Friday findings

Lovelies from around the ol' world wide web.

You have got to stop by and check out this bathroom transformation over at Poppytalk.  From the tub, to the  accessories, this bathroom is to die for!

I don't know about you, but I go gaga over cupcakes.  Ok, anything sweet in general.  But these root beer cupcakes from Smitten kitchen make me long for that tasty beverage.  I made a bet with my Mom back on New Years, 1998 to see who could go the longest without drinking soda.  We both haven't had a sip since!  Wonder if I make these for both of us, if it will still count??

Feeling lucky?  Danni from Oh hello friend is having a fantastic bag giveaway going on now!  You have until June 7th to enter for a chance to win.  Oh how this would be perfect for summer! 

Always looking for the next DIY project, Prudent Baby has a step by step tutorial on how to reupholster a small stool.  A great way to upcycle items found at garage sales, thrift stores or hand me downs, adding new fabric to old pieces transform the look and give it a second life.

We all dream of ridiculously good looking laundry rooms, check out Houzz's collections of inspiring rooms.  While you may not want to go all out and color coordinate the room with your accessories, storage is the key component to make even something as small as a closet (above) functional. 

Friday findings

A little of this and a little of that around the web.

How fun is this postcard project found over at Oh happy day.  There is also a wonderful tutorial if you so choose to make one.

Found this fantastic wall treatment over on Loving. living. small.  Tiny circles, hand cut and pinned to the wall,  might be a ton of work, but the look is amazing.  A perfect way to accent a wall, especially if you can't paint.

Loving this beautiful fabric peacock over at Kirrey blog. So many adorable fabric friends, I wish I had the time to finally crack open my new Martha Stewart crafting book.

Looking for a fun diy project?  How about making some floral like wrapping paper using celery and lettuce!  Found over at Inklore design.

That guy better not stand up.  An actual exterior of a building from the 2010 Shanghai expo found over on Style swoon.  You'll want to click for the rest of the building photos! 

I think every girls heart just skipped a beat just now.  How fantastic is this closet!!  Of course Kelly Wearstler would own this.  Found over at Shelter.

Friday findings

Happy Friday everyone.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  We have a long day planting in the garden ahead of us and a mini vacation to plan!

The happy home blog has a wonderful collection of black and white rooms for your home decor inspiration. While I love the contrast of the two colors, yes, I consider black and white colors, I would also through in another color here and there for some pizazz.  

This might be one of the most creative and fun birthdays ever!  Ruby of Cakies, and her husband Ben put together a wonderful photo booth inspired day for their oldest, True.  She wanted a photo booth, and that's what she got.  The family made stops at fun booths, had props for fun posing and managed to make a little girls dream come true.  So creative!

This diy book cover and book mark project is perfect for making a summer sketch book or grad present.  Kathleen of Twig & Thistle, provides a great step by step post on how to make your not so good looking books something you actually want to hold.

A fun project for the weekend, coloring doily's.  Found on Charlotte's Fancy,  Molly has a simple diy project that make me want to grab a pack and my food coloring.  These would be perfect for parties, either on the table top, strung as garland or even as packaging prettiness. 

Found this mouth watering recipe for roasted asparagus with toasted breadcrumbs over at Seven Spoons.  I've never had an asparagus dish I didn't like, can't wait to try this one!

all photos via corresponding sites.

Friday findings

Oh happy day, its Friday.  I thought I was going to have a nice and relaxing week alone with the dog (the husband is working in NY for the week) but instead it has been one client phone call after the other!  Not that I'm complaining.  I had a goal this week, to paint my apartment.  So far, one wall is done.  Oh well. Here are a few things that caught my eye this week.

This eco friendly, handmade storage box over at A lovely evening.

A great intro to Brook farm general store thanks to Creature Comforts.

This fun photo idea from Martha Stewart.  I received her new Encyclopedia of sewing and fabric crafts, and wow, if you are at all the crafty person, you have got to pick it up!

This fun little food to clothing idea over at Coco + Kelley.  Just goes to show, you can get inspiration from anything!

Loving this fun and vibrant space over at Oh Joy.  Its from the new book, David Stark Design, making yet another item to add to my wishlist.

And finally, the meatless in May campaign over at Your Daily Thread.  For all you meat eaters out there, why not give it a try and join in.  You will feel better, promise! Can't go a whole month (I know its a scary idea), why not try out a few days a week??  

Friday findings

All I can say is thank goodness for the weekend.  I have been going nonstop all week long!  Anyone have fun plans for the next two days?  The husband and I are going to jump on the newly fixed scooter and head over to Unique LA for some super cool local finds.  If you haven't been and are in L.A this weekend, you have got to check it out! 

I'll admit, I have a huge sweet tooth and these Rosemary shortbread cookies might just be calling to me. It indeed is a cookie kind of day.  Plus, this recipe looks super easy!

Ah, outdoor living spaces.  Check out this stunning collection over at Obsessilicious. Don't get me wrong, I love my little patio in Venice Beach, but living on one of the busiest streets with a bus stop 20' from my front door, its loud.  For now I will just have to dream of lounging poolside.

Loving this bathroom transformation over at Desire to inspire.  The black is a great touch, giving it a modern and bold look.  

Summer from Design is mine created a wonderful collection of children's items that are all eco friendly.  I don't have a little one (yet) it seems every other person I know is pregnant or just had a baby.  And besides, who said kids toys have to all be plastic and neon green?

I just discovered The City Sage, and love love love all the style.  The outfit to room posts are a great way to get some inspiration for the home and deck yourself out in some wonderfully beautiful fabrics.

For some great laundry room inspiration, stop by Little bits of lovely's Laundry love.  The laundry room is a usual area that falls short on the design, so lets change that! Turn that chore into something pleasant just by adding color, patterns and if you can florals.  Oh how I dream of having my own washer and drier, I currently get to share with 8 other people in a dark closet.

Friday findings

Its finally Friday.  My how this week has taken its time finishing up, hasn't it.  Do you have any fantastic plans for the weekend?  The husband and I might swing by a few flea markets and garage sales as well as spend some much needed time out in the garden and playing with the pup.  And now, the wonderful and colorful inspiration I have found around the net this week:

Now this could be a fun weekend project.  Painted glass bottles make for a great way to spruce up plain glass that we all tend to just toss away in the recycle bin.  Found on iDIY.

Entertaining soon?  Then you must stop by deco-love for some wonderful tabletop inspiration.  I am loving this idea of a moss runner, gives it an earthy feel without getting all the bugs.

Ever wonder what to do with all those nifty Japanese tapes?  Jubella has pulled together some great ideas for everyday uses. Just because its tape doesn't make it any less of artwork in my book!

I have been on a total do it yourself kick right now with way to many projects started, but none finished.  So what's one more to add to the pile right?  Found this fun little tutorial on how to make a fabric cover for notebooks over on Jezze Prints. These would make for perfect gifts for summertime doodling.

I just fell in love with the photography from Max Attenborough over on Little bits of lovely.  From products to interiors, photography is a wonderful way to gain ideas to implement in your own home.

And how fun is this 'green graffiti' over on Twit and thistle!  I wish these would appear in my neighborhood instead of the lovely black spray paint that covers our walls.

all photos via blog posts.  each link to source.

Friday findings

Just a few things that made me happy around the blogging world.  Happy weekend.

Today is my husbands birthday! photo

Found this lovely artistic shop thanks to cakies.  Run by Richelle Jean, who also happens to be cakies (ruby's) sister.  Richellephant items are all hand crafted with one goal in mind, to fund her way through dance class.  Got to love motivation!

I love that couch! That shade of olive green would also go amazing with orange or pink. via see saw designs

This spring flower tutorial over at design*sponge has me longing to create my own version! I heart flowers.

This adorable engagement shoot over at snippet & ink with a road trip theme.

Amanda from lace and tea came up with a fantastically girly wardrobe, makes me want to go on a little 

shopping spree.

Danni from oh hello friend gave us a glimpse of her studio as well as leading everyone to lovely clusters' blog list, a place to find new and creative bloggers.