Summer Love

In the winter, I fill my house with dark reds, greens and blues, but as soon as it gets warm out, all I want are beautiful summer colors! Pretty pink nail polish. Teal dinnerware. Paper lanterns. 7 minute popsicle maker. A gorgeous glass pitcher. I love summer!!!

1. Sunset Sail Jellybean Rug $28.99 @ Linen Locker

2. Outdoor Solar String Lights $42 @ Amazon

3. 7 Minute Popsicle Maker $49.95 @ Williams-Sonoma

4. Calypso Dinnerware $12.99 - 29.99 @ Target

5. After Showers Dishtowel @ Anthropologie

6. Tetra Fish Pitcher $45 @ Rain Collection -- So gorgeous!

7. Essie Forget Me Nots $4.95 @ Amazon

Cat Must Haves from Etsy

I found my cat, Lyla wondering through the woods near my house a year ago. Neighbors told me another neighbor had gotten tired of her and thrown her out there. Her life may not have started out great, but I have made it my mission to spoil her! I love the unique cat products you can find on Etsy -- eye balls, a dead mouse and tattoo inspired collars!

Here are a few of my favorite finds:

1. Custom Brass Knuckles ID Tage $13 @ Wicked Minkey

2. De'Cat'Pitated Mouse Head $12 @ Spell Well

3. Today's Catch Catnip Toy $4 @ Wags and Wiggles

4. Tattoo Cat Collar $9.97 @ Poppy Seed Cats

5. Two Catnip Eyeballs $10 @ Hannapt -- these are huge!

6. Knitted Catnip Fish $4 @ Cherry Willow

I Love You Mom!

Happy Mother's Day!

How to Help the Tornado Victims

I've been watching the devastation unfold in the South and I can't imagine the pain of those who have lost their homes and family members. So, I wanted to put together a post of how people can donate to help the tornado victims and the recovery efforts. I've found two different and great options:

Shopping for Charity:

1. Ceramic Soap Dish $16 HERE -- 50% goes to the Red Cross

2. Satin Flower Hair Pin $5 HERE --100% goes to the Red Cross

3. Dinosaur Bib and Burp Cloth $7 HERE -- 100% goes to the Red Cross

4. 3 Embroidered Cards $18 HERE -- $5 goes to the Red Cross

5. Original Painting $59.95 HERE -- 30% goes to the Red Cross

6. 4 Ceramic Coasters $24 HERE -- 50% goes to the Red Cross

Donate Money:

• Red Cross: Text 'RedCross' to 90999 to donate $10 or donate online here. You can select from a few options, including where the $$ is most needed, natural disasters, or Japan.
• Feed the Children: Donate here. $50 helps deliver 375 pounds of relief supplies to tornado victims.
• Salvation Army: Text 'Give' to 80888 to donate $10 or donate online here. Salvation Army allows you to specify where your money goes.
• Alabama's Governor's Relief Fund: Donate by credit card or check here. You can select from a variety of options... $34 buys 100 meals for victims and $40 buys medical supplies.

Also, if you live closer to the South, you can donate actual items -- food, health and beauty, etc. to the Red Cross and many local churches. See other options here.

Mother's Day Gifts via Etsy!

Every Mom loves thoughtful, handcrafted gifts and while you might not be crafty, the people of Etsy sure are. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Original Watercolor Spring Flowers $16 @ Piink Design Studio

2. Custom Family Nest $32.50 @ Derjes

3. Glass Sea Turtle $96 @ GlassnFire

4. Succulent Wall Art Kit $52.95 @ Succulents Galore

5. I Heart You Mom $10 @ Monkeys Always Look

6. Three Peas in a Pod Necklace $15 @ Kiki Burra Beads

7. Four Red Poppy Stemless Wine Glasses $70 @ Swirly Garden

Check each shop for different versions and prices.

And while your browsing gifts on Etsy, check out their HUGE selection of handmade Mother's Day cards HERE.

Garden Needs!

This is my first apartment/summer with a balcony! There are already enough plants on my balcony to make it hard to walk. So, I've been scouring the internet for some cute plant labels, and I found these great options:

1. 6 Beautiful Customizable, Handstamped Makers $20.50 @ Dilly Bags

2. 6 Reusable Plant Tags $12.99 @ Allsop Garden

3. 6 Custom Garden Markers $20 @ Just Work

4. 6 Customizable Upcycled Markers $30 @ Mon Petit Chou Boutique