one year with you...

So my first anniversary is coming up next month.
It's kind of exciting to be looking for gifts for this anniversary, because now there are "traditional" gifts for each year.
Year one is paper.
Obviously money is probably what my hubs would prefer, but I'm going to do something a little more sappy than that.

So I've been scouring the net for ideas. Here are some of my faves so far.

I love this paper cutting from Julienne Harrison. So intricate and just awesome.
You can see more paper cuttings here:
{Julienne Harrison}

I love this ^^
{DomesticNotions}

And I definitely wouldn't mind getting a pretty paper bouquet.
{MartyMakes}

{sugarpopparty}

Some very pretty stuff....although I think hubs would appreciate some boudoir photos even more ;)
If you have an impossibly great paper gift idea (possibly for a somewhat less romantic and more nerdy husband) be sure to let me know!
xo.
Rachel

another quote to ponder

i want to cultivate the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown. -- kathe kollwitz



I know I haven't posted anything new for a while...I've been busy with general life stuff, and haven't felt well on top of that.

I hope to soon be posting some DIYs (or DIYGHW, aka DIYs Gone Horribly Wrong) when I attempt to make these:

 

I'm drinking wine as fast as I can so I'll have enough corks to make a set of these babies. And of course I'll   take pictures of my "process," mostly so you guys can laugh. No, I actually hope they turn out, because they would be really cool. So yeah, I'm gonna have to hit that wine. And I've recruited my sister and mom            already, so it shouldn't be too much longer.                                                                                                     

xo!                                                                                                                                                                  Rachel                                                                                                                                                          

dandelion seeds.

E. and I have spent the last couple of days picking every dandelion from the yard. And sometimes the neighbor's yards too.
She loves to pick the ones with seeds and blow them everywhere. Of course. (what kid doesn't?)
She also loves to pick huge handfuls of them for mommy.

So I have lots and lots of dandelion seeds.
And I made pretties, of course :)

{Dandelion Wishing Seed necklaces}

And some with other flowers I have.
This one is my new favorite: {Violas and Dandelion Seeds necklace}

I think Ellie and I should go flower picking every day.
She inspires me :)

So....go be inspired. Or go flower picking. Either way, it's a good time!
xo.
R.

home.

home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. -- robert frost


Even if they don't want to!
xo.
R.

going through my favorites.

I just got this random urge to go through my favorites on Etsy and look at all the awesome stuff I have found on there over the months.
I love Etsy. The amount of different things you can find there is amazing! It has handmade, vintage, and some of the most creative and fabulous products I've ever seen! I can spend hours on there (yeah, right, maybe without the 2 year old E.) just surfing and seeing what kind of cool stuff I can find.




I adore this ring from lumafina. I love the natural feel of the cut of the Herkimer diamond and the simple sterling silver band.  {lumafina}

This wreath from Hickowreaths is so stunning! I love the mixture of nuts, eggs, feathers, and other nature-y stuff, and the blue just pops!
{hickowreaths}

This vintage 1960s tea set is to.die.for. Absolutely fabulous, every girl's dream tea! From PomegranateVintage
{pomegranate vintage}

A miniature Venus Fly Trap in a bottle from MineToMe. This would be such a cool gift for a guy! {minetome}

I love this tiny perfume bottle from The13thClock. She is so delicate and pretty!
{the13thclock}

I absolutely adore old birdcages. I'd probably only ever put fake birds in them, but they're still pretty. This one from lovintagefinds is so cool!
{lovintagefinds}

I don't just love this snail trinket box. I need it! Seriously. This is the most awesome thing ever. From TheSageScottie.
{thesagescottie}







I'm off to surf Etsy for more amazing things!
xo.
Rachel

i dance.....a quote.

and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.-- friedrich nietzsche



If you hear the music, DANCE!
xo.
R.

bunnies!!!

We went to visit my aunt and family this weekend, and my cousin had bought this bunny.
Look how adorable!

It is a dwarf rabbit bunny, and it is basically a snuggly little ball of fur. And love. And cuteness.
If you cradle it in your hand, it will just go to sleep. It was just so, so sweet.
Cousin says her (his? who knows with bunnies?) name is Shae, but we just called him "Bunny" or "Bun Bun." E. LOVED him and ran around all weekend saying, "Where da bunny?"
Needless to say, I really, really want a bun-bun of our own!

I also took E. to an easter egg hunt yesterday. She was so cute in her little dress (complete with fuzzy bunnies on it), running around crazily, picking up everything in sight. She found a bubble wand, and after that she kind of only cared about the bubble wand, but we managed to steer her towards some more candy before it was all gone (yes, that candy was for me. No, I don't feel bad about it.)

So of course, all these Easter-y activities got my mind on Easter.
Which is good, because sometime this week I still have to get everything together to make E. a basket for Easter.
Here are some springtime/Easter ideas I love :)

Easter treat jars: a much cuter take on traditional candy!
via: http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/2010/04/freecycle-fridaycute-easter-treatshappy.html

Easter decorations, on the cheap: make a garland out of paint swatches.
DIY here: http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2011/04/cute-and-cheap-easter-garland/?socsrc=pmmfb0327122

Peeps Sunflower Cake: delightfully adorable!
Recipe via Taste of Home: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Peeps-Sunflower-Cake

I love, love, LOVE these! They have a unique look and are just gorgeous. Tiny nests with flowers, eggs, and butterflies inside a bell jar/ cake stand lid.
via: http://tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com/page/32

 



I love the idea of an egg tree for some springtime/Easter decor. This one is just beautiful!
How-to via Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/272734/easter-egg-tree?center=276968&gallery=274530&slide=272734

Grass! It's growing, it's green, it's lush. I love it. Do amazing things with your springtime decor with it. Who knew?
Grass candles are spring-y, gorgeous, and you can do it yourself! Yay :)
via Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/274530/decorating-for-easter/@center/276968/easter#/192512

Another gorgeous way to use grass in your decor!
DIY here, via Makoodle: http://www.makoodle.com/easter-grass-decor/

A lovely clover basket (complete with chocolate bunny!) for some fabulous and unique spring decor.
DIY via Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/274530/decorating-for-easter/@center/276968/easter#/222826







Okay, I think that has purged all the Easter from my brain.
At least until I go into town to get stuff for E.'s basket :)

Hoppy Spring everyone!
xoxo
Rachel