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It's Saturday.

Saturday is my lazy (I sit here and do NOTHING) day.
A perfect time to do a little blog hoppin'.
Here's what I found :

somewhat simple (crafty fun!)
A forest frolic (more crafty eye candy)
better after (sharing the BEFORE & AFTER of projects)

Check out these shoes that Beki made! AWE-SOME


fun giveaways going on here

(click banner)

Also, check out this AMAZING baby nursery idea on Brassy Apple.
Megan's sister did an amazing job with Sandi Henderson's Farmers Market fabrics and Ginger Blossom fabrics.
I love it!
I am not one to go for the cutesy cartoony looking things so this was right up my alley.
hmmm.....
Maybe someday?

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Just sharing some of my favorite finds from this past week . . .

A little of this
A little of that
Did you tickle my fancy this week?
Did ya??

Ok, I will admit...
When I first landed on this blog, I couldn't understand ANYTHING! It was like in a foreign language or something. (Um, yeah it is.)
I did what I usually do with big books.
I WENT LOOKING FOR PICS!
WOWIE!
I didn't even need words. TOTAL eye candy!
Oh, and then I noticed the nifty google translator thingamajig.
I can read now.

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Speaking of eye candy, Check out this blog too.
(isak.blog)

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Mind Your Manners, ya hear?
Read this post from CityMama.

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Um, today is National Smores day.
Skip to My Lou says so.
While you are over there be sure to check out pizza on the grill.
It's not pizza day but . . .
Well
ya know
It's still good stuff.

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inspiration . . .
Check out these mantels from Thrifty Decor Chick.

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I guess I could get off of my lazy bum and POST something.

What do you think?
I shall start with my favorites.

Of course, these aren't favorites that I found last week BECAUSE I WAS BEING LAZY and also FORCED off the computer with pesky technical issues.
However, I did find these NEAT-O posts last night while browsing.
(Some were even found this morning.)

Here we go . . .
I am luv luv luving this ribbon topiary from Whitney Caroline Designs.

those plates are rootin' tootin' cute too!

I can't wait to make one of these ribbon lampshades.

This one is from Make It and Love it

Both of these finds were found via Be Different...Act Normal.
I stalk her site daily.
I guess you could say SHE ROCKS!
Ch-Ch-Check it out.
Be sure to check out the UMMY YUMMY french toast recipe before you leave.

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luving this parenting advice from Le Musings of Moi
Because they don't give ya an instruction manual when you leave the hospital.

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And because I like to waste my day away playing on the 'puter....
I give you PHOTOFUNIA!
Lookie . . .

that's exactly how I look too
ya know, when I go into space and stuff.

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I came across some pretty interesting reads and finds this past week.

I almost kept them to myself because I wasn't in a "sharing" kind of mood.
I came to my senses though and realized how much I heart you all !

BIG PUFFY HEART LUV to each and every one of you . . .

< 3 < 3
(um, those are supposed to be hearts in case ya didn't know)
MY FAVORITES:

This last minute GIFT IDEA by Bloggin' it.

This bird mobile (I am really diggin' birds these days) found via tutus and turtles and design sponge.

The actual instructions and pattern are found here @ spool sewing.

Oh, and I am SO getting my kids one of these NEW Human Toys.



Groovy, huh?

Last but not least is this blog post from Extraordinary Mother.
WOWZA!
Have you heard her story?
Check it out!

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Here we go again . . .
My "favorites" from this past week. (Found throughout the blog-o-sphere)

Isn't this like TOTALLY AWESOME?
It would make a great gift for any teacher!
flower pencil vase by DesignBoxStudio


This dress from Grosgrain (for trendy momma)

You have to view her photos to fully go GAGA over it!
Oh, and if you are a size 2-8 then you just might be able to snag it.
She is giving it away!

Free Artwork from Feed Your Soul....the free art project
My favorite:


Just print, frame and hang!
I am going to hang this one in the lil one's bedroom.

Last but not least...
This video from Trisha @ Mom Dot
SING ALONG!

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And here are my "favorites" from this past week . . .

Not sure about eating them (Ok, I am sure the big girl would at least try one) but I did think they would make for a fun activity.
PlumPudding tells us all about these SPAGHETTI DOGS on her blog.

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I found a new blog to stalk (err I mean visit) :
BLOG BABY
*It's adorable and you just HAVE to check it out!

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A craft that I WILL BE trying !
(I already have my mom searching for the perfect plates.)

Chalkboard plates from Tuesdays with Molly

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LOOOOVE IT !
Found this on Etsy from Paper Prayers


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Giggled at this post from Confessions of a Mom....
Probably because I do the same thing
ONLY in the garage


What are some of your favorite finds from this week?
Go and post about them.
Be sure to leave your link in the comments section so we can visit.