Something Yummy: Cute Totes

One of my many loves is a fabulous purses/totes/handbags.  I am always in search for my next new purse.  I find this particular tote yummy.  I love the size; I can carry everything I need for my two kids.  I love the colors; I'm in a black and white phase right now.  I found several adorable totes at Chic Mommy Shoppes.  Most of all, I love that it's only $39.00.

Yummy Wear: Kid Shoes

I have a huge shoe fetish!  Not only do I love shoes for myself, I love to find cute adorable shoes for my kids.   One of my favorites is Puddle Jumper.  I love all their polka dot shoes collection. I have been putting my daughter in their shoes for years.  People always comment on how adorable her shoes are.  My daughter's favorite was the orange with white polka dots.  

I never have problems finding adorable little girl shoes but I do have a harder time with little boy shoes...until now!  Pedipeds has the yummiest little boys shoes.   Not only are they cute, they are really good for your baby's developing feet because of the soft soles.  They also have super yummy little girl shoes.  Could these shoes be any cuter?

Yummy Home: Kate Spade for Kids

So usually I'm not that interested in designer stuff, I always figure you can find the cute knock offs at places like Target, but I am always interested when I see famous designers team up with popular stores, i.e. Issac Mizrahi & Target, Vera Wang & Kohls, Sarah Jessica Parker & Steve & Barrys, Martha Stewart & KMart, you get the picture. Today I got an email from Bed Bath and Beyond promoting Kate Spade and her line of fine dinnerware sold only at BB&B. So naturally, I had to take a gander. Kate Spade is known for her clean, classic designs, and so it was with many of her designer dish sets. They were very cute, but what caught my eye was the set of dishes she designed for little girls and boys. Take a look

Don't you love the fun, simplicity of these plates? I can't decide which is my favorite, but the colors and the stenciled design just make them so completely yummy in my book. My question is, what mom is actually going to buy her son or daughter fine porcelain dishes of their very own to eat off and beat up? Now, I'm not a mom, so I can't speak from experience, but I would imagine I could find a more creative use for these, or maybe just use them for special occasions, or inspiration. Practical or not, these Kate Spade plates are absolutely delish!

Yummy Wear: Literally...

Ok so the other day I came across this little gem and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.

I have been in the market for an apron for quite some time and this might be the winner. Just looking at it makes me want to get in the kitchen and whip up something delicious. Also, imagine if that little guy were hanging on a hook somewhere in the kitchen, the color and design are art just by hanging there! She also has other aprons which are also cute, but this is definitely my favorite.
And this brings me to my next thought, to all you sewers out there...anyone know how tough it would be to whip up something like this? I just got a sewing machine and I'm dying to get going and start learning and making things. Word on the street is that its apron making is pretty basic...before you know it i'll be posting yummy aprons of my own making!

Something Yummy I Made: Fabric as Art

So recently I have decided that I really need to get in gear and start decorating the bare walls of my little apartment. I love modern art, with bright colors but even small prints at Target were at least $20 (As a newlywed, some times $20 bucks plus shipping and handling can seem expensive). So as I was roaming the Ikea showroom I saw a series of three pieces of art hanging on a wall. The colors and design were perfect for that room, actually I wanted them for own house, so I walked over to check the price. To my surprise, they had a tag hanging from them saying something like, "For a fresh look, just cover with fabric!" Those Ikea guys really know what they're doing. I should have known! (Apparently it's not just them, but creative people everywhere have been improvising and making their own chic art to fill their homes - sorry I'm a little behind.)

Needless to say, I was so happy to see this as it will definitely cost less than buying it, and I can always just change the fabric for something new. So I googled "canvas covered with fabric art." Here is the article that will be my guide when I make my new wall art! I will be posting pictures when this comes to fruition. Get excited!

Something Yummy I Made: Ornaments & Onsies

Ok so I skipped yesterday (sorry!) so today you get two lovely doses of yummy-ness. While stalking my friends blogs (as I usually do) I stumbled upon my friends' sisters blog. She is a mom-to-be and very crafty and creative (like my friend!). I began reading through some of her posts and found a couple things that were very inspiring and yummy.
To continue from my previous post, the first project was this homemade ornament.

Don't you just love him? Seriously. She found the pattern for making this joyous little owl here. I was actually really inspired just by this picture, but after visiting the site she got the pattern from, it was official. What is even better about this idea is that the maker/designer of the Owl Ornament says that if you aren't up to the task, throw the required items in a clear freezer bag and suddenly you have a fabulously yummy gift for any dear friends ready to go! Hopefully sometime before this Christmas season is over this little friend will be hanging on my tree!

The second project (by the way I hate the word project - just sounds like no fun...these are definitely fun ideas...) was a personalized onsie, perfect for any son, daughter, niece, or nephew (in my case) or grandkid.

As any new mom knows, onsies are a must, but why not spice them up with a simple design to give it that personal touch. She gives a detailed description and offers her email should any of us that are not as crafts-inclined have questions. My sister-in-law just had a little girl and I'm thinking about giving this a whirl...hopefully it turns out and it will be a fitting Christmas present. I will keep you posted!
-KS

Yummy Home: Christmas Decor

So today I received an email from cb2 (which I looovve -all that you love from classic Crate & Barrel with an updated, modern twist) and it was a little ad for some of their Christmas decor. I loved it of course and thought it was absolutely yummy. Here are some of their ideas:

I love how these are an updated play on classic decor and just a couple of those trees or one vase filled with cute ornaments can change the feel of a room. Christmas definitely gives me a Yummy feeling!
(PS the darling disco ball ornaments can be found at any 99 Cent store in a variety of colors, I have some red ones hanging on my tree right now!)
-KS