We Have a Winner!!!

The Winner of the Barretzz handmade baby shoes giveaway is....Riki, who said,

"I just love those yellow weekenders!!

What a great find!"

I chose the winner using the Custom Random Number Generator for the first time.  What a cool tool!  Here's the number, as it appeared when it was generated:

Congratulations, Riki!  I want to send a huge THANK YOU to Barretzz for offering such a wonderful item.  

Photo, from here.

Have a Yummy Weekend

Alexandra Grablewski Photography

Tomorrow we're off to celebrate my mother-in-law Riki's 60th birthday at her home in DC.  While we're traveling, getting snowed-on, and partying down, here are some splendid links for you to explore...

You Won't Remember This and You Won't Remember This Either. Unforgettable.

This is why I love the Internet.  Addictive.

New York through the eyes of a great Mississippian.  Indelible.

A tour of Michael Stipe's pad.  Fascinating.

The Julia Child of Unschooling five-year-olds.  Awesome.

Three Kid's Rooms to Love

Some of my recent favorites:

Via Desire to Inspire

Via Black*Eiffel

via Ohdeedoh

Marvelous Giveaway! Pair of Handmade Wool Felt Baby Shoes

Today's giveaway is courtesy of the amazing Etsy seller Barretzz. Barretzz sells these unbelievably cute handmade wool felt baby shoes in an array of designs that make me *swoon* with delight.  To enter, visit the store and leave a comment on this post with your favorite Barretzz item.  The winner will be randomly selected and will receive a pair of baby shoes of their choosing!  (Note:  Boots are excluded from this offer).  

Please leave your comment here by Monday, Janary 12, at midnight, PST.  I will announce the winner the following day.  Good luck, and happy itty-bitty shoe shopping!

I want to send a huge "thank you" to the talented and generous Maria at Barretzz for making this giveaway possible.

Have You Heard?

There is this amazing new (to me!) fabric resource called Spoonflower that allows anyone to custom-design their own fabric!  It's free to sign up on their website, and then you're able to easily upload your own graphics or patterns.  When you're ready to order, fabric is $18 a yard, with no minimum purchase!  

I think this is the universe's way of telling me that it really is time to start sewing already:)

Decor Love

I want to be there with a cup of chamomile tea and a new book.  Via The Nerdy Fashionista.

Snow in Paris

Captured by Garance Dore.