{ friday finds }

You know how sometimes you just get on a shopping roll and score lots of goodies at great deals?!
 That's been my week, and I'm kinda overly excited about it.

I've been pining over this cool, vintage vibe Anthro top for MONTHS now.  Grrr, it just wouldn't budge from its $58 price tag.  I waited and waited.  And then, of course, just to torment me further, the lovely Quinn wore it on Glee.  Well it was finally marked down on Tuesday. And now it's mine.

 Oh, good things DO come to those who wait. ;)

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Oh, and I gave in to the colored denim trend.  Have you?  I couldn't see spending a ton on such jeans since they'll probably be quite the short-lived trend.   I happened upon these at Target on Sunday. You know, sometimes it pays to be quite short.  These are from the girls' section.

I bought two pairs because they were CHEAP...

 I finally found Anthro's Back Porch Blouse for a reasonable price on ebay.

It's lovely, no?

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               Hope you find some great deals this w/e.

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{ wednesday wrap session }

It is so gorgeous in our neck of the woods right now!  It's impossible not to be overjoyed with life when it's so perfect outside, right?  I'm taking a cue from the weather and channeling Spring in my gift wrap this week.

This pretty package is for one of Jack's sweet little friends.  

I got a bunch of pretty little things from the dollar bins at Joann and Michael's last week.

That scrapbook paper is my fave.  I'd love to wallpaper my closet in this!

Hope the weather where you are is giving you a bit of Spring in your step too!

{ there's just something about suitcases }

I am SUCH a sucker for suitcases.
 I especially love these little cardboard suitcases.  

They have about a million adorable uses.

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They make fantastic containers for themed gifts. 

This is pretty darn cute for the baker in your life.

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And they're a great way to organize craft supplies.

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They are lots of clever ways to incorporate these into birthday parties.

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Of course, they look pretty sweet just stacked onto a bookshelf. 

Jack loves his green ones. They house the never ending supply of Legos.

Do you have some of these darling suitcases?  How do you use them?

{ t. g. i. f. }

Did this week feel ultra long to you? I thought it might never end. Maybe it was just because I'm so excited for this weekend.
We're celebrating Jack's 4th birthday with our extended family tomorrow.

There is definitely some Kung Fu craziness happening at our house right now.

Yep, we're nearly ready to party.


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{ happy jack is four! }

To my big boy...
Unbelievably, you are four years old today.

Today you:

helped make Rice Krispie treats for your preschool birthday treat.

told me, "I like the person that you are, mommy." 

(I may have teared up a bit)

helped little brother put on his coat.

gave me the world's biggest bear hug.

I love you, my sweet, clever, funny, silly, happy Jack.  

Happy Birthday!

{ 10 things - collar cuteness }

I don't know what it says about me and my aesthetic, but I have always been drawn to Peter Pan collars. I remember wearing (and loving!) a little lavender cardigan with an adorable rounded collar as a child. 

 I just adore their totally unapologetic sweetness, even as a grown-up.  Is that weird?
Anyway, there's no place better to shop for sweet and interesting detailed collars than Modcloth.

Just look at all the goodies they have right now.

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Rather DIY than buy?  There are some great tutorials out there for collar cuteness!

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How do you feel about Peter Pan collars?  Love them?  Hate them?  Think they're only okay for girls under ten? ;)