Monday Inspiration.

Here's 5 things that are inspiring me or on my mind right now:



1. Hula Seventy's Home Tour on Cafe Mom : I got to meet and hang out with Andrea (of Hula Seventy) last summer and man is she cool. Cool in that laid back, friendly, creative, loving way that just makes me super happy. Love the light in this room and the colors she works with throughout her home.


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2. Bloesem Kids Gift Guide (click and scroll to see all the posts or click the links listed in the next sentence). I posted about this recently (eco-friendly guide) but she has added a bunch of other categories including babies, girls, under $50, handmade, and under $25.


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3. Elise's Handmade Holiday series. Click and scroll down to see the different ideas she has posted so far.


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4. These pouches from Uppercase Gallery.


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5. Super cute "sweetie pie tiny little stockings" (and others) from RikRak.


Have a great Monday!

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  1. Nicky Anderson says…
    11/17/2008

    Thanks for the inspiration - love the old table in the 1st one!! Wow.
    Happy Monday
    Nicky from Canada

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  2. sue Treiber says…
    11/17/2008

    you always find the coolest stuff out there!

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  3. Benita says…
    11/17/2008

    Wow, what a great home! Love the "map colors" she used.

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  4. Elaine says…
    11/17/2008

    oh don't you worry, I've been following Elise's handmade holiday too and its fantastic! She did it last year as well which was also just as fabulous.
    And i have to say that those stockings are definitely something I might have to make this year. :]

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  5. Melissa LaFavers says…
    11/17/2008

    Wow, totally dig the map pouch. Might have to add that to my holiday wish list...
    : )
    Melissa

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  6. alexandra says…
    11/17/2008

    I loved that house tour too - what a great place to live!
    And Elise's wreath is genius - hoping to make a few for our home.
    Thanks, Ali!
    Happy Monday!

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  7. Nicky Anderson says…
    11/17/2008

    PS - Ali wanted to let you know I have finished my Week in the Life project, have my December Daily ready to go (wanted to do this so bad last year), my Today You book ordered for Brody for Xmas and most of my sewn xmas projects ready to go. Next is my advent calendar for both Brody and our grandson - picked up a ton of good stuff in Florida last week to fill the boxes and getting excited about xmas.
    Thanks always for your added inspiration!!
    Nicky from Canada

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  8. Sheri says…
    11/17/2008

    thanks for the link to hula's home tour! i've been loving your blog for awhile now.

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  9. jen davis says…
    11/17/2008

    Oh, Ali! I love these links, thanks so much for sharing! =)

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  10. leaca says…
    11/17/2008

    I loved that tour of Hula's house too.

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  11. Dixie Lee says…
    11/17/2008

    I love the map pouch! Maps are so versatile in crafts and in decorating. Oh and I use one almost everyday to get around my new city.

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  12. Janine says…
    11/17/2008

    Hi Ali. Thank you so much for including my Eclecto pouch made from maps here on your blog. I am happy to discover many great things here on your site.

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  13. Chandler Bluesoul says…
    11/17/2008

    Wonderful blog you have! Very inspiring!

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  14. elise says…
    11/17/2008

    ali, you are inspiring. thank you.

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  15. Susanna says…
    11/17/2008

    wow, i love all these things, especially the baby things. I have been asked by my bff to design a baby book for her brand new twin girls and am looking for some cool inspiriations ... do you have any amazing websites to share?
    love and light
    susanna xo

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  16. Ava Gavloski says…
    11/17/2008

    Like that map pouch!!!
    Ava, cottagerca

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  17. Torreh says…
    11/17/2008

    Ali, great post but I think you confused Uppercase Gallery (your link) with Uppercase Living (removable wall lettering). You can view Uppercase Living here: http://tpearl.uppercaseliving.net.

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  18. Torreh says…
    11/17/2008
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  19. Ali says…
    11/17/2008

    Yep - I did :). Thank you. I meant Uppercase Gallery (the link was correct just made a mistake on the name).

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  20. Katie says…
    11/17/2008

    I check in over a Hula Seventy every once and again....love it.
    Thanks for sharing all the other linky love. Happy Monday!

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  21. emily ruth says…
    11/17/2008

    i just read the tour through andrea's house too...oh my goodness! it made me think that the house of my dreams is possible...so so very inspiring:)

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  22. Charlotta says…
    11/17/2008

    Thank you for letting us know of Elsie´s work. I´ve added her blog to my favorites!
    And what a beautiful and simple wreath - I will make one today.
    Thank you again for an inspring blog!
    Charlotta
    PS. Congratulations to all the people in The United States for having elected an inspiring president ! I hope that your healt system will be reformed so that even poor people can get proper healthcare without relying on charity! I had to have an emergency surgery made three weeks ago, stayed in hopspital for five days- and it costed less than 40 dollars- and that amount is the same, wether you earn nothing or much. As I lay in the ambulance I was very happy that I was in Sweden and didn´t have to rely on an private insurance to get the medical care that I needed. I so hope for you in the US to get the same security!
    Sorry for this, as it had nothing to do with your blogtopic- but ever since the election I wanted you to know how glad many of us in Sweden are for your new president, especially since I know your family are supporting the democrats. DS.

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  23. littlepurplecow says…
    11/18/2008

    Loved Hula's interior tour. The design of a space says so much about the soul of its inhabitants. I love her already. Thanks for sharing this.

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  24. andrea says…
    11/18/2008

    ali! thanks so much for the shout out. much appreciated, my friend. xoxo

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