Fun twists to the classic mason jar, courtesy of etsians.

There is something about a mason jar that just screams summer! What better for a 4th of July decoration?

First Row: {1} The Mason Firefly mason jar light by the Masonry {2} Lovely Vintage Set of Four Quart Size Ball Mason Jar Lanterns or Flower Vases by Whippoorwheel {3} Tall Quilted Soap Dispenser by Midwest Finds

Second Row: {1} Garden Party Upcycled Glass Jars With Chalkboard Fronts Tea Light Candle Holder Rustic Summer Chic by Bragging Bags {2} Rustic Mason Jar Wall Vase Organizer by Post Road Vintage

London, Paris or Rome?

Ryan and I have a friend traveling Europe right now and he has asked us to come and meet up with him. Of course my eyes lite up at the chance! He said "you choose; London, Paris or Rome and I'll meet you there". Which should we aim for?

Check out the sweet etsy finds below- can you guess which I am leaning towards?

First Row: {1} Parisian Princess Gown by CLF by Claire La Faye {2} Paris Ferris Wheel Pillow Cover by Word Garden {3} Les amants, Two lovers at the park by Velo Noir

Second Row: {1} Eiffel Tower 8 Feet Tall Highly Detailed Vinyl Decal Art by Chuck E Bryd Wall Art {2} Vive la.... by SimplyChacha {3} Paris France Vintage Map Belt Buckle by the Map

Third Row: {1} French Connection .. UNused Vintage Postage Stamps by Verde Studio {2} Vintage FRENCH BISTRO Sign by My Painted Porch

Life is so short, so fast, so fragile

Today I was reminded of just how precious life is, how short it really is, how fragile it is. With these reminders I am determinded to remember to "live the life I have imagined" as the below quote says!

Even as I feel numb at the moment I find comfort in being able to scroll pages of beautiful creations which can make me smile, laugh and even remember. Every wonderful etsy item started from a thought and became something bigger than the creator had originally imagined- that is pretty cool. Below are some items that made this moment easier and special for me.

Do you have a favorite quote or even room of your home that gets you through hard times?

First Row: {1} Sunset Tree of Life by Distinctive Creations in Glass {2} 1601 - Vinyl Lettering - Life, it's not the amount of breaths you take by Design Divas {3} Magic Blueberry Bears by Zuk Zuk

Second Row: {1} Live the Life You Have Imagined by Single Stone Studios {2} 13 x 19 Wild Air by the Wheat Field {3} FAMILY IS EVERYTHING home decor vinyl by wALL EXPRESSION DECALS

Third Row: {1} Golden- Large Gold Plated Circle with Birthstone Beads by Alison Avenue {2} Double Cloud Pin by Lost at Sea