I ♥ Sublime Stitching

Just when I thought I would never desire to be really crafty, the babes at Sublime Stitching have won my heart and made me want to dust off the ol' embroidery hoop.  I cannot wait to get and try one of their patterns!!!!!!!!!!   {and a few more to emphasize how I really feel about this} !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first spotted this over at Whorange, a very fun/funky blog I follow.

Check out some of these gems!

I love the camper!  So adorable.  

I love this for little boy stuff.  A fun alternative to the usual fare.

Oooh la la!  Look at that electric guitar!  

This drum kit is divine.  Seriously.  

And ya know what?  It makes me wanna share this lovely video from "The Like."

And one more, just for Elise.  

This had me cracking up...

I think this is such a great idea!  Its simultaneously sweet and hilarious.  These photos are from the Young Me/Now Me blog.  Maybe you will want to create your own!  I think this would be a fantastic idea to do for a family reunion.

You gotta do this!

My gal Kathy and her team at Little Stinker USA are hosting a very cool giveaway!  You could win an iPod Touch or an Apple gift certificate!!  I think this is an amazing thing, as is their product!  I can vouch that my baby's bum does not stink.  Go here for more details.

An obsession: Barn Homes

Did you know I am absolutely obsessed with the idea of building a barn home with my sweetheart?  He shares the dream.  On paper it may sound dorky but take a peek at these photos and tell me if you don't start obsessing a little too!

Another great verse to our perpetual favorite...

{Soldier Shield via Lee}

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!




Happy Fourth of July and God bless America!

My Next DIY

I love this chevron rug DIY over at Little Green Notebook!  I would love to try my hand at it.  I think I would prefer to make mine look like this one I have been eyeing at West Elm:

I know Jared would tell me to save the DIY project money and save up for the real deal and I agree with his logic.  But for me and my transient sense of style, the $36 option is just right.  :)