yarn vases

I recieved the latest lion brand catelog this week and was really inspired by their yarn wrapped vases.

I have been saving tin coffee and soup cans and thought they were perfect for this project. I took 3 different sizes and wrapped some scrap yarn around it and added the contrasting black for some texture. It was exactly what I needed to place on top of our entertainment center. I'm really loving simple decor lately.

In other news... how come nobody has ever told me about Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!? Seth found it on Netflix and made me watch it. It is so weird but so funny! Neil Patrick Harris never fails to make us laugh!

Love these scenes!

hearted

I realize it has been over a week since I have last posted. I was feeling really worn out last week. I really didn't have much to blog about nor the motivation. I still don't have much to write about but I hate going this long without blogging! So I thought maybe you would be interested in taking a look at some items I have recently hearted on Etsy.

crochet bib necklace, ruffle layers in heather gray by acommonthread

meow mitts KNITTING PATTERN by TinyOwlsMagicAttic

i heart Missouri-Leather. by truche


Snuggly Owl limited edition print by AshleyPercival

Set of 3 hanging bowls in azure by vesselsandwares

Kizzy 365

I was really inspired by this post on the etsy blog this past week to start a project for myself. A lot of you bloggers are doing 365 projects where you take a photo a day for a year. Since I'm no photographer, I wanted to do something a little bit easier. If you haven't noticed, I love taking photos of my cat. She is so photogenic! Since I already take tons of photos of her anyway why not challenge myself to take a new photo of her each day and post it? That's what I'm going to do. Yes, I'm a little late starting on January 1st but I'm still going to do it... starting today! I created another blog to keep track of each photo so I don't bore or annoy you every day. I'm sure a lot of you do not care to see a new picture of my cat everyday. I don't blame you! (although she is the cutest cat in the world!)

I'm doing this project because I want an ongoing project that will keep me consistent and that will help me become more comfortable with my camera.

I'm calling this project Kizzy 365 and I have made a tab at the top for you to click to go to the blog of the project. You can follow me but I won't care if you don't. It's a project for myself really. Although... of course I wouldn't mind comments once in awhile :) :)

inspired

jellyfish

I was browsing etsy and came across this crocheted jellyfish and really liked it so while watching Elf last night I made myself one for my kitchen. He is hanging over my sink!

Guest Post: Meg (Twisted Tree) - Halloween Inspiration

Hello there That Is Charming readers!

My name is Meg, from the blog Twisted Tree where you can read the ramblings of my life as a stay at home mom to three perfect children and the wife to the most amazing man( at least I think so)!

Carol asked some of her blog friends to help her out with a guest post while she moved into her new adorable home, that I love by the way, so I jumped at the opportunity!

Since it's October, what better to talk about than Halloween!

I have to admit, I was never a fan of the holiday until I had children of my own and now I look forward to it every year...not to mention I have a husband who decorates more than anyone I know for Halloween, he's a dork, but that's why I love him!!

Do you still dress up for Halloween? Hey, it's one time a year when you can dress up as a bunny rabbit, princess or sock monkey and no one will look at you like you are crazy...so go for it!!

Here are some "spooky" images that I found to get everyone in the Halloween Spirit...

Trick or Treat!

Thank you Carol for letting me guest post on your awesome blog, I hope you get all settled into your new home and make it your own with all of your lovely creations and goodies! Home is definitely where the heart is!

xoxo~Meg