frosty portrait

As we stood outside waiting for the school bus one cold morning last week, Autumn ran around commenting on the frosty coating upon everything. When she called out "look it's you!" I saw that she had drawn a little frosty picture of me on the windshield of the car.  

As you can see I was smiling, and I have pretty eyelashes :)
It was so sweet I had to take a picture of it before it melted away...


Have a great weekend :)

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Friday Finds . . .

. . . Orange Crush!

This week I'm crushing on everything orange, which why my Friday Finds post this week include some of the most awesome items I found on Etsy.  I have linked each item back to the owner's Etsy shop, so if you see something you like, why not pay them a visit?! 

Being an Etsy seller myself, I know the excitement felt when your products receive views, hearts, and sales! I encourage supporting independant business owner's, whether they are selling their handmade items or vintage goods. Just one sale could make someone's day a whole lot brighter :)

1}  Encourgement Quote Print by EMC on Etsy
2}  Fox Earrings by the TinyFig on Etsy
3}  Doodle List Journal by makingthishome on Etsy
4}  Love Bird Bunting Banner Cake Topper by TheBohoBride on Etsy
5}  Vintage Bowl Set from RabbitAndRally on Etsy
6}  Vintage Platform Shoes from nicolasvintage on Etsy
7}  Baby/Toddler Blanket by HumblePieOriginals on Etsy
8}  Hand Sculpted Sewing Machine Business Card Holder by MadeWithClayAndLove on Etsy
9}  Vintage Rotary Telephone from ArtmaVintage on Etsy

A few reminders!!

This past week I hosted a giveaway for a copy of My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Digital Software v3.  The deadline for entries was this morning, but I will be extending it until next Monday morning, February 20, 2012, at 9:00 am, because not one person entered to win this awesome software!

If you'd like to learn more just click here to read my review, see samples I created myself, and learn all the giveaway details! http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/2012/02/giveaway-day.html

Also I am hosting a Pinterest Link Party, and would love for anyone who is on Pinterest to participate by leaving your link at the bottom of the post.  Click here for details! Paula's Pinterest Link Party.


xo,

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Pinterest Link Party!!

I've been hearing a lot about Pinterest for quite some time now, but haven't joined until recently. Mostly because I knew I'd love it, and would be on the computer even more than I already am.

When I finally did sign up, I found that many of my friends ~ personal, facebook, twitter, Etsy, and blogger friends were already there, which I love! Then the thought came to me that I should host a Pinterest Party so we can grow our connections and make even more friends!

Whose with me? The rules are simple! Just add your Pinterest link below, follow me, and some others who have stopped by. I will follow everyone back who follows me :)) And even better tweet, facebook etc. to spread the word.





Have a Great Thursday :)

xo,

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wordless wednesday ...

Sweet moments to remember ~ Classroom Valentine Parties

Linked to~

 

and~

5minutesformom.com

 

Have a great Wednesday!!

xo,

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valentine's day vs. love all year

I'm not sure how many out there will agree or disagree with me on this subject, but instead of writing a sappy post today I am taking a different approach.

As a child it is exciting to make and hand out valentine cards during class parties. And of course it's fun to eat candy and heart-shaped treats on Valentine's Day, but what about the other 364 days of the year?

It's important to show your love and appreciation for those close to you every day of the year. Of course it's sweet to give a Valentine's Day gift, but there shouldn't be such a importance placed upon it's "meaning". There is no gift out there that shows the depth of love. Does more expensive really equal more love? No, your everyday actions is what shows and proves your love.

Today instead of gifts my family will be receiving extra hugs and kisses, and an "I Love You". I believe that will get a smile and a give a warm heart.

Photo source OneSmileMonkey.com

xo,

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this should be the cure for . . .

... any sadness and heartbreak. If only it were that easy ~ Just "keep calm and eat a cupcake"!

With the popularity of all the different versions of the "keep calm" quotes, I couldn't resist creating a set of handmade cupcake toppers using this phrase.

They are not 100% finished, but my plan today is to complete them, and list them in my Etsy shop. I love their trendy shape, as well as the color combination of pink and black. Reminds me of a little ballerina.

Happy Monday :)

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