Xmas, Emma Rose Style

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We drove through the snow covered mountains to Bend, Oregon and it truly felt like we were driving through a postcard. I just can't get over the fact that next week we will be sitting on the beach in Manzanillo with our toes in the warm sand. So I am going to try post a few fun xmasy items this week like these darling cards by San Francisco company Emma Rose Papery. I love the simple yet playful look, and of course I love the animal theme. k

Found It at Etsy, Sugarloop

I've always been an owl lover so it's no surprise that I would love this print I found while browsing Etsy shop Sugarloop. There are tons of darling, affordable prints at this shop so plan on spending a few minutes here. k

Push Me Pull You

I'm sure all of you bloggers out there know what's it like when you're surfing blogland, clicking here and there and then suddenly find yourself staring at something wonderful. And then you realize that you have absolutely no idea how you got there! Well I'm embarrassed to tell you how often that happens to me and today was no exception as I found myself on this amazing site called PushMePullYou . There's lots to see here, from screen prints, to cards , to playfully shaped shaped pillows most featuring stylized animals in unexpected company or situations. i love them all, k

Lost My Marbles, Etsy

Wow, I've been finding some really great stuff on Etsy lately. Love this line of hand marbled cards, journals and packaging products by LostMyMarbles. Would love to put together a gift like the first pic. so fun and playful, k

Beads + Flowers = Notecards Barlely Style

I was glancing through Michael's website when Isaw these amazing note cards which are so so clever. Now why didn't I think of that. Use my beads as tiny little vases and fill with flowers and then photograph, maybe use a little photoshop magic and poof "something new". I will definitely be ordering some of these because the truth is I can't quite make beads like Michael Barlley. At least not yet any way. k

Happening Santa

Even Santa needs a night off just like the rest of us. Love this
card by Bumble Ink aptly called "drunk santa", k

Felix and Doolittle

I love the edited style of these xmas cards by Felix and
Doolittle. Sometimes less is definitely more. And by now
you probably know that I am a major figure skating fan
so I have to admit I am partial to the last card. And
joy would be just the right word. enjoy, k

Xmas is Going to the Dogs

I'm a total dog lover but very dog deprived right now
so these glorious xmas cards definitely have my name
on them. I love them all although I'm partial to the first
because my last dog was/is Mikey the beagle. My mother
has him now because we couldn't take him with us to
Australia where we lived for a year. Now she'd probably
kill me rather than give him back. In order of appearance
you can find these cards at elum, emma rose papery, r-nichols
via the pink square, and gumps. enjoy, k

Skiing kate spade Style

I Love this xmas card by favorite designer kate spade.
Something about the frenzy of it all rings true. Playful and
fun this card makes my top pics for the season. k

Minimalism+whimsy = Little Oranges

I love these fun xmas cards from Little Oranges but
I have to admit that the palm tree theme is a sure
thing for someone who spent three years in mexico
not too long ago. Speaking of which I think I will treat
my readers to some pics of our hacienda in Mexico next
week. We went all out at xmas time and oooh I do miss
the warm balmy days in December and the over the top
entertaining that defined our stay in sunny Mexico.
Nos vemos, k

You're Invited!

Yes, you are invited to participate in a kstyle giveaway
and if I were going to send you an inviation by mail
I would definitely choose these fabulous fashion
invitations by smashing cards which you can find
here.

So what is my November giveaway going to be?

Since I'm in the holiday spirit I'm going to make a
gorgeous pair of lampwork xmas earrings that I promise
you will love and that will be one of a kind and designed
especially for you. Sometime during the month of November
I will post a picture of the earrings and trust me you will
know when you see them. The first person to leave a
comment and say "I want those fabulous earrings" will be
receiving a package from kstle in the mail. So be sure to
drop by often. You never know when they might pop up on
kstyle. Too much fun. k