My Favorite Things - Paper Source

Here's installment #2 of My Favorite Things.  Last week it was PB Teen and this week, it's Paper Source.  I'm so glad Paper Source came here to Seattle a couple of years ago.  Their selection of paper is amazing.  Their colors are true, crisp and gorgeous.  I especially love all of their printable labels and their own line of decorative papers.  Here are some of my other favorites for the holidays!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

FROM PAPER SOURCE

SMASH Date Stamp - $6.95

I love this stamp... great for any occassion. 

It stamps like the old school library stamps with month, day, and year.

Jonathan Adler Phone Cover.

This is fun!  Chic style for $26.95.

It comes in a pink, scallop print too.

This one is a bit quirky, but oh so practical too.$26.95

I think this would be a great gift for that OCD chef you know!

Personalized Notepads for $35.00.  Set of 5!   

This is exactly the type of gift that I'd love to receive,

but would never get for myself.

Paper Source is my favorite source for calendars.

They have tons of great options, here's the one I'm using right now.    

The PS Wall Art Calendar for $29.50. 

On the back of each month, it has a template to turn the artwork into tags,

envelopes, cards, and more. 

I always save the best for last...

This Mom Agenda is really a good one.  $47.95

My friend bought one and got to see it in action. 

It is well laid out, clean pages, full month views,

plus extra space for activities and to-dos.   

It is the perfect combination of fab. and function.

IKEA FRIDAYS - Happy 4th and Meet NORDEN

Happy 4th of July Weekend everyone!  This week I'm picking the NORDEN dining table for $279.00.  I saw this over at a friend's house and loved it.  They're using it as a craft/game table in the basement.  It is so great for kids (and adults) to have a great big table to spread out games, projects, or crafts.  The NORDEN comes into 2 sizes, the smaller one for $279 which accomodates 4-6 and a larger one for $399 that accomodates 8-10!  Both with removable leaves.  My friend has the larger one and it's huge!  Great if you have the room for it!

This table is a workhorse.  It is so versatile.  The crisp white finish and the clean lines will work in any room and with any decor.  What I would also add is a plexiglass top to protect the tabletop from stains, scratches and spills.  I'm all about getting plexiglass cut at your local hardware store.  Cheap and so practical!




(all images via marthastewart.com)


Before I sign out for the weekend, I had to share some of my favorite ideas from the "queen", Martha Stewart.  Most of these are pretty self explanatory, no recipes or directions needed.  My favorites:

• Bandana Table Runner.  Pick up Bandanas at the party store and lay out on table!
• Colored Sand Votive Holders.  Great one for kids.  Get colored sand at craft store and pour!
• Pretzel "Sparklers".  Dip pretzels in white chocolate and roll in sprinkles.
• 4th of July Sundaes.  Berry sorbet with whipped cream and blueberries.  Sorbet can be prescooped into cups.  :)