the pothole gardener

Here is a sweet 'little' something to make you smile on this chilly Monday afternoon. 

Guerilla street artisit, The Pothole Gardener. 

He plants flowers and shrubs in potholes with little props, making it into a sort of magical, miniature scene. I've always been fascinated by guerrilla street artists and this one has a very special eye to for detail. 

Here are a few of my favorites:

He also made this video showing the Londoner's initial reactions to his mini whimiscal creations. 

I would love to stumble upon something like this! 

keep smiling, 

channeling your inner snow bunny!

Friends I might be a little mega crazy excited because the hubs and some friends of ours are going skiing, boarding, ice skating, tubing etc in just a few weeks!! 

And because I am so excited I feel it completely necessary to lay out some outfit options, Apres Ski style... for when we aren't Gnar Gnaring Pow Pow all over the slopes!! Bro. haha jk on the bro part.

I'm really trying to use similar items to what I already own. But I have linked some cute options in case you are about to embark on an awesome trip filled with  fun snow activities too! 

First things first friends, always check the weather forecast. Even if you're from Austin where pretty much any temperature below 60 degrees is cold! hehe 

NINE DEGREES people...N-I-N-E!!! You have got to be kidding me...

Time to get crafty and shop my own closet! 

These outfit seems appropriate for dinner and drinks.

 by lefoof featuring zipper boots

This next option may look a little random but I have worn it before (not these exact items) and it is mega comfy and mega warm! This may be my outfit for the flight there and I'll put the beanie in my bag for quick access to cover up my freezing noggin' when we arrive in CO.

 by lefoof featuring flat boots

When I first saw this outfit on Pinterst I was SO excited because it just looks so cozy and happy. Maybe it's her, but either way I LOVE it. Sadly we really haven't had a winter to where I could sport snow boots and leg warmers. But NINE degree weather certainly seems appropriate!

 by lefoof featuring

And because I know you care here's my boarding attire. Yes I laid it out on the floor...what. I said I was excited. ;-) I added two new items this season, compliments of my sweet hubby (happy VDay! babe); these awesome neon yellowish green goggles and this totally necessary neon yellowish green neck gaiter.

 


hot toddy anyone?

DIY: no-sew fringe blanket

I found a super cute new project that I thought y'all might enjoy! 

The no-sew fleece fringed blanket. 

I've been wanting to make this for quite some time for our little furrbaby. Our little munchkin is having a big surgery tomorrow so I wanted to have it done before he got home so he has something extra special and soft to cuddle in. {Okay so it's not a big surgery, he is getting neutered. But I am surprisingly spastic about this whole thing that I couldn't bare to take him. I've requested that hubs take him and pick him up. I will be at home waiting to take care of him)

 My boofriend, Anna got me a gift card to one of my favorite places for my birthday, Hobby Lobby! So the hubs and I went there this weekend to pick out the fabric and the rest of the supplies. 

Here's what you will need (for a furrbaby blanket):

-2 complimentary fleece fabrics, 1 yard each (I chose camo and paw print. I really wanted turquoise but they didn't have it) Also your best bet is to buy these on sale or else you will be spending $25+ on a dog blanket.

-extra sharp scissors and/or a scissor sharpener

-tape measure or ruler

-marker

-a furry little helper ;-)

Lay out both of your fabrics one on top of the other. Cut out 4"x4" squares at each corner.

 Lay the ruler or tape measure across one side and mark every 1". It doesn't have to be perfect but it needs to be consistent. Then cut your fringe on the side you just marked. Repeat these steps on every side.

When you have completed cutting the 1" strips all the way around. Pick a corner to start in and tie in a regular over-hand knot EVERY OTHER section of fringe. {*side note; yes that is a recliner. It's the hubs recliner. If I had it my way it would be a lovely animal print vintage winged back chair. I'm such a great wife ;-)}

Once you are done with every other one. Flip the blanket over and do the same thing with the remaining untied sections of fringe. (I double knotted this side.) 

For a little extra flair ;-) (shocking it's not rhinestones, i know) I added these pre-embroidered iron on patches to officially make it his. 

He wouldn't sit still he kept nestling trying to rumple it all up. So he's making the "Mom quit straightening it out, I'm trying to get comfortable" face. 

All in all it took about 2 hours to do. But I was multi-tasking, Gunnar was wanting to play and The Real Houswives of Beverly Hills Reunion Part 1 and It's a Brad Brad World was on...what. ;-)

These blankets are super soft, adorable and can be fantastic gifts for a babyshower, for girls going to summer camp, teenagers or pretty much anyone who likes cuddly throw blankets.  I'm looking forward to making more of these. 

Have you made one of these, would you make one of these? If so, please share i'd love to see them! 

supersnugglecuddlefesttime,

China Glaze "Colours From The Capital" - The Hunger Games Collection

ohMgee!! I had to blog about this E-mediately! I was so excited when I found out today that there is a nail polish collection based on my recent reading obsession, 'The Hunger Games'. 

If you haven't at least heard of it you may have been under a rock for a while. ;-) 

Anyhow here's the color swatches, the names are fabulous! Which colors are your favorite?

These are the names they were going to use originally, same colors. 

This is the info that Lionsgate has provided about the collection:

In keeping with the powerful themes and message of the story, the collection of nail polish will be inspired exclusively by one of the book's distinct settings-the Capital and the nation of Panem. Awash in lavish fashion, food, and entertainment, Capitol citizens enjoy extreme cosmetics and body modifications, bold wigs, and outlandish costumes. 

The line will be available March 1, 2012 and the movie releases March 23, 2012! :)

According to The Hob, they have figured out that each color in the collection corresponds with each District. 

Luxe and Lush – District 1 (Luxury)
Stone Cold – District 2 (Masonry)
Riveting – District 3 (Technology)
Hook and Line – District 4 (Fishing)
Electrify – District 5 (Power)
Fast Track – District 6 (Transportation)
Mahogany Magic – District 7 (Lumber)
Dress Me Up – District 8 (Textiles)
Harvest Moon – District 9 (Grain)
Foie Gras – District 10 (Livestock)
Agro – District 11 (Agriculture)
Smoke and Ashes – District 12 (Mining)

I can't decide which one is my top fave because they're all great and I actually already own colors that look similar. But I think I'm gonna add to my collection, Lux and Lush, Electrifying (obvi they both have glitter) I'm interested in seeing what Mahogany Magic and Dress Me Up look like in person. 

What are your faves, would you sport any of these?? 

The cast looking very 'all American'.

hooray Monday is almost over, 

PS I have a fun and simple DIY project I'm excited to share with y'all that I finished tonight!