{Drab or Fab} Spray Paint & Trash Can = GORG

I have a new blog favorite - Mer Mag.  She is a creative wonder.

As I was flipping through her posts and saying ohhh check that out...ohhh LOVE that, I saw the most amazing trash can.

Yes - you heard correctly!

If your trash can is out in plain view - don't you want it to look great?  I know I sure do.

We have one of these in the garage...

Does it look familiar?

Well tomorrow - I'm going to Joann's and buying a can of gold spray paint...and I'm gonna do this...

Amazing - right?

When I'm done - I'll post a photo and let's see if mine turns out the same way - wish me luck.

photos via: Mer Mag blog

Bakerella Does it AGAIN

I think I was one of the first people that rushed out to get Bakerella's book Cake Pop.

After looking through the book - saying I was a bit overwelmed was an understatement.  I mean - her pops are aMAZing!  A friend of mine came over and we had ourselves a little baking party.  We chose to make the basic pop - which I have to say...turned out extremely tasty.

Well hold on to your britches people...Ms. Bakerella is coming out with a Cake Pop Kit.  You heard correctly.  It will be available in stores in November.

Below is a sneak peak at what it will look like.

When you purchase the kit...you get a booklet that shows some original masterpieces from the Cake Pop book, but she has added in some new cuteness.  You also get the lolly sticks, ribbon and tags for the pops.  I can't wait to get my hands on this kit to check them out.  You can pre-order the kit from Amazon here for $13.57.

Bakerella's publisher is Chronicle Books.  We all know what greatness comes out of this publishing house.  Well - not only did they publisher her book...they created this kit AND they have also put together some darling notecards.

If you want to know more about Cake Pops - check out her video.

Oh man...I'm getting hungry!

Tootles,

Caryl

*images via Bakerella

Nest Yourself Down

How would you like to lounge around this comfy beanbag - better known as the NEST?  I can just picture myself with a piping cup of coffee and the latest book I'm reading...The Gospel According to Coco Chanel.

Zilalila makes Nest, which is an XXL cushion, handknitted by the skilled women of a fair trade production unit in Nepal.  If you want one of these babies - you need to order them from The Netherlands.  They haven't made there way over to the US yet.

First spotted on Kriste Michelini's blog as part of her Tuesday Textiles series.  Want some inspiration - check out her blog.  There is always something fun happening over there.

words...a gentle reminder

Words can bring such inspiration.

I have sayings posted all over my office.

They bring me inspiration when I need it most.  They are gentle reminders of the person I want to be.

I was reading the latest issue of O Magazine and Joel McHale was talking about "the best," the best soup, vacation, etc.  When it got to best advice - he said that someone told him "be nice to everybody," when someone's a jerk everyone hears about it.

I gave that advice to my little man tonight.  If you really think about what Joel said...it's very true.  But another thing to remember...is that people ALWAYS remember if someone wasn't nice.

How is your customer service? How are you treating your friends?  Your family members?  Your co-workers?

Here are some gentle reminders to start off your Monday...

*all images via Pinterest

Want to see my WORDS board - check it out.

If you have any words that inspire you - leave a comment.  Would love to hear.

Weekend Round-up

Eeeek this week has flown by.  Busy week working on some Halloween concepts for a client event.  I just love this tablescape that AndersRuff did.

When I wasn't working this week...I was dreaming of:

Magical moments that are guaranteed not to be missed with the Minimo-X...

Subway Art Love...Learn how to make your own

Bite size goodness from Peter Callahan Catering...check out his new book here.

Being whisked away to this sandy beach.

The glamorous dinner I would be having sitting at this table.

Happy Weekend!!

Caryl