#1 Way to Stay Cool

Drink some water (or a coke)!

It tastes much better when chilled in a snazzy beverage tub.

Monogrammed Decals (18.00) can transform the most plain-Jane beverage tub (cooler, ice bucket, etc.) into every hostess's dream.

These little decals come in a whole bunch of different designs and cling to just about anything (including car windows)!

Don't Forget...

to enter the giveaway.

Simply become a follower and leave a comment with your favorite coaster set!

Keep those fingers crossed...

(image via http://www.joshrhone.com)

Just a Peek...

A sneaky one, that is.

  

Take a little Styrofoam.

Add some moss.

and VOILA!

Now you didn't think I'd show the finished product, did you?  I did say it was only a peek.

Stay tuned for the reveal after the creations themselves are revealed at a rehearsal dinner on Friday!  

It'll be worth the return visit--I promise.

It's a Party!

Last week, my lovely sister hosted a little nesting party at her house.  The food was yummy (if I do say so myself), and the eye candy was even better!  All of the summer goodies were on display and lookin' pretty.  Everyone got creative, and I cannot wait to see the loot when it arrives on my doorstep in a few short weeks.

 Look at all that preppy goodness!

Woo Pig!  It's almost football time.  

pretty packages with even prettier labels

this little beverage tub deserves a post of its own--stay tuned...

the party debut of personalized plates at nesting

(check out those yummy goodies on the stand!)

Like Them???

House Beautiful sure does!

The newest addition to the nesting family was recently spotted in the June 2010 issue.  

Take a peek inside!

The design possibilities are limitless.

I'm currently obsessing over the chevron style, but my latest favorite changes at least once a day...

(images House Beautiful via LaPlates)

Let's Start the Week Off Right...

with a giveaway.

I'm loving summer, and I know you are too!  I would love to make your summer a little sweeter with a set of disposable coasters.  They are sure to spice up your next party (or even just your desk or night stand).  

Woo Pig Sooie!

Summer Lovin"

Since it's Monday, I think we should make it really easy.  Here's how to enter:

1.  Follow and subscribe to the blog.  (You must be a follower to win.)

2.  Leave a comment on this post telling which coaster set would make your day and how you plan to use them.

3.  Tell a friend or two.

4.  Cross you fingers and wait for the winner to be revealed on Friday, June 25th.

It's Raining, It's Pouring

A late-summer afternoon thunderstorm has me thinking...and longing...for a nook (a kind of book nook that is).  I would curl up and read and probably dream a little too.

maybe like this.

or this (already decked out for Christmas)

I've said it before, but I'm in love with this.  Maybe with pale blue paint instead of the pink though.

Wanna grab a book and read?