a few of my favorite things...

alchemy stool.

I really love this stool by CB2.

I mean, I love it so much it was actually in my dream last night. 

spiderweb.

I am pretty sure I am going to have to add these scary candles to our Halloween decor.  I already have the perfect spot for them.  So spooky!

fun alternatives.

Not that I am having a baby right now and not that I know my third will be a girl....but you can't blame me for browsing.  Here are some fun alternatives if you don't want to go "all pink". Sometimes it's nice not to do the norm.

[daisy crib bedding from Forest & Fawn - totally modern]

[brooke bedding from PBK - a little bit more girly]

[puzzle patch bedding from Land of Nod - sweet and lovely
     with just a touch of pink]

ruched voile duvet.

I have been wanting some new bedding for our master bedroom.  I am a little tired of what we are currently using.  It is still nice, but I just want a bit of change.  I now have my eye on the ruched voile duvet from pottery barn.  I am in love and I want it now.  Okay, maybe not now but maybe when it goes on sale?  What's on your bed?

orla kiely.

Did you know that you can purchase Orla Kiely wallpaper at Anthropologie?  Me either. 

I think this would look lovely in a powder room.  See more of Orla's Anthro offerings here.

carnival ride.

Would love to have this pretty little print framed in my house.  It's fun + carefree.  I like it.

license plate USA.

Really love this!  But unfortunately it is a bit out of my price range.

kate grenier GIVEAWAY.

When I came across Kate Grenier Designs I knew I had to feature her on My Favorite Things.  Her collection became her inspiration, which eventually became her product.

“with no particular end use in mind, i’ve been collecting ‘junque,’ curios, symbols & quotations for years. blending handcraft techniques & recycling, i explore ways for art to become useful & for useful objects to become art.”

My absolute favorite goody from her shop has to be her bottle cap magnet sets that are theme packaged.  She has over 50 six-pack themes to choose from, making it a difficult decision to select your most favorite.  Also included in her product line are hammered aluminum clocks, mirrors, tables and jewelry boxes.  Her work can be found in over 200 galleries and boutiques across the world.

Today we are giving away two six-pack "beach" magnet six-packs.  That's right, TWO.  There will be two lucky winners!   So if you want to have a chance to win, just follow the giveaway rules below and keep your fingers crossed!  My favorite is the chocolate, what's yours?

Giveaway Rules:

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*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Thursday, July 17  at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, July 18
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen

fish bowl vases.

Fresh flowers + a lovely vase = instant pretty
Am loving these darling vases over at Kate Spade.

galvanized row.

Love this row of hooks at Pottery Barn.  Even though they are meant for outside use, I think they would be lots of fun under a rustic wood mirror!