On the Dot Creations

Polka Dots Galore Baby Shower

I just love it when my blog readers send me photos of events that they have hosted -- particularly if polka dots are involved! :)

Take a look at this gorgeous baby shower that Natasha of Fete Fanatic hosted -- simply gorgeous!

From the menu, to the centerpieces, to the pillow for the mommy-to-be, polka dots were definitely the theme of this party!

 
 
Visit Natasha's blog for more pictures of this event.  I just love the party favors pictured at the end of the post -- too fun!

Thanks, Natasha, for sharing your fun creations with us!

Something Vintage -- Great Party Dress!

Just look at this gorgeous vintage find that I discovered on Etsy!  This 80's Mini Sequin Party Dress would be perfect for a New Year's party, I do believe!  Love it!

Visit the Viral Threads Etsy shop for lots of other fabulous vintage clothing!

Something Colorful

What a precious holiday card design from Lil' Sprout Greetings!  You will find tons of beautiful card options in this shop!

Happy browsing!

Party Box Design

Doesn't this look like the cutest birthday party ever?  This is just an example of the kind of gorgeous event that Party Box Design can organize for you!

Party Box Design offers event planning services as well as gourmet cupcakes.  Hmmm . . . a cupcake sounds really good right about now! :)

Stop by Jessica's website today and find out how Party Box Design can plan an event for you!

 

Something Vintage

Just look at these adorable vintage angels that I found on Etsy!  

Wouldn't these be pretty on an end table or a mantle?  They are a perfect group for this special time of year!

Visit the Noodle and Lou Vintage Etsy shop for more fun goodies! 

  
 

Something Colorful

Oh . . . my . . . word!  I need some heels like this (although I'm not sure that I could actually walk in them)! 

The paintings in the MADART Etsy shop are simply lovely.  Take a look, and I'll bet you'll agree!


    
P.S.  Stay tuned for a fun dotty giveaway tomorrow!

PB Teen is Crazy for Polka Dots!

No, I'm not a teenager, nor is my child a teenager . . . but I still love to browse through the Pottery Barn Teen catalog.

I can't believe how many polka dots are in the Christmas edition!

Here are just a few of the pages that had dots.  Thought you'd like to see:



Umm . . . yes, I'll take one of those dotty camcorders.  And the teal swivel chair would look smashing in my office.  I'll take one of those too. :)



I love this bed set, and I think I need that dotty hairdryer, too.  Yep.

Visit the PB Teen site for even more polka dots.  What fun!

 

Something Downloadable

For all you polka dot fans out there . . . I think you're going to love the Budmo Jiggler font!

Visit the Urban Fonts site for the free download.  Enjoy!

Something New

 

For my "Something New" feature today, I'd like to introduce a brand new Etsy shop filled with polka dotted goodness! :)

The Art by Emma Garner Etsy shop opened five weeks ago, and Emma has filled it with such adorable illustrations!

Stop by Emma's shop today and extend her a warm Etsy welcome!

 

Something Vintage

Take a look at this vintage mixing bowl from the So Fetch Vintage Etsy shop!  I think I actually remember my mom having a bowl like this when I was a kid. Does that make me vintage? :)

Here's another dotty bowl from the same shop:  Brown Dotty Mixing Bowl

Have a wonderful day, friends!

Something Colorful

Welcome to a new week!  I'm excited about a new set of features that I plan to unveil this week and in weeks to come.  Each day of the week (Monday-Friday) will be a different "something" theme.  For example, today's theme is "something colorful."  

I love this work apron from Your Dirty Laundry!  Use this apron to keep you organized while cleaning, sewing, etc.  Six pockets will help you keep track of little odds and ends, and those fabrics are simply beautiful!

Have a wonderful day, and stop by tomorrow for "something vintage."  That'll be fun! :)

What a Cute Way to Save!

Cute, cute, cute!

These dotty banks (or money boxes, as the website calls them) from Berry Red make me want to gather up all of my nickels and dimes and save them for a rainy day!

So what do you think?  Do you like? :)

 

Turning Over a New Leaf

 

It's that time of year again . . . leaf raking time.  Our yard is filled with large trees, so leaf raking has become a family tradition each fall.  We spent about an hour raking this past Saturday, so I've got leaves on the brain. :)

How about some dotty leaf Etsy items today?

1. Circus Dot Fabric Twigs from Jane Joss
2. Luggage Tag from Minmade
3. Cardboard Trinket Box from elheramara
4. "I Know Why the Blue Bird Sings" Purse from Lucky Find Designs
5. Autumn Leaves PORTA-Pouch from alliebeans
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I wouldn't mind if I didn't see another leaf again for a long . . . long time.  But alas, I'll probably be raking again next weekend.  Such is life. 

Happy Monday, friends.

  

My Kind of Halloween Costume

Eeek!  Take a look at this dotty Halloween transformation that I found while surfing the web this week.

Now that's my kind of costume! :)

More pictures here.

Have a wonderful Thursday, friends.

Organize in Style!

Just look what I found while browsing the web the other day!  I've seen this type of organizer before (to store shoes, clothes, etc.), but never in polka dots! :)

This organizer would be perfect to sort the week's outfits for your child or even you!  I also like the idea of using something like this to organize a baby's diaper items when dresser/counter space is limited.

The possibilities are endless!

Do any of you have a system for organizing your clothes each week?  Or are you one who stands in front of your closet each morning with no clue what to wear?

Have a wonderful Wednesday, friends.

Color Scheme - Orange and Black

 
Well, Halloween week is upon us.  Whether you celebrate this spooky time of year or not, you will probably be bombarded with lots of orange and black this week.

Why not enjoy some orange and black polka dots? :)

1. Dahlia Mini Skirt from Beta Boutique
2. Black Bat Halloween Mask from The Checkerd Rabbit
3. Halloween Tags from Petite Pear
4. Child's Belt from Boneca Linda
5. Vintage Ceil Chapman Gown from Timeless Vixen Vintage
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Have a wonderful Monday, friends. :)

  

Do the Monster Mash

 

With Halloween quickly approaching, monsters are sprouting up everywhere.  Did you know that during this week (October 20) in 1962, the hit song "Monster Mash" reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard charts and stayed there for two weeks? 

In honor of this song, let's look at some dotty monsters from Etsy:

1. Polka Dot Doll Monster from Mini Monster Baby Boutique
2. Fairy Spot - The Emotionals from Fluffy Flowers
3. Fleece Monster Scarf from Ghoulie Girls
4. Fuse Jelly Monster from Cotton Monster
5. Green Monster Card/Tag Set from A Forest Frolic
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He's not polka dotted, but my favorite monster of all time is Mike Wasowski from Disney Pixar's Monsters, Inc.

His one eye cracks me up.

 

P.S.  Stay tuned for a "clean" giveaway tomorrow! :)

Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

 
Need a fun party favor idea for Halloween?

While reading The Daily Digi blog the other day, I spotted these great party favor boxes and instantly wanted to share them with you.  You can learn more about how to create them by visiting the adorable Skip to my Lou blog. 

I love these shoes, too! 

Have fun!

Happy Columbus Day!

May your Columbus Day be filled with new and interesting discoveries! :)



 Image: The Journey Ahead print from Eggman Studios 

Duck and Goose - A Dotty Tale

How wonderful is the public library!  My son and I are frequent visitors at our city's library (it doesn't hurt that it is located only 2 miles from our house), and we checked out a new batch of books yesterday.

Just look at one of the books we found!

Mason and I both enjoyed the story line:  a duck and goose think that the round object is an egg, and they sit on it for days, dreaming of the day the egg will hatch and a new baby bird will emerge.

Come to find out, the egg is really a ball, and the birds feel embarrassed that they've spent so much time sitting on it.

Before we even opened the book to read it, my son said, "Mommy!  That ball has polka dots!  You like polka dots!"

I've trained him well. :)

Have a wonderful Friday, friends.

   

Lil' Monsters

Looking for some ideas for Halloween treat bags, invitations, or notes?  Look no further . . . Kate Hadfield has created some of the cutest monster doodles you'll ever see!  And what's even better, some of the doodles are polka dotted! :)

These are digital files that you can print over and over again.  Visit The Lilypad for these doodles and lots of other great digital scrapbooking supplies.

The Glorious Mustache

 

Mustaches seem to be quite popular these days, so let's join the mustache craze today.

1. The Moustache mixed media painting from The Vintage Sister
2. The Most Awesome Moustache t-shirt from The Bold Banana
3. Moustache Applique Onesie from Chicken Tattoo
4. Mustache Necklace from Modish Mayhem
5. Mustache Mug (sold) from Bread and Badger
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So how do you spell it:  mustache or moustache?

 

Fungus Can Be Cute

Mushrooms, anyone?

Thanks to all of the rain that we received this summer, my front yard has become a breeding ground for mushrooms.  My little boy and I have such fun examining them, but we never touch them.  Can't be too careful with fungus, right? :)

Today's lovely Etsy items:

1. Toadstools Ribbon from Mountain of the Dragon
2. Mushroom Clothespin Set from Miss Macau
3. Folksy Mushroom Collection from C. Bunny Binx
4. Woodland Tale Baby Shoes from Flip Skip Jump
5. Mushroom Wall Hanging from Farm Fresh Designs
6. Wool Felted Mushrooms from Stemellina's Supplies
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So, what is your favorite mushroom dish?  I like spaghetti sauce with mushrooms . . . yummy!

Happy Monday!

Necklace Swoon

Just look what I found while browsing through Etsy for polka dots!  What gorgeous necklaces!  I'll take one of each, please. :)

Visit the Boutique Kokosh for more beautiful accessories!



P.S. Speaking of necklaces, there's a fun necklace giveaway here tomorrow.  Don't miss it!

Early Bird

Good morning, friends!  Today's cliche is easy to say but hard to put into practice: "The early bird gets the worm."

I just love this pink color palette today!  How about a closer look?

1. Swinging Bird Yarn Wreath from Knock Knocking
2. Lavender Sachet Ornament from Trinkets NH
3. Reversible Coffee Sleeve from The Doe and the Mouse
4. High Maintenance Handbag from Oh Sexy Girlfriend
5. The Feast Necklace from Beth Millner
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So, are you an early bird (i.e., "morning person")?

Happy Thursday!

 

At the Drop of a Hat

 

Welcome to the second installment of Cliche Week!  Today's cliche is "at the drop of a hat."

Etsy is filled with lots of great hats!  Let's take a closer look at a few:

1. Party Hats from Picks & Posies
2. Rachel Beret from Enjolive
3. Baby Hat from Dragonfly Creations
4. Bucket-Style Sun Hat from Elephunk's Trunk
5. Lilly Dache Vintage Hat from Callooh Callay
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Which of these hats is your favorite (and why)?

Have a wonderful day! :)

 

P.S.  Have you entered this week's giveaway yet?

Cliche Week

Welcome to a new week!  This week's theme is going to be lots of fun.  I've called it Cliche Week, and each day's post will feature items associated with a particular cliche. 

Today's cliche is "the grass is greener on the other side."

Here are today's lovely Etsy items:

1. Seashell Grass Shawl from Sweet Knitting
2. Swinging in Polka Dot Land Artwork from Bear Chick ART
3. Blown Away Print from Painting Prints
4. Egg Sprouts -- Porcelain Egg Shells from Revisions
5. Lil' Bunny Baby Announcements from Earmark
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Happy Monday! :)

 

Bert, Ernie, and Mason

Today's color inspiration comes from one of my favorite pictures of my son.  This was taken two years ago, and it's amazing to see how much he's changed (sniff).

1. Submarine Pillow from Serendipity Decor
2. Lightswitch and Outlet Cover from Lindsay's Lights
3. Reversible Car Seat Covers from Amy Rose Designs
4. Flower Power Cookies from Cakebox Cookies
5. Onesie with Necktie Applique from Zingo Tots
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So, who is your favorite Sesame Street character?  I've always liked The Count.  His laugh makes me smile. :) (ahh, ahh, ahh)

Happy Thursday!

 

Denim n' Dots

 

Today's color swatch is inspired by this dotty brooch from the Pampering Beki Etsy shop.  It looks so charming on this denim jacket, don't you think?

Let's take a look at today's pretty Etsy items:

1. Tractor Pillow from V for Violet
2. Babushka Bunting from Beaky
3. Retro Pendant from Sailorgirl Jewelry
4. Denim Wallet from Olive Designs
5. Tags from Ellie Cate's
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By the way, happy 9/9/09!  Wow!

 

It's Right There in Black and White

 
 

As much as I love bright colors (hot pink and orange, particularly), I am always drawn to a black and white color combination.  Simple, elegant, and classic -- love that!

Don't you just love today's items?

1. Little Doodle Hand-Painted Flats (reserved) from Craft-tastrophe
2. Slip Skirt from Deciduous Soul
3. Everyday Satin Necktie from Me and Matilda
4. Vintage Girly Skirt from Tennyson Vintage
5. Designer Vintage Shoes from Allison Bean
6. Sweetest Taboo Dress from Pondhopper Originals
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Which of today's items is your favorite?  Mine is the slip skirt.  I just love the feminine look of it. :)

Happy Tuesday, friends.