best of pinterest

I get sucked into Pinterest at least three times a day and what normally starts as a "quick" check of the home page turns into an hour long session.  I get totally mesmerized by all the stuff and generally feel like I have been hiding under a rock because 98% of the things I see give me that "ah ha" moment of where the heck have I been the last 30 years!

Since nearly three plus hours of my day is dedicated to pinning, I thought I would begin to share some of my favorite pins in a new "Best of Pinterest" series.

Ready?  Alright, here are today's best of's.

Aren't we all pretty darn excited about these?!?

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Just in time for Super Bowl

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My next house :)

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loafers

I've always had a thing for loafers.  Even before they were trendy or socially acceptable to wear.  Whenever I am shopping I  seem to have this magnetic force that always leads me to them to the loafer section.  Maybe it's that are classic and timeless, I don't know, I am just drawn to them.  Back in the day when I was in 7th or so grade I wore Dexter Penny Loafers WITH pennies in them.  I believe I had them in both brown and black.  I was totally the coolest kid on the block.  Totally.

I recently saw these lovlies in a post on Cocco + Kelly which led me to a new-to-me site ASOS.  I guess loafers are making a come back so if I jump on the band wagon I will actually make the trend this time!  I love all the fun spring colors.  I will take one of each of these.  Please.

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paper flowers

I am enamored with these handmade paper flowers from SunnySkyeCreations.  Wouldn't one of these make a fabulous present topper?  Or a simple embellishment on a nice bottle of wine instead of a gift bag?

I am thinking (way in advance) about ordering several to make into napkin rings for my annual Christmas dinner.  I think it would add a modern touch to the traditional holiday decor.

CocoBijou

A good friend of mine recently introduced me to CocoBijou and I just had to share Nicole Robertson's work with you.  Everything in her exquisite collection is on my wish list.

How fabulous is this necklace?  And did I mention it is 20% off?  This is an everyday, practical, stylish piece.  Right up my alley.

Another everyday piece!

So yea, I'll take one of everything in her shop.  She is crazy talented and I simply can't wait to own a piece of my own!

rugs

I am in need, yes in need, of a new rug for my kitchen.  I currently have an ity bity one in front of the sink but since we have a wide galley kitchen I am thinking something bigger would make things look a bit more proportional.

I am considering this zig zag rug from Urban Outfitters...for only $69!  What a fantastic deal.  Plus if it gets ruined, a very likely scenario in my house of six fur children, I won't be heartbroken.

Urban Outiftters has a huge selection online.  I also spotted these that would be fun for maybe a guest room, office or bathroom. I can't get over the ridiculously cheap prices so I feel like I should scoop them up!  Rugs always seem to be the most difficult thing for me to commit to.  Normally, it seems like they are so darn expensive that they are truly an investment and I have to be happy with whatever I choose for quite some time....but not with these!

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mother's day

Hoping all you wonderful mommies and fur mommies had a fantastic Mother's Day!

We had low key Sunday because I ended up having to leave to Portland for work last night.  I wasn't able to host dinner as I mentioned in my previous post, but my mom did and it was just as spectacular.  We also celebrated my dad's birthday, which was on Saturday.

My fur-children are buying this hammered pendent necklace that I have had my eye on for quite some time.  The Nordstroms in Spokane carries a limited selection of items so I usually have to wait until I am in Portland or Seattle to pick things up.  I'm now just trying to decide on which one.  Or both.

 

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They are much more stunning in person than in these images.  In fact, looking at them in this post, I am not sure I would have bought them if I had only seen them online.  I will take a better picture of the one I get.

what a week and pigeon toe ceramics

Well, has it been a week or has it been a week?  I am quite ready for this week to end and a little bit of R&R to occur this weekend.  I am hosting THE Mother's Day Celebration and I still don't have the menu put together other than the salad I shared in my last post.  I best be getting to work on this.

In other news, I am huge fan of Pigeon Toe Ceramics.   Lisa Jones is the mastermind behind the pottery.  She has a store in Portland.  Her business has just taken off in the last few years and I couldn't be more excited for her!  On a side note, Lisa's family and my family have been long time family friends.  Then the kids grew up and we all went our  separate ways.  It has been years since I have seen Lisa (I am sure she probably doesn't remember me) and I ran across her website on a friends Facebook page.    I was like thrilled to see her amazing work and then tell everyone in Spokane about it!

Each season she puts out a new collection.  With each collection I want everything.  One of these weeks while I am in Portland, I am going to stop by and say hi and buy myself a treat.

My treat may consist of one of these items.

drawer pulls-$24-$130

cream and sugar-$78

pleated string light (top of my list!)-$174

scribble nesting bowls-$144

disc birdfeeder-$46

nail polish pen

While perusing the latest edition of Real Simple, I ran across these nail polish pens.  They look so simple to use.  I never paint my own toes because it looks always looks like a bloody disaster when I am finished.  This could be the solution to my problem, people!  They even come in fun several spring and summer-y colors.

Pens retail for $14.95.  See the whole collection at laqaandco.com.

measuring cups

Look what I found today while reading Oh For Heaven Cakes.  Are these not the cutest darn things you ever did see?

Milk Bottle Measuring Cups-Anthropologie

I love that they are actually a functional decoration for the kitchen.  My kitchen has limited cabinet space and I am always digging, sometimes practically unloading, the cabinet in search of my measuring cups.  Great find!

must love dogs

I am totally in love with Brandis Sarich's paintings.  Not only because she is living her dream (and mine) in Kihei, Maui but because she creates the most amazing paintings of dogs.  I am thinking these would be perfect office art or perhaps if I bought another condo in Kihei, it would make for nice wall art by a local artist.  Either way, I am smitten.

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straw bags

Time seems to fly during the weeks I travel for work and I can never seem to figure out how to prioritize my time so that I can fit in blogging.  I alway have good intentions and then when I return home on Thursday night, all my juices are gone and, well, here we are.  This week I am not traveling and the juices are flowing....kinda.

We are going on a cruise in March and I want to stick with life rule 9 so I am looking for a fashionable yet affordable straw bag.    I am seriously considering:

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The last one is my favorite.  Classic.  Goes with everything.  Casual yet dressy.  I'm gonna buy it.

boat drinks, waitress i need 2 more boat drinks...

And several pairs of boat shoes!  I am dying for a pair (or two) of boat shoes.  I am so,so ready for the cold, wintery weather to end and the warm sunshine to return. 

 

How cheery are these?

 

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sugarboo designs

I am totally in love with everything at Sugarboo Designs.  Each piece of art is unique (and handmade!)--just amazing stuff and I want to buy one of everything!  Since I have not yet one the lottery, buying Sugarboo's inventory is not possible.  I am trying to decide on ONE piece for my office.  Just ONE.  I adore them all so this is going to be tough!