These letters spell L-O-V-E!

We came across this chair on the jcaroline blog

and we fell in L-O-V-E!
It is from the BHG 100 Decorating Ideas Under $100 magazine.

Chipboard letters are glued to the chair
and then covered with spray paint.

What a great, inexpensive and unique decorating idea.

Click on this link for an awesome table blogger Jen Duncan created.

Friday Favorites, Vol. 4

Our favorites today

are perfect gifts for Mom.

Or us.

(Really, Erin has a lot of this sitting on her dresser.)

They're all just so sweet.

Tokyomilk Perfume,

Soaps and Lip Balms.

Delicious scents.

Beautiful Packaging.

All wrapped up and ready to go.

Just waiting for you here.

perfume: $32.00

soap: $14.00

lip balm: $14.00

True North

compass necklace at express yourself: $24.00

It seems especially true these days that we all seek our true path.

A new path perhaps. Or our true calling.

We seek direction and guidance.

Whether we are world travelers

or locals looking to stay put,

we can all certainly put our internal compass to test

to see which way is our way.

Here are some items that are particularly useful in

reminding you of where you are

and where you are going.

compass wall art from ChuckEBrydWallArt on Etsy

compass notebook from Julie Boyles on Etsy

compass place cards from LHCalligraphy on Etsy

A Little Birdie Told Me...

No...we're not talking about Twitter.

We don't tweet.

We do things the old fashioned way around here.

Smoke signals, pony express and a first-class stamp are more our style.

(Yes, we do realize we're blogging this very moment...)

Instead of limiting ourselves to 140 characters of what the current state of affairs is around here, we opt to send letters in the mail. You know, like the good old days? When the only news you really needed came by post.

Here's a lovely box of stationery sure to get your words on paper once again.

Mudlark Stationery Set: $22.50

Silver Bird: $18.00

Picture This

We love these wee little frames

for framing all the wee little ones in our life.

Perfectly sized for a school photo

they are cheery and perfect for any nursery, bedroom

or even the kid's bathroom!

And so pleasantly priced too.

Milano Animal Frames: $16

Mom Monday

This week is all about MOM.

Because even though every day should be Mother's Day,

it officially comes once a year.

This year celebrate your Mom(s) on Sunday, May 10th.

For a mom that enjoys cooking,

try the Kitchen Playdates book

so she can cook up a storm with her little ones.

And for those mothers more likely to be found in Downward Dog

than in the kitchen, there is Fit Mama.

Perfect for the new mama in your life.

For those moms who shout at their kids

and it sounds exactly like their own mother,

there is the Anne Taintor book

I'm Becoming My Mother.

Whichever mother is in your life,

Whether as your mom or your wife,

There is always a way to celebrate her way,

Especially this Mother's Day.

Happy May Day!

In the 20th Century, May Day was often celebrated with baskets of flowers adorning your neighbor's front door. A sweet, anonymous surprise that has faded from our traditions.

In the words of Louisa May Alcott:

"...It was the custom of the children to hang them on the doors of their friends the night before May-day..."

Consider gathering some flowers, creating a simple and pretty paper cone and show your neighbor some bloomin' love.

Follow these simple instructions here.

Photo via Flikr and John Morgan