Lump of Coal... For naughty boys and girls

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKINbNa4tYkpYihbG97M-uX7wZ74WHFThazHGP6FQwdKvT5ptQw8K2A8WJG-PwW_kLfYceKGwoJIZ2GRfQHgAJAWhDgvRA05S3k9WXwDeifoV-f4eP6Iu5pkbqdo9E5hnrL_wQ6_qYd66/s1600/lumpofcoal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKINbNa4tYkpYihbG97M-uX7wZ74WHFThazHGP6FQwdKvT5ptQw8K2A8WJG-PwW_kLfYceKGwoJIZ2GRfQHgAJAWhDgvRA05S3k9WXwDeifoV-f4eP6Iu5pkbqdo9E5hnrL_wQ6_qYd66/s640/lumpofcoal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>First Row: Lump of Coal Candy from <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2011/11/christmas-coal-candy.html">Sprinkle Bakes</a>,  2nd: <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/">Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow</a><br />Second Row: Necklace from Maneggi at <a href="http://allthingsoriginal.com/">allthingsoriginal.com,</a> Lump of Kohl Soap from <a href="http://shop.beekman1802.com/Lump-of-Kohl-1213.htm">Beekman 1802</a>, Lingerie from <a href="http://www.ultimo.co.uk/">Ultimo</a>

Lump of Coal... For naughty boys and girls

First Row: Lump of Coal Candy from Sprinkle Bakes ,  2nd: Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Second Row: Necklace from Maneggi at allthingsoriginal.com,...

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Rustic and Recycled Home Decor

Here's some lovely items from, <a href="http://atwestend.com/" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">At West End</span></a>, for a rustic outdoor wedding. For all my eco-friendly brides you'll find some great finds.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdvGpTOx7-7RnrMBA6RXhPJDVaaXkHHp0RJ3fcmBROp8hS2brm8kYmed2DBINnbSGLEMRmiVnrqftNuZ80QVuIt0_fV-I5ApS3JDWd3UwofMGsUvUe7uPDEzZaXPIMVRQT_xU5yvsnkkM/s1600/PFR4001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484010105688510674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdvGpTOx7-7RnrMBA6RXhPJDVaaXkHHp0RJ3fcmBROp8hS2brm8kYmed2DBINnbSGLEMRmiVnrqftNuZ80QVuIt0_fV-I5ApS3JDWd3UwofMGsUvUe7uPDEzZaXPIMVRQT_xU5yvsnkkM/s320/PFR4001.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fHAddIbs84-xE2oMxwj-htzrmT0cENZKJ3nEVskMQNfKqO16r4d4hCY8q4uz7GsVY4Zk8f_gOiiCeGITV4wf92RB8NUq1iBqybgY-SxAkc_aB4O4egDhN4HQ7FwL0H5UhxukqMmPaI94/s1600/CJJ3255.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484010098427016514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fHAddIbs84-xE2oMxwj-htzrmT0cENZKJ3nEVskMQNfKqO16r4d4hCY8q4uz7GsVY4Zk8f_gOiiCeGITV4wf92RB8NUq1iBqybgY-SxAkc_aB4O4egDhN4HQ7FwL0H5UhxukqMmPaI94/s320/CJJ3255.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ58Fqnjw-TtVQv_ioJ6LQEg-JJlcD6VHGwcjna93nTiLfxdR9YOWosmEUEXDA50Cnn-TSDn_vXVu0Vcj7mPAF46VQB4kgIgzBTGpQzPEyK465C2pqE1_OdESBlx9KBHMrV2TSW_SEtAry/s1600/PA3002X.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484010111880177298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ58Fqnjw-TtVQv_ioJ6LQEg-JJlcD6VHGwcjna93nTiLfxdR9YOWosmEUEXDA50Cnn-TSDn_vXVu0Vcj7mPAF46VQB4kgIgzBTGpQzPEyK465C2pqE1_OdESBlx9KBHMrV2TSW_SEtAry/s320/PA3002X.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>

Rustic and Recycled Home Decor

Here's some lovely items from, At West End , for a rustic outdoor wedding. For all my eco-friendly brides you'll find some great fi...

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Vintage Silverware Place cards

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bQGV2vIaD7r1YeAfKZFxIvaAIlE3rKj_MWkdkpsF1N1V5OxsOhU8941O71CmbSvLmQddErZdZVCDxi4ZQakVxQ4PP0bTS9w3YeCS9Ntg4mmjx1B83NZnAg2ibIMzmPr0P25865ASvQM1/s1600/il_430xN.136143217.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459691602598147650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bQGV2vIaD7r1YeAfKZFxIvaAIlE3rKj_MWkdkpsF1N1V5OxsOhU8941O71CmbSvLmQddErZdZVCDxi4ZQakVxQ4PP0bTS9w3YeCS9Ntg4mmjx1B83NZnAg2ibIMzmPr0P25865ASvQM1/s400/il_430xN.136143217.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 369px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">These tarnish silver-plate vintage silverware are perfect for place setting accents, and garden markers! A vintage or rustic wedding must have.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Where to find</span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitetulipboutique"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">:</span> whitetulipboutique's shop</a></span>

Vintage Silverware Place cards

These tarnish silver-plate vintage silverware are perfect for place setting accents, and garden markers! A vintage or rustic wedding must h...

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Green Holiday Gift Guide

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The perfect <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">green</span> gift for everyone in your life!</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Her</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from</span> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s1600-h/Recycled.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046751115346898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s400/Recycled.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Made from recycled leather jackets and skirts, these gorgeous handmade bags are one of a kind, sustainably made pieces. Nicki of Found creates these bags using only upcycled products – everything down to the zippers and buckles were taken off a previously owned item.</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> $52-$102</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Him</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><br />VersaAudio Bamboo iphone Hard Case<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s1600-h/versaudio-ipod.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047532097207842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s400/versaudio-ipod.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If the iPhone addict in your life has yet to get a protective case for his beloved toy, opening your present to see this smooth and supple case will send shivers up his spine! Made from sustainable bamboo with all the natural graining intact, it will add just the right amount of personality to his favorite gadget.</span><a href="http://versaudio.com/verscase.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> VersAudio</span></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">$39.99</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Tots</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s1600-h/clay.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047524061342210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s400/clay.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Quite possibly </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">the</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">toy</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> of any season: 100% natural </span><a href="http://www.mama-ks.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> will provide hours of entertainment and fun for tots </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">and </em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">parents. Mama K’s re-invents the concept of playdough by infusing it with scents derived from organic essential oils (sweet orange, lavender, lemongrass, etc.) to provide a heightened sensory experience. Made of certified gluten free flours, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, natural colors and organic essential oils, Mama K’s turns artistic play into an aromatherapeautic, stress-relieving session!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24408826" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Mama K's</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">$27</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >For Our Furry Friends<br />Orbee-Tuff Bulb Toy</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s1600-h/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046743036684306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s400/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">Provide your pooch with some holiday cheer with this Christmas light-shaped toy from Planet Dog. Nontoxic and recyclable, the chewer features a minty flavor to keep dogs’ breath fresh, while a refillable treat slot provides a hidden surprise. For wee pups, try Planet Dog’s</span><a href="http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ORBEE_LIL_BULB" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Orbee-Tuff Lil’ Bulb Toy</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">From </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001K7JI3C?ie=UTF8&tag=inhabitat03-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001K7JI3C" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Amazon</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> $6.99</span></span>

Green Holiday Gift Guide

The perfect green gift for everyone in your life! For Her Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from Found Made from recycled leather jackets a...

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DYI: Wool Bangles

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Wool-Wrapped Bangles:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn. It's simple to make and is a great gift idea! A perfect way to recycle your 80's bangle!<br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s1600-h/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410924749911159234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s400/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /> </a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Tools and Materials<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Scissors</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Clothespin</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Plain plastic bangle bracelets</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Yarn or ribbon</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Fabric glue</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Wool-Wrapped Bangles How-To<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1. Create a ball of yarn slightly larger than a golf ball.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />2. Densely wrap the yarn around a plastic bangle bracelet, making sure to neatly keep the yarn aligned, and pulling tightly as you go.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Tip: Work over a table or in lap in case the ball slips out of your hands.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />3. Finish by overlapping a few wraps at the point where you started. Glue the strand of yarn in place along the inside of the bracelet with a fabric glue.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4. Hold the glued end of yarn in place with a clothespin and allow to dry. Once the glue has fully dried, snip off the extra yarn.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">5. Bangles can be covered in thin decorative ribbon using the same process.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" class="subhead-level1" >Resources<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><br />The variegated yarn can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.schaeferyarn.com/" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank">schaeferyarn.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the ribbon can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.stranodesigns.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">stranodesigns.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the plain plastic bangles can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.cocowholesale.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">cocowholesale.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" > (product Nos. BA0006-25, BA0006-26, and Ba0006-21), but you can also recycle bangles of all shapes and sizes from thrift stores or eBay.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >From the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/wool-wrapped-bangles?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/stocking-stuffers#slide_4" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Martha Stewart Show</a></span>

DYI: Wool Bangles

Wool-Wrapped Bangles: Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn...

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What I like...Pillow Talk

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZrDm11D4l6srlC9yLeFZY6CGzr5hLjdEgbiKMGYrvycl-xHu6fSEVUsghfUqdg8ob3uGkJYMH2TLZQFQXZGOs4Sgm_iKx__hf1f8odywV37_-cKWr8AscOHziwn4hqAZyo4kk-izP4_E/s1600-h/together_pillowcases.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353390102585632466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZrDm11D4l6srlC9yLeFZY6CGzr5hLjdEgbiKMGYrvycl-xHu6fSEVUsghfUqdg8ob3uGkJYMH2TLZQFQXZGOs4Sgm_iKx__hf1f8odywV37_-cKWr8AscOHziwn4hqAZyo4kk-izP4_E/s400/together_pillowcases.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 128px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Here's a</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> "G" </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">rated </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">version </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">of </span><span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillow_talk"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Wikipedia</span></a>'s </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">definition of Pillow Talk</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">: </span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">"Pillow talk is the relaxed, intimate conversation that often occurs between two partners after whoopee."<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibABO-388-Z-hcHs2GnI2ua7L7YprEnDvOYIy3tv2Kfa9zapqd27BE-YUcV2NWzcr06nVvsX-6NWcejVE_s3x5UM00qKNVMdjnrP8dNuCVishaZuZnB3jaAmpajeq60hyR0tr79FmBcFa/s1600-h/soulmate_pillowcases.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353390097724726514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibABO-388-Z-hcHs2GnI2ua7L7YprEnDvOYIy3tv2Kfa9zapqd27BE-YUcV2NWzcr06nVvsX-6NWcejVE_s3x5UM00qKNVMdjnrP8dNuCVishaZuZnB3jaAmpajeq60hyR0tr79FmBcFa/s400/soulmate_pillowcases.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 128px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> These pillow cases from <a href="http://boldloft.com/osc/nature-touch-together-c-144_147.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Bold Loft</span></a> will bring </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">sweet dreams</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> for you and your honey.</span>

What I like...Pillow Talk

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What I like...Ribboned Mirrors

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUbOxCESwGazdfvxMBuf7uL8fmQ-OKAeBbPvZ5DHQR28mu_O3_w0-U7M7EqmsybOwS6mdyGPSrqyA4ZYm8d39VoTK4oxPg_4nTLNpj4uveCL0u_PWliiEgil0ntM2EI9VS8MJnYnINiq0/s1600-h/il_430xN.63928534.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340392461390769458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUbOxCESwGazdfvxMBuf7uL8fmQ-OKAeBbPvZ5DHQR28mu_O3_w0-U7M7EqmsybOwS6mdyGPSrqyA4ZYm8d39VoTK4oxPg_4nTLNpj4uveCL0u_PWliiEgil0ntM2EI9VS8MJnYnINiq0/s400/il_430xN.63928534.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">While browsing<a href="http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> Poppy Talk</span></a> I saw these one-of-a-kind mirrors created by Ashley Rush of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5564092"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Rowan's Room</span>.</a> Each one is lovingly handcrafted from an antique cabinet door (which makes this an eco-friendly item). Most of these doors are over 100 years old, and they reflect those years through their unique beauty. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWyYSE0TPSosuBE0-J2K1RgfQAObFw4p5kk2dBMFWDPhoMH_kNm6c7tbYDV2xd_MgiPNZsR_sXhYxbPApSVJ-QDFRFPfDZS__LCjPlu_GJfyW2vPJ_antnpQmAB1-scNAVmkX65FTVPRx/s1600-h/3569395776_9d27628d6d_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340401134597262018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWyYSE0TPSosuBE0-J2K1RgfQAObFw4p5kk2dBMFWDPhoMH_kNm6c7tbYDV2xd_MgiPNZsR_sXhYxbPApSVJ-QDFRFPfDZS__LCjPlu_GJfyW2vPJ_antnpQmAB1-scNAVmkX65FTVPRx/s400/3569395776_9d27628d6d_o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Here's an idea of how to display these unique mirrors.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUtWxQOnpzaGBkLH06sudyldTBrL9Bg8yY-8zMacy3AaBVep_pZoe3_Da8YkQx0sXHJGPe43m3DXjJiyOXsBP02ZjqgCPrNfObPq2SCZOYllnCHhxENQVejDQZ0UEQZc5y5vh2hibPa8U/s1600-h/3329413107_a298eba8ea_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340399785914329938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUtWxQOnpzaGBkLH06sudyldTBrL9Bg8yY-8zMacy3AaBVep_pZoe3_Da8YkQx0sXHJGPe43m3DXjJiyOXsBP02ZjqgCPrNfObPq2SCZOYllnCHhxENQVejDQZ0UEQZc5y5vh2hibPa8U/s400/3329413107_a298eba8ea_o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;">Image via </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.commecarestaurant.com/index.php?page=home" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Comme Ça</span></a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;"> - photo by Erhard Pfeiffer</span>

What I like...Ribboned Mirrors

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Aah Cervezas...eco friendly?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Aah a cold cerveza (beer) and margarita's are a must for tomorrow's Cinco De Mayo celebration.  Grab these fun recycled tumblers from <a href="http://www.greenglass.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Green Glass Co</span></a>.  Created from the bottom of the popular Mexican Sol beer bottle.</span></span>  <div><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332129602919511346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA3IzRaXCZWSqAnxnsencCFvM9iggcj_FpYEq53uSbjI3ub_fyzmxVkGuoDZPa55jyu6EOmpJzWLo4IKcp2xiTXvrTZ98uf3fTddgtlP4fQ0qLc-TsYWSidFhatO0ixIv4mwXGt690e_A/s400/cactus-tumblers.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 313px;" />  </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Green Glass Co is an eco-friendly company that takes discarded beer and wine bottles and adds a twist, making them into recycled glassware.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Where to Bu</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">y:</span><a href="http://www.farmhousewares.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"> </span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.farmhousewares.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">www.farmhousewares.com</span></a></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>

Aah Cervezas...eco friendly?

Aah a cold cerveza (beer) and margarita's are a must for tomorrow's Cinco De Mayo celebration.  Grab these fun recycled tumblers fro...

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April Showers...Bring an Umbrella

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Rain or shine, it's always good to be prepared.  Parasols are great for all seasons, especially for the occasional Spring shower or keeping cool in Summer. </span></span><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321752523298538770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhvFHiBHM-MlZAizgmJsEjPkAjtlstP_Ym0gjQH8et03Y34Nxvn5krWXYOjmNdLJeKiKD0ianOHexoleX2gmvhloZ6-Rc5ARDXd0Qd2djonqBJfoNDKYjZ6dntju4VDNNG5XzjRkZ3C1K/s400/monofcar.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Pamelas Parasols</span> </span></span></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Our green brides will love the new Organic Collection from <a href="http://www.pamelasparasols.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Pamelas Parasols,</span></a> along with her other collections, which include bejewled, feathers, and monograms.</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Parasols are a great bouquet alternative for your bridesmaids.  They can also double as your bridesmaids' gifts.  <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Bella Umbrellas</span></a> has a beautiful array of styles to choose from.<br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><img alt="Parasol" border="0" src="http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/09/07/parasol.jpg" title="Parasol" /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: Martha Stewart</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Parasols also make for gorgeous photos!</span></span></div></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321477727643062914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgB7YD93DOrq8JBcZJrFuA_me3UtchimpaI6eFehjMxtGiEuu4Nuy91IlhKfyNsn4xJsbPt5RM6b4tZeSbhhjavsNDFox0_nxbbsufk7bbOgXY4E7Qc6qUOFMePCRSAvn6yHopVNms_9U/s400/mosaic932804.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Where to buy: </span><a href="http://www.culturalintrigue.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Cultural Intrigue</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">, </span><a href="http://www.asianideas.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Asian Ideas</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">, </span><a href="http://www.pamelasparasols.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Pamelas Parasols</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">, </span><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Bella Umbrellas</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>

April Showers...Bring an Umbrella

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