Etsy Love: Summer Style

It's time for another addition of Etsy Love!  This time I'm focusing on Summer, but don't worry if it isn't Summer where you are.  These items would still be fabulous in any season!

This cropped tank is wonderful!

This is the sweetest tape.  :)

I'm in love with these twisted headbands.

These watches would be the cutest Summer accessory!

I'm pretty sure any drink would feel like Summer love with these straws!

Happy Friday, friends!  Today is kind of my day off, so I'll be soaking up some family time and taking Hope to get a new hamster.  Thanks for all the hamster love on Twitter.  <3  

xoxo Katie

Pretty Pretty Banners

Caitlin from Nice makes such pretty things, but her banners are my favorite!  I'm pretty sure I need one for Poe's room.  ;)

Today our windows are open and there is a beautiful breeze blowing through.  I swear, this is the absolute perfect weather!  Happy Wednesday!  xoxo Katie

What's in My Bag

I don't believe I've ever done a "What's in My Bag" post before, but I just got a new purse, and I think it deserves such a post.  I recently fell in total love with a Rusty Cuts backpack purse, and then I justified buying it because it "freed my hands" for shopping with baby.  Sometimes baby is the perfect excuse.  ;))

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1.  Wallet-- That one's pretty obvious.

2.  Gum-- I always try to carry gum with me.  There's nothing worse than coffee breath!

3.  Business Cards-- I keep a stack of business cards in this 

little pouch for all of those networking opportunities.

4.  Phone-- Also a no-brainer.

5.  Kid's chopsticks-- We eat A LOT of Asian food and Hope has a really hard time with the chopsticks, so we got these kid friendly chopsticks and now everything's grand!

6.  Tattoo Goo-- I always keep a little tin of this on me.  It's so great for 

brightening up the ol' elbow hearts whenever I need it.

7.  Lip Gloss-- Lip gloss or chapstick is always a must for me.  I never leave home without one of the two.

8.  Vintage Scarf-- Keeping a scarf in your purse for those not-so-great hairdays, or the extra windy ones is a must for me!

9.  Glasses-- I have stopped wearing contacts for the time being, so I carry around glasses everywhere I go.

10.  Mirror-- A mirror is a necessity.  Also, it's a great crying baby distraction.  ;)

11.  Coin Purse-- I actually only carry bobbypins in this little pouch.  They are so handy to have, and get lost if they just float around in a purse.

I hope you enjoyed my first "What's in My Bag" post!  I'm a little curious, if you could only carry one thing in your purse, what is your most important item (excluding wallet & phone)?

xoxo Katie

Household Favorite.

Most of you already know of Heidi Kenney.  She is Hope's absolute favorite.  Absolute.  Here is another great example of why:

Can I please live in this?  Go see more photos of this here.  xo Katie

Dear Buyer of Surprises...

Dear Buyer of Surprises,

     Just some ideas... ;)

...in case you find yourself at ModCloth...

...or, if you'd rather, I have a long list of vintage pretties.  Just let me know!  xo Katie

Wishing... With My Eyes Closed Tight

Some Christmas wishes.

pretty purse


I think daisies are sweet. :)


I don't actually need this, but I love it.


I reeeeeeallllllly wanted this dress, but it is sold. :(


I love vintage flocked things, which is funny, because I have major texture issues and I can't stand to touch them. I super want this vintage brooch, though. Someone can help me put it on. ;)


Darling headband


What are you wishing for right now? You know, it's very likely that our lists will change before
Christmas gets here... :D

Etsy Fav Fav Favs

Some Etsy pretties I REALLY want (yeah, I have a case of the wants).

Amazing art.

The loveliest dress.


The best earrings ever!

Adorable paper dolls.

Pretty, pretty cape.

I'm off to spend some time with my family-- Johnny is leaving for Minnesota in the morning, in hopes of buying his dream guitar. It's quite the drive from Missouri, so he'll be going to bed soon to get some rest before the drive. Have a good evening-- if I can locate my card reader, I'll have new things to show tomorrow! xoxo Katie xoxo