I know it’s a been a while since I’ve done a favorite friday, but I’ve been a busy girl and have been seeing some pretty rad stuff out there! So here are 5 of my finds that I’m going to share with you!

1 – Kmart’s Bunk Bed Yes, it isn’t extravagent or even really well made…but it is the best looking white bunk bed out there for those of us (that would be me!) on a budget. Besides, why really pay a lot of a piece of furnture you KNOW you’ll only need for a few years. I’d rather spend money on pieces of furniture I plan on keeping forever.

2 – Shabby Apple’s Watermelon Summer Dress It’s super sweet and the Amy Butler fabrics have me wanting more!

3 – Urban Outfitter’s Clear Bubble Umbrella The deep arch of this umbrella is so cute. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to grab one of these really soon.

4 – Elaine’s Quilting Block’s Etsy Shop I love these homemade quilts and this local  Salt Lake City shop has an etsy shop of goodies. I’m gearing up to start making a few quilts of my own and I love these inspirational pieces!

5 – Patio Furniture USA’s Cabo Collection I’m a bit obsessed with patio furniture right now. And I’m SUPER obessed with this set. Yes, it’s October, and yes, it did snow two days ago…but now’s the best time to get deals on outside furniture so I’m going to keep an eagle eye out for some deals!

Favorite 5 is going to be easy today. I’ve seen several things this week that I’ve been in love with! This first one, Crown Hooks, I saw at a Disney Store. It was sort of an Urban clothing store in Downtown Disney and they were using these hooks on the back wall. I loved them, but thought, “What a pain it’s going to be to find those on the Internet!” As luck would have it, I opened up my July House Bautiful just to glance through, and THERE THEY WERE! With webpage and all. Don’t you love it when that happens? (BTW, this picture doesn’t so the hooks justice! They are SOOO cute in person and come in silver too).

Last year, I bought some Strawberries and Cream Tulips from Brecks, so I get their catalog in the fall. The Strawberries and Cream Tulips were gorgeous, but these Ice Cream Tulips are to die for! The moment I buy a house, these are going in! The petals are so soft and beautiful! An appropriate name for such a sweet flower, don’t you think?

Back from House Beautiful (since it was my late night puruse last night as I waited for my husband to come home from work…like at midnight…I keep telling myself to just get use to it!), I wanted to share this bedroom and fabulous bedframe. there’s something really romantic and stately about this frame. I bit sparkely (a girl always likes a little sparkle) but the stripe kind of makes it masculine. I have to admit, these colors are not me, but I’d take that bedframe any day of the week.

Here’s the info on it:

The mirrored four-poster bed in this room was based on a 1940s Serge Roche bed. Designed by Jonathan Berger.

I’ve been eyeing this next one for a while, but it caught my notice this week because it’s on sale! It’s the Daily System from Pottery Barn. It’s a slick little system and an organizer’s dream. A couple of things are on sale from the grouping, but you know I’ll be keeping my eye’s peeled for when the entire system goes on sale!

My last one is something I was thinking about this morning as I untangled a couple of my necklaces. I’m always up for a little Urban Outfitters, but this necklace stand completely got my attention! It is absolutely adorable, and Josh, if you are reading this, I’d recommend this as a present sometime. I’m on to you! I know you sometimes search this blog for present ideas! Consider this one a freebie.

Happy Friday!

It’s Favorite Friday, but I couldn’t limit myself to 5 on this one. It’s my sofa post. Yes, sofa’s I love and links to find them:). It’s taken me two weeks to consolidate this post:).

I’m a little ga-ga over these sofas, and although I won’t be buying one anytime soon, it’s always good to know what’s out there for the day you decide to remake your living room. So these are my top picks from what I have filtered through over the last couple of weeks, these oh so yummy sofas that are on my wish list! Now, I will have to be honest, this is by no means a comprehensive list. In fact, I feel like I have just scrapped the surface and will have many more sofa posts to come. And, to be completely honest, I don’t think any of these are the perfect one for me. I’m still looking. But that’s part of the fun, isn’t it. So here we go…

I’ve never considered myself a “leather” girl, but recently I’ve been looking into leather sofas because of their sophistication and kid-friendliness. My friend Brooke in Minnesota went from Pottery Barn slipcovered sofa to World Market leather sofa and loved the change. She said she was able to wipe up the kid-mess easily.

I’m sure the reason I have strayed away from leather sofas is because most of the models on the market tend to be overstuffed (comfortable, but unsightly) and too big for most modest-sized rooms. I like this one from Leathercraft because the lines are SO clean and contemporary. The 2730 Sofa has my thumbs up for looking modern but not confining. Don’t you think it would look beautiful in a dark chocolate leather. Ummmm…

I maybe was able to make the transition to leather because Domino featured a couple who had TWO leather sofas facing each other in their living room. I loved the look SO much I wish I could feature it here (but unfortuately there is no Domino anymore). This other sofa I’m into is the 902-00 Leathercraft.

Yesterday, I received an email from Room and Board entitled, “We’ve Created the Perfect Sofa.” Of course, my interest was piqued and I opened the email.

While this really isn’t the sofa for me, there are plenty of things I like about it. I like the lines and it still looks comfortable but not overstuffed. It’s maybe a bit too…masculine? (I’m not sure what the right word is) for me.

On to slipcovered sofas: I thought that these where the perfect kid solution. Just yank them off and throw them in the laundry or send the dry cleaners, right? Right now, my Ikea green sofa is covered by a makeshift white slipcover. It’s a tight slipcover with cushion covers and all. It is SO dirty and I can probably count on one had the number of times I have taken it off and laundered it. Because of this unfortunate experience with slipcovers, I’m not going to show any here. However, while looking at the slipcovered sofas on PotteryBarn, I saw this beauty: The Greenwich Sofa.

I just love the lines on this one! The arms somehow make this a little more feminine. The color wouldn’t work for the kids in the least bit at our house. But it’s beautiful in the photo, isn’t it?

This next one is from Johnathan Adler. I love all of his stuff, and actually my FAVORITE sofa from him is no longer in circulation. So sad:(. But this one is one of my favorites on his site. Something very old school and preppy about it. It’s called the Lampert Sofa.

I think when you are looking for a sofa, there is a fine line between comfort and style. Heaven knows that no one likes to sit in a sofa with a stiff back. This Johnathan Adler version hits the mark for me on both. It also sort of meets the criteria of masculine AND feminine. Strong clean lines with those sweet tufts. Yummy!

It is amazing to me that the subtle in design changes in a couch really do give it a whole different feeling. Take this one from Restoration Hardware. It’s really NOT that different from the pottery barn one, but the lines make it even more feminine in my opinion. I love the spindle legs on this one too.

How about this romantic soaf from Urban Outfitters. It’s called the Antoinette Fainting Sofa. I think the name fits. The style is really romantique.

Okay, I think I’m about done for this week! But, because I didn’t find my perfect sofa yet, I will continue to be on the lookout! Ahh, the joys of window shopping!

This week I’ve been looking for centerpiece ideas for a large event I am planning. That led me to stumble upon the favorite 5 this week. Oddly enough, it wasn’t always always the centerpieces I fell in love with, but the rooms themselves. So my favorite 5 this week is an assortment of pretty rooms and tables—an omage to the hours spent planning events this week. As always, click on the image to go to the original link.

This was an accidental “pretty-in-pink” find this week! I’m obsessed with the vase and the chairs! Yummmy!

Check this out! Those are different types of chandeliers in that room. Beautiful! The picture isn’t half bad either:).

I like how bright and colorful this one is. The vintage cans of flowers are a nice touch.

I ran into those blog that I was pretty impressed with so I’m sending you to the blog post since it has so many great ideas. This is such a unique idea:

Alright, here’s my final piece of eye candy for the day! Flowers in water…oh how lovely!

Happy Friday and be sure and enter the Collections giveaway below:)!

I know there hasn’t been a favorite friday for a couple of weeks but I’m making it up today by showing off some really unique things that I love. My friend Aimee showed me an etsy shop this week that is VERY cool and you should take a look at. The shop is by paperedge and she makes these BEAUTIFUL silhouttes that you can by as prints on etsy. You can also have a custom one made of your child. How cool is that?

I also found this darling etsy shop this week from an artist called greentrikepress. I’m really impressed by her book making work. It’s unique, practical, and beautiful all at once. Check out the darling stitching on this beauty!

My next is a dresser from Pier 1 Imports. While I’m a modern girl at heart, I really love the mixing and matching of things that feel old and traditional with things that are clean and modern. This would definately be a piece I would add into my home for character and warmth. It’s called the Alani 2-Door Chest. I like how feminine it is.

Okay, next up is maybe a little ridiculous to add to the favorite 5, but it’s been on my mind this last week so it must go on! Number four on the list today is the fabulous Airstream. The link will take you to the DWR 2009 airstream. Um, I’m not posting the price tag here.

It is has been on my mind because our next door neighbor (I will name him intellectual-fix-it-guy) has been working on an old airstream for the past several months. And with summer here, it’s hard not imagine all the adventures to be had in that thing:). Getting an older Airstream (apparently) is quite a deal and won’t cause you to commit a bank robbery like the brand new version.

Okay, the final favorite 5 may be a cliche at this point (I’ve seen it on SO many blogs for the giveaway), but I can’t help it. My new Madsen bike is the belle of the ball in our family. Yesterday, I even rode it in the rain to pick up Siri from a playdate. In all it’s light blue glory, I’m more than ever impressed with the design. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the Eames chair of bikes for mom’s and I’m SO happy to own one.

And that is the end of Favorite Friday for me this week! I had originally planned camping with my family this weekend, but the rain put a stop to it:(. So now I’m working on the contingency plan…tents in the living room and hot dogs via microwave anyone?

Usually I would be posting my favorite things that I have seen this week, but it’s been such a busy week that I haven’t had a chance to blog or, well, just about do anything! The Collection Team calls have been streaming in (I’ve been so flattered by the entries!). Thank you to everyone has been applying! I’ll be announcing the team early next week! It’s blessed Friday, because also managed to get my digi kits in to 2peas this week this morning….no late Saturday night craziness for me this week, thank you. I’m hoping for a family filled weekend of biking (my new Madsen bike is coming any day now!), dance recitals, and swimming. A bonfire too (my favorite) if I can work it in! lol. Check back for peeks of my new collection that will hit in a couple more weeks. It’s super grungy and in yummy, yummy colors! It’s called Garden Vignettes. Hope you all have a happy Friday!

 I received a lot of catalogs this last week. And I always go through all my catalogs at least once (sorry, apartment therapy). It’s sort of a treat for me. I love the photos, layouts, and the INSPIRATION. You can find out exactly what the current trends are in catalogs. For example, in January, Jen and I went through a couple of magazines (by the way, Jen saw this trend coming early last fall: she’s a trendy girl:) and saw the same, mustard and grey or taupe scheme in many of the photos. In fact, I just bought a mustard purse (with magenta lining!) and I know it is because of the visual frequency of that color in interiors, clothing, and graphics right now. I’m inundated. 

So this favorite friday is an ode to my catalog reading and the current color trends. The first is this mustard purse I picked up from Target yesterday. It’s the right price AND the right color! It fits both my large sketchbook AND my laptop. It’s a girl’s dream!

The next two are from the CB2. I got the catalog this week. I wasn’t overly impressed with the catalog with the exception of these two items: The acrylic box and the chopstick clothespin.

Completely ADORE these little clothespins. I’ve never seen any like this before and I’ll be ordering them SOON! I really believe it is the beautiful little things that make us the happiest. One of the little things on my desk I adore is my font card set. When I see that little red box it makes me SO happy. 

Alright, my last two items are from crate and barrel (it’s cb day apparently). With June around the corner, these struck me. They are called Zest Plates.

And the last one of the day is also a summer find from CB. Couldn’t you see using this on a bright rainy day with that beautiful stormy smell? This umbrella is called the Coby Eco. Hope you like! Happy Friday!

It’s a little bit of everything today—things I’ve run into this week at the store, book, or magazine that made me happy! Here they are in no particular order:

This chandalier is the perfect traditional meets modern. Clean and contemporary but totally glam!

I got my first issue of House Beautiful yesterday! I love it and I needed something to replace Domino. The colors in this are inspiring:

I love this vintage wallpaper shop. All the papers are really beautiful.

Check out this post on odeedoh. The party favors are darling! 

And my final one of the week is from urban outfitters. They always have the most interesting books. How about this one on how to make books? I love bookbinding and this book looks like it has easy instructions:

In place of Favorite 5 Friday, I am going to show you what’s coming up at 2peas next week! This is my new Paradise Line…it’s so very bright and happy!:) 

And of course the party pack:

I’m not finished with the line and you’ll see these two come out the following Tuesday with a few others:

My creative team has been putting together some great layouts that I will post next Monday!

The UPS truck showed up at our door today and dropped off a Crate and Barrel package. I asked Josh (jokingly) what he bought from Crate and Barrel (he laughed…I don’t think he’s ever ordered anything from there…me on the other hand, well, that’s a different story). So I open the little box and on the top is a card from my darling friend Jen and her new husband Spencer! The card was SO sweet (the gift was a thank you for helping with her wedding), and I couldn’t believe it when I saw THESE:

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I’ve been searching for these little darlings since this Favorite Friday post! They are even MORE beautiful in person! What a FANTASTIC bride!!!! Thank you, thank you Jen and Spencer!!!! I can’t wait to use them!!! What a great surprise!

If you are looking for these same place card holders, you can pick them at Crate and Barrel here.