My Favorite Etsy Artwork

I didn't realize how much art work I have purchased on Etsy until a friend of mine was getting the 2 dollar tour of the casa de Buie and kept asking where all of my framed prints were from. My response to nearly every single piece: ETSY. The internet: it really is an amazing place. But even more than that, ETSY...where artists, vintage lovers, recyclers, crafters, and most of all hoarders can unite as one! 

My most recent purchase celebrates the love for my home state of Louisiana and yes my home town made the map! I LOVE this print! It's so fun and colorful. I just wish that this particular artist made Buie's home state of Arkansas.

Etsy Shop: joebmapart

I'm sure you've noticed in the last few years that chalk art is EVERYWHERE! I can't write very pretty with chalk to save my life. But I don't need do when someone else has done it for me. :) But these are permanent. They don't rub off so no worries! I put the first one right above our coffee area and the second one I actually gave to B as part of his anniversary present. It's what I say to him every night right before we go to sleep. I know I know, we're adorable. ;)

Etsy Shop: Lily & Val

I think this print accurately describes me and my interests: silly, dog, cat, coffee. If only one of them were holding a camera we'd be all set. This print is in our breakfast room and it brightens up my morning! Sometimes when I'm still delirious (before I've had MY coffee) I image our dog Conner and our big orange cat Charlie chumming it up over a hot cup of Joe and it makes me giggle. (Yes, I know I'm weird and spend waaay too much time with my animals. Give me a break, people. I work from home!)

Etsy Shop: 3 Crows

Of course, I HAVE to mention one of my dear friends, Christen Byrd. She is so fabulously talented in every area of her life. She's one of those people you want to hate because she's so darn good at everything creative but you just can't because she's so funny and nice. I'm glad she's my friend. She custom designs these prints for children's room or for a nursery. They make the PERFECT baby shower gift. While I don't currently have any hanging in our home, my brother and sister in law have FIVE of these prints between the two families. As long as they keep popping out babies, I'll keep ordering these prints! :)

Etsy Shop: baby byrds

This shop is probably one of my favorite discoveries thus far on Etsy. The artist's work is simply magical to me, filled with flowers and inspiring quotes. I currently have 6 (maybe 7) prints by Katie in our home and one of my best friends just sent me another print for my birthday that I need to get hung too! Her work inspires me as any good artist's should. I wish she could come paint a whole room full of wildflowers for me. I would never leave it. :) Check out her Instagram feed too @katieisadaisy.

Etsy Shop: the wheatfield

There are thousands of more wonderful and talented artists to discover. If you have found someone I need to know about let me know! I love finding new talent and displaying beautiful artwork. 

Discount Code!

Where do you do most of your shopping? Are you one of those shoppers who seeks the thrill of Black Friday? Do you LOVE the crowds and the traffic and fighting for the best price? Or are you like me, on the other hand, who prefers to do all (every. single. bit.) of shopping online? Like down to the socks and boxers that will inevitabily be in my husbands stockings every single year - I buy EVERYTHING online. It's just so wonderful to have someone out there in neverneverland preparing my packages just for me and then have a wonderful mailman (I pretend that they are little elves) dropping off my goodies on my doorstep. It's magical! What is most magical is that I never have to step foot in a single store or curse at one single person for cutting me off in traffic. Life is really just better this way.

One of my favorite places lately is Overstock.com. They have been so kind to offer YOU, my lovely readers, a discount code just for being so wonderful. Take a look at some of the things that I have my eye on.

So, for the good stuff. Go to Overstock.com, check out their fabulous sale items and when you find something you can't live without, enter discount code: 121728. This is good for 10% off ALL Overstock.com products.

202234 ** - free shipping promo code for electronics.

Happy Shopping and thanks so much for being loyal readers! :)

*All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code.*

Wish List

My mother in law requested that I make my wish list again because it was so helpful last year. Also, it helps my husband earn major brownie points in my book because he gets me just what I want! :) He usually surprises with one or two things but my wish list helps him with a bigger item. And as I mentioned before, Christmas on my side of the family is pretty much taken care of because we are helping out a family in Nicaragua. We will still buy something for my parents and of course for my little nephew Landon and for the one on the way! (My OTHER brother is expecting. We find out December 19th if it's a boy or a girl!) This will be our first Christmas will a little one running around! ... well, maybe not running quite yet. ;)

Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet book

Fugi Film Camera

Getting it Together Kit

Modern Family Season 1 on DVD.

a nice toaster

Pet Ornaments from Pottery Barn: One for Scooter and one for Conner, of course. :)

J.Crew.com

Vintage Pajama Set (sz. L)

cozy J.Crew slippers (sz M)

Give-A-way!

Lookin for a little give-a-way LOVE? Head on over to my friend, Lindsey's blog. She is giving these away! I secretly hope that I win, but I wanted you to have a chance to hear about this fabulous give-a-way too! :) These have been on my wish list for over a year! I've just been waiting on someone really nice to buy them for me. (hint. hint.) I know that Scooter and Conner would LOVE these containers!

Conner, lounging on the porch

Scooter, soaking wet and loving it!

Blog Feature: Fresh Entity

Fresh Entity - a fresh new design in 2010 calendars, window decals and stationery!

This 2010 calendar printed on watercolor paper can be used as a desk calendar or a wall calendar. It comes with a silver clip and bow for a cute but simple hanging over a nail. Or it also fits any 5x7 frame for those of you who would enjoy it in your workspace. Each calendar has a unique design and encouragement from Scripture. It would be a great gift to share…especially with coworkers, your child’s teacher, or let’s be honest…anyone! Your calendar will come packaged with clip and bow. Each calendar is $15.00.Please visit www.freshentity.com for other special order items available for those in the area.

I just placed 4 calendar orders and I really really want this window decal, too! :)

Any of these items would make great gifts for Christmas, birthday or a "Just Because" gift. Head on over to www.freshentity.com and order yours today!