Buzzin' just like Neon!

Oooh, I fell in love with these bright pieces of goodness as soon as I saw them. 

These earrings are handmade by Love Sexton using faux leather...which means they're affordable too! 

Photos Via Love Sexton

Idle Hands?

I'm the type that needs to keep my hands and mind busy, whether it be making greeting cards, doodling, or decorating for events! Need some ideas on how to keep those hands busy? Why not try out a new hobby? 

Check out these awesome needlepoint kits from Emily Peacock.....incredible! The mid-century modern style of her designs remind me of Johnathan Adler.

Beautiful

Think Happy Thoughts

 Kiss & Hug 

 A few years back I went to an Etsy Holiday Bazaar in Dallas and stumbled upon Sublime Stitching...I tried my hand at embroidery and found it to be so easy! I embroidered tea towels and pillowcases for my family and friends during Christmas while I was in college....because as a college student, I was preeetty low on funds. Let me tell you, the gifts were a hit even if they weren't bought at a store!

Tattoo Alphabet

Epic Alphabet

Darling Dachsund

Christmas with Paloma's Nest

Take a look at these beautiful handcrafted ceramic ornaments from Paloma's Nest......even better is that these ornaments are all created in Austin, TX...USA! I adore the pure simplicity and personalization available. There is a ton more where this came from so click here!

Custom Messenger Bird Ornament - $34

Jingle All the Way - $28

Key for Santa - $36

Mid Century Modern Adornments

I know Thanksgiving has yet to pass, but I could not resist posting these 60's inspired handmade ornaments! This Etsy shop is called Midwest Maude and features the cutest embellished wooden ornaments. If only I could afford a whole tree full of these!

White Jeweled Owl - $23

Black Jeweled Owl - $23

Pink Seahorse - $23

Jeweled Peacock - $21

Matryoshka Nesting Doll - $25

Just Chillin'

It's November!.... Too bad the weather doesn't know it yet, with the 80 degree days we've been having here in West Texas. Slowly but surely it's getting a little chilly though. In hopes of hurrying up the cold weather so I can bundle up, strike up a fire, and pile on the blankets, I've chosen to showcase some knitted goodness! These beautiful pieces and photographs come via Emmadime Knitted, a talented girl who is also a fellow Texan, currently residing in Dallas....even more reason to support, right?!...Ooh, I really want the mustard yellow scarf!

Emma Scarf
Image via Emmadime Knitted

Bow Scarf
 Image via Emmadime Knitted

Bow Ear Warmer
Image via Emmadime Knitted

All Up in The Cupcake Mix...Vintage Style!

 I love watching all baking shows and showdowns on Food Network!  I always tell myself that I'll learn, but of course.....I never do! If and when that one day comes....aaand it happens to be Halloween....you better believe I'll be all up in the cupcake mix, using all these cute things, pretending to be domestic of some sort..... Follow the links below each photo to find out more!

Vintage Apron - Photo via Lover Dovers Clothing

Vintage Black Cat Cupcake Topper - Photo via Elizabethgrace

                                           

Halloween Cupcake Liner - Photo via Sweet Estelle's

Toffee Crunch Cupcake - Photo & Recipe via Bakerella

                                             

Handmade Goodness

As you may or may not know, handmade is very near and dear to my heart. The thought, care, and patience that goes into making something by hand should be appreciated...unlike the mass produced jewelry available at most retail stores. 

Today I want to shine the spotlight on a shop I found through Etsy, My Selvaged Life. Take a look around there are lots of unique treasures to adorn yourself! Here just a few finds available!

Geometric Earrings

Butterfly Necklace - Made of paper & wood

Geometric Faceted Rings 

Must Have

Now, I do not own an iPad, but if i did you better believe I would snatch this vintage lace iPad case right up!! It is so feminine, simple, and perfect. The lace used on this case is from a vintage dress, even more reason to love it. On second thought, I could buy it and use it as a clutch!....Yep, I'm pretty sure this shall be mine :) You can find this beauty here at GaliaBorn's Etsy Shop....

Handmade Vintage Lace iPad Envelope - $68

Confection Goodness

I was surfing the internet as I usually do in the evenings and I found this amazing, oh so talented confectionery shop, Andie's Specialty Sweets! Of course they would be all the way in L.A. but good news....you can find their Etsy Shop here!.... Yep, they are all edible! I don't know about you but they are really too pretty to eat.

1. Edible Gold Necklace - $43

2. Edible BlueNecklace - $32

3. Edible Sugar Rose - $83

Hopeful of Rain

The recent drought, extreme heat, and wildfires have all of us West Texans praying and hoping for the precious gift of rain. I have created this collage of all things rain with the hope that maybe, just maybe, it will rain....

Created by Andrea Torres

Scotty Dog Umbrella - ellaumbrella.com $30
Gold Raincloud Earrings - Etsy $18
Girl With a Red Umbrella Print - Etsy $25
Hunter High Gloss Rainboot - Nordstrom $125
Nothing but Rain Giclee Print - Etsy $25