If there is anyone out there who speaks French please translate EVERYTHING at Chez Bogato.  I think I’m in love and it’s a good thing that I have no idea where to get these yummy’s because I would eat everything.  That’s after taking pictures of the selection of goodies first.  This makes me want to bake.  I wonder if they ship international?

Il était une fois

Gateau Fort

Cupcake Bambi

Chapeaux Chamallow

I have always loved Hello Kitty!  Actually, anything Sanrio makes.  Sign up for Hello Kitty’s Sweet Happy News and get 15 FREE Hello Kitty emoticons.  These emoticons will bring a smile to anyone’s face.  And then maybe you will be motivated to design your own emoticons.

Sparkle Thots has the most beautiful silver wire bangles adorned with a mauve shell pearl and a ’shuang xi’ pendant drop (a symbol of happiness) or a ’shuang xi’ pendant drop (a symbol of love).  These bracelets would be a wonderful gift for any occassion.

Love

Happiness

Christina Perdue has an eye for drama.   I love her photos with their dreamy quality and dark borders which add to the intensity of the moment captured in print.

 Love Never Wanted Me

 Swallowed By The Sky

When It’s Over

Haste

Love Me Nots 

We Might Fall

My Sweet Prints is giving away this beautiful Bedtime Bus Roll Poster.

To enter, leave a comment on My Sweet Prints post and for an extra chance to win become a Follower of My Sweet Prints Blog.  Entries close on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 5pm EST and the winner will be announced that evening.

If there is one thing that I miss about Hawaii, it’s the ocean.  And dressing for the sun and sand.  IshKabibbles floral creations make me want to hop on that plane and sit on the beach with a bento box.

March is National Craft Month.  How will you celebrate this momentous occasion?  You can maybe start by taking advantage of some of the National Craft Month sales and getting yourself a new sewing machine perhaps?  Or crafting supplies in general.  Overstock and HSN have specials this month.  Overstock has free shipping on sewing and cricut machines.  HSN has an array of crafting supplies including sewing machines with free shipping (and payment options), scrapbooking supplies, jewelry making supplies and the list goes on.

You can also enter a few contesets. 

• Spring Cleaning Challenge at Craftplace.  The challenge is to bring life back to something old.  The winner will receive an assortment of crafting products and supplies to keep them crafting all year long!
• Stuck At Prom Contest by Duck brand.  This special 10 year anniversary contest will award 20 scholarship prizes totaling $28,500 to couples who design and create Duck brand Duct Tape fashions for the prom.

If you just want to make something craft, check out Craftster to get ideas for projects that you can make by yourself or with your family.

Have you ever heard of Gudrun Sjödén?  If not, you definitely need to get your little behinds over to see what it’s all about.  The colors, textures, smells.  Smells?  Yes, you can just close your eyes and you are there.  I love this site and the images and of course, the products.  Their Home Spring 2010 Collection is now available, inspired by three themes: the Provence circus caravan, Vikingshill, and Dala-Floda.  My favorite of these, the circus caravan.  I love everything bohemian.  Oh, and their clothing line isn’t bad either!

Mamasakio: Jewels of Creation is based in London and I can’t get enough of the versatile necklaces / bracelets.  One piece can be worn in so many different styles depending on your mood.  The best thing about Mamasakio?  No shipping fees.  You can find Mamasakio on Etsy as well as Zibbet.

Mamasakio also had a great tip for Etsy shoppers.  Check out this cool Etsy Fee Calculator by Ryan Olbe.

Do you want to know how to make a light bulb terrarium or a bike chainring clock?  I never thought I did until I came across these tutorial on The Hipster Home.  These are project to add to your “I can make that” list.

If you want to make sure others know why your baby cries when being held by them, dress them in this cute onsie that reads “I only cry when ugly people hold me.” by Max and Otis Shirt Company.

I don’t know what to say about these rings. They are extraordinary and absolutely the cutest things I have seen in a while. Super kawaii. These are just a few of the rings at SouZou Creations. The most difficult part about these rings is trying to figure out witch ones to buy.

Linogirl is known for her hand formed porcelain objects with one of a kind hand painted images.  Now you can get those images in print.  How lovely!

Put away those sweaters and get ready for spring with these fabulous floral dresses at ModCloth.  And guess what.  You can shop for those special shoes to go with the dress too!

I love Tokidoki and I always want to buy everything. I especially would love to get a Tokidoki Black Eyed Peas concert t-shirt which of course you can only get at the concert. Boo! I will just have to satisfy my cravings with this cool new Til Death Do Us Part video.  So cute!

It’s that time again for The Philadelphia Designer’s Market which will be held on April 17, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia.  Designers, register today here.

First of all, let me say that my husband is crazy-obsessed with hunting.  I’m serious.  Day and night all I hear about is his next hunting expedition.  My ears are bleeding.  How much more can I endure?  I thought it was over until I browsed Moose: Art For Living.  I couldn’t believe it.  It was just meant to be.  Oh deer!  I have to say I would much rather have the gorgeous stag reproduction hanging on my wall than the ram head that is being prepared at the taxidermist shop.  Oi!

1.  Stag Head (Gold Glaze) by Valentin Design

2.  Stag Cufflinks by Emma Grace

3.  Stag Brooch by Emma Grace

Can’t get enough of Moose: Art For Living?  Join them at Unwrapped: South Perth 2010 on Saturday March 6, 2010.

I heart Paper Source (with a passion)!  I admit I have always had a paper fetish.  I hoard paper, stationary, anything with a pretty print.  I wish there was a Paper Source store here in Las Vegas but I am out of luck.  I am just grateful that I can peruse their online store and the great Easy Craft Ideas they have.  This envelope accordion book is one of them.

The applications are now out for the 5th Annual Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa which will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010. May Day! The deadline for applications is April 1, 2010 so hurry on over to the their website here.  By the way, this is Athens, GA not to be confused with Athens, Greece.  Well, I had to make sure there were no misunderstandings.

I was so excited yesterday to find this package in my mailbox.  I am still excited.  I forgot that I had ordered it in the first place.  I spotted the colorful stamps from Australia and let out a “Woo-Hoo!”  Well, in my head I did (with a happy dance too).

Needless to say I ripped open the package when I got into the house.  Ohhhhhh…ahhhhh…COOL!

What do you think of my new Male/Female watercloset sign?  I am still painting my hallway and need to repaint the bathroom door before I apply these babies.  These are handmade with an acrylic base topped with Japanese paper and sealed with a resin coating.   Mooza will let you choose the Japanese paper from their selection.  They also can make custom words if you choose. 

Today’s inspirational photos are brought to you by one of my favorite sites (other than Anthropologie), Terrain.  Actually I think they are both owned by Urban Outfitters.  Yes, this is not an independent design store but I have to say, that I window shop on these sites all the time without buying anything.  I just absorb the colors and textures.  I applaud whoever their stylists and photographers are.  You can find more of these images here.

I just wish they would open one of these stores here.  Unfortunately the flagship store is in Glenn Mills, PA.  I really want to eat at their cafe.  Check out their menu.

Pick 3 of your favorite local independent businesses, spend $50 a month, save your local economy.  I think this relates to the indie crafter movement!  I think we should put a little handmade spin on this.  Pick 3 of your favorite indie crafting businesses that also have brick and mortar locations and spend $50 a month.  If you spend more, fantastic!  I think I would need help on who has brick and mortar businesses though.  I’m not sure there are any in Las Vegas.  There used to be a craft store where you could rent out a space to sell your goods.  I don’t think it exists anymore.  I could be wrong.

The 3/50 Project was founded by Cinda Baxter and you can read all about her and the project here.

You need to check out these new bracelets in gold and silver at Freshie & Zero.  All affordable at $38 each.  My favorite is Peace and Love.

1.  Nova

2.  Peace and Love

3.  Tiny Hearts

4.  Dwell Pink

5.  Dwell Golden

6.  Cartwheel

And if you are interested in finding out what it means to be an entrepeneur, Freshie & Zero have also added a wonderful and informational post to their blog called Lessons For Entrepeneurs.

These prints from the Vintage Pink Collection by Skippy Designs are so adorable.  Now all I need is more wall space.

I want one. I have no idea how to surf and frankly, I don’t care to learn.  Whatever. I still want one because it’s pretty and will look good leaning up against or hung on the wall.

These custom surf boards are by Naoki.  You can read about the artist and gyotaku here.  I wanted to buy an original print when I was last in Hawaii but didn’t know how carry it on the plane.  Shipping would probably cost more than the print so we decided to go without.  One day I will have one.  Oh, yes, one day I will.