it's raining (cats) and dogs.

With springtime comes rain. Although it isn't raining here today I just had to share with you these photos of Twig & Thistle blogger Kathleen's dog Tula. Isn't she just adorable?

When I was younger and our dog Shadow was just a puppy he used to wear a little red and blue sweater outside in the winter... that is until my dad told him that he looked ridiculous one day and Shadow refused to ever put it on again.

Hope these pictures satiate your cuteness-meter for the day.

ruche wall decor.

As a follow up to my own wall decor, I wanted to share with you these neat (and DIY) ideas from Ruche. They used them as backgrounds in their lookbook, but I think they would add a great deal of interest to your own home. Also, these are great ideas for renters to decorate their rooms because they use materials that do not damage the walls - so you can create beautiful walls with no worries about paying extra at the end of your renting period. For full do-it-yourself instructions, click here.

the young victoria.

I love watching period pieces, well really any film that takes place in the past. A few of my favourites are Pride and Prejudice (the old version too), Persuasion, Ever After, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Tristan and Isolde, Marie Antoinette, Bright Star, anything really. So that is why I'm so surprised that it's taken me this long to discover The Young Victoria starring Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend.

Can't wait to see it.

Update: I watched the film this past week (June) and loved it!

easy fabric banner.

I really like celebrations. I love hanging things from the ceiling to celebrate, but I also like making banners so people know what the celebration is about.

If you like making banners, you'll probably love Britt McMaster of Cucumbersome's quick and easy way to make a banner found here.

(I also like the Japanese masking tape she uses in the above photo.)