Rise Up With Fists

I really adore Jenny Lewis.  This is an older one, but I just love the song and its video.  I feel a bit out of the musical loop these days, so I mostly stick with my favorites and every once in awhile I stumble upon something new.  I used to follow a lot of music blogs, but they don't seem to be so popular anymore.  Anyone have some good musical suggestions?  I listen to just about anything, from bluegrass to hip hop, but I tend to mostly listen to indie rock and I'm a sucker for a song that tells a good story!

Collections - Vintage Rubber Toys

This is just a small collection and not something that I really seek out, but a cute little collection nonetheless!  The teeth cups aren't actually part of the collection, but I think they fit nicely.  I've shared quite a few collections here and now I want to know what you collect.  Leave me a comment below with some of your collections!

My Happy Place

I mentioned in a post earlier this week that my craft room is a really happy space.  I like to refer to it as my happy place and it really is just that!  I shared a few photos of my craft room in a post here, but the room has had a few changes and additions since that post.  I have filled the room with silly little things I love and one of those things is pretty little vintage tin plates.  These would have been part of a tea or dish set and have such lovely images and patterns.  I have collected a few of the tin tea cups too and have lined them up along the transom above the door.  I can't help but smile as I sit at my table and make little crafts.  I bet this collection will make you smile too!

Inspired by Nature - Llamas

Have you noticed that llamas are seriously cute?!  I think some people must have picked up on it, because there are some pretty darn adorable llama items online!  Here are some of my favorites!

These are actually pencil cases, but if you search for Arpakasso or Alpacasso, you will get all kinds of seriously kawaii plush goods.  You can find these here.

 

This fabulous llama is available as a print or a card!  You can find them at The Fancy Fox Shop.

Reese is probably the cutest character in the newest Animal Crossing game and I was lucky enough to get this sweet necklace for Christmas from an equally sweet friend.  You can get one for yourself at Natural Pop Shop.

Paul the llama brooch by Danadamki  There are quite a few cute llama goodies in this shop!

I love this cozy by Sharodactyl.  This talented lady definitely gets the cuteness of llamas!

Bits & Baubles

I've been finding time to craft as often as possible, because I really do enjoy making things so much and my craft room is very much a happy space.  I also really enjoy sending things I've made to friends and pen pals.  I've been able to trade boxes of goodies with quite a few friends and it's just the best!  Who doesn't love receiving packages?!  Here's what I've been working on lately! 

You can do it!

This is a bit of graffiti we saw while walking on the Appalachian Trail and I've decided it will be my motto this year.  I haven't been completely honest with myself lately and it took a visit to my family doctor to realize that.  Taking care of myself has fallen sort of low on my list of priorities and my depression has crept back up again.  I think I felt some disappointment in myself.  I had been doing so well for a long time and then I just sort of got lazy.  I stopped exercising, haven't seen my counselor, and you've probably noticed I've seriously avoided blogging.  I've started slowly working on myself again; I've stopped eating my stress and emotions away, I've been busying myself with activities I enjoy like reading and crafting, and, as always, I lean on my amazing friends and family for some extra support.  I'm trying to find the motivation to start exercising again, because that will help loads, and I know I need to make a counseling appointment.  Everyone can benefit from some good counseling!  It feels good to get that all out and it definitely feels good to be back.  Thanks for reading!

I'm back!

Hello there!  I really hadn't planned on such a long absence, but life happens.  I hope you all have stuck around and will forgive my silence!  I have to say, this year has already had a few rocky moments.  I've decided that 2014 will be a great year, though, rocky moments and all!  The year has been off to a cold start too and I am already longing for spring.  I think that's evident in my dining room decor!