0 Happy Friday:

Can you guess who this yummy treat is from? My little brother's girlfriend: Samantha! You may remember she got us some cupcakes and doughnuts before. She is the best, and is always thinking of others when she buys delicious treats. Not only are they yummy but they're fun to take pictures of too.

These are from a bakery in Tustin called Cream Pan. You locals may have been here. These are the strawberry croissants. So good.

and in about 5 seconds, demolished. :)

So what are you up to this weekend? Nick has been working late all week (he got home around 1am the past 3 days!) so I am just looking forward to spending time with him this weekend. He is taking me on a little date on Sunday, I super excited! I've been keeping myself busy with getting ready for alt next week and a wholesale show after that..

Just a thought for the weekend - we got news this week that a friend was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. It's also in his spine and hip. He's only 30, so young. and he just got married a year ago. I've been processing it this week. It's a little weird that their lives are changed in a second and I go on blogging about what I'm wearing or some pretty food, you know? I don't know. I guess what I took from it was that life is short. Nick and I argue sometimes and get into really petty fights. You know how when you just get really in your head and so angry you can't let it go? I don't know, maybe it's just me. But all that to say, it's just not worth it. Spend some time with someone you love. Be sure to tell someone you love them. One day it can be all fine and the next, changed forever.

Have a great weekend friends. See you on Monday.

0 blog discussion - blog etiquette:

thanks to alice b gardens photography for the image above!

Today's discussion is about blog etiquette. I'm actually speaking on this topic at Alt Summit next week and am really curious to hear your thoughts on the subject! Would love to get some of your input and possibly address some of the points/topics.. I'll definitely come back and report on what my panel discussed with you all.

So what do you think friends? Is there a general 'blog etiquette' rule-book out there or guidelines that we bloggers should be following? Are there things you see in the blog world that you may not agree with? Anything can be brought up here - crediting, (which I know we've discussed before) copying, content, dealing with mean people. I've been blogging for 3 years now (wow, actually going on 4!) and I've seen a lot but may also be out of touch with certain blog issues that may be happening out there. Let's also turn it around and focus on the positive too --what are some 'polite' things you notice bloggers are doing? Anything out there you've noticed that you appreciate fellow bloggers following proper blog etiquette?

As always, this post is not meant to stir up controversy or point fingers or anything like that. Just an open and friendly discussion. If you have something you're not sure about regarding blogging etiquette - please be sure to post it for all to discuss! :) Thanks in advance always for a lovely discussion! (and for any input on etiquette-thoughts for the panel!)

0 swoon in 2012:

Here are some things I am swooning over in this new year of 2012.

What sort of things are you inspired by at this moment?

Vintage stamp packs via Send More Mail

Wit & Whistle's DIY Calendar Journal

(also inspired that Amanda finished her entire 12 by 2012 list!)

I got a really nice lens from my husband for Christmas and it made me think of this photo , haha. Just because I have a super-duper mega lens, doesn't mean I'm a photographer. and I don't think of myself as one by any means ;) via You are not a photographer

I love fonts! Especially free fonts.

Round up of fonts from Going Home to Roost via Birch + Bird pinterest

Man, I want a gold nugget! via Design Seeds (great color resource!)

Some lovely words to live by in 2012.

Text added via Only Kiss Graphic via Caiti Borruso

Swooning over these amazing birthday invites via Edyta Szyszlo

Photo a day challenge?! Yes please. Brilliant. Genius. I want to do it.

Amazing idea from Fat Mum Slim via Jen's Pin

Maybe I'll get a tattoo this year. via fyeahtattoos

0 Yellow week - 13 yellow deals:

I thought it'd be fun to have some special yellow deals for yellow week - so I messaged a bunch of shops with yellow items and these 13 were generous enough to offer a great deal exclusively for oh, hello friend readers! Please be sure to read all the instructions and fine print below before purchasing!

The following deals will be sold through etsy. Below each photo will be a link to the *special* reserved listing for oh, hello friend readers. There will also be a coupon code that you will need to enter at checkout to receive the discounted price. If you are not familiar with etsy coupon codes or have a question about these deals, just leave a comment and I'll do my best to help out! Here are some other details:

- You must have an etsy + paypal account to purchase these deals!

- These deals are good for 1 week from today, or until item is sold out!

- Please note that the coupon is not valid for anything else in these shops, except for the reserved promotion item. If you try to purchase something else using the code, your transaction will be void.

- To minimize confusion, please only purchase the deal from the reserved listing in the links provided in this post.

- Be sure to enter the code to receive the discounted price. If you do not enter the coupon code, you will not receive the discount.

Whew. Okay - ready for the deals? Let's get started!


Item: Flowering Mimosa Lace Earrings from Topiary Designs
Retail: $16
Discounted Price: $10 w/free shipping - 37% off!
Coupon Code: GOODCHEER
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase your yellow lace earrings!
Extra Info: 20 earrings available, you can also choose your own color, just leave a note to seller at checkout! See listing for color choices. This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - see listing for international shipping rates.


I really love these lovely lace knit jar covers! This is a special deal. You can purchase just the covers if you have your own jars, or purchase the full listing with the jars included. Here is all the info!

Item: Lace Knit Covers for Mason Jars - Set of 3
Retail: $27
Discounted Price: $15 w/free shipping - 45% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLOFRIEND
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase your Lace Knit Covers (NO JARS INCLUDED)!

Item: Mason Jars with Lace Knit Covers - Set of 3
Retail: $44
Discounted Price: $27 w/free shipping - 39% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLOFRIEND2
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase your Lace Knit Covers (WITH JARS INCLUDED)!

Extra Info: You can also choose your own cover colors, just leave a note to seller at checkout. See listing for color choices. Allow up to a week for your order to be made and shipped. Please note that the image above is from this set, but you will receive these colors, unless you choose your own. This deal is open to international residents - just add $5 for shipping costs.


Item: Bright Idea Yellow Soap Pump from The Bloomin' Boutique
Retail: $25.50
Discounted Price: $17.85 w/free shipping - 30% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLO
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase your soap dispenser!
Extra Info: 10 available, you can also choose your own color for the soap dispenser, just leave a note to seller at checkout! See listing for color choices. This deal is only open to US residents. Product will ship within 10 days of promotion close.


Item: Yellow Lace Mini Bag + Yellow Rose Ring from Ohlnu
Retail: $20
Discounted Price: $10 w/free shipping - 50% off!
Coupon Code: YELLOWWEEK
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase this fabulous set!
Extra Info: 20 packs available. This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - see listing for international shipping rates.


Item: Your choice: 11x17 Letterpress print!
Retail: $24.75
Discounted Price: $12 w/free shipping - 52% off!
Coupon Code:
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase your letterpress print!
Extra Info: 20 prints available. This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - see listing for international shipping rates.


Item: Button + Flower Earring set from Feathered Whimsy
Retail: $16.25
Discounted Price: $8.25 w/free shipping - 50% off!
Coupon Code: YELLOWLOVE
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase this button earring pack!
Extra Info: 30 sets available! Items are made to order so please allow approx. 2 weeks for delivery. This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - international residents add just $3.50.


Item: Sunshine and Golden Smiles Wrap Package from 3 GIRLS and a goat
Retail: $30
Discounted Price: $18 w/free worldwide shipping - 40% off!
Coupon Code: GOLDENSMILES
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase a packaging set!
Extra Info: 20 sets available. This deal is open to everyone - Free shipping to any country!


Item: Mason Jar Wood Wall Vase from Old New Again
Retail: $29.50
Discounted Price: $20 w/free shipping - 32% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLOFRIEND
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase a wood flower vase!
Extra Info: 10 vases available. This deal is only open to the US. Vase will ship within 10 business days.


Item: The Sunshine Collection - a limited edition stationery set from Ashley Pahl
Retail: $22.50
Discounted Price: $12 w/free shipping - 50% off!
Coupon Code: ILOVEYELLOW2
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase an exclusive stationery set!
Extra Info: 20 sets available! This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - international residents add just $3!


Item: Braided Leather Bracelet from SOMETHiNG MONUMENTAL
Retail: $14
Discounted Price: $7.80 w/free worldwide shipping - 44% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLO
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase a leather bracelet!
Extra Info: 10 bracelets available! You can also choose your own color, just leave a note to seller at checkout! See listing for color choices. This deal is open worldwide - Free worldwide shipping for everyone!


Item: Your choice: Ruffle pillow from Jilly Bean Things
Retail: $48.50
Discounted Price: $26 w/free shipping - 47% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLOFRIEND
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase a ruffle pillow!
Extra Info: 10 of each pillow available! This deal is only open to US residents.


Item: Yellow Washi Japanese Masking Tape Pack from Studio 3
Retail: $14
Discounted Price: $8.40 w/free shipping - 40% off!
Coupon Code: HELLOYELLOW
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase the wash tape pack!
Extra Info: 10 packs available, you can also choose this blue floral set as well, just leave a note to seller at checkout with which set you'd like. This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - international residents add just $3!


Item: Yellow Stationary Set from Ruby Press
Retail: $30
Discounted Price: $18 w/free shipping - 40% off!
Coupon Code: OHHELLOFRIENDYELLOWWEEK
Want to buy this deal? Click Here to purchase a letterpress stationary set!
Extra Info: 20 sets available! This deal is open worldwide! Free shipping for US residents - see listing for international shipping rates.

0 sneak peak:

0 cakies & oh, hello friend present - snap it pretty:

So Ruby & I love taking pictures! But we don't claim to be experts or anything. In fact, we'll admit we don't really even know how to use the basic functions of our cameras! We pretty much just point and shoot. Which is why we've decided we need to have a photo workshop for super baby beginners, like us! We've invited the lovely Jen from i art u to come share her photo knowledge with us. Here's all the info about our workshop! Hope you'll come join us for a fun day!

Snap It Pretty: Learning the basics of your DSLR so you can snap away at all the pretty things in life.

Who it is for: A DSLR owner who wants to learn the basics of how to use their camera in manual mode. If you basically use your DSLR as a point and shoot, then this class is for you! We'll go over things like the shutter speed, ISO, focus, depth of field, and more!

Who it isn't for: Those who already know how to use their camera in manual because if you do, this class will bore you. Maybe we will have something for you next time!

When: Saturday July 23, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost: $145

Where: Fullerton, California (Location will be emailed to attendees)

What will be provided: lunch, goodie bags, and the basic knowledge of how to use your DSLR from a professional photographer.

What will you be doing? 1 ) Learning the basics of how to use your DSLR in manual mode. 2) In a group, styling vintage props to practice your snapping away for pretty pictures. 3) Meeting other bloggers and blog readers.

If you are interested in attending, please sign up here and we will email you with payment information. Class space is limited to just 15 people.

We've been working hard to collect the cutest goods from around - Some of our sponsors include knitty bitties, imo shop, cute tape, friends make prints, petite paperie, and lots more!