things I like this week

1.  Simple kitchen beauty...image from Australia's "Martha Stewart" Donna Hay, visit her website here.

2. I want another Annie Sloan Chalk Paint project and have been searching the house for something I can paint. Would love to find a dresser at consignment or thrift similar to this one for one of our bedrooms and paint it in Louis Blue with a light coat of dark wax applied on top.

3. What a beautiful way to create separation on a patio. Drought tolerant ornamental grasses in glazed pots. Design by Mark English.

4. I love Meg Braff's rooms.... always fresh, traditional, and pretty!

5. The most elegant summer accessory.... Elizabeth Locke earrings.

 6. Gingham ribbon and embossed gift wrap, Carolyne Roehm used to sell both on her website but can copy the look for a little summer gift.

7. Linen lovers should spend a few minutes on Libeco's site or visit one of their stores when traveling in Europe. The ultimate in linen products. Shop here in the US. The gorgeous monogram on this Libeco pillow is done No. Four Eleven and can be purchased here.

8. I have copied this look this spring, but my skirt is about 3" longer! From Suburbly Chic tumbler.

9. The prettiest drink EVER! Ice cubes made with distilled water and edible flowers. Layer water in cube tray 1/3 up and freeze. Add flowers (or a raspberry or blueberry) and bit more water and freeze. One more layer on top. Here is the Martha how to.

What things are you liking this week?

Thanks for visiting!

Cindy

diy labels

Creature Comforts has fun free printable paper downloads for gift giving. I love this one for soap bars. Check out Marshall's and TJ Maxx for quality soaps, keep an eye out for my favorites and then print a pretty personalized label to make it special.

Directions for this project here and lots of other cute ideas here. Need to locate the source for the pretty wrapping paper....

ribbon source

My favorite ribbons are made by May Arts. Craft stores carry some of their products but the best source I have found for most of their line is Amazon, shop here.

pretty ribbon

Etsy seller Paper + Pinafore sells chevron ribbon in soft colors. They sell bakers twine  and jute twine in assorted colors as well. Looks pretty wrapped simply with kraft paper or boxes.

pom pom presents

another idea that looks great with kraft paper and a good use of leftover yarn 

tutorial here

confetti cuteness

all you need:

hole puncher and colored paper

double stick tape

kraft paper

tutorial here

handmade gift bags

Clever, cute and inexpensive, tutorial here.

paper ribbon wrapping

Look at these adorable packages wrapped with pretty paper ribbon and personalized stickers. Buy them at Paperjacks shop on etsy. So simple and charming.