have to have

I have to have this new entry half table thingy for IKEA! Look at how it only has front legs so that the back can rest just above the baseboards to maximize space (that back has pre-drilled holes to screw into your walls). G-E-N-I-O-U-S! Each "cubby" holds a minimum of two pair of adult size shoes. This photo shows two units, each one costs just $99.99! I'm all about some function and extra storage. I'm in love.

Happy November, hope you all had a great time yesterday!

Happy Halloween one and all! 

(next year I'm totally going to learn how to make these sweet velvet pumpkins! Now I know why the ladies at the pumpkin patch were gathering them up like they were worth their weight in gold!)

thinkin holiday cardz!

Now that our fall family photos are safely behind us and were incredibly successful might I add, I'm ready to start researching the next step. The ever important Christmas Card! The cards are especially special this year due to little L's arrival. I've found in years past that the earlier the jump I get on things the more likely I am to get them out on time. I've used Shutterfly several times in the past and I was always happy with the quality as well as the quick shipping. After reviewing their 2010 line of cards, invites, and gift tags I was excited by the variety this year. There seems to be something for everyone wether your taste be classic, modern, cute, or elegant. 

Fun and playful.

sweet and modern

patterns galore!

graphic and punchy

folded cards with the option for even more photos inside

layouts to accommodate all the great shots

are you hosting thanksgiving this year? Shutterfly has great invites for that too here!

throwing an new years party? find invites here

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This post is part of a series sponsored by Shutterfly, a Clever Girls Collective client. Participating bloggers are reviewing the new Shutterfly cards and sharing their faves, and have been compensated with coupon codes for 50 free cards. Clever Girls Collective endorses Blog with Integrity, blog transparency and full disclosure, as I do.

if i ever have a boy...

I would love to deck out his room like this one! I'm in love with the birch branch mobile.... On an unrelated note I'm considering retiling our fireplace myself. Is it super hard? I've tiled before but I'm mostly nervous about removing the old tile and prepping the area. 

loving martha hardware

I recently stopped by home depot to grab a few drawer knobs and pulls for a dresser I'm redoing for the lil and was pleased as punch to find this fantastic assortment from good ole' Martha Stewart. They remind me very much of Restoration Hardwares collection but at a fraction of the price. The other cool thing I noticed under the pulls it has four holes to fit two different widths of pre-drilled holes if that makes sense- nice touch!