Urban Outfitters. I think this most...