West Elm: Souk Rug

Always been a fan of the Beni Ourain Moroccan rug. Boy are they expensive.  West Elm has come up with their own interpretation of it...called the Souk Rug.  Much better on the wallet. 

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Valentine Pretzels

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Over at the adorable cooking blog Love from the Oven, Christi had a great tutorial on how to make a  cute Valentine's treat.  You know how we love to dip things in chocolate at our house!

Here we go!

You'll need LARGE sourdough Pretzels, white chocolate chips or "candy melts"-available at Walmart or craft store and all kinds of sprinkles!

First, melt the chips at 50% power in 30 second intervals until melted.

Dip pretzels. 

It's easier to pour bigger sprinkles on top, rather than lay the pretzel on sprinkles.

"Dip" in fine sprinkles or sugars.

Place on cookie sheet lined with wax paper until the choc. hardens.

Ta-da!  So cute.

Don't forget to wrap them in cellophane bags with that cute Valentine's ribbon!

An easy Valentine's treat from in your back pocket.

Valentine's gift for YOU!

I just LOVE these personalized wish bracelets from Just Believe by Belinda  Shop on Etsy.  They are both sentimental and classy.  They are $119 so give your significant other the "hint" and maybe it will show up for Valentine's Day.... (or, in our case, have your sister -or BFF- tell your honey what you want...Trust me, they want ideas!)

A classy and original addition to your arm party.

Just sayin....from in your back pocket.

3 Powder Room Makeovers.

Here are some great powder room Before and Afters from 2011. Not particularly "over-the-top," but   wow!  I need a contractor.

This one below is from Rachel at A Touch of Gray.

Before:

After:

This next on is from My Best Friend Craig blog.

Before: 

After:

From Pink Wallpaper.

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After:

I'm looking for a small overhaul to my powder room this year...

A little inspiration from in your back pocket.

Almost Here: Toms ballet flats

Any minute now Toms ballet flat will be available.  Now I haven't seen them in person, but many bloggers have and gave them a big thumbs-up.  Can't wait.  So comfortable, affordable, and charitable.

I'm loving these burlap with the black toe...

Just a little "get ready" from the girls of in your back pocket.

Easy Valentine's Day Gift For Kids

In our elementary schools kids are no longer allowed to pass out  any candy treats for Valentine's Day.  Here is a cute idea for you children help with...recycled/psychedelic crayon hearts.

les petit presents

Peel broken old broken crayons-get the kids to help...and plan to get manicure after!. Put pieces in a heart shaped silicone baking pan (available anywhere, i.e. Target, Michaels, etc.)  Fill almost to top.  Bake in a 250 degree oven for about 10-13 min. or until crayons are melted . Remove from oven and let cool to harden.  Pop them out!

So cute individually wrapped in a ...yep, you guessed it... cellophane little bag with cute ribbon and tag!

One of many Valentine's ideas to come from in your back pocket.