ETC: Birthday Haul

Birthdays are great for special treats (like my rainbow layer birthday cake) and bringing friends together, but sometimes you also get really lucky in the gift department. The older I get the more ridiculous I feel sitting around opening presents at a birthday party. Not to say I don’t love and appreciate the gifts I get because, trust me, I really do. There was certainly a time when presents were basically the purpose of a birthday, but now I relish in an excuse to just have fun. Birthday dresses are good too.

I was very lucky this year and got so many awesome and thoughtful gifts that I feel compelled to share them. Here’s a rundown of some:

Make Your Own Root Beer Kit

Ah! I’ve wanted to make my own forever and now I have the supplies to make GALLONS! I’m not a huge soda fan but Root Beer is my jam. Plus I get to name my brew (Michelle’s Old Fashioned Spicy Root Beer?) on the included labels!

Scategories Categories

I love board games so much that I’d rather play them than do pretty much anything else at any kind of social gathering. A main reason I’m excited to one day have a family is to host mandatory Game Night. Scategories rules and this new take on it is sure to please! Kudos to the BF for finding a game I hadn’t even heard of yet!

Vintage Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers

OH. MY. GOD. Or should I say ‘Oh My Lisa Frank’ because the woman who dreamed up top hat-wearing teddy bears is basically my almighty. This punk rock dog design was my favorite growing up and my friend happened to have this still laying around. I cried.

Books, Books, Books

These new additions to my overcrowded (read: piling up on the floor in front of) bookcase were fun surprises. I LOVE fonts and this book is surprisingly readable and not all dry and typography-y so even non word geeks might like it (though to be fair, I’m in this world way too deep to see clearly on that). Plus vegan slow cooking? Yes, please!

Magic Wand Salt & Pepper Shakers

I’ve mentioned before how close I am to becoming a collector of S& P shakers, and these cool magic wand ones aren’t helping. You shake the seasonings over your food as if you’re casting a spell! Amazing.

Little Miss Giggles Mug

She is my alter-ego and now I get to drink from her every day!

xoxo,

Michelle

ROUNDUP: Weekly Links 12/18/11

Here's what I'm rounding up this week:
Kitty Wigs

You can actually buy actual wigs for actual cats. Also - can we talk about that blond wigged cat's come hither stare?!
Lisa Frank Clothing Now Available (!)

If only I could combine my Lisa Frank enthusiasm circa 1993 with my grown-up salary to meet in a magical place (perhaps atop an ice cream sundae in outer space?) where I'm allowed to buy out the store and live my life strictly in fluorescent crew neck sweatshirts and t-shirts featuring kissing dolphins. 
Pugs with Courtney Stodden Tweets

Everyone's (least) favorite teenage bride is now the subject of a hilarious and disturbing Tumblr from some genius who thought to combine her overly sexualized (and overly thesaurus-ed) tweets with adorable pictures of pugs.  
Baby Legs Salt & Pepper Shakers

I'm thisclose to becoming one of those people who collects salt & pepper shakers, and ModernFX on Etsy isn't making it any easier with these cool yet totally creepy baby leg shakers.
Cards & More from Chirply

Chirply offers cards, notebooks and more featuring cool, diverse artwork from independent graphic designers - you can even submit your own!


xoxo,
Michelle

ROUNDUP: Weekly Links 8/28/11

This week I've found so many awesome things that I want to share with you! Laughs, food, craft and more - dive in to see what I'm rounding up this week:


DIY Mason Jar Sewing Kit via Momtastic

This adorable and functional sewing kit would make an awesome gift (hint, hint) or an awesome addition to your crafting collection. Anything with mason jars gets my heart fluttering!


What Claudia Wore: Damn England, What Happened?

If you're not reading this blog you're missing out. Chronicling the full-of-flair wardrobe (glitter socks in gym class - who does that?!) of the Baby-Sitter Club's Claudia Kishi, this blog is not only a welcome blast from the past - it's a total chuckle inducer. This post shares various foreign covers of BSC classics with hilarious results (even beyond the creep fest that is Claudia's teacher/bod inspector above). 


Homes From Shipping Containers

Who knew you could live inside a metal container without being dead or homeless? Apparently this concept is now even considered high class. They're refurnished, stacked, painted and more before becoming one lucky homeowner's quirky, eco-friendly abode.


Sew Sweet Stitches: Nutella Cannolis

I love Nutella. I love cannolis. Do I really need to tell you anything more than Nutella Cannolis? CLICK THIS LINK!!!


Lisa Frank Biopic via Upright Citizens Brigade
Any girl who had papers to organize in the early 90s undoubtedly held a glossy Lisa Frank folder between her grubby little fingers. In a world where unicorns roam free and panda bears wear overalls, Lisa Frank reigns supreme and this comedic "biopic" showcases her story from hapless art student to school supply savant. Sharpen those Hollywood Bear pencils, everyone - this will be a film to write home about!