{Fleabed for My Addy}

I don't know why {well yes I do} but I feel so bad leaving my Addy for 10 days while I'm in Italy.  It gives me a lot of comfort though know that my little sis, Laura, will be here while I'm away to house and Addy-sit for me. Addison LOVES Laura, so I know she will be happy to spend this time with her for 10 days. I wonder if she'll even miss me {insert sad face here}. To make up for my absence, for her  3rd birthday on October 2nd,  I'm doing it up big! In addition to her favorite doggy treats, I'm going to get her a yummy  cupcake so she can make a complete mess over it, and......a new bed {yes, she is a very spoiled doggie}!!! Here are a few that I'm looking at:

Aren't these adorable?? You know which ones I'm looking at, don't you? Fleabags were born to fill the void of contemporary on-trend dog and cat beds in chic, washable fabrics. In making them, they couldn't forget affordable and most importantly, eco-conscientious. Manufacturing locally in California, minimized their carbon footprint, and special attention was paid to the selection of organic cotton and bamboos.

I'm so loving the gray polka-dots!!! Jamie Meares over at Furbish just unveiled her new line of dog beds. If you live in the Raleigh area, you can visit her amazing shop and may even get a chance to meet her sweet little schnauzer Rowdy. 

So which bed should I get for my little princess?

{Restoration Hardware}

By any chance have you been in the newly renovated Restoration Hardware? I was shocked over the weekend to find a completely new store. I love the look and I've got to give the designers a standing ovation for being so bold to change up their entire line overnight. If I could squeeze in one complaint - the prices are insane, and the scale of some of the items are rather large {for those that live in apartments or small houses} BUT nevertheless, every.single.piece. is simply lovely and fantastic. I have a wish list already started {bedding (click here to see it) and towels not shown below but are always on my Resto wishlist} and lucky for me I have a good friend that works there and gets....wait for it, 40% off!!! Sh-mazing right? Still, I have a lot of saving up to do, but now these items aren't so out of reach for me. Check out the list...

{Must have this spot light and tufted couch. The light it $1500 and the couch $3000 - see what I mean about the insanity? But so lovely, right?}

{I've always wanted an Eames classic chair - but I kinda think I love this more. Wouldn't this leather chaise and shiny silver floor lamp be the perfect furniture for a corner reading nook? I want!}

{Love these accessories...doesn't the hour clock remind you of when Dorthy was trapped in the tower in the Wizard of Oz? Lol!}

{You know I am a fan of both subway sign art and chalkboards - so of course I would love these. Again, I could do the look for less - but sometimes I just want the real deal - and I want these...}

Impressive huh? Are you currently standing up giving a slow clap shaking your head from side to side in amazement? Lol!!!

{Come Fly With Me....}

10 days and counting!!! I have 2 more things to pick up and I will finally be finished with all of my pre-Italy shopping. Now that I'm almost finished, I need to start putting my packing lists together to ensure that I have absolutely everything I need for my suitcase and my carry-on. Below are several staple items {ipod, gum, gossip magazine, a good book, a cardigan or jacket in case the plane is cold, a neck pillow, Mentos (fresh goes better with Mentos, fresh and full of life - lol!!), my travel journal, sunglasses, chapstick, hand sanatizer, and of course my passport} that I can't live without while traveling...

What's on your travel list? Anything you can't live without?

{Weekend Plans}

TGIF Peeps!!!

So what are your plans for the weekend? Do you have any fun and/or exciting planned? Whatever you decide to you - enjoy and even if it's only 15 minutes, do something just for you!

{Paper Source}

Paper Source is one of my go-to stores when it comes to gorgeous papers, cards & envelopes, albums, specialty gifts, and crafts. I so wish I lived near one of their stores ~ but lucky for those that don't, they have an amazing online shop. Below are a few of my favorites from their new fall collection ~ click here to see for yourself a site full of inspiration and goodies...

1. Reusable Snack Bag

2. Polka Dot Printable Invitation

3. Gold & Chocolate Stationary

4. Jonathan Adler Paper

5. Fringe Paper Flower Kit