Monday Hues: Ceci New York Custom Postage

Happy Monday! Can't believe we're midway through August; the holiday season is practically upon us. I'm so ready for sweaters and hot cocoa, though. It's been a great summer, but even nature knows it's almost time for a change of scenery and a change of pace.
Speaking of a change of pace, I hope you all had a great weekend. You may not be ready for Monday, so I'd like to treat you to some eye-candy and help chase away the Monday blues. Shown above are these fabulous little treasures from Ceci New York's Kimono collection of custom postage. They are available for purchase in sheets of twenty and you can choose from eight different postage denominations for all your shipping needs. Yes, I may be ready for fall and winter but summer colors, like the ones above, will always be my favorite.

Wedding Cake Con Papel Picado

Awesome! I get to practice my Spanglish with today's blog post. I just wanted to share this beautiful wedding cake by Melody of My Sweet and Saucy. The design was inspired by the couple's wedding invitation which featured a "Papel Picado" element. Papel Picado are little flags, like bunting, that are most popular around Cinco de Mayo. They are colorful and feature many cool designs...kind of like paper snow flakes.

Here's a close up of the cake. I love how how the magenta flower just pops against the white cake. The wedding featured a rich color palette of plums and fusia. Hmmm...I wonder if they had a mariachi??? To view more of this Spanish-style wedding, visita el blog de My Sweet and Saucy. There's lots more to see along with a list of the fabulous ladies that put together this magical event. ~ I wish I would have known them 8 years ago when I was planning my own Spanish-style wedding.

Joojoo...Talented and Funny

Cute little froggies by Etsy seller Joojoo. I thought the image was so cute (and funny) it made my day. I just had to share and bring a smile to your face as well.

Love is a beautiful thing...

Love is an emotion, a state of being, a feeling, a decision, an instinct, a life-style, a motivator, a four letter word, and it's also...wall decor? Yes it is, and it's beautiful! Etsy seller Mooza has created this gorgeous set of four letters to spell the word love. Each piece is made from an acrylic base, then topped with decorative Japanese papers and sealed with a thick resin coating. The result is a ceramic-like set of letters that together form one of the most powerful words in the world, and an artistic expression of such beautiful word that is sure embellish any space in your home or office. ~ I totally "love" it!

Lovebirds Cake Topper

These little birdies are so cute and so affordable compared to other traditional wedding cake toppers. What I like most is that they're so versatile. They're great for weddings, but I can also see them used as cupcake toppers for other events such as birthday celebrations or baby showers. So much cuteness and so much to choose from over at Gifts Divine's Etsy Shop.

Beautiful (and Removable) Wall Decor

I am one to always want to decorate my walls, but you are like my sister who'd rather keep her walls plain because she's afraid to make too many holes in the wall, these cute decals may be the perfect solution.

There's so many to choose from, and I love how the nature themed decals provide a sense of warmth and serenity. These are from Valerydesignwrks, an outstanding Canadian designer who offers her artwork on many mediums. You can find many more through Etsy (my favorite) and Amazon (my other favorite).

My Designer Wish List

Spent a little time on the Bag Borrow Or Steal website today. So much designery goodness! The above are only a few of my faves. My absolute favorite is that Louis Vuitton Monogram Inclusion ring, and it will be mine one day...maybe for my birthday. That'll give me a few months to send my husband a few subtle hints for it. =)

Ewww - Cooties!

Wanna send out some cooties to your friends, family, coworkers or "frenemies"? Well, now you can! Send an "Apology Cootie", "Warrior Cootie", "Thank You Cootie" or simply "Ewww Cooties!" - there's a variety of cooties at I Got Cooties Etsy shop, all begging to leave the shop! ~ Oh, yeah. Give'em cooties. Not only do your "frenemies" deserve them, they'll love 'em!

Personalized Dish, by MudHutt

Looking for mother's day gifts, I came across MudHutt on Etsy and immediately fell in love with her work! She creates personalized dishes for any occasion. Simply purchase the design of your choice and let her know the name(s), date, or any other message you'd like to incorporate!
These two of my favorites, but I found many more on my shop that I will be hearting.

Little Blue Bird

Have I mentioned I love birds? I'm sure I have, as I'm always inclined to share my little bird internet finds. In fact, I have created several wedding invitations and greeting card designs featuring my little bird illustrations, and I'm happy to say they're some of my best sellers!
Well, today's little bird find stole my heart. It's an illustration by an Etsy seller based out of Washington. Her store is filled with beautiful artwork in this same unique style. Hop on over to Corid's Etsy shop and enjoy some eye-candy.

Hand-felted Pillow Sale!

One of my favorite little finds today is the pillow sale going on over at Kthurm Etsy shop!
These are all beautiful one-of-a-kind individual pieces of art that would surely add comfort and style to any living space.

Lovebirds Wedding Cake Topper

If you're having a "lovebirds" wedding theme this spring, you may be interested in taking a look at this beautifully handcrafted wedding cake topper by the very talented Afsaneh Tajvid, the artist behind the Joojooland Etsy shop. While visiting her shop, you will come across the most adorable miniature sculptures, original pieces of handcrafted jewelry and colorful illustrations that would make great gifts for your bridesmaids and flower girls. Her use of color and imagination are always of great inspiration to me.

Free Printable Valentine's by My New Favorite Blogger...Secret Agent Josephine

I came across a new blog today and instantly fell in love! So much creativity going on over with "Secret Agent Josephine" and these free printable Valentine's are just a glimpse of it!

Vintage fashion by Timeless Vixen Vintage

So in love with these gorgeous 1950's style vintage dresses by Etsy seller TimelessVixenVintage.

I'd love to wear the dress below to a holiday cocktail party!

Click on images for more details.

Free Printable Gift Tags by Ann Wood

Today's free printable is from Anne Wood, one of my favorite craft artists. She makes the cutest little birds ever, one of them, is featured on these lovely DYI gift tags. When you have a chance, visit her website and blog to view more of her amazing work!

Bouttonieres by LaLaLaurie

If you're a DIY girl, you'll love all of LaLaLaurie's DIY tutorials! Her work has been featured in Martha Stwart magazines, and she often writes for Once Wed and The Bride's Cafe. She also has an Etsy shop where she sells these gorgeous bouttonieres!

Sigh...aren't they amazing? When I grow up, I want to make bouttoniere's just like her!

Handcrafted Ring Pillows

Why settle for plain white satin ring pillows when you can have one that fits your color scheme and theme? These are just a few of my favorites from Etsy seller IDoTakeU. There are other adorable hancrafted wedding items in her shop (looking for handcrafted bouquets? she's got'em!), so stop by her shop view her selection and become inspired!

Arrangements Floral Design

Lot's of orange (my favorite color) going on today over at the Arrangements Floral blog. The blog is still fairly new but by viewing their first few posts you just know it's one of those blogs you have to follow. It's filled with lots of great picutures (as the one shown above) and inspiration! The Arrangements Floral & Party Design team are well known in the Palm Springs area for their incredible talent in creating breath-taking events with a style-conscious eye and strong commitment to providing the highest quality customer service and products. They are very passionate about what they do and will work closely with their clients to provide the best design solutions within their budget without compromising quality or design. In summary - they're fantastic!

Click here to visit their website.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Pillow Set

What a truly unique idea by Etsy seller diffractionfiber who created these cute Peanut Butter & Jelly pillow set...because some things just go great together! For a small additional fee, you can get your name embroidered on the pillows as well. I would be jelly cuz I'm kinda sweet and my hubby would be peanut butter cuz he's kinda nutty. Or is it the other way around? Hmmm...I think this would make a good poll on my Facebook.

The pillows are not only a one-of-a-kind hand crafted design, they are also constructed out of eco-felt made of 100% recycled plastic bottles! Oh, how I love artwork that is not only good for the soul, but kind to the environment as well. =)

Keds Dancing Shoes - Oh, yeah!

Got a kick out of these dancing shoes I found at lukaluka's zazzle gallery. They're Keds shoes, so you're sure do dance the night away in comfort!