Our trip to Prague!

We went to Prague over the long weekend. It was a last minute trip,we decided we wanted to go somewhere the Wednesday before and we didn't even book our hotel until the night before. It was just what we needed though. We stayed for 2 nights in this hotel only a block from the river and all the lovely sights! I'm not going to lie, I was a little iffy about going to the Czech Republic, because it just sounded scary to me, but I HIGHLY recommend Prague as a must see for Europe!

We drove the 5 hours over to Prague, and it wasn't bad at all. Driving into another country was nothing like I thought it would be. It was like driving from one state (in the US) to another. There was no stops, we didn't even get our passport checked. Once we got there, we were blessed with beautiful weather! Sunny blue skies and nearly 50 degree weather. Perfect for walking around the city!

This was hard to narrow down but here are a few of my favorite shots of the trip.

Our family pic on the Charles Bridge early one foggy morning.

The Charles Bridge at night.

By the John Lennon Wall.

I'm a dreamer.

Sunrise.

Beautiful, ornate doors.

Marionette dolls.

Astrology Clock Tower.

Prague is lovely at night!

I'm sorry I couldn't share the 99 photos that I shared on my Facebook page. I don't think you would like me if I did that! I hope this gave you a little taste of how pretty it is there, and how much we enjoyed our visit. Prague has so much to offer. We are hoping we can go back in the Spring to see the castle!

xo's

Cat

P.S. If  you adore the hat I'm wearing in these pictures and want one like it, check out amyschmamey the store! She has the cutest, comfiest beanies EVER!! She has lots of fun colors! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Sunday Confessions are BACK!!!

That's right, I'm bringing Sunday Confessions back!!

This used to be a regular post on my blog, but I got burnt out on it. For the rest of 2010 I hope to continue my Sunday Confessions posts. That's 10 more editions of Sunday Confessions (or 50 quirks, likes, and dislikes about yours truly). 

1. I used to collect pigs. 

Not real pigs, although I've always wanted one!

It started with Piglet (and I'm not even really a Winnie the Pooh fan) and went from there. In 7th grade I cried because we had to read a book call "A Day No Pigs Would Die". Mostly it was figurines but I had some funky things like a pig roll the pig (like dice) game!

 *here*

 I don't collect them anymore, but I still find them irresistibly cute!

2. I know I've mentioned it before on my blog, but I would L-O-V-E to own one of these (VW camper vans) 

I would totally name mine and crochet a granny square blanket and sew some cute pillows to throw in there for snuggling. I would drive it all around Germany, France, Italy and anywhere else I wanted to travel. It would be a dream vacation!

 *here*

3. I love me some sushi! 

I could probably eat it every day! If only I had money to eat out everyday...or a good sushi place around here for that matter. We haven't found one yet.

 *from our last date night in Omaha*

4. Clawfoot bathtub.

I want one.  

I love taking my book and having a good soak in some luxurious bubbles. A glass of wine is nice too. It's my best thinking place. It's my quick stress reliever.

*here*

5. Kai Lan.

She has stolen my heart!

I love her show, Ni hao, Kai Lan. I don't like many kids shows (they're not like they used to be) but, I watch this with Ariana!

*here*

I love coming up with things to confess, but sometimes it can be trying.

If there is anything you want to know about me, post it as a comment and maybe you'll see it in a later edition of Sunday Confessions!

I'm off to a birthday party, whoo hoo for making new friends!!!

xo's

Cat

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Pink Lemonade Summer! (& exciting news!!)

Summer is finally here!! 

Filled with warm sunshine, pink lemonade, and fireflies dancing at dusk. 

I thought it would be fun to make summery treasury on Etsy! 

The theme: pink lemonade!

I had so much fun doing this last night. I wanted to share some of the beautiful things I found on Etsy. Here are the first 4 things in my treasury. But you can find all of the "Pink Lemonade Summer" Treasury here.

I think I picked some pretty awesome things so be sure to check out the whole treasury and leave some love!

I was also honored to have my Peacock painting chosen recently for a treasury! 

See my artwork in the "Strut Your Stuff, Peacock" Treasury!

I was beyond excited to see this!!! Two features of my paintings in just a week! I love it!

EXCITING NEWS!!

TOMORROW, I'm going to be updating my shop with a few things that I've been working on that are finally finished! I'm SO excited to share them! I really think everyone is going to love them. I know I do. I was almost going to keep it for myself. 

I know you are curious! 

Do you want a little preview? 

Well...ok, just a little peek!!

Ok, that's all I'm going to share. Now, you know it has wood grain and hearts! :) I can't share the rest until I take some proper pictures. So, don't forget, tomorrow morning, an Etsy shop update is headed your way.

xo's

Cat

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GIVEAWAY: Etsy Faves!

I've been collecting up some of my recent favorite Etsy goodies for quite a while now to have in this giveaway. I seriously love every single thing that I've posted here. I just thought I would share the love! I decided that today was the day!! 

Here are the goods up for grab! 

* A custom doodle, 8x10, (mine pictured here, frame not included-sorry) - Janel at Run With Scissors

* Faux Polaroid Pack (4 in set) - Amy at xobellaaimox

*"It's a cloudy day" Vegan soap bar - Silje at Ohxcrap

* Yellow spool necklace - Amy at Peptogirl Industries

* Pink sparrow button ring (adjustable) - Amy at Peptogirl Industries

* SURPRISE item made by me!

A close up view on the soap and ring.

Pretty yellow spool necklace. I love mine and I think you will too!

To enter:

- Post a comment telling me something you need to clean/get rid of as part of your Spring Cleaning this year! (whether you actually do it or not haha!)

- If you are a follower you will get an extra entry, but it's not required.

- If you tweet or blog this giveaway you will also get extra entries (Please provide your link in a separate comment, thanks)

The winner will be drawn on the morning of  Tuesday, April 13. 

A very special thank you goes out to the ladies who made these lovely goods. Thank you for working with me, especially Peptogirl for the amazing deals you made for me! Thank you!!

Good luck!!

xoxo,

Cat

If you love me...

If you love me, buy me this....

 

buy here 

Seriously!!! Could a picture get any cuter??!!!! I love this artist!!! I love this "cute and fun art", as their Etsy shop says. Check out more of this lovely artwork at rkdsign88 Etsy Shop.

If you aren't as in love with this owl and cupcake piece as I am, here is some more lovely eye candy from that shop. I really, really, really want one!!!! I love them all!

 

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But seriously though, buy me a cupcake or owl picture!!!!! I love them all!!!!

xoxo,

Cat