Things I am eyeing this week

Think Spring! Think Spring! Think Spring! It is only January and I am already sick of being cold and the yucky air that is the inversion in our valleys. But there are also pretty and nice things about winter. Will someone remind me what they are?




drikaB has made some beautiful zippered pouches. I love this one in particular. Look at the zipper pull! I love it so much that I just bought it! But there are more in her shop, so check it out. Wow, I have never just bought something while typing about it one my blog, hmm....












I saw this clock and thought it was blissfully cheerful and it helped me forget it is cold and wintry outside. Decoylab has great designs in her shop, including posters and calendars.









Crankbunny designs art you can play with. Sewn paper puppets, pop up cards and more. I especially like this peacock card. It all is very whimsical and fun.








I love my iPod and I love felt, so Suezybees caught my eye. I love her hand embellishment and embroidery. My iPod could only be so lucky to be in this.

I always love jewelry, love to buy it, but am awful about wearing it. I usually keep the same pieces on for quite a while. But they are usually simple pieces, like this. I love the sentimentality of this bracelet by Pink Papillon. It is beautiful. Hand stamped silver, personalized with the baby's birth date and other birthy stats. I would wear one for each of my children.

Ok, one more. I love things that are multi-useful. I also love words that remind me to reflect or sit and breath. So, I especially love Paloma's Nest. I have so many little bowls, cups, boxes and such to hold earrings, pennies, little things, on my dresser. It was hard to decide which image to show you from her shop but chose Craft Peace dove tiny text bowl. She says of this bowl, "CRAFT PEACE"...a play on words, yes, but also a powerful reminder to each of us that peace starts in our own hearts and in our own homes, and we must make a conscious effort to create it."CRAFT PEACE"...a play on words, yes, but also a powerful reminder to each of us that peace starts in our own hearts and in our own homes, and we must make a conscious effort to create it." I need this reminder quite often. Also, for every dove bowl sold, she will donate $2 to the local food bank in Austin, Texas. I love Austin, Texas. It is absolutely one of the best places in the U.S., but that is beside the point.




I can't wait to get my pouch from drikaB. I will post pictures when I get it. I love it already. And, I did order 3 different pads from Jot It Down (she was in my last eyeing post), and they are perfect.

What I am eyeing this week

I was out shopping today (not for Christmas, which was refreshing - oh, I take that back, I am still trying to find a few things for E), got a new carseat for Girly and a new pair of pants for me, I went into a great store with sunlight and warmth outside. Five minutes later, I walk out to rock salt like snow and wind and lightning. What should have been a five minute drive home turned into about 45 minutes. It was crazy! Cars every which way, stupid drivers (don't stop driving on a hill unless you have to, keep your momentum!!!), scary drivers and me. Little ol' me. Luckily I am a fantastic driver and returned home to my family safe and sound.


All cozy, kids down for the night, husband shoveling heavy, wet snow, I am ready to show what I am looking at today.



So under the heading "I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SHOP!" here it is: Sketchbook Crafts. You have to read the artists profile, she sounds quite amazing. In any case, if you want to buy me something for any reason, here are two examples. This Pink Pleat clutch...I...just...want...it....

And I have been looking for a new wallet, so I might just have to get this one. I think the leather looks so soft and touchable.












I saw this shop while perusing the gift guide and have to say, she does make some really fun, unique, whimsical and pretty things. This Ambrosia bag from Pretty Little Things is so fun, I don't think I could actually use it. I wouldn't want it to get the least bit dirty and in my bag it would have to battle binkies, crayons, searching sticky fingers, although I could just use with my clutch from Sketchbook up above. I love all the detail this gal puts into all the items in her store. Among other things, she has press-ons, dolls, owls, and this elephant purse. I bet she smiles the whole time she is making anything for this shop.

This gal is from my area, and she must smile the whole time she is creating these baby items. Every baby needs their feet covered and Piddies has made some of the cutest slippers ever. I think Joey wouldn't ever let go of his feet if these were on them. What a great gift to give to a new baby, so totally handmade and unique.

I am also in love with this bag from Pepperhem . I love the colors, the bird, the shape. I would use it to hold everything my diaper bag shouldn't. I'm being greedy, but I really want it. Everything from this shop is hand screen-printed and/or sewn. Just look at the color. It would really enhance the fading tan of my arm. It would dress up my shoulder...



And I like the kid tee's that are in the shop. They aren't your typical baby designs but still totally appropriate and original. Look at the colors and design on this tee to the left. Makes you want to see what else is in this shop, huh?









And finally, I wish I had found this shop before I had done all my friend gifts. Anything Jot It Down would have been perfect to add to the gift. The original menu planner would have been lost on me but I do love the Original This Week paper pad. It may have helped me remember that it was an early out day at Eli's school, although the way I have been this week, probably not. But I would have written it on here. I love the colors, the potential to add some organization to my life. I also like the Original BabySitter. Everything in one place, which is how I usually do it, but it doesn't look this good. These aren't just one sheet wonders, but a whole notepad. Great monogram notepads, too. In fact, I am going to order some of this tomorrow. And she is also in my area, lucky me.