Don’t forget — Sunday is the last day to enter the contest to win anything under $20 from my store!

Owl tape measure – $18
from feltmates
The cuteness. is. killing me.

Hostess apron -$27
from spicerakdesigns
How perfect a hostess apron is this?!

Knitware vases – $60
from alyssaettinger
I have been coveting a knit-print vase or mug for over a year now. These are gorgeous.

Vinyl wall phrases (set of eight) – $19
from TastySuite
I love, love the idea of having the outside of one’s door read “hello” and the inside read “good-bye.”

Deer headband – $32
from prettygoodthings
Yes, dear readers, I would absolutely wear this around the house and to the store. I’m either weird or extremely fabulous. Let’s pretend the latter — and who wouldn’t look fabulous in this?!

“Hello” necklace – $95

Squirrel & branch earrings – $46
both from Joannarutter
The cutest, sweetest jewelry I’ve seen in the longest time. It’s so friendly and cheerful, and I absolutely love it.

Black dress with ruffle collar – $945
from louiseblack
Would I wear this with the deer headband? Yes. Yes, I would.

I also discovered Operation Nice this week. The whole premise of the site and movement is to be nice. I’ve been told I’m too nice, and it’s true, but I’ve found that smiling when others are irritable towards you is the best way to live life. So next time you’re out and in a long line, or someone cuts you off in traffic, or a customer yells at you about something totally not your fault, just smile your way through it. You may want to punch yourself in the face initially and find yourself snarling through a grin, but if you remember that everyone is human and that being angry is just a waste of time, you’ll probably find yourself in a better place in life. Or just punching yourself over the cheesiness you exude, but it’s worth a shot, right? Hey, it’s working for me. (And I’ll post about my optimism experiment when I have a chance.)

Currently coveting:

• Most of the stuff from last week!
• Pink depression glass
• Ornate picture frames
• A birdcage veil
• Deer, squirrels, owls, and foxes