Things I need. No. Things I would like.

This.

I would really, really, REALLY like this for my home.

I only have one carpet - but the idiots (please see picture below for said idiots) leave their fur everywhere. Actually - the big one sheds - the other one - just exists. But the hair drives me BONKERS.

I never thought I would (or even could) get excited over a vacuum cleaner - but has anyone used one? It. Is. GREAT. I've borrowed one from a friend and I am hooked.

My dinky Shark sweeper isn't going to cut it anymore.

Dyson - I'm coming for ya!

Snuggle

Can someone PLEASE find me a baby so I can put them in this? How cute!





I stumbled upon Smallable - a great kids clothing site - GORGEOUS! Check out the Sping/Summer 2010 Catalog. You will melt!

Happy + Friday

This print makes me smile!

Have a great weekend!

FOUND

Why couldn't I think of this idea! Hats off to the founder Jeni for finding FOUND!

{I have been using FOUND so much - it is starting to not look like a real word}.

The main objective of this fabulous idea is renting out vintage furniture and accessories to make your event unique, adding that extra special detail that we all love.

I can't pull any pictures from FOUND - but head over there and waste a bunch of time looking through her inventory - it is soooo worth it. Definitely inspirational!

Happy Thursday!

Inspired

I love when creative people inspire me.

Right now I am inspired by yesterday's post featuring Little Pink House on Etsy.

It just so happens that I have a lot of felt lying around and I thought I would try something new for a card:



I am working a felt design right now that I am going to attached to canvas - more to come on that as soon as it's done!

Little Pink House

Could these little creations be any cuter? Oh my goodness!

Little Pink House on etsy - crafts these little gems custom for your home - I love them! What a great housewarming or baby gift!



Check out Melissa's blog here!

LOVE

Anything that sparkles. Sequins, glitter, metallics - you name it. If it shines, sparkles and glimmers - I am all over it.

I am kicking myself (just a little - because I did have the best. wedding. ever.) that I did not find these wonders before the big day! What a fun thing to have at your wedding - or just even a party!

Happy + Friday

My favorite picture of Reese from the summer! How can this picture not make you smile? I sometimes can't look at it she's so cute!

Happy Friday!

Vintage

Lately I have been obsessed with vintage pieces i.e. furniture, chandeliers, candle sticks, you name it. If it's old and has that shabby chic look - I am into it. Check out the fabulous piece of furniture Bill refinished for our sun room!

If you haven't been to Anthropologie for hardware - go! They have the BEST selection of door knobs, cabinet handles, hooks, brackets, and knobs:

Cool hardware is a great way to dress up or add a special touch to a piece!

Bad blogger

I just need to own up to the fact that I have a hard time following through this blog. I have a hard time consistently blogging, exercising and eating right. I am working on the exercise, and eating - but for whatever reason I can not get in to a routine of blogging! Sometimes I think I have so much on my mind (creatively that is) that I don't even know where to begin. I would like to blog more.

So I will. I am going to try my hardest to make this a priority.

Sometimes I feel like no one is reading - so what's the point? But then again - why would anyone read a blog that someone does not update?

Starting today 8.18.10 I will update Simple Stripe daily (during the work week)!

Happy Wednesday!

Happy + Friday

I am back - and I have been bad. I have been a bad blogger - and I am sorry.

Lots going on this summer - but I will get back in to the swing of creative things - I promise.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I know I will! Celebrating 1 year of wedded bliss with my hubby!

Have a great weekend!