Etsy Love: Day Two-Monogram Me Happy

Don't you want a set of these? The Pink Monogrammed tumbler can be found at winewhimsy for $16. It can be customized to your favorite colors, these just happen to be mine! Check out their selection of shot glasses, wine glasses and more. This is a fun place to look!

Melamine plates, trays, etc. are great. Find a pretty one like this at mellyroodesigns. These make great gifts for your friends or yourself! Add a little fun to your entertaining. $28

Don't forget to adorn your walls with a colorful monogram! This vinyl monogram comes in lots of beautiful colors and is gorgeous framed! Great for any room of the house! $11.50 at paigespastime.

Etsy Love: Day One

More neat stuff from Etsy!

If you're looking for a cool place to find bound notebooks, organizers, etc., check out CrownBindery. This cute little binder holds all of your important papers and is extremely colorful and fun! Take a look at their selection-there is sure to be a binder for you! Add your monogram or a friend's for a great gift! $12

Looking for a pretty notecard set for everyday use? Find these cuties at dutchdoor. Receive six beautiful cards with matching envelopes for $12. Perfect for those quick "hellos"-everyone loves getting mail, right?

Perfect for the coffee table-a snazzy coaster set! These pink and lime oilcloth and vinyl combo make this six coaster set unique! Don't forget, it also comes with a tray that matches-how nice is that? $24 Find this great set at annebvinyl.

Mia Update

Good news-the biopsy for Mia came back negative for cancer! She has lymphocytic-plasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis. Basically, that's a few big words meaning that her mouth doesn't fight bacteria like it should, and she is "allergic" to plaque. The good news is that it is not cancer, the bad news is she will probably have to have her teeth cleaned frequently, eat a special food, learn to let me brush her teeth, and visit the vet more often than she likes! Although it doesn't sound all that great, worst case scenario is she has to have her teeth removed. At least for now it is something that we can manage, and my sweet kitty will be well taken care of!

If you're in the Raleigh area, consider taking your best furry friend to Falls Village Veterinary Hospital. Everyone there from the front desk to the doctors are wonderful! I am so happy that we found Dr. Brink-she kept our Sharpei, Gilligan healthy a lot longer than we thought possible. And now, they will help us keep Miss Mia happy and healthy for many years to come!

Happy Bags

This dainty tote is great for your library books, shopping trips or to carry your blog stuff to and fro. (That's what I would use it for!) Find this and many other beautiful things at Alena Hennessy-$42. 100% organic cotton.

Need to carry those fab pumps? Grab this Shoe Tote Bag from Bags With Style. Hold your shoes and other personal items as well! Choose your favorite fabric-$45.

The Magnolia Shoulder Bag from Iglubu is just plain pretty! Transform the shoulder bag into a clutch by adjusting the strap. I love the color-it's just so happy, and the magnolia blossoms are so cute! $48

Amazing Artwork

I think that the Dirty Old Town Print from Arcanearts at Etsy is anything but dirty and old! This print, along with all of their other prints are beautiful and unique. Stop by and take a look-this one is my favorite, what's yours? $20

Alena Hennessy is a great place to find pretty prints, clothing and much more! Take a look at The Sweet Flight-find it under New Prints. Choose the mat and frame for $30.

Who knew a sloth could be so cute in a suit? At berkleyillustration at Etsy, find a ton of cute animals in suits! I would love to have this one-enjoy browsing all of these great pieces of art!!

Handmade Goodies

More fabulous finds at Etsy!!

I love notebooks, notepads, etc., so I was especially excited to find these beautiful handmade notebooks at Parkside Harmony! This is my favorite, and would be perfect for my blogging notes!! Stop by and check them out-$12.

Frames always make great gifts, because who doesn't have plenty of pictures to fill them? Whimsical Xpressions offers a beautiful selection of handmade frames and other goodies perfect for gifting! The frame is 8X8 and has a 3.5x3.5 inch photo opening. $18

Keep all of your credit cards, store rewards cards, etc. in one fabulous place, the mini accordion purse. Find your favorite fabric for a custom cutie!! The purse comes with 5 main sections, 2 smaller ones, and a zippered section for change. Perfect for the gal on the go! $16.99 at The Laughing House.

Just Nifty!

Here are some cool things to have around the house, or to pass along to friends!

I love Mayfair Lane-they have some of the best paper/organizing/etc. products. I have some of their things, and I even ordered some for people as gifts this past Christmas-they are wonderful! I love this whiteboard! It comes in your choice of styles, and best of all, it sticks to slick surfaces and leaves no residue. It is absolutely true, I was skeptical about it, but it doesn't rip paint off or any other nasty thing, it just comes right off!! $18

Sara Langley is another one of my favorite stores-everything here is lovely and colorful!! Her recipe cards are so pretty and can be personalized for a very special housewarming or hostess gift!! Choose your favorite style (mine is Paisley Sherbert) in sets of ten for $10.

The perfect card for your mom, sister, BFF, and more can be found at J Treacy Designs in her Lola Says collection! Find just the right thing to say for any occasion-girls only! Love the "You're my 911!" $2.75

Sorry Everyone!

Sorry that I have been MIA for a while! My laptop is on the fritz, so until I get that straight, my posts may be sporadic! Thanks for being patient! Also, I have been especially busy since my husband decided to run for Mayor of Raleigh!! It is an awful lot of work, but we are excited. Please take a look at his website if you get a minute, and please pass the info along to anyone you may know in Raleigh, NC! Thanks again so much for reading, and I will do my best to be able to go back to my normal posts!!!

PS-Mia, my kitty is having surgery on Friday of this week. She has a growth of some kind in her mouth. The vet does not think it is cancerous, as she is only a year old. Please keep your fingers crossed for her and think good thoughts on Friday for me!! I will let you know how she does!

Adorables!

I found this nursing pillow cover at BabyCoverz. If you see a baby registry, it often has a Boppy on it. This pretty cover fits those-they are apparently amazing. I wish that I had found these when I got my friend a Boppy! $24.99

How adorable are these boxers? Choose a sailboat, turtle, frog, seahorse or alligator for these cuties. You can even add initials or a name. Bliss Monogramming-$15.

Where was this when I was little? These capes are so fun-what kid doesn't want to be a superhero? Choose from designs for boys and girls. Sidekick Size (2-4 yrs.) $36 or Superhero Size (3-10 yrs.) $50 at Baby Leo Designs. Now if they could just make one for a thirty-something gal like me....

Noteable & Nautical

The nautical theme is fun for any home, not just ones at the beach!

Keep your keys where you can find them-hanging on this Ahoy Matey Key Rack. To find this and other great gifts, go to Cut + Paste. $30

Welcome friends to your door with an anchor adorned mat! Find this large and lovely one at Preppy Princess. Isn't this prettier than just a plain old mat? $36

If you click over to VinMo at Etsy, you will find this nautical inspired wooden bowl. What's so cool about this bowl is that she found it at a yard sale, cleaned it up and added an anchor! You have to love those crafty and creative folks at Etsy!

Love For The Preppy Guy

Fabulous gifts for your favorite Mr. Preppy!

Guys need at least one tie, so pick a preppy and manly madras tie from Just Madras. Choose your favorite color and pattern for a handsome and fun tie! These have so much more personality than the old ones in his closet! $45

Speaking of ties, this wallet is made with a recycled one! Find this and more at prixprix on Etsy. Every guy can use an upgrade for that banged up, stuffed full old wallet they're carrying around! Why not grab a preppy one? $28

The perfect thing to wear while shaving-a monogrammed men's bath wrap! The handsome wrap comes in navy, black or white. Fits waist sizes 26-42. $35 at The Letter Tree.

For People Who Love Their Pets

Pets are part of the family. Who else gets that excited to see you when you get home? If you or someone you know is a pet person, consider one of these fun gifts!

Karen Donleavy Designs offers mugs, plates, bowls and more with your favorite dog or cat breed. Everything is beautifully handpainted with the cutest designs! I love the small bowls-$23. Have fun browsing all of her fun designs!

Stop into One Nation Under Dog for one of these too cute car plaques! Choose from Dog, Dogwin or Cat. While you're there, be sure to peruse their t-shirts. A perfectly inexpensive gift for lovers of our four-legged pals! $6

It was hard to pick just one of Cindy's Cranky Cats Art to show you! You will just have to see all of them for yourself! The Cranky Cat with Inchworm made me laugh, as did all the rest of them! Find your favorite at Cat Alley-$26.