i heart etsy - Lariat Necklace

Lariat Necklace by In Style Boutique

i've been wanting a necklace like this for a while now.  so sweet and love the play with the chain closure.  if anyone wants to get me an early birthday present, here is something i am guaranteed to love!

bright idea: map bangle

vintage map bangle by danielle west

recently i've been interested in all the different forms "paper" takes and patterns (see DIY wrapping paper and snowflakes).  maps present interesting patterns on paper and it has got me thinking about different ways to create map-art.  enter the map bangle!  what a cute little DIY project, the step by step instructions can be found here.  the hardest part is deciding what city map to use....

i heart etsy: nest pretty things

Madeleine Necklace by Nest Pretty Things

I confess I found this site ages ago but it is still one of my favorites.  Particularly like the Genevieve necklace....and my birthday is coming up soon, hint. hint.