I am LOVING on this peg board inspiration. Its seems like it’s a great solution for interest and a pattern on the wall and functionality. I am a sucker for style and function=simplicity. LOVE IT. It also seems like a great way to store things for a small space and home.
Two thumbs up??!?!
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OKAY… This post is for tomorrow but i thought i would give you all a head start so we have some fun stuff to look at during coffee time on wednesday. Do all or one of the following. 1. Say something nice about something or someone. 2. Link to a cool new website or company that you have found or like. 3. Give a shout out to an inspirational person or blog that you follow. Sound fun? I cant wait to read and click around!!

First off I have to say that I was AMAZED at the response at the post asking the question “how old are you, and how do you spend your day”? It has kept me in amazement for the last few days. I have read all the responses and it seriously feels like I get to actually know you a little now. That is really a cool thing. So, thank you for sharing a bit of your life with me. Second… I think you will love all of these things I love as well. They are a really practical and useful bunch this time. AND they just happen to be my new ad sponsors this month as well. How lucky am I? So, here is goes…
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There is nothing I love more than being resourceful. Here is a simple necklace tutorial made out of thrifted finds. It is very fun and perfect for a little added funky flair. PLUS, it looks christmas-y right? You can make it with any color scheme by changing out the beads, and fabric. I did totally make this up… so no hating or judging.. haha. It’s just for fun. The items you will need are shown above: Strips of fabric, beads, yarn or string, and shower curtain rings. I displayed yarn AND string… but in this example I just chose to use the yarn.
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In the comment section say something nice about something… It can be anything.. or even funny…or even a really cool link to something. Why? well why not? Today is Sunday.. and it’s almost Christmas. And there is a picture of a deer up there.

The cutest thing i have ever seen. Andrew and Carissa have a no-christmas-gift agreement this year. instead they chose to support a beautiful little friend from uganda, Betty. I just got this christmas-gift email this morning.

Thank you for the way your art has inspired me over the year.
a little christmas card:
http://www.andrewandcarissagallo.com

on the nite before christmas, when all through the land,
not a creature is stirring, hold your best friend’s hand.

Shaped, Coloured (Happy Christmas) from Vs. The Brain on Vimeo.

HOW CUTE IS THIS?!?!?!?! thank you for sharing Carissa and Andrew. I love your hearts!!

ALRIGHT!!! I am back from seattle and in the dark depths of catching up on emails, planning, designing, photoshoots, and all the crafty sorts. haa. It’s all good though. So it really seemed like you guys like my 5 things post last time. So i decided to do it again today. Again big stars for elsie because i seriously doesnt know how she does it every sunday. GEE WIIZZZ!! haha. Here are the 5 things.

1. I LOVE that i have loved painting since i was little. It’s really cool to go back and look at my life and realize that I am still the SAME person as before. That even when I was 2 or 3 you could see traits in me that i have now. haha. I know that could sound dumb, but stay with me. Things that i had thought had developed over time were really there all along.

One thing is… people laugh at me because i can get over excited about the little things in life… litteraly ooo-ing and awww-ing over chocolate covered macadamia nuts, my favorite song on the radio, a goofy facial expression, or even a victory dance after I toss & score a wad of paper in the recycling bin. Being back at home this week my mom told me that i was ALWAYS excited about everything when i was little. haha. and i still am now. thats funny. Here is a photo of me painting. Check out that style too, right? vintage dress and bracelets. Not to mention the STYLISH HAIR CUT!! hahaha.

2. I scored these white moccasin shoes at Savers for 5 bucks about a year ago. I LOVED them so much. i thought i had lost them, but YAY!!! I found them again in seattle at my parents house. good to have them back. nice and comfy, easy to slip on, and unique.

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