Pottery Barn Kids Halloween Collection

Halloween is a big deal in our house.  At least we like to think so but each year we fail to decorate much more than the carved pumpkins on our front step.  This year we changed all that when Pottery Barn Kids sent us some of their kids Halloween decor.  They have a bit of everything from yard stakes to garland and all of it is done in the classic Pottery Barn style. 

In our house we hung the Halloween Character Garland ($14.99) between the two sets of glass doors that lead to our deck.  It is a good focal point for anyone that enters our home.  Since we put it up the black, white and orange felt garland everyone has commented on how cute the witches and skeleton designs are in that room.  We also added the three piece Character Pillar Candle set ($36.99).  Each candle is made from real wax with a black silhouette design on the outside.  A spooky house on one, a dancing top hat wearing skeleton on another and a witch on a broom.  Each one takes batteries and has lasted us a few weeks worth of nights glowing on our dining room table.  The kids love turning them on each night after dinner.  They look just like real candles burning without the messy wax or the threat of anyone getting burned.  Pottery Barn Kids also have a votive set for smaller settings and areas. 

Thanks to Pottery Barn Kids our house actually looks quite festive in the Halloween spirit.  It's cute, fun and tastefully done!

Visit Pottery Barns Kids Facebook page for more fun information!

California Flowers & Hint Cards

How often do you receive flowers? Once a year, maybe? Would you like to receive flowers more often?

You might be in luck then because the California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC) has come up with a “Hint Card” to help deserving women, such as yourself, drop a hint to that certain someone that they would like to receive a beautiful bouquet of the world’s freshest flowers. I received a dozen roses from the CCFC* not too long ago and they were beautiful. These roses had fresh green leaves and stems with gorgeous peachy pink petals and some tiny bright pink roses too. It certainly brightened my week. They lasted for over a week too. Included with my bouquet was a set of Hint Cards.

These Hint Cards incorporate a little romance or humor and are perfect for tucking under pillows, inside lunch bags, stuck on mirrors, left on the inside dashboard of a car, inside a wallet, placed on plates or just delivered by your own hand. I think they are a great idea and funny too. They come in a neat little stack and in a variety of colors and sayings. Each one can be easily detached and hidden somewhere or given outright. I'm forward like that. Why beat around the CCFC bush?

Want some Hint Cards of your own plus a chance to win an opportunity to win a grand prize of one free California-grown bouquet every month for one year? 25 readers will win a set of Hint Cards just by letting me know (in the comments of course) how they would use the cards or who they would give them to. I'll choose 25 readers names on Friday, July 10. Good Luck!

MPR Rating: Four Stars.

*California Cut Flowers meet the strictest growing standards in the world. They are raised in a world-class, year-round environment perfect for growing hundreds of varieties. They were also most likely still in the field just 24 hours before you purchased them and therefore are much fresher and will last longer.

Twenty-five readers have been chosen to receive the Hint Cards. In turn they are now entered to win the grand prize of flowers for a year through California Flowers. Thank you for participating!

Hint Card image from Moms Take on Things.

Fun Find- Silly Wagon

From baby to toddler to big kid clothes, charming bags by Oilily for Moms to jewelry and decor for your kids room, Silly Wagon is the place to go for inspired, fun and downright unique or boutique type gifts for yourself, your friends and family.

Recently, I purchased a few adorable items for a baby shower gift from Silly Wagon. I had my pick of clothes by Zutano or something cheeky and cute for the Mom-to-be. Once I had finally made my decision and placed my order I was pleased to not only receive it promptly but to find a personally written note inside thanking me for my business. Not only that, but there was a coloring sheet and small package of crayons with a sticker included. That was a particularly nice and sweet touch. It warmed my heart and I will definetly be doing business with Silly Wagon again.

If you are looking for a gift for you or a friend or a child then keep Silly Wagon in mind. They have GREAT sales and the customer service cannot be beat! You can even create a wishlist for others to see. It's truly a wonderfully creative website chocked full of unique and high quality items.



*I'm giving away two of Maggie and the Ferocious Beasts newest DVDs, 'Recipes for Trouble' and 'Rain Showers and Spring Flowers' to the first person who emails me. veamason at gmail dot com. Come and get 'em!

Friday Fun Find- Cocoon Couture

If you like vibrant designs, vintage fabrics and a touch of the 1970s then look no further than Cocoon Couture. These hand woven, machine washable bean bag covers are great for sprucing up your child's room every day of the year.


I love the cute little animals applique's on each cover and how each cover seems unique. The pinwale covers are durable and clean easily too. Looking for a gift for a child that is bit on the atypical side? Then consider a bean bag cover from Cocoon Couture. If a bean bag cover is not your thing, then take a look around their website at the accessories, the sweet cot covers, kinder bags and bookends also make a nice addition to a child's room, world, or as a gift.

For more great finds at Cocoon Couture visit them here.