...this & that... Thursday.

If you've followed my blog for awhile you know that I love today's post:  ...this & that.. Thursday! 

Last week I tried something a little different with links and it didn't go very well.  It didn't dawn on me until Friday that someone viewing the post via feedburner/email (on their phone) might have a hard time viewing the links.  So, I won't be doing that again.  Oh, of course I'll give you the link but I'm also going to give you the pertinent information so that you can decide whether or not you want to click on the link. 

Over the last week I have found some very fabulous "random" items and I wanted to share them with you.  So, let's take a look at my fabulous finds, shall we?  Let's go...

I found 10 Rooms blog tonight and saw this wonderful photo (on the left) and of course I clicked the link/  I clicked right on over to The Ritzy Rose etsy shop.  And I was in "awww".  A brooch bouquet for your wedding what a fabulous idea!  And then some.  Here's a link of a few that I think are fabulous:  here, here, here, and  here.  These are absolutely fabulous and I one day I will have one of these.

BlondiesShop update:  I've also decided that I'm going to color coordinate my packaging on etsy with twine.  I think for packaging and/or presentation purposes that it would be pretty chic and sassy to have your ducky baby shower invitations arrive with yellow and white striped twine.  Or if your invitations are pink and blue onesies that you have coordinating pink and white or blue and white twine, don't you?  I thought they only came in limited colors and found them at this etsy shop with more colors.  But, first I'm going to check with {Scrapbits} and see if Charlene can't get the other colors.  I'd like to do this because I already have an exciting relationship with her and her shop.

I treated myself to these cute french button magnets from ElizabethSt etsy shop.  And I love them.  I "hearted" them one day and the next day I went back to purchase them and they were sold.  I was terribly bummed.  However, I took a chance and sent Elizabeth a message and she told me she could make another set!  How awesome and very sweet of her.  You see I also that the "french" inspiration would be fitting for my trip planning to Paris.  You can purchase your own set here.  And she also makes these fabulous pinwheel sets.  I very much want a set but I'm not sure how they'd go with my decor...

Completely by accident I found these wonderful vintage stamps and stickers today.  And yes they are travel inspired, actually, they are Paris inspired.

Speaking of Paris, look what I found...  Please head over to Fifi Flowers Design and check out her paintings.  Absolutely fabulous.  And of course the painting I like -- the Eiffel Tower in pink is "SOLD".  However, I post a comment and guess who responded?  Fifi herself did and she said she would repaint it for me in the color of my choice!!!!  OMG!  How awesome.  Now, I am contemplating it in pink as shown or orange to stick with the color theme of my apartment...  Hmmm...?  Or better yet, how about this:  painted in red with purple hearts?  This would combine the colors of my pillows on my couch and tie it all in.  Hmmm... decisions, decisions...what is your thought on the painting?  Since, she is going to repaint it for me -- what colors would you do?

And do you notice a theme here?  I do. 

I've been working on my trip to Paris as well and I need to update all of you with the various pieces of the plan ...this & that... style -- so be on the look out.

{the ALEX dress}
This one is my favorite.



{The CATE dress}
And of course I want the headband too!



I found A Piece of Toast Blog and this fabulous post of Kirribilla Pretties!  I was mesmerized by this navy blue dress.  The big bow absolutely makes the outfit.  And I must say I love it and I want it.  I also found a few others that I thought were must haves for my wardrobe.  So, take a peak and let me know what you think.  Oh, and you can visit the entire collection here.



This sassy number is {the ANASTASIA dress}.




{the GENEVIEVE dress}
Of course I had to include an LBD.

Have a fabulous Thursday and let me know your thoughts on today's post.  Until next time...