I am still crazy about this color, and of course Anthropologie has the perfect accessories in this shade.
And I was happy to find some braided inspiration:) I frequent braids quite often…especially on bad hair days. Lucky for me, my husband loves when I wear my hair in braids -yeah he loves my bad hair days?!
We are going to attempt family pictures this weekend in a very spur of the moment decision to do Christmas cards! Wish me luck!
Fun Links for your weekend:
Don’t forget about And Everything Nice’s Note Card giveaway! The perfect little stocking stuffer!!
Later on today I will show you the little gifts in jars that I am giving to neighbors. Thought I would also share these adorable ideas. Wouldn’t you love to receive something like this? Such a fun and personal gift! I hope this sparks your creativity and gives you some ideas:)
No seriously! Michelle from Studio Surface blog was my secret santa in Aspiring Splendor’s12 days of Christmas blogger gift exchange. She sent the gift in a handmade envelope, with a handmade ornament on back, filled with this handmade necklace from her shop. I keep staring at its delicate perfection. She must have known somehow that I LOVE accessories….hmmmm 😉
Tune into Lemon and Lavender tomorrow to see what ruffly gift for her home I sent her way!
Meet Anna from: And Everything Nice – She has a brand new shop of paper goods on etsy. Christmas cards, note, cards, and invites! She is such a sweetheart and I know you will LOVE keeping up with her! She is offering some last minute stocking stuffers in a GIVEAWAY! Your choice of note cards!
To ENTER (must be a follower or subscriber of IHOD):
– Simplyvisit her shop and let us know which note card set makes you smile:)
*I am so happy to introduce you to Rachel- one of my very first favorite blogs. She is bursting with talent and inspiration:) If you are a small business owner take note! 🙂
Which has been the best aspect of blogging for you?
Being able to meet new people from all around the world that have similar interests to me. I feel like I am part of a great supportive community and I love how everyone is so nice and generous.
What inspired the Lovely Clusters Gallery/Shop?
It actually started with a sentence that I saw on Rachel Ashwell’s blog. On one of her beautiful photos she wrote “clusters of loveliness”. I just adored how that sounded so I started thinking of a way I could use those words. I decided to create a theme on my blog where I would create a cluster of images whether it be by color, category or mini portfolio of an artist or designers work. During that time I started getting really into Etsy and got lost on it for hours on end. I felt like I was rummaging through a flea market. I thought that by cataloging my favorite items on my blog and by adding them to my favorites on Etsy, it would be a good way to go back and find lovely sellers and items, but the navigation wasn’t quite right. I am a graphic and web designer so I figured that I could design a website where you could easily find favorite sellers and items by color or category. Once I had that idea I mulled it over in my head for 2 months and one day I just decided that I had to do it. It has been so much fun ever since! I love meeting new sellers from around the world and constantly being inspired by the large amount of creative individuals out there.
What are your favorite resources for inspiration and creative ideas?
I am an internet junkie so I am constantly looking for beautiful photos from pinterest.com, flickr.com, tumblr.com and of course other blogs on my google reader. Lately I love browsing chic magazine and catalogs online on issuu.com.
For small business owners, what have been the #1 tools for your success? 1. Online Networking with other small businesses and bloggers through twitter, blogging, facebook, and email. I would not be where I am today without it all. 2. I also don’t know what I would do without photoshop. My internet browser and photoshop are the two things I open up first thing in the morning. 3. My camera has also been quite handy. I get the best responses when I add my own photos to the blog and its a great way to log my creative path.
Who doesn’t appreciate something hand crocheted? I for one admire the patience and dedication it takes:) Here are some of my fave lovelies from Harvester Products! Her products are sweet and affordable!! I am dreaming of everything warm and crocheted right now in this freezing weather!
“Harvester Products was founded in 2009. My obsession with making crochet beanies prompted my husband to say, “Why don’t you sell them?” Hmmm…why not? We brainstormed the idea of using the name Harvester, which is the meaning of my name, Teresa.”
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