Currently being inspired by...

The Wild West!

Even though I'm a city girl, I've got a soft spot for some Southern Comfort.

My cute boyfriend, Todd:

is his own little cowboy, and his influence is clearly rubbing off.

Here are some of my faves:

A perfect little way to say hello to your visitors. Made out of barbed wire and natural elements, 

Wolf's Den's wreath is stealing my little heart.

I would wear this in a second! I love the little spurs!

Mack Custom Leather  out of Utica, Montana sells these dainty boots on their site.

Here is Martha's idea of a homemade Halloween costume.

While none of us could ever compete...

here are the steps to attempt to.

Hands down, I am getting these. How original! How funky! I love!

Western Home Decor  has lots of awesome unexpected home goods. Go check them out.

Adorable little night light!

sold here

Sweet & Sassy, just how I like it.

9SpotMonk's awesome letterpress card is right up my alley.

Who wouldn't want a big strong cowboy to help heal their wounds?

These adorable bandages can be found on Perpetual Kid's site.

I die.

I need these in my life!

Any other koozie would curl up & die in the presence of these balls to the wall koozies.

Conveniently found on Southern Brand's site.

These pastries are too cute for words.

I love the Sheriff badges on the cupcakes and the bandana layer on the cake is too much!

The Celebration Shoppe posted these on their blog.

Well, that's all for now, pardners.

New post again soon!

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Currently being inspired by...

Buttons!

These little clothing fasteners have been popping up everywhere these days, in some very interesting ways, and quite frankly fastenating me.

here are some of my faves:

It's time for you to check out Martha's whimsical clock!

How cute & easy?

get your tick tock on yourself here

How about these little guys? So cute! Perfect for a little one, or just pulling back those loose strands left over from your hairdresser going layer crazy (...just me?)

take a looksie

There are lots of varieties of the "button bouquet"

but this was my personal fave.  It's just so off center. I love.

check it out

Letter Perfect's Etsy shop has plenty of handmade creations (I chose the B for buttons)

These little gems would easily compliment an antique arm chair or your bed. So crafty!

check out this and all their other stuff here

Style Me Pretty posted this awesome DIY project. Easily can be changed to fit your colors or themes, could work with just about anything.

Instructions here

How about these adorable button magnets? What a great way to spruce up a dull kitchen refrigerator.

I found this clever idea on House to Home UK 's site.

They have some other good ideas to, so go take a look.

Who doesn't want their stacks of paper to be fashionable?

These little gems are so easy and look so great.

found these bad boys here

Here's a great way to spice up your living space, or even a last minute gift idea.

Ihanna's Create & Live Happy  blog is the home of this clever trick.

These have summer BBQ written all over them!

Country Living  showed us this button craft idea, and I think they are adorable!

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Susie Knits is such an adorable blog! You must go! The hats she makes and the pictures she posts are just to die for.  Here is an adorable button hat on the sweetest little girl.

That's all for now.

The first snow has fallen here in Chicago, so button up and enjoy yourselves.

Expect a new post soon!

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Currently being inspired by...

OWLS!

I don't know what it is, because I'm not too big on birds... potentially because my 

sassy friend Rocky:

used to have a Parrot named Jack and 
whenever I would pet-sit, he would attack me..

Whatever the reason, I am into owls.

Here are some of my faves.

owl trivets!

adorable!

Found these cute guys on A Browner Brown's Blog.

(This would look perfect with this Le Creuset Heart Pot as so expertley displayed on Zoebakes.com )

I like this for 2 reasons:

1) Owls

2) Happy Babies

This baby is rocking Inhabitat's "I give a hoot" tee

Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe this:

Please note the heart feathers! Complete Deelite  produced this masterpiece.

These rustic candleholders just stole my little heart

Nook

Or this TOO CUTE FOR WORDS pin cushion?

I should really sew more...

BoxSquare's Owl Pincushion 

Yes Please!

These Owl Stamps from Zazzle.com are so damn cute I can't even stand it.

This dessert stand (perfect for a wedding or party in general)

is the perfect witty way to welcome your guests to the best part of the evening.

found on this  cute little blog.

Prarie Paper & Ink's Owl Card is delightful!

Perfection!

found here

and with that...

Owl post again later.








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Currently being inspired by...

Pumpkins!

While the plump orange veggie is inarguably delicious, these round little fellas are surprisingly leaving their mark outside of just the traditional pie.

Here are some of my faves.

Martha, you saucy minx, how could we resist these Pumpkin Swirl Brownies?

Recipe found here:

 http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-swirl-brownies?&backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/pumpkin-desserts#slide_1

            

         These pumpkin-gingerbread ice cream sandwiches are literally mouthwatering.

Thanks again Martha.

Recipe:

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-gingerbread-ice-cream-sandwiches

Martha's idea of a jack-o-lantern.

These delicate Lace Patterned Pumpkins could totally be used through Thanksgiving as glamorous centerpieces on your holiday table.

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/lace-patterned-pumpkins

Ginnifer Goodwin from Big Love is working

this adorable little pumpkin orange dress.

Don't even get me started on these bad boys.

Here is Mapquest : www.mapquest.com

look up directions to the nearest Dairy Queen and immediately go there and order one of these.

So great.

This could be a great DIY project.

This is designer Eddie Ross' playful creation

(www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/)

Style me Pretty posted this cute variation of the place card

found in this cute wedding:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/11/09/diy-fall-wedding-inspirations/

And last but not least, this fall pumpkin-esque breakfast wedding as thought up by Style me pretty community blogger, Annnie Packman, is absolutley to.die.for.

check out her stuff here:

http://circle.stylemepretty.com/marryyoume/blog/2009/09/28/photoshoot-inspiration-a-breakfast-wedding-2/

What are your favorite pumpkin inspired ideas?

Currently being inspired by...

BLOGS!

Hello followers! Thank you for visiting my blog, however it is you got here. My goal for this blog is to send you guys updated links of inspiration. I am a creative person because I try to look for the creativity in everything. This will be a great place for me to share with you!

For my first post, I thought it only appropriate to pay tribute to all the best blogs that have inspired me.

So here we go...

http://www.stylemepretty.com/ 

I was first introduced to this blog when my beautiful sister Liz:

was looking for ideas for her August 2009 wedding. I love the gorgeous photographs on this site & live for Abby's daily finds be them shoes, flowers, or crafts. Whether you're getting married or not you need to be on this site.

http://www.asleeponthesubway.tumblr.com/

This is my great friend Fran's blog. She is a sassy lady who lives in NYC.

I'm on this site anytime I need a good laugh.

http://www.designspongeonline.com/

This site has got it all. Interior, crafts, photography, whatever.

My lifelong best friend and current roomate, Claire:

first showed me this blog and I really do love everything about it. From it's innovative posts to the general layout/design. Blogger Grace has just the touch to keep us coming back for more...and more.

http://www.wwtdd.com/

Though not what I would browse through with my grandmother, this site is the perfect cure for those celebrity gossip needs. My good friend Johnny:

First showed me this alternative to celebrity gossip, and I think it does a good job at reporting the juicy details without taking it so seriously. Guaranteed at least one out loud laughing session everytime I log on.

and last but certainly not least, check out my site!

http://www.megmac.com/

While it by itself is not a blog, it is my little baby and I can't wait to see what the future holds!

looking forward to future posts, the launch party is the first weekend in December so I'll be pretty busy until then, but I'll keep updating as I can.

XOXO,

Gossip Girl

Love,

Meghan