Not Just For Birthdays...

I thought this was an adorable idea! Banners for everyday! Check out all of the cute options from Banter Banner! Only $10.00 each!

Alice Lane Home

If you like interior design, definitely follow Alice Lane Home. They have great ideas! Check out these Pussy Willows, what a fresh and easy look!

Click Here to link to their blog!

Cupcake Craze

I'm sure you have noticed the recent obsession with cupcakes. They are EVERYWHERE. Well here is a cute way to put it on a pedestal if you will. Rosanna Inc came up with this adorable mini stand. CLICK HERE to link to her site. I think they would be great for a wee ones birthday party!












A favorite blogger of mine has gathered many many more cute pedestals to "drool" over. Click here to link to her site at www.ineedprettythings.com

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I love to share great and unique artists when I stumble upon them. I found this shop on etsy and I love her whimsical prints! She also has some really cute customizable prints that would be great for a anniversary or wedding gift.

Click Here to go to the Etsy Shop

She has a really cute blog too, click here!

Vintage Italian Finds!!!

In the US it is so much fun to go to the large outdoor flea markets and antique stores and find all of sorts of old treasures and beautiful new handmade goods from crafters! I have always loved to go, but when I stumbled upon one here in Italy about nine months ago I was BLOWN away! I use to think a chair or table from the 1950’s was a great find, oh no. That’s recent history for Europe and at these antique / crafters markets you can find things from the 1500’s on up. Now, pick your jaw up off the floor! You do pay a pretty penny for those antiques but there are also some unbelievable deals to be had. I have had so much fun shopping I thought I would bring these great finds and beautiful craftsmanship to you. I am starting a section at The Dapper Darling called Vintage Italian Finds. Click here to check out the wonderful pieces I’ve gotten so far!

Step Aside Warhol...

Thinking about having a portrait done of mans best friend but you don't want your friends to think you're NUTS!?! Check out these adorable custom pet portraits done a la pop art. They are really cute and affordable! The artist is very flexible with colors, sizes and most animals. Be a trend setter and have your Irish setter put in a painting!! CLICK HERE to link to the artists site.

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Is your living room "stuck" in the past? Reboot with these hysterical pillows from diffractionfiber at Etsy. They are even eco friendly and made of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Its a great geek gift!

Diffractionfiber has a ton of unique pillows and creative gifts! They even have a "made for each other" set of pb & j bread slices that can be personalized. What a cute wedding shower gift this would be! Check them out by CLICKING HERE!

Wisteria

This online store and catalogue has a gorgeous mix of eclectic furnishings, home decor, gifts, garden goods and textiles. They are currently having a fantastic sale of up to 60% off. This would be a great time to snatch up that vintage chair or set of new dishes you've had your eye on! Click Here to link to one of my favorite stores, WISTERIA

Embrace the Moustache!

To secure and or ensure my husband’s “manliness” he grows a unique villain inspired mustache once a year (mustache wax and all). After months of begging for it to be shaved off and no results, one day I decided to change my strategy. I decided to embrace and celebrate the mustache. This even included bringing them into my home! I found this hysterical pint glass that suited my search just perfectly! Everyone gets a kick out of them and now my husband has an insta-stache every time he takes a sip of beer. Cheers!
Find these adorable Mustache glasses here at BreadandBadger on Etsy!


PS..No mustache for over a year now….fingers crossed :) Embrace the Stache!

Go Roomba Go!

If you haven't seen one yet, IRobot makes a self propelled vacuum that roams around the house sucking up dust and dander by itself so you can get other things done. Unfortunately, I find myself cheering my vacuum on as it glides through the house and following it around in amazement. Its a great purchase but sometimes it does need maintenance and you need to take it apart and clean the inside. (PS..Don't try to use it on shag carpet). It's great for everyday cleaning, I would not say DEEP cleaning. Check it out for yourself! And Hey...even the cat LOVES it!