turning a new leaf

a few days ago on one of my weekly routine target trips, i found two plain leaf figurines made of polyresin in ivory color. there's nothing really wrong in how they look but i felt a quick project coming along to add a little pizzazz to them!

i recall reading this from krista's blog and had ever since been wanting a leaf tray but never got the chance to stop by homegoods in the hopes of scoring one. so when i saw these, i was excited to spray paint them gold and perch them somewhere in the house. it is quite an easy project that i'm embarrassed to even blog a step by step post here but i am so happy with the results i can't wait to share!

i thoroughly cleaned the figurines first and then went crazy with the metallic gold spray paint i picked up from michaels craft store

and voila! i love the after results - i like the matted look of the leaves and the slight imperfection of my paint spraying abilities. it's now on our coffeetable but i'm still looking for that perfect spot it will be in the house!

just keeping it real. a 5 year old gathering his toys to put back on the coffeetable (enough styling and snapping pics away, mommy!) 

i'm totally happy with it and for under $ 20, you get to create a little home accent decor truly your own! 

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QUICK REMINDER of our ongoing MAY BOOKS giveaway, 

visit this previous post for the full details on how to enter! 

guest blogging and a giveaway

good morning MONDAY! 

 i am excited to be visiting and guest blogging over at paula's frog prince paperie blog today. i will be dishing about some of my outdoor summer entertaining essentials! 

to read the complete post and for the sources of these great finds, hop over HERE! 

and don't forget our ongoing MAY BOOKS giveaway, to join check out the details HERE.

have a great week ahead friends!

may books giveaway!

it's july!!!!
it's my blog anniversary month and i am just blown away by all your love and support for the past 2 years. believe me, i am so grateful for that! 

i have fabulous fun giveaways lined up for you all throughout the month of july. a little way of showing i am thankful for you - whether you follow me in twitter, facebook, pinterest and lately, instagram. all your encouragement and inspiration mean a great deal to me! now on to our giveaway.....

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to kick off this month's blog birthday, we have the amazing MAY BOOKS notebook giveaway. their company's mission is to eradicate ugly notebooks out there and i am just smitten by their products. their notebooks are all eco-friendly. the certified green canvas covers are sewn (check the video - its' amazing!) to every single notebook in the old-fashioned way. and they are all pretty!

i happen to stumble upon these notebooks at my local boutique one weekend and snapped up a couple for my besties. when i got home, i looked up their site and lo and behold, i was sucked into their shop trying out all their patterns, colors, monogram choices for my own personal notebook! 

everything is fully customizable including what you want INSIDE. the possibilities are endless. you can create your ideal lovely notebook, meal/recipe planner, a baby diary, a bride's planner, agendas or even a pregnancy diary. and it is super light, you can easily toss it in your purse or diaper bag or gym bag everyday! 

here are a few design samples i played with last night for my own perfect notebook : 

i told you, it's hard to pick just one. 

now on to the good stuff, the giveaway rules. 

MAY BOOKS is giving away ONE notebook to one lucky S::C::F reader. here's how  to join :

each comment below is an entry (total of 7 entries) 

1. take a peek at MAY BOOKS & tell us what your favorite pattern/combo 
2. follow MAY BOOKS in facebook and also let them know what is your favorite pattern/combo. do let them know SCF sent you! 
3. follow MAY BOOKS in twitter and tweet this giveaway!
4. let us also know if you PINNED your favorite MAYBOOKS notebook and link it up here 
5. follow SCF in twitter and tweet this giveaway!
6. follow SCF in facebook and share this giveaway in your FB wall
7. lastly, follow us here in google friend connect (see right side blog wall)

*open to US residents only*

giveaway will end saturday July 7th and the winner will be announced on Sunday! good luck everyone and have a great week ahead!

**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**