Love this idea! Bakers Dozen is a small happy silly online shop. 13 wonderful artists/makers were asked to create an object in a limited edition of 13 (hence bakers dozen) to sell exclusively through the shop.

bakersdozen.bigcartel.com

You’ll adore this set of self published journals illustrated by Elsie Flannigan at Red Velvet Art. Each book has 24 pages and a Kraft card stock cover.

Inspiration Journal Set : $22.00

Also check out Elsie’s artwork. Her blog A Beautiful Mess is a must as well! It’s my favorite!

Starting Over 8×10 Print : $18.00

Chris Merritt Nintendo 8.5×11 Poster : $14.00

www.redvelvetart.com

This rocker has been in my family for ages. My great aunt who is in her late eighties remembers rocking on it when she was a little girl. I remember when my mom inherited it. I helped my dad strip off all the old layers of paint and he painted it a lovely green that matched our house. When I moved out my mom gave the rocker to me.

I had such a hard time finding a cushion to fit it and then came across this beautiful one at TJ Maxx. The only problem was that the colors clashed so Shayne and I sanded the rocker down and painted it a nice shade of brown. It needed repainted anyway and I love the way it looks now!

Vote for Nicole Balch from Making it Lovely’s beautiful front porch redo at Better Homes & Gardens. This was all done in 48 hours for just $500! Amazing! You can vote here once each day. Good luck Nicole!

bon bon atelier is known for their selection of everything from apparel to home goods and now there is another reason to visit bon bon. Owners Betsy & Emily have been fabric lovers all of their lives, so they are ecstatic to be able to offer their favorites to you!

Save 10% off your purchase at bon bon– Just enter the word “apple” at checkout, and Poof! you get a discount!

www.bonbonatelier.com

When money is tight you have to get creative with your wardrobe. I don’t know about everyone else but I have been hitting the thrift stores more often, finding ways to revamp and reuse pieces of clothing that I haven’t worn in ages. Dyeing tired clothes a new and current shade is the perfect way to make the most of what you’ve got and all it will cost you is a few dollars for the dye. Here is are some instructions from Jessica (she is amazing and her blog is full of inspiration) of What I Wore on overdying and tie dying.

An example of Jessica’s tie dying skills : What I Wore

If you must buy something new make is something you will get tons of wear out of. How about this lovely dress by Lirola? You can wear this one dress seven different ways!

7 Ways to Wear Dress : $98.00