Animal Funnies

Berkley Illustration has the most dapper looking pet prints and accessories. I love these sophisticated kitty tattoos. Find them here. 

My mom has a Pug, Zoey. This Mer-Pug Print reminds me of her. Who wouldn't want to bump into a Mer-Pug at the beach? Find it here.

There are way too many choices of calendars out! I get overwhelmed looking at them. The Swimsuit Animals Calendar is definitely something you could look at everyday and smile! Find it here.

Southern As Sweet Tea

There are few things more refreshing than a glass of sweet tea-well, if you're a Southern girl, that is. Can't get enough of that sweet tea? Check these out.

So you'll never forget the recipe-hang this Sweet Tea recipe towel in your kitchen. Find it here.

Find this Sweet Tea South candle here, along with many other scents reminiscent of your part of the country. 

This sugar scrub gift set is Sweet Tea scented. Includes a sugar scrub and sweet tea honey butter. Find it here. 

Love & Nature

Channel Spring with this Poppy or Lavender Growing kit. Find it here.

Nature Lover's Flat Note stationery-set of six. Find this and other beautiful flat notecards here.

I thought these were so cool. Wax Sachets-put them in your drawer or closet, or I think they would be pretty just hanging around wherever. Find this scent (Red Currant & Cranberry) and many others here.

Meanwhile, Back at Home...

Need a conversation piece for your home? Try one of the neat pillows at Pomegranate Inc. I like the Sahara Indigo Pillow. $56

Secret is out. I love monograms. That's one of the reasons I love this apron from Uncommon Wares. So colorful and fun. $36

Be Your Own Kind of Mermaid. Sound advice from OldFortStudios. Browse their other quote signs and find the perfect addition to your home, or the perfect gift! $10

Kitchen Kool

I'm partial to Siamese cats, since we are owned by a silly, sweet clown of a Siamese, Gizmo! I love this adorable tea towel from Gingiber. I think Gizmo would approve! $18

This wooden cutting board doubles as a cheese tray and adds a pop of color-which is always a good thing. Get this one or a larger one at Yolk. $28

Great for the next potluck or casserole dinner at home-a personalized metal casserole dish from Preppy & Co. $32 Available in several different patterns. Great housewarming gift idea!

Pineapple Express

Anyone else crazy over pineapples this season?

Great for your summertime pen pal-Personalized Pineapple Banner/Address Labels from aftcra. $10 for a set of 24.

Jazz up your keys with this personalized pineapple tassel key chain from aNnMonograms at Etsy. $14.

This melamine platter with pineapples from Happy Notes and More is sure to be a hit at your next cookout. $42

Around The House

Here is the perfect pop of color for your guest bath! Hen House Linens is a hard website to stop looking at. I just love these guest towels-so many colors and so much fun! $12

For your kitty loving friend, or just for fun-the Four Felines Tumbler Set from Bibelot Shops is adorable. $22.95

This little jewelry tray from Fornash reminds me of Audrey Hepburn. So cute, classy, and available in several colors. $30

DIY Gifts

Got a crafty friend? Try one of these DIY kits for a little something different:

Uncommon Goods has a cute DIY Lip Balm kit. I think this would be great for girlfriends, and maybe a teenage girl. Who couldn't use a good lip balm, and they can give them out as gifts too! $40

Have a friend that's into embroidery? This is a cool kit for an embroidered necklace from Merriweather Council. $20 Kit Includes: 1 - pendant setting in gold tone

1 - piece of black and white stripe fabric

3 - lengths of embroidery floss in lilac, yellow and teal

1 - mini embroidery hoop

1 - embroidery needle

1 - 18 inch gold toned chain

1 - Instructions sheet with photos

1 - Stitch instructions with photos

Terrariums are big right now. This would make a great gift, and they have others to choose from as well. This is the Pretty In Purple DIY Kit from SucculentsAndMore1 on Etsy. $30.95 Included in the kit: Terrarium, 3 succulents, decorative ball and 3 dried flowers, Soil, Volcanic Rock, Charcoal, Purple Moss, Purple Rocks, Pipette for watering, and 'tools' for assembly.

Fall Fun

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The days are still comfortable, but the nights are perfect for that cozy sweatshirt! Are you ready for Fall?

This personalized charger from The Preppy Polka Dot is perfect for those holiday gatherings. It says Happy Dall Y'all with your family's name. Perfect for a housewarming gift as well! $12.75

Add some fall cheer to your front yard with this garden flag from embroiderybyhannah.$23

Don't forget Halloween-it's one of my favorite holidays! Put a cute mat at the front door like this one from Pier 1. $29.95

A Little Something Fun

Looking for just the right little something for a friend or co-worker's birthday? I think this adorable music box may be just the thing-a little keepsake. Open it up, and it plays Happy Birthday! From Papyrus-$12.95

Happy Birthday Sugah! This candle is from another one of my favorite places-Southernness. There are so many great gifts on this site perfect for your best friends and family members. The Happy Birthday Sugah candle-$20.

Here's another little cute and fun gift-a Good Luck Birthday Voodoo Doll, Find this and other dolls at Waldo, Sluggo & Me-$22. With tags like "Wishes Come True," "Wake Up Happy," and more, you can't go wrong!

More Pet Love

This looks just like my sweet tabby, Mia curled up in her bed by the fire! The sleeping cat pendant is one of many decoupaged delights at retropage! $20

Super adorable notecard sets for the cat or dog lover from Meri Meri. $22

A pretty  paw picture frame great for your cat or dog loving friend. Choose from several colors, and personalize with the pet's name. A great gift-from The Dahl House. Starting at $36. 

Housewarming or Hostess Ideas

I think that this fabric plant is the perfect gift, especially for someone like me who couldn't keep a plant alive if her life depended on it!This is super neat- janejoss at Etsy offers wreaths with fabric leaves as well as other cute arrangements. I thought that this one would make a great housewarming gift. It would even be pretty to bring to a co-worker to brighten up their office space! $18

 For your favorite hostess, perhaps a pretty apron to make them feel more like a stylish Martha Stewart! Find this and many more at decorativeinstincts on Etsy. This one is sassy and colorful. $45

A bottle of wine and a beautiful decorative wine stopper make a great hostess gift. Stop by hobknobin on Etsy. You can even find a "manly" wine stopper for your favorite male host! The colors are so fun in this shop! $12.50

More Fabulous Home Goods!

Everyone can use a pretty magnet board somewhere in their house. Whether it's to display pictures, artwork or schedules, they are very helpful organizers! At LivyLouDesigns on Etsy, you can choose your perfect size and fabric for a lovely addition to any room! This one is 12x18 with one of my new favorite colors-lilac. $26.50

It's no secret that I am in love with monograms! Sew Girlie is one of my favorite places to browse-there are so many pretty items and most can be personalized! The monogrammed fabric bucket caught my eye. It's a 14 quart bucket, great for organizing, and comes in lots of different fabric patterns and colors. A great little gift for the new homeowner, or of course, yourself. $38

Last but not least, this tea towel from badbatdesigns at Etsy cracked me up. Nothing beats a picture of Lionel Richie on a towel hanging in the kitchen. If he's not your thing, there are so many other great things to look at, you're sure to find something you love! $10