Are you doing a garden this year?

Angie is a coffee-fueled writer, artist-wanna-be, and over-worker who currently resides in a tiny fixer-upper near Salt Lake City with her boyfriend and 70lb rescue pittie. She works full time in Customer Service/Computers, part-time in retail and fashion, goes to school part-time on and off, maintains this and another couple of blogs, as well as volunteers with rescue dogs. In her free time, what little of it there is, she likes to read, play nerd games, craft and create art, and spend time with all of the awesome people in her life.

Gardener’s Wishlist | My Yard & Garden this Summer

May 10, 2016 by Angie 55 Comments

It’s time to get my garden in the ground… Like really, we’re down to the last few weeks I have to put most of the veggies in the ground in order to have them harvested before first frost next Fall. There’s still so much to do… Such as mow down all the grass and weeds in the yard, plot out where my garden is going to grow, and till it up. Well, and I have to find a tiller because my family’s tiller seems to have broken down. So for now, I’m planning and plotting and ogling all the plants at the local nursery. Oh, and sharing my Gardener’s Wishlist with you.

Planning My Garden

I’ve gone back and forth on raised beds. It’s an extra expense, but dang I really really want them. They help conserve water, keep weeds and pests out, and they’ll put the garden up a little higher so it hurts less to be down pulling weeds and tending to it. Plus, I don’t know how else to keep the dog out of it if I don’t put it up or put a good fence around it, but since it’ll be smack dab in the middle of my hard I think raised beds are a much better idea than a fence.

So I’ve been plotting, and planning, and agonizing over the decision-like I do. I stood in front of the raised bed kits at the hardware store yesterday for about a half hour deciding if I wanted to spend the $91 on a kit-and google searching to see if there were any cheaper alternatives available. There’s not. I’ve searched the internet far and wide for more affordable raised beds-checking second-hand or yard sale classifieds, Etsy, Amazon, and more.

I’ve been toying with how to make them myself, but I don’t actually own a saw (though Ic an borrow one I think) or have any woodworking skills… I’ve thought about trying to gather old tires and make a tire garden. But where on earth am I going to find that many used tires? I want a big garden! I also LOVE this terracotta pipe raised garden, but I can’t seem to find anywhere to buy terracotta pipe from. I also like the idea of a cinder block garden, and maybe even painting them turquoise (hello, it’s my color) like this one.

So right now I’m leaning towards trying to make these $35 raised garden beds (or trying to find cheaper wood like they used on these $10 raised garden beds and using the plan from the bigger ones and finding a middle ground on the price). The wood ones seem like the best idea right now because I can build two long ones down the middle of my yard, and then attach some arched fencing or caging between them to make a super cool squash tunnel down the middle. My dad might already have this fencing too, since he used a big chunk of it to build my back fence. I mean look how cool they are when your squash is growing-I love it.

I mean, it doesn’t look that difficult with this complete guide to building raised garden beds. Maybe I need to try it after all…

Anyway… One thing is for sure, I have to do it on the cheap… I just don’t have the funds for a lot of fun garden and yard stuff this year, but a girl can dream right? A girl can spend hours crafting her gardener’s wishlist and sharing it with her followers right? A gardener’s wishlist filled with all of these wonderful gardening and yard decor pretties? YES. So here it is.

This post does include affiliate links for some (not all) of the products listed here in my gardener’s wishlist. Purchasing through my links may result in me receiving a small percentage back at no extra cost to you. Doing so helps support this blog of mine, and may in turn help me add more to my garden… *wink wink* So help a wannabe gardener out, won’t you? Either way, I love your face.

My Gardener’s Wishlist

1 | Cedar Raised Garden Kit from Greenes – $87.37 on Amazon (or $91 at Home Depot)
2 | 24″ Vertical Gardening Planter from Roped on Cedar.
3 | 9 Piece Garden Tools Set from Vremi.
4 | Wishing Well Wooden Outdoor Water Fountain from PSW Water Fountains.
5 | A Spiral Aloe Plant-but they’re super rare. However I found some Spiral Aloe Seeds on Amazon.
6 | Metal Bicycle Plant Stand from Benzara.
7 | Birdhouse Trailer from Birdhouse20.
8 | A couple of these Solar Tulip Lights from Regal Art & Gift.
9 | I want a big canopy style umbrella in the yard, that you can all hang out under and hang lights in all pretty. The closest I’ve found is this LJUSTERÖ umbrella with the LÖKÖ stand.
10 | Granite Stone Fireplace from Wholesale Adirondak. (I think I’ll make my own with a barrel and some pavers though… Just like the one my grandpa built up to our family ranch.)
11 | Solar hanging lanterns to go inside the big umbrella like these Nylon Solar Lanterns from LampLust.
12 | Garden Planter Bench from Creekside Ranch Oregon.
13 | A grill-I want to do BBQs! This Classic 4 Burner Gas Grill from Char-Broil looks nice…
14 | Deluxe Walk-In 6-Tier 12-Shelf Portable Greenhouse from Ogrow.
15 | A pool! I mean, I wish I could build a nice in-ground pool, but I’ll settle for something like this 18ft X 10ft X 42in Oval Frame Pool Set from Intex.
16 | Amish Wagon Decorative Garden Planter Green from Collections Etc.
17 | Garden Good Luck Elephant Statue from Grasslands Road.
18 | A Pergola! I’d love to build one off of the back of my house and hang all sorts of plants from it. The one pictured is a Outdoor Weather Rot & Insect Resistant 100% natural Cedar Pergola from Cedar Wood.
19 | An Outdoor Cooler Bar Table.
20 | Interchangeable Picnic Table and Garden Bench from Merry Garden.
21 | A hanging Fuchsia plant. I saw these at Smith’s this weekend and I need to go back and get one.
22 | Solar Outdoor Water Drop String Lights from Gdealer.
23 | A little free neighborhood library! Ever since I first heard of people doing these “take a book, leave a book” Little Free Libraries I’ve wanted one in my neighborhood-and this one from Wall to Wall Woodworks is super adorable.
24 | VW Bus Birdhouse from Country Timber.
25 | 6 Vegetable Garden Stakes from From Artisan Hands.
26 | Hippopotamus Garden Sculptures from Mart’s Art Sculptures.

So there you have it. Aren’t these just as fun as can be? These are just a few things that I wish I had the money to invest in this Summer. I may have to pick up a couple here and there as I can afford them, but maybe you’ll find something you love too. There are so many cool things out there!

Are you doing a garden this year?

Small Business Week | Why & How to Support Small Business

May 3, 2016 by Angie 101 Comments

In case you weren’t aware, this week is Small Business Week! I wasn’t even aware until Google informed me, and after doing a little further investigation I learned that every year since 1963 the president of the United States announced when Small Business Week will be. The focus of Small Business Week is to shine a light on all of the hard working entrepreneurs and small business owners out there who are helping to make our economy amazing. This year, President Obama proclaimed that it would be May 1st through 7th, and so I wanted to celebrate it a little bit today and talk about why we should support Small Businesses and how to support them more often.

Most of you probably know that I am a HUGE supporter of small business. It’s something I’ve always been big on, and was practically raised with. As a child, my mother and grandmother ran a small craft business. In my early years, they had a store front and sold wood crafts out of it. When the store front became too expensive to maintain, they closed up shop and started selling their creations in a booth in the Quilted Bear (a big store that has lots of booths from different makers-think Etsy in real life) and eventually a website. The business, booth, and website are long gone-but the memories of helping them set up their displays and create products for their small business is one that remains deeply rooted within me.

Over the years I’ve had a number of small businesses myself in Etsy and Storenvy shops, and aside from my blog I’ve put most of them aside in order to complete schooling and focus on gaining an education and degree. This doesn’t stop the small business from running through my blood though, and every day I have a million new ideas that I have to talk myself down from. For now, I just support my fantastic friends who are running their own small businesses and brands as much as possible.

Happy Small-Business Week! Find out why you should and how you can support small businesses more!

Why You Should Support Small Business

There are probably a lot more reasons than these, but here are my main reasons that I feel we should support small business as much as possible.

You’re Supporting Real People

When you buy from a small business, you’re not giving your money to some large corporation that may be dodging taxes or getting huge tax breaks that make no sense in the scheme of things. You’re not lining some rich man’s pockets or helping him buy a new yacht. You’re helping a mother put food on the table for her children, a father show his children what hard work can bring, and a talented artist/crafter/creator put themselves out there further.

When you support small businesses you support real people like you and me.

Small Business Owners are Some of the Most Hardworking

I know so many people who are running their own small or handmade businesses. Some are doing it on the side while they go to school or work another full-time job, and some are trying their hardest to live off of it full time. One common thing among them is that small business owners don’t get breaks. They don’t have set hours that they’re on the clock, they don’t take vacations, and they’re always working or on call. When a business is all your responsibility, and you’re small enough that you can’t hire employees, you have to put in all that work and time yourself. The people who continue to do this even when they’re exhausted and burnt out, just because it’s their passion and their livelihood, those people inspire me.

You’re Helping Someone Follow Their Dreams

We all want to follow our dreams, and we all wish someone would support us in those dreams. Maybe your dream is to travel the world, run a marathon, or to become an astronaut. For most small business owners, they’re out there going full force at their dream. Their dreams may be to make a living doing what they love, to be able to support their family with their unique skill set, to help people with their new inventions, or all of the above. When you buy from a small business, you help give them the money and encouragement they need to continue doing what they’re doing.

Buying from small businesses helps encourage people to continue following their dreams.

You Really Can Find More Unique Products

Small businesses are often the most innovative when it comes to products. Most cool new things are coming from young inventors and creators who put it out there on their own before it gets picked up by big companies. There are so many more wonderful one-of-a-kind creations and gifts out there in the small business community that just mean more than something that was mass produced in a factory.

You’re Helping the Economy

Small businesses are much less likely to outsource their products and goods to other countries than big corporations are. There are more locally made, locally sold, and locally taxed items in a small business typically than a giant company. Purchasing from small and local businesses help stimulate the local economy, either where you are, or where the creator is residing. That’s a good thing!

How to Support Small Business More Often

Okay, I’m not expecting you to always be able to shop small-goodness knows I don’t. Sometimes I really just want to go blow a small (or large) amount at Target for some retail therapy, or sometimes it’s just much more convenient when I need something in a pinch or faster than I can get it from somewhere else. It happens, and that’s okay. What I’m encouraging you to do is just make an effort to shop and support small business more often in your daily lives. Here are a few ideas to help with that…

Buy Groceries from a Local Grocer

Find a grocer that is local to you, or who supports local farmers by selling products from your state, and do your grocery shopping there as often as possible. Not only will you likely get better quality products, but you’ll be stimulating the local economy and helping small business owners (like farmers) in your area.

Hit Up Farmers’ Markets

Or, better yet, go straight to the source and buy your fresh food and handmade goods right from the Farmer’s Market. Not only do you put your money right into the hands of the small business owners in your area, but the Farmers’ Market is also a fun event. Take your friends, your pooch, or just enjoy a few hours browsing alone. I can’t wait for Farmers’ Market season to start up again here!

Your local Farmers’ Market is an EXCELLENT way to support small business and local farms!

Shop Handmade Online

This is one of my favorite things, as I’m a big fan of shopping online and not having to go out in public (other than for Farmers’ Markets haha!). So shopping handmade online has become one of my favorite things ever. If you hit up sites like Etsy, Storenvy, or Amazon’s new handmade marketplace; you can find so many fantastic options out there and things you’ll never see in a store.

Support People You Know

Chances are you know at least one person (but probably a lot more) who has their own small business. Either they run some kind of service business, sell online, or have their own shop-in any case, you should support them more often both to show them your love and kindness, and to help support small business as a whole.

Commit to Handmade Gifts

A few years back I made a commitment to do my entire Christmas small business style. That meant I either made gifts for people, bought from handmade shops online, or hit up local gift shops and establishments for gifts. It was probably the best Christmas gifting I’ve ever done, and I think this year I’m going to do it again. All handmade for the holidays.

Treat Yourself to Something Handmade this Week

What better way to celebrate small business week by treating yourself with something handmade? Oh and I have ideas for you, I definitely do. Here are some items I’m loving lately, from some of my favorite handmade shops and creators. Hope you find something you love!

1 | Wing Scarf from Shovava
2 | Half Dozen Signature Macaroons from La Petit Delicat
3 | Purple Triangle Druzy Gold Fill Necklace from Starletta Designs
4 | from White Faux Taxidermy
5 | Custom Family Name Sign from Made in Neverland
6 | Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub from Stella Kenton Body Shop
7 | Hand Stamped Rustic Mother’s Heart Necklace from Your Charmed Life
8 | Haunted by Humans: Peacock Green Shimmer Mineral Eye Shadow from Printcess
9 | Pastel Mint Floral Clutch from Oyeta
10 | Vintage Wood Scissors Necklace from SimplistiCreations
11 | Perfect Romance Lace Shoes from Live Steamy
12 | Merino Wool Grand Punto Chunky Blanket from Ohhio
13 | Amethyst Crystal and Pyrite Ring from Violet Moonchild
14 | Treat Yo Self Holographic Pinback Parks and Rec 1″ Pin from Liana Kangas
15 | Fine Chocolate Morsels Box from Mathilde Fayes
16 | Arise from the Ashes Pink Holographic Nail Polish from Firecracker Lacquer
17 | Little Tea Party Necklace in Pink from Belle Hibou
18 | Let Mommy Eat Cake T-Shirt from Growing Up Geeky
19 | 1/2 Pound of Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar
20 | Drink Coffee Starbucks Iced Coffee Candle from Double Brush
21 | Lemon Buttercream Whipped Body Butter from It’s All Buttah
22 | Set of 3 Crocheted Dish Towels from Chasing Blue Jays
23 | Purple and Green Glazed Stoneware Mug from Hughes Pottery
24 | Pleated Pink and White Floral Sundress from Tammy Jo Fashion
25 | Love Charm Gemstone Bracelet from WiReD Boutique

I Want to Support Your Small Business This Month

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How are you supporting small business this week?

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My 2016 Birthday Wishlist | BUTTS, BOBS, and More…

April 8, 2016 by Angie 38 Comments

Aw, it’s that time of year again… Birthday wishlist time! There are only 10 days until my birthday, and this is a big one-I turn 30. The big THREE OH. That’s right. Crazy huh? I’ll no longer be able to call myself a twenty-something. Now I’m going to be a thirty-something-weeeeeiiiird. Whatever, I hear that 30 is the new 20, and I’m already going into my thirties with so much more going for me. I mean just in the last year I’ve become a new home owner, adopted a rescue pitbull, and gotten myself a boyfriend. The future is looking like fun.

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My 2016 Birthday Wishlist

1 | Bob’s Burgers Tina Scoop Tee – $34.50 at Torrid

I’ve been super into Bob’s Burgers lately, and Tina Belcher IS my Spirit Animal! I MUST have this shirt… Size 2 please.

2 | Bobs for Dogs Gentle Giants – $45 at Sketchers

Okay, I need these sweet pitbull flats like I need air to breathe. PLUS, portions of the proceeds from these Bobs for Dogs goes to help rescue animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. So, if you buy a cute pair of shoes you get sweet kicks AND you save lives. That’s pretty dang awesome. If you’re not a pitbull advocate like me, they have Pug Bobs, Boston Terrier Bobs, cute dogs in glasses, CATS IN GLASSES (I know I have some cat-lover followers here), and so much more. I’m in love.

Ehem, I think I’m probably a size 8.5 in these… Just in case you were wondering. 😉

You can buy #BOBSforDogs with cute dogs and cats on them and help save shelter animal lives too! It’s so great!

3 | Ceramic Mint Green Elephant Planter – $42 on Etsy

I’ve had this pretty planter on my wishlist for a long time. I’m super planter-obsessed lately and this one just happens to be one of my favorite animals and colors!

4 | Mini Seafom Faux Taxidermy Elephant – $35.99 on Etsy

This checks the same boxes as the planter above, but it would go so perfectly with my living room decor. I’ve been looking for a faux taxidermy item to put on my walls for a while now and this one is just the ticket!

5 | Gibson Turquoise 16 Piece Dinner Set – $83.50 on Amazon

This dinnerware set has been on my to-buy list for ages. It was out of stock for a long time, and to back-order it increased the price to over $200 for a while which was super lame. But now that it’s back down to reasonably priced I’d better pick it up. I’ve seriously been looking for almost a year for something comparable and I don’t love anything as much as this.

6 | Tina Belcher Funny Quote Mug – $13.95+ on Etsy

“I’m no hero, I put my bra on one boob at a time like everyone else.” Do you see why I love this quote? So Tina. So me. And yeah… This isn’t even the last Tina Belcher item on my list this year. I have a little bit of a fascination… I even asked my mom to put Tina on my birthday cake this year!

“I’m no hero, I put my bra on one boob at a time like everyone else.” – Tina Belcher

7 | Chameleon Deluxe Set of 22 Pens – $79.99 on Amazon

Once upon a time I was scrolling Facebook and saw a video of a woman coloring with these alcohol-ink pens and I was immediately infatuated! I’ve been dying to have a set of my own ever since.

8 | Bob’s Burger Funko Pop Tina – $8.99 on Amazon

I didn’t even know there were Bob’s Burgers Funko Pops until searching Amazon to make this list. NEED.

9 | Travel Quote Throw Pillow – $26.50+ on Etsy

I just think this is sweet and adorable. ♥

10 | Luke’s Diner Mug – $14 on Etsy

Most of you know that I’m Gilmore Girls obsessed, but did you know I also collect mugs? I LOVE them. The bigger/rounder/differently shaped they are the better. I’m loving this Luke’s mug!

11 | Don’t Bully My Breed Decal – $3+ on Etsy

I’ve been wanting a cute Pitbull car decal for a while. I like this one most I think! Maybe like 5″ and in gold? SO pretty.

12 | Pitbull Terriers Clear iPhone 6 Case – $40 on Casetify

I have seriously been debating what Casetify case to buy for months… There are too many cute options to choose from and I keep wanting more… I still can’t 100% decide if this is the one, but it’s the one I’ve settled on for longest so I’m in! I’d like the Pearl Teal case, and then I can always change out the back plates later if I want!

13 | Instax Mini 8 – $55 on Amazon

I’ve given away so many Instax mini’s on the blog and I really want one for myself. It’d be so fun!

Also, I’m hosting an Instax Mini giveaway next month. If you’re a blogger and want to join in please sign up HERE.

14 | Handmade White Elephant String Lanterns – $15.50 on Etsy

I saw these on a Buzzfeed list called 32 Products Every Elephant Lover Needs in Their Home and I agreed. I DO need these. How cute would they be all strung up for lighting?

15 | Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Scanner – $77.59 on Amazon

I’ve been researching scanners for Artists, because I’d like to get back into making art and actually offering prints for sale, and this one came up with lots of good reviews about quality and color and all that. I need to get this soon.

16 | Watercolor Manatee Art Print – $15+ on Etsy

I also have a thing for Manatees. They’re so cute and this color makes me swoon.

17 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop Funko – $8.29-$36.99 on Amazon

I’ve wanted the TMNT pop funkos for a while. My favorite is Donatello, though I love them all.

Do you know what’s on Angie’s wishlist this year? BUTTS. So many BUTTS.

18 | BUTTS Glasses Vinyl Decal – $6.50+ on Etsy

Again. I love Tina, and this just cracks me up. A while back my mother, knowing how much I love Tina, sent me a picture of a car she was parked next to. We decided she must really love and appreciate me for who I am.

Note: I don’t actually expect anyone to buy me any of this, seriously. You know, unless they REALLY want to haha! More so, I just wanted to share the things I’ve been loving with you and give you a little taste of what I’m into right before my 30th birthday.

What’s on your wishlist this year?

What’s on your birthday wishlist this year?

My 2014 Holiday Wishlist

November 19, 2014 by Angie 15 Comments

Each year I love sharing my holiday wishlist. I’m not expecting anyone to get me anything from the list (I wont complain if they do-but I”m not expecting it lol), but I do love to spotlight some fun items-especially the handmade ones!

My Holiday Wishlist

Painted Quote World Globe by Wild and Free Designs (or just a pretty blue globe)
Chalkboard Calendar Vinyl Wall Decal by Decor Designs Decals (I’d also love a weekly one)
What Whiskey Will Not Cure Print by Andrew Le
Large Faux Deer Taxidermy by Misfit Menagerie (I’m SO smitten with this)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cling Earrings by Nerdy but Still Girly (NEED.)
Mustard Yellow Polka Dot Clutch by Oyeta
Wild and Free Banner by Made in Neverland (but I equally want her Write On Banner…)
Sugar Skull Pillow by The Watson Shop
Turquoise or Teal Kitchenaid Mixer (or any color really-a girl can dream right?)
Vintage Wonder Woman Print by Dania Piotti
Soul Awakening Dream Catcher by Soul Makes
Tiny Skull Stud Earrings by Lilah V
Beetlejuice Ghost with the Most Magnet from Oh Rocky
Sploosh Signed Art Print by Megan Lara
Kitten Thinks of Murder Large Mug on Cafe Press (This mug is perfection.)
Bird and Flower Bobby Pin by FMJ Creation
Copic Markers (I’m dying for these, but can’t bring myself to spend so much!)
A table-top photo studio! With good lights. (Would be so useful.)
Hummingbird Domino Pendant from WiReD Boutique
Rainbow Fakers from Peach Treats
Sweet Blue My Little Pony Necklace from Oh So Kawaii
That Mermaid Hook Bookmark from Khaotic Cupcake

What’s on your holiday wishlist this year?

Friday Favorites: My Birthday Wishlist

April 11, 2014 by Angie Leave a Comment

My birthday is next week! Lovely! Here are a bunch of things I wouldn’t mind receiving or buying for myself for my birthday-thus they belong on my birthday wishlist! These are things I’ve been envying, loving, and thinking of buying for a while-and I just want to share them with you!

My Birthday Wishlist

Day of the Dead Deer Faux Taxidermy from Misfit Menagerie
Copic Markers – These are so expensive, but I’ve been wanting them a while.
The Naked 3 Palette – I’ve been wanting to try these, and 3 is my favorite so far!
Fakers – Mermaid Spirals from Peach Treats
A Custom Tiny Hobo from The Tiny Hobo
Silver Skull Post Earrings from Black Rabbit Studio
Pastel Goth Witch Print from Love Teacup Kisses (I actually bought this already lol!)
Deluxe 9 Piece Doctor Who Peg People Set from Makings in Mommyland
TMNT Legos – I really just want the little guys, not the whole set… lol
Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag Convertible Tote in Turquoise (or Lagoon)
DSLR Camera Strap Cover from Sewquiltmom

What’s on your birthday wishlist?

Going Back to School & Handmade College Supplies

August 9, 2013 by Angie 14 Comments

As most of you know, I’ve been talking about going back to school for years now. You see, I tried going to college when I was 19 or 20 and failed horribly. Mostly I believe it was because I was working 60 hour work weeks at minimum wage and also trying to take 12-16 credit hours… About half way through the school year the stress of all of that hit me really hard and I just gave up on school and stopped going. A year or two later I decided to try again, still working 60 hour weeks but only limiting myself to 12 credit hours and no more; same result. Leaving myself with thousands of dollars in student loan debt and nothing to show for it. The fear of failing again has kept me from applying to school. I worry about failing again, or how long it’s going to take to get a degree going to school part-time and working full-time, or the costs… etc.On a whim last week I decided that enough is enough. I can’t believe I’ve been working for a company for over 3 years now that will reimburse my tuition if I go and have not been taking advantage of that. I applied at the local community college for Fall 2013 semester (which starts in just over 2 weeks!) and filled out a FAFSA. It was done. I was accepted. I had Orientation last night, and after that a placement test, and registering for classes. Most of them are full, so I guess I’ll just be taking what I can get into this Semester.

So in the spirit of Back-to-School Shopping, which was always so fun as a kid, here are a few items I think will make life easier for going back to school and which are really cute & fun!

Going Back to School & Handmade College Supplies

1 // I am in big-time love with this Dark Teal Canvas Double Strap Bag. It looks like the perfect bag to work as a school bag and purse (so I don’t have to carry both) and it looks like it’ll fit any books I may need plus my laptop and other supplies! My only concern is that it’s made in Malaysia, but her feedback is really good-I’m just not sure when it’ll get here if I order it!

2 // Isn’t this pink elephants zippered pencil case just adorable? Such a cute pattern!

3 // This little pear notebook looks fashionable and practical!

4 // If I’m going to be putting my laptop in a bag, it needs a sleeve! This handmade padded Macbook Pro sleeve with pockets looks perfect! This pattern is alarm clocks, but I might like her others more.

5 // I LOVE the messages on this 6 pack of pencils. The creator also has a bunch of really different colors and and sayings, as well as fan-girl pencils for Mean Girls, Gossip Girl, Sherlock, Big Bang, and more! It’s fantastic!

6 // Organization is key to surviving College, and these Take Action Notepads not only inspire you to make things happen, but have little checklists on them to keep your to-do lists together! Love!

7 // So I completely adore my Plum Paper Planner (as seen HERE) and think it would be perfect for staying organized during school. This is the one I have, but with my name instead.

8 // Again with the organizational loves here-this 18 Month Wall Calendar seems so clean-cut!

9 // For those days when it all seems so hard, a little inspiration hanging on the wall can help remind you what you’re fighting for, and this Get Up and Try Print would do the trick I think!

10 // Shabby Chic Union Jack Laptop Sleeve? Adorable!

11 // I love these little library card notebooks! They seem perfect for carrying around!

12 // This Tree-Rings Duffle Bag is practical, and very cool looking! Perfectly unisex!

What I’m Loving This Week

May 16, 2013 by Angie 5 Comments

Zoya Happi – Seriously my new favorite polish and the only color I’ve wanted to wear for two weeks in a row! See my swatches HERE.
Rip Curl Cascades Shoulder Bag – Isn’t it pretty? I want it so bad!
Aveda Damage Remedy – This is seriously helping my hair so much! It’s awesome!
Mixed Media Owl Eggs by Painting Bliss – These are sooo cute, and she was featured in Cloth Paper Scissors for them!
The new design I’ve been working on for Art @ Home. It’s so cute, go see!
Star Wars Mini Chewbacca V-neck Tee from Torrid – I bought this and I LOVE it!
All of the pretty pretty yarn at Fluff due Jour-and the cute button I made for her!
Behind My Eyes art by Joanna Marie Art – I just love this piece so much!
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green – Loved this book, see my review HERE.
Octopus Wood Burned Art by The Nautical Owl – Love these colors and the whole look!

Loves on a Thursday: Birthday Wishlist

April 4, 2013 by Angie 14 Comments

1 // A Digital SLR, preferably Canon. No, I don’t expect anyone to buy me one lol! But if anyone sees a good deal on one (I don’t need super fancy-but still quality for not as much money) let me know!

2 // TMNT Logo Distressed Adult Tshirt by Shadow Anime on Storenvy. I’m a TMNT nerd.

3 // Kitty Sued Moccasins from Minnetonka Moccasins. Size 8.5. I found the teal ones at TJ Max for cheap and am soooo hooked. Now I want Pink ones, or even the gray!

4 // Photojojo Lense Set. With as many phone photos I take, these would be so fun!

5 // Alex Drawers from IKEA. I’m pretty close to just buying these for myself, but I want them!

6 // Doctor Who Prints from Megan Lara! Especially Allons-y and The Girl Who Waited.

7 // Sploosh Tshirt by Megan Lara. XXL Girly Fit. Looooove Archer.

8 // Nerd Lacquer in I Think You Call Me Sexy, Regeneration, and Hyperspace Bypass. These are IMPOSSIBLE to find, and apparently when she restocks they’re gone immediately. A girl can dream though.

9 // Essie Nail Polish. Did I mention I’m addicted? Specifically I want (in order of the photo) Midnight Cami, Trophy Wife, Beach Bum Blue, Action, & Camera.

10 // Butter London Nail Polish. I’ve never tried them, but heard they’re amazing! My color loves (in order from the pic) are Macbeth, The Black Knight, Slapper, and Henley Regatta.

And of course books are always lovely too… You can never go wrong gifting books for any occasion, espeically my occasions! Only 14 more days til my birthday, and 20 more days til vacation! I’m so excited!

Valentines Loves {Products & Gift Ideas}

January 24, 2013 by Angie 10 Comments

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