favorite cleaning products

if i'm going to spend time cleaning i want to have supplies that are either fun to look at it or smell really good and my latest favorite is the mrs meyers line in baby blossom.  almost makes me want to clean (but not really).  amazon carries almost the whole line ... check it out!

perfect vase

i'm always looking for great gifts!  i stumbled upon this great piece in a magazine several months ago and when I was surfing etsy tonight i found it again.  it's just such a great vase ... i really want to get one!  i think it would make the best housewarming gift too.  it's $48 and you can check them out in the MaidOfClay store on etsy ...

custom monogram vase

fun coffee cup

i'm always on the look for a new fun coffee cup.  it's just something that makes me smile when i use it.  i ran across this one today and it made me smile.  ha ... happy tuesday!

image courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com $16

get well gifts for kids

i'm happy to report my kiddo's came through their recent surgeries with flying colors ... maybe even a little too well - if that's possible.  anyhoo ... through the process we got gifts and we gave gifts to the kids to mark the memorable occasion.  here are some ideas if your little ones are going through anything hospital related ...

books & games ... going to the hospital sticker book $7 - amazon.com

nice, new stuffed animal to cuddle with ... cordy roy elephant - jellycat.com

cozy new pajamas ... burberry plaid pjs $90 - nordstroms.com

movies, movies, movies ... top 10 family movies

something special or fun for them to lift his/her spirits ...  

dress up clothes $49; remote control car $34 - chasing-fireflies.com

sweet treats & fun cups/plates/bowls to put them in ... 

ice cream ball $30; letter & number molds $28 - chasing-fireflies.com

tough day for mom & loves!

my little ones are in for a rough day tomorrow {sad}.  emma is having her tonsils removed and owen's getting tubes in his ears.  i know they generally say it's far worse on the parents (at least that day) and i really think that may be true.  this post is dedicated to them ... my loves!  please feel free to send any & all well wishes and prayers our way.  

p.s  yes owen is going to kill me someday for the bandanas!!

house for sale

there are few things that i really hate in this world ... but selling a house is one of them!  but we've decided that it's the best thing for our family right now.  so i've been spending all of my spare time touching up paint and decluttering closets and cabinets so that we can hit our goal of april 30th.  ugh.  

image courtesy of webblogs.cltv.com

dreaming of the new hgtv green home

i'm in love with the new hgtv dream home.  i just can't think of anything better than a house that's 15 minutes away from a beach and {arguably} the best seafood in the country. also so close to the great shopping & city life in boston, and all of the great historicaly sites ... a photo girl's dream!!  i will be entering to win every day, memory willing.  Click here to sign up too or see more great pictures. 

 hgtv green home 2010

p.s.  if you win can I pretty, pretty please come stay for just a long weekend!!