message-in-a-cookie cutters

Just received these cute message cookie cutters in my inbox from Williams Sonoma. Perfect for Valentines Day.

thoughts

from here

90 years

I love this idea from Inchmark for her Grandma's 90 birthday. She had all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (all 80 of them) take a page and write down a memory of her. Some did a couple to add up to 90. She then compiled a book with their thoughts and pictures. So adorable! My Mom turns 82 this year and I would love to have our family do this for her when she turns 90.

purple and white centerpiece

Beautiful wedding centerpiece or for any other event via Style Me Pretty.

moving day

I have been so busy lately getting ready for our move which we finally completed today. Now comes the hard part getting organized in our new place. It will be especially challenging since we are moving into a doll house. I call it my little doll house because it is so tiny. On the plus side it is only a mile and a half from the beach, which I love! I am going from a giant walk in closet to a regular closet, two fridges down to one, a huge bathroom all my own to sharing one and to a kitchen that is quite a bit smaller. I do feel this is a positive step for us (no more 500 dollar electric bills a month) and I am enjoying simplifying my life by getting rid of a lot of excess stuff I have accumulated over the years. It will take some adjustments but it's worth all the money that we will be saving by living in a smaller place.
photo: Rachel Follett

baked eggs in potato skins

Oh, these look so delicious! I love eggs and potato skins. What a perfect combination from Kate in the Kitchen.
via: the kitchn

sweet paul magazine

So excited to read that one of my favorite blogs sweet paul is launching an online food, crafts and lifestyle magazine in the spring. You can read about it here.