Favorites Friday: Cameras!

There's no doubt that we love photography... we love taking photos, editing them, and can sure appreciate the people that are WAY better at it than us, like AE Photography, StoopidGerl & Beki Dawn Photography... So this Favorites Friday is dedicated to all the fun of photography :)
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#1: TooFashion2010 - Pretty Retro Silver Black Camera Pendant
#2: BarrelofMonkeys - I shoot with a *camera* button
#3: LuckyStraps - Damask Camera Strap with Minky Lining
#4: MoonFaces - Vintage Camera Carnival tickets
#5: Jillein Photography - Vintage Damask Camera Brownie Target Fine Art
#6: TimeLessThings - Vintage camera note cards
#7: MaddieBee123 - Damask Lens Case
#8: AForestFrolic - Camera Gift Tags
#9: Snugglens - Ready to Ship Dslr hobo Camera Bag


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Belated Favorites Friday: We're Pregnant!!

So - as some of you may have heard from our Facebook Fan Page - were expecting! I am 6 weeks along as of yesterday, and feeling pretty great... aside from the sleepiness & bloating - so far so good. So of course, this calls for some major maternity shopping on etsy :) Which brings us to, Favorites Friday :)
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#1: Mamasanmaternity - D-Rebel d-ring maternity dress
#2: JellyBeanApparel - Jeart Hands long sleeve shirt
#3: KSSMaternity - Cut the Cord tshirt (Bamboo)
#4: RunSystem63 - Striped Belly Band
#5: XYFactory - Double Sparrow Maternity Tunic
#6: Angeldamico - Magenta Day of the Dead Tunic (CODE: Winter15) for 15% off!
#7: WrenWillow - Mom Tattoo Heart Babydoll
#8: RainbowSwirlz - Floral Skull American Apparel Drapey Tank
#9: AsianApparel - LeSac Dress in Charcoal Gray (can be worn loads of different ways)

Favorites Friday: Happy New Year!!

Its a big day... we have to bring the kids to the sitter... eat a delicious meal... get all fancied up... go to a party... drink cocktails... watch the ball drop... kiss... drive home (safely)... then make {and break} new years resolutions... *cheers* to hoping every new year is better than the last. While you are trying to decide what New Years Resolutions to make/break... take a peek at some awesome Etsy goodies to get you through the night :)
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#1: Jaekplanet - Sequin Lace Sleeveless Mini Party Dress {omg SO cute... I want this dress!!}
#2: BagEnvie - Evening Clutch Black Sparkle Silver Slasp
#3: Taylorsays - Handpainted Ebony Glitter Pumps {are you kidding me? *dies*}
#4: HBColorCreations - Fireworks leather Bracelet
#5: TheUniqueBird - Here's to Us Champagne Glasses
#6: Momoma - Drunk Makeout Painting
#7: Sitarah - 5x7 Antiqued Card Champagne Bottle
#8: MoonandLion - Inspiration for the New Year
#9: CorruptCouture - Fireworks Explosion Dress

Favorites Friday: Best Bands

A favorites Friday post revolving around all my favorite band goodies on etsy? Yeah... THAT. JUST. HAPPENED. Now I need to go shopping, lol

#1:Supapun - Misfits Top
#2: dwitt75 - Triple Rock 10th Anniversary Poster
#3: Smarmyclothes - Custom Handmade Hoodie Top
#4: RockerByeBaby - Super special blanket I made for Josh, of Motion City Soundtrack
#5: JPFlexner - Alkaline Trio Poster
#6: Boobercakes - Less Than Jake tube dress
#7: Nitrostore - Dropkick Murphies Tshirt
#8: dwitt75 - Silversun Pickups & Against me gigposter
#9: AzureeAlice - My Chemical Romance Bracelet

Favorites Friday:Christmas for Mommy?

My christmas wishlist... all the amazing etsy goodness that i would just LOVE to find christmas morning...

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#1: Glamasaurus - Rainbow Candy 4g Plugs
#2: SimbiosisbyJulie - Kawaii laptop sleeve... "I want this SOOOO bad. I think its at the top of my list this year."
#3: Small Threads - Bony Mama Hoodie... "my most favorite purchase... it was my Christmas gift to MYSELF! And i love it."
#4: Morikaty - Vintage Silver Sewing Machine & Scissors necklace
#5: ShabbyChicFairytale - Antique Damask chair... "i NEED this for my bedroom..."
#6: JCSkyline - Makeup Brush Roll
#7: MoLoveRox - I need a wholeeeeee bunch of MoLove sparkley pigments...
#8: FA2u - Skull Frame Clutch
#9: MichelleChangJewelry - Baby Skull Ring w/ Diamonds "I have wanted this ring for years... someday I will have it."

Favorites Friday: Toddler Toys for Christmas!

All I want for Christmas is.... A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF FROM ETSY!!! Im nuts about handmade goodies... duh, and i LOVE keeping Christmas as handmade as possible... so here is a list of goodies we want to get for the boys for Christmas! (or have already gotten and recommend)

#1: HandmadePretties - Rock and Roll Giant Fleece Ball $50.00
#2: JugieBeeCrayons - Guitar Crayons set of 10 for $6.99
#3: BabiesLoveBlankies - Royal Skull I Spy Bag $15.00
#4: HootNAndy - Tattoo Memory Game $30.00
#5: ThePolkaDotTotSpot - Groovy Guitar Large Cloth Jingle Ball $14.00
#6: DeniseJacobsohn - Soft Guitar $28.00
#7: EnchantedDandelions - Silly Sprout Bean Bags $4.25
#8: LittleMetalMisster - GuiTag Blue $20.50
#9: BabyBooFelt - Rainbow Skulls Squeaker Block $9.00

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Favorites Friday: Getting Back on track...

So - there has been TONS of chaos going on... mostly bad... some good. Check out the facebook page if you havn't heard.... :( But today Im only gunna tell the good stuff... #1... were buying a house... and #2 we close at the end of the month... here is a "to buy" list for myself... to share with you all :) Let me know what you think!

Boys Bedroom: Some soft greens... grays... and a little dark blue and red... sounds crazy but it works :)

$19.99
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90134528

Stealing THIS shelving idea from The Eli Monster (Eli has them in Blue :)

Only $6.99

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60099178

For the Monster Bathroom, that is ALMOST finished... this is the perfect final touch :)
$5.99
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10138163

PlayRoom:
This is a MUST!!
LOVEEEEE this coloring book wallpaper... should only need one roll for what I want to do So not too bad :) Oh, also need a couple cans of the chalkboard paint :)
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=10571&f=4884

I also think it would be fun to have a few of these for the playroom... so they can hang their drawings and our workbook pages from Circle Time.
Just $8.99 on amazon...    http://www.amazon.com/Little-Ones-Showcase-Show-01-SHOW-01/dp/B003JCSCEM

Damask Wallpaper for the "Hollywood" bathroom...
http://www.interiorplace.com/products/Black-and-White-Bold-Damask-Wallpaper.html

I really want something like this for the fireplace.... we will never use it... so it would be nice to hav something pretty to put inside... maybe not this exactly, but something chunky and metal and candles :) Saw them for HALF the price at Wal-Mart & Joann Fabrics

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-5667483-5540718?asin=B002W9B59M&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B002W9B59M
Love this soooooooooooooooo much for the guest bedroom... i just LOVE the purple super subtle damask... and of course the houndstooth.... wanna paint the walls in a pretty gray... itll be AWESOME!

My Office:

I had to leave my computer chair behind :( It was time for a new one anyways... I replaced one, and got a new desk for my computer and printer and shipping station... but I need another chair for my sewing desk. These have rave reviews :)

I need TWO more of these to make my space functional... can you believe it? I already have 3 shelving towers!! But, two more of these are a mUST!  $69.99 each

Also for my office... I need a print of this photo from Kim to go with the rest of my StoopidGerl photography collection, i have 7 right now :)

I could go on and on... but i can't, cuz I need to get back to sewing!!! Talk to ya's later!!

FAvorites Friday: Moving!

TOtal craziness around here... between news that #3 is on the way (amazing) and were going back to minneapolis to buy a house (more amazing) and now packing our entire house and catching up the store in aobout 12 days (since we found all this out) Its been nuts as Im sure you can image, so the blog has been kinda stagnant... sorry about that :( But thats for sticking around!!
This weeks favorite friday theme is MOVING! There are so many adorable moving announcements on etsy that I wanted to showcase some of them here... Hopefully we will be having a *new* house warming party as soon as we get settled!!

#1: SweetPrintShop - Modern Swinging Key Moving
#2: inkOBSESSIONdesigns - CHange of Address Moving Cards
#3: PerfectCards - Modern Lamp Moving Announcement
#4: ChrissyWatson - We've Moved Postcard
#5: SimpleSimonPrints - We've Moved Announcements
#6: SweetPeaBaby - Take a Seat new address notice
#7: LittlePaperBoutique - We've Moved New House & Home
#8: SweetCrickenDesign - Preppy Modern US Trivia Moving Cards
#9: AndGuest - Moving Announcement

Favorites Friday: Kissable Lips...

My lips are SO dry today... and poor little izzaq is all red and chapped too :( So i am on the hunt for the most awesome etsy lip gear to make these lips Kissable!! ENJOY!

#1: GroovySpookieVille - Baby Dragon Hiccups and Hugs Vegan lip conditioner = $3.99
#2: MrsTattooedGeek - Sun Kissed Sugar Vegan Lip Balm = $3.50
#3: EllaDean - Pirate Grog Smoochalicious Vegan Lip Conditioner = $3.99
#4: BubbleTub - Caramel Apple Pucker Prep Lip Scrub = $6.00
#5: MoLoveRox - Scuffed Up Lip Scrup - Vegan - Your choice of flavor = $3.50
#6: BalmBox - Circus Peanut Lip Balm = $3.00
#7: BLSoaps - Morticia Mineral Lipstick Tube = $9.99
#8: FlourishBathBody - Asian Pear Lip Balm $3.50
#9: SeaWillowHerbs - Lip Balm... Pick three, organic & Herbal = $10.00

Favorites Friday: Coffee

Im dying here... I need coffee and a have a delicious bag of coffee in my cupboard... and its not ground. UGH! So - this is me... wishing i had coffee... drooling over all the etsy coffee goodies... enjoy.

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#1: VelvetBean - Small Velvet & Burlap Coffee Sack Pillow
#2: KatieBlairDesigns - Lets Have Coffee set of 5 screenprinted cards.
#3: White AppleThreads - Green Karma Tote from Recycled Coffee Sack
#4: NewMoonStudio - Set of Two Large Green and White stoneware mugs
#5: Colettepaperie - We Should Do This (Get Coffee) Postcards
#6: WarmCountryMeadows - Moss Terrarium inside of Vintage Starbucks Mug
#7: retrofied - Dragonfly Bag and Pouch Set Hand screened in Robins Egg Blue & Espresso
#8: Craftsmen By Night - Hand Embroidered Flowered Vine Jave Jacket
#9: CocoandLolaSoaps - Coffee and Citrus Soap

Favorites Friday: Affordable Handmade Toys

The other day Amanda & I were "shopping" for some fun etsy toys for lil' Jack. I was blown away by all of the adorable things on etsy... SO MUCH CUTENESS!! I wanted it all, but WOW! SO much of it is just so expensive... i was determined to find cute, yet affordable toys... And this is what i found :)

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#1: LIlBoppers - Little Plush Giraffe Baby Rattle - $4.75
#2: MaxandMeena - STAR STACK - recycled crayons 6 piece set - $3.00
#3: LittleNurslings - Natural Wooden Teething/Grasping Rings - $5.00
#4: TwoFloridaGirls - Custom Personalized Letter or Number Bean Bags - $3.00
#5: Babymomo - Jumbo Soft Block Summer Soiree = $3.00
#6: MysunshineDesigns - Mini Lovey Lolli Dot = $7.00
#7: UsWoodToys - Red Car - $5.00
#8: MissTartine - Small Rattle Felted Wool Ball (rattle)
#9: BlueMoonCrochet - Plush Bird Rattles - $5.00

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Favorites Friday: Houndstooth...

mmmm I love a good black & white houndstooth... did you see the blanket I made the other day? It sold out in about 3 hours, lol I LOVED it... and had to keep one for myself in case we ever get a little girl :)

So with my love of houndstooth and the new (and now gone) blanket... I thought Houndstooth was the perfect choice for this weeks favorites friday :) Enjoy! As always - if any of you amazing sellers would like to host a review & giveaway let me know! We would love to have you!

Thanks!

#1: Mariforssell - Unisex Stash iPad / Netbook Messenger Bag
#2: BrookeVanGoryDesigns - The Fundamental Tote Style Diaper Bag - Houndstooth
#3: Cantaloupe Corner - Houndstooth Ships Ahoy Applique Creeper
#4: Smarmy - Grayscale Patchwork Armwarmers
#5: PolkaDotsMoonBeans - Checked Out (throw Pillow)
#6: Small Threads - OctoStache Adult Shirt
#7: RedBirdRoadDesigns - Houndstooth Coasters
#8: Oatmeallacedesign - Horse & houndstooth Amanda clutch.
#9: GadgetGlamour - iPod iTouch Case

Favorites Friday: Family & Love.

So... Its been about a week now since I started missing my babies... and I wont see them again until August 19th... still a LONG way to go... but Im sure all you will be appreciative when you see how caught up i get :) And see how much newness gets listed... it will be amazing :) But in the mean time... spending all day home alone when Im used to total choas is making me a little lonely... So this weeks theme... family & Love.

#1: DreamingTreeCreation - I carry your heart pendant
#2: MillyLillyRose - Somer Honey
#3: AsherJasper - Needlefelted Sleepy Mama & Baby
#4: PaperPrayers - Mexed Media Home is where Our Heart is
#5: Opart - Lone Parent 10x8 Signed Print
#6: WrenWillow - Owl Family Organic Onesie
#7: Lara514 - Family Chronicles 10 pages Paper Bag Album
#8: MichelleVerbeeck - Leather Cuff Bracelet
#9: APaperBuffet - Infinite Love

Favorites Friday: Happy Anniversary!

Like I've been rambling about... its my Anniversary this weekend... so even though zaq & I decided on a fun Vegas trip instead of gifts this year... I thought it would still be fun to see what Etsy had to offer :)

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#1: ChloeandSofiasMom - Love never dies Fine Art Print (totally LOVE this. NEEDS to be in our house)
#2: SkyKoltun - Tough Love Never Quits (Who said showing your love has to be cheesy? This are they coolest necklaces I have ever seen.... might need a set... look at the back it has the date and then - death.)
#3: CozyBlue - Custom Heart Tree Pillow Cover w/ initials
#4: Myadobecottage - LOVE Burlap PIllow Cover (This is so cute... I want one!)
#5: JCJewelryDesign - Hand Stamped Guitar Pick (I got zaq one of these for Christmas a couple years ago... says - I can't be me without you.)
#6: BestArtStudios2 - Heart Print - (love this... always stalked his store, and at 50% off, might be time to buy ;)
#7: FunCards - I LOVE YOU scrabble letters sign (We are Words w/ Friends geeks, lol)
#8: DBK Apparel - NEVER LET GO t-shirt
#9: StoreyShop - I love you more than Etsy card

A year ago today - we were back in illinois running like chickens with our heads cut off... planing for the coolest rocker-chic wedding on earth...

Please dont "steal" this image... it was custom drawn for us by our tattoo artist for our invitations and I have been afraid to post it online for rear of someone stealing it... just don't do it ;) Thanks!

Favorites Friday: Lime Green & Black

Its been awhile since I did a color themed favorites friday, and lately im really loving on lime green... So lets go with that!

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#1: SarahSewta - Lime Green & Zebra JOJO JR - boo boo rice bag
#2: MtCoffinz - Neon Green Checkerboard Roller Derby Go Go Micro Mini
#3: MySweetWhimsy - 12 Cupcake Wrappers Lime Green & black Zebra
#4: RockyTheZombie - 6m Lime Green Girls Pirate Shirt
#5: RockerByeBaby - Groovy Guitars w/ lime zebra minky (my fav. blanket!)
#6: Stoopidgerl - Zombie Chick Resin Necklace
#7: MonkeySnugglesDiaper - Happy Day Wool Shorties
#8: BitsyBear - Organic Cotton Rockin' Onesie (I am IN LOVE with this shop... I want all of these onesies I can't wait to be pregnant again!!)
#9: StellarCheri - Skeletal Undies Small

If any of you awesome sellers want to a review and giveaway here at the blog let me know! We would love to have you!!

Favorites Friday: Lets Make a Baby!

Hey guys! So - were back at trying again for #3 after last months unfortunate miscarriage :( And zaq says that he is starting to feel like a piece of meat... lol So this may be a little TMI, but Im gunna try to keep it rated "PG" so no one is like, OMG and maybe instead just does a little LOL'ing! Cuz well, i think were all grown up's here and know where babies come from... and seeing as most of you are mommies... im pretty sure you have a VERY good idea of the process, lol

p.s. this is probably the most fun i have had on a Favorites Friday in awhile :) Thanks awesome sellers!

#1: SoapBySelena - EDIBLE Massage Candle - Chocolate Truffle (Possibly the most genius idea in history... yes... more genius than the wheel... or the lightbulb...)
#2: StitchPixie - Sperm & Egg Fertility Coin pouch... (in case your sperm loose their way... of you find some loose coins in the couch while having sex, lol love it.)
#3: Interrobang - Man Candy Coloring book... (In case you need both a creative outlet - and help getting in the mood, he he he)
#4: ConstantGalore - x-large Chocolate Penis Pop (anytime penis' come in chocolate & rainbow... is a win in my book... lol)
#5: ABitABite - Red Hot Prick Cushion... (for when its not doing its job... and you ahve to take out your aggression... but not on the real thing of course... it must be in tip top shape for next ovulation, lol)
#6: MuthaCrafter - Im so crafty, i make people... (This is a must have when i get pregnant again, hehe)
#7: Earmark - Baby Making Time (this is a must buy to be sure daddy knows he is appreciated, lol... and that its time...)
#8: Muncheys - I cuddle after Sex, t-shirt
#9: VulvaLoveLovely - Fertile Uterus Lovey (to uplift women trying to get pregnant... now I dunno it it would do that for me, but i think I would have lots of fun looking at it on my desk, lol SO cute.)

If anyone of you AMAZINGLY RAD awesome sellers would like to host a review and giveaway PLEASE let me know, we would totally love to have you :)

Favorites Friday: Father's Day... In Punk Rock form of course...

You won't see typical baby gear floating around the RockerByeBaby house... so why on earth would you see typical daddy gear? Ugh, not allowed ;) Except of course for the random Twins hat or Vikings jersey.. but thats just cuz daddy is a sports geek... So this weeks Favorites Friday is everything the punk rock daddy deserves on his special day...

#1: WeROnesieful - Worlds Coolest Dad Tattoo t-shirt
#2:  Small Threads - I Heart dad tshirt
#3: DnaCreations - Dia De Los Muertos stainless steel flask - The Golfer
#4: SilverBeyondOrdinary - Skull Belt Buckle
#5:BreadandBadger - Blue Shot Glass Pirate Skull
#6: dedalo - Skull n Bones meets Classic Cufflinks
#7:PolkaDotMadpie - Skull Money Clip
#8: RokGear - Paisley Skullz Peacock Blue Nexktie (because we can NEVER have too many RokGear ties :)
#9: MetalTaboo - Rock Star Sterling Silver Guitar Pic

If any of you AWESOME sellers would like to do a review & giveaway we would love to have you!

Favorites Friday: Gotta stay Positive

Like "The Hold Steady" say - ya gotta stay positive... and among all the sadness and angst surrounding the last week... i like to think i have done just that... Has it been hard to find positivity following a miscarriage? Totally... but im doing it... im keeping really busy in the store... spending lots of extra quality time with the boys... getting out there in the sunshine... and well, obviously - retail therapy... lots & lots of shopping... after all... we will be trying again right away... and hoping for the best... So, in honor of that... I think it was only appropriate for our "back to blogging" favorites Friday to be about all the gender neutral things I wanna snag for the future #3...or as zaq says.... Z3PO... dork

#1: EcoAryis - Wooden Skull Teether
#2: mere1975 - The Cash Mobile... Modern Paper nursery mobile...
#3: PetitePensieri - Dia De Los Muertos Ribbon Handle Ball
#4: RockyTheZombie - Zombie Skulls & Balloons onesie
#5: Kellifresen - Giraffe Skulls
#6: HelloPrettyBird - Mushrooms on Red Burp Rag
#7: Baby Boo Felt - Boom Box Sensory Block
#8: MissBakersStitches - Personalized Dolly Rattle Teether (Girl or Boy, one of these is a must... maybe a ooak skully one :)
#9: HandMadePretties - Rock N Roll Giant Fleece Themed Ball

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Favorites Friday: Baby Bash!

This week's Favorites Friday gives you into a glimpse of the giveaways coming your way! Could there be a better way to give you guys a sneak peek at some of the prizes coming with the #BabyBloggingBash? I dont think so! So lets start peeking! (The items below may be the exact prize... or may just be a similar prize and many items on etsy are OOAK)

#1: Sarahsewta - Turquoise & Lime Green JOJO Jr Minky Dot Rice Bag (boo boo)
#2: Jewliascloset - Winner will get to choose ANY custom pair of toddler size jeweled converse (sz 2-10)
#3:Annabellas Designs - Pink & Black skull bow headband & 2 butterfly hair clips
#4: RockerByeBaby - Winner will get to design a custom cotton&minky blanket of your choice...
#5: RaeGun - Heart Breaker Bloomers
#6: RockinGreen - One 45/90 bag of Rockin Green soap. Your choice of scent and "rock"
#7: VintageLucys - Hot Rod Girl (This is a unisex design on a white tshirt size 18/24m)
#8: SugarBabyLove - Baby Blue Onesie w/ green & yellow skulls & stars (winner = 6/12m)
#9: Kaboogie - One pair of IN STOCK plain front baby moccasins...