I really love my... {personalized ring}

(see here for all the previous posts in the I really love my... series!)

It's back! The I really love my...series is one of my favorites.

I think it's the Southern girl in me, but I love me a good monogram/personalization. Like, it's almost to the point where I need to be careful that I don't have a monogram necklace while carrying a monogram purse with personalized shoes.

Ok, I don't have personalized shoes but that could be cute.

My sweet husband (with prompting from my sweet best friend) gave me the perfect, personalized gift for my birthday this year. A stackable ring with the name of our precious little girl! Right up my alley.



 



Thin enough to stack with other names (husband, other kids, etc.) or your wedding rings and perfect for daily wear. I love looking down and seeing Charlotte's name everyday. It's oh so very special.

Click here to see all the gorgeous name and monogram ring options on Etsy!

It's good to give your bestie your husband's phone number for reasons like this,
Laura

Father's Day Gift Idea

Father's Day is Sunday.

Nothing like last minute, huh?

I was making some other projects with koozies (see blog on Monday!) and had a great idea for a quick, cheap and simple gift to celebrate my husband's first Father's Day as this cutie's dad!

(shameless plug for my adorable daughter, I realize this)

 



I simply painted my daughter's palms with white paint I had on hand and pressed one on either side of the blank koozie from the craft store.

 

Side note: Although I said "simply", that probably isn't the best adjective to describe this task. It will definitely take two people to hold open your child's palm and paint it if you have a wiggly 7 month old that likes to clasp her hand around things during this stage. Have baby wipes handy and don't be afraid to get a little paint on your hands. If you get extra marks on the koozie or mess up, you can quickly wipe it off with a baby wipe and start over!

 

 

 



After some personalization and a fairly quick dry time, my daughter can now "hold" her daddy's cold drinks. Presh.

 

Time to get crafty!

Laura

Subway Art

The hubster and I recently (and finally!) finished decorating our entry way (well, almost finished).

Some call it nesting. I'll take it, whatever the motivation was!

I originally wanted a large sunburst mirror but also realized that we had a lot of fun pictures from our travels and around Colorado that we didn't have a space for in our house. I like the idea of a gallery wall but I don't like the commitment (that's a LOT of holes in the wall) and the tedious job of measuring where they should all go, etc.

I was inspired by this picture from Pinterest and went to town! Well, Ikea actually. I went to Ikea. Which is basically like its own town.



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Ikea has these great shelves that I hung for books in Charlotte's room. They come in black, tan or white and would be super easy to paint if you were wanting another color. They also come in the length we used in the entry way, 45 1/4" or, what we used in Charlotte's room, 21 3/4".

 

They are so easy to install and only cost $9.99 each! Deal!

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I also loaded up on Ikea frames while I was there and I think the most expensive one was $4.99. I only prefer the finer things in life, obviously.

 

So this is turning into a much longer story than I first anticipated.

 

I knew that besides pictures of our great friends, families and travels, I wanted to do a seasonal subway art 8x10, as well. I found this jackpot of a link on Pinterest to FREE Subway Art printables! I simply followed their great instructions and uploaded the months that I wanted to Picasa and ordered them from the Walgreens down the street. One hour later and my frame was all ready for Halloween! And Thanksgiving! And Christmas! You get the idea. I didn't print them all but instead printed a few holiday pieces and a neutral, year-round print for the other months.

 



 

I am so excited about this and that it is DONE! Well, we still have a few empty frames but we also have a baby on the way who I am sure will have a few pictures taken of her. Just a few. I stored the rest of the prints in the frame, behind the current month. How simple is that?

 

Click here for all the free Subway Art printables and get to holiday decorating!

 

I think this would make an awesome Christmas gift, too! A frame with all the months printed out- so simple and fun!

 

I should go ahead and switch to the Thanksgiving print now, huh?

Laura



Holiday Gifts: On My List

To close out our holiday gift round-up week, here are some things that are on my own wish list for this year!

Ruffle Pie Shield

(to fit my Emile Henry Ruffle Pie Pan)

 

Patagonia Vagabund Vest

 

 

Lakeland Cotton Cable Throw

 

 

BareMinerals Heavenly Face Brush

Reversible Grill and Griddle

 



Still perusing, too!

 

I hope y'all have gotten some good ideas of gifts to give to your loving family and friends or to add to your own list this year! Here is a link to all the gifts this week:

Kitchen Edition
Beauty Edition
Fashion Edition
Random Edition

You better believe Christmas music is playing full force in this house already!
Laura



Holiday Gifts: Random

{All this week I will be compiling my favorite gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Click on the name of the product to be taken to my blog post about why I love each product!}

And not to leave these three wonderful, yet an eclectic grouping, of gifts out!

Tervis Tumbler

 

Beverage Jar Labels

 

Simple Human Soap Dispenser

See what I mean? Great gifts but not really a good category to place them in. Thanks for understanding, y'all.

 

One more day of holiday gifts tomorrow!

Laura

Holiday Gifts: Fashion Edition

{All this week I will be compiling my favorite gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Click on the name of the product to be taken to my blog post about why I love each product!}

The gifts in today's holiday gift round-up are for the fashionista in your life. Well, the practical, simple fashionista. That's how I roll.

Modern Cargo Small Pullover by Fossil

 

Hobo Lauren Wallet

Lo Ve Earrings

 

Patagonia Los Lobos Vest

(BEST vest ever!)

 



Name Ring

 





Love, love, love all these things.

 

I'm serious about that vest- it's awesome.

Laura



Holiday Gifts: Beauty Edition

{All this week I will be compiling my favorite gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Click on the name of the product to be taken to my blog post about why I love each product!}

Today on the holiday gift round-up, gifts for the beautiful ladies in your life! Not to be left out, guys can also use these products for glowing skin and hair. You deserve to be pampered too, you know?

Clarisonic Face Brush

 

Skinceuticals Clarifying Cleanser

 

Elta MD UV Clear Face Lotion

 

Oribe Dry Texturing Spray

 

Denman Paddle Brush

You can't go wrong with these beauty products! I love getting face wash, lotion, etc. for Christmas gifts because it throws in a few practical gifts with the fun, non-practical ones!

 

You've got to try that Oribe spray...

Laura



Holiday Gifts: Kitchen Edition

{All this week I will be compiling my favorite gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Click on the name of the product to be taken to my blog post about why I love each product!}

First up in this holiday gift round-up are gifts for your favorite chef or baker in your life!

The Perfect Can Opener

 

Flat Whisk

 

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

 

Bamboo Knife Holder

 

Silpat Baking Sheet Liners

 

Silicone Flexible Mixing Bowls

 

Mini Colander

All of these are products that I use religiously in my own kitchen! Perfect for the chef or baker in your own life!

 

Remember, click on the name of the product to be taken to a post about how great the item is and where you can purchase it!

 

Check back tomorrow for more holiday gift ideas!

Laura