I came across all these cupcakes while zooming around the net. I have to say, I had to stop looking at these images because I almost wanted to cry… I can’t eat wheat. I can’t eat the sugar. And the dairy is a problem too. Honestly, why do they make them so pretty…. spaceballs, ice cream cone cakes or pretty in pink!

I was knocking around, looking for stuff and came across these delightful chopping boards. How adorable. If anyone knows where I can find these in the U.S…. my kitchen needs one! Have a look at all the cute things at Kensal & Gretel.

I was a little disappointed to see that these cups were out of stock… but no wonder. My favorite is the cup with pale pink interior. So sophisticated yet modern and cool! And the stationery is beautiful too… I just love pretty things!

Cat Lovers: sporting one of these adorable, super-soft and stretchy fleece Black Cat Hats on your cute little noggin is bound to be good fortune! Dog Lovers: Sweet Nellie has given us reason to celebrate! But act now there is only one of these left in stock! Penguin Lovers: Look around and be impressed! Someone is having too much fun!

I could spend hours looking at flowers and stripes and dots. It’s an odd thing being so fascinated with color and patterns. This wonderful set of prints is an inspiration for a set of spring labels I am working on. If only for the color combos and freshness that they invoke. So nice!

Danielle Thompson is a wonderful photographer and scrapbooker. I found her through another wonderfully talented scrapper, that we have mentioned here, Celine Navarro. These two have inspired me to create more fun and multi-layer futher. As if I needed a push to do so. Go to here scrapbooking samples… and enjoy.

I just finished reading this truly wonderful memoir by Abigail Thomas. Her honesty and openess make this one of my favorite memoirs. Annie Lamott’s Operating Instructions was also straight to the heart. When people are able to be so real and transparent about themselves, they allow us to accept ourselves at a deeper level. Reading these pages opened my heart to the struggles that all of us have to endure. Life may not be easy, but is sure is magical. And having 3 dogs (2 in my case) always helps.

Beautiful quality linens with a sophisticated color palette and modern design. I am working on a project right now with a Parisian theme. These fabrics and patterns, found after the fact remind me that I am plugged in to the design stream that exists in the cosmos and that the ideas don’t come from our brains but rather the great unknown. Ain’t life grand!