i love polka dots

I went to a fabric store this weekend and all I bought were stripes and polka dots (without even realizing it until I got home!)  I love stripes and polka dots.

Here is a little polka dot inspiration (in case you love polka dots too!)

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the art of pyrography

Pyrography is the art of decorating with burn marks, kinda like the frames I made in this doodle frame tutorial.  I didn't know at the time that I doing something with such a fancy name.  

Search for pyrography on the internet and you will find some amazing art.  Type carefully though or you could be exposed to a whole other side of the internet.  ;)

Here are some amazing things that are being sold on Etsy right now...

pyrography on gourd

pyrography wooden box

burned wooden spoons.  LOVE THESE!!!

burned wood frame.  My own very humble contribution.

for the love of clutches

My husband Tony and I love a date night.  My husband is a bit of a foodie so our dates usually involve driving into the city and eating at a new restaurant he wants to try.  We have had lots of great dates, with great conversation, and great food.

When we go out I love to dress up a bit and carry a great clutch.

Here are some of my faves:

I own a clutch very similar to this one from Feral Empire.  The leather feels so soft and I really like the extra long tail on the zipper.  I wasn't sure how I would like the fold over design, but it works well.  By the way, this clutch was packaged super cute!

I was really debating over buying this clutch when I bought the fold over clutch above.  (An email to my sister was the deciding factor).  I still love this clutch from moxie and oliver.  I like the asymmetrical flap and the cute little heart.

Here are some other clutches I am craving right now:

from its so clutch

from found by marie

from Independent Reign

etsy loves: calendars

If you haven't bought your calendar yet for 2013 check out these Etsy finds:

I bought this calendar for some of my coworkers at work.  I love the messages on each month.

This calendar I gave to a friend.

And this one is on my desk at work.

etsy shopping spree part 1: my different strokes

I have to admit that I've been on a bit of an Etsy shopping spree lately.  Usually my first reaction when I see something I love is, "I think I could make that," but there are so many things that are beyond my capabilities....so so many things...

One shop I love is My Different Strokes.  I just adore the illustrated pendants in this shop.  I'm trying to build a more interesting collection of accessories to wear to work.

I think this pendant is pretty cool.  Maybe it's just because I find art deco design very inspirational.  

So quirky and cute.

So far I bought a golden retriever pendant (for me) and a bulldog pendant (for a friend).  I think I may buy this blonde lady for my sister next.  

Any other great unique accessory suggestions for me?