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Just a few of my recently starred items in Google Reader:

Check out this food ballet! So clever.

And this way cool card holder! {photo from Stampington}

Click here to see a tutorial and patterns for some way cute outdoor patriotic pillows!

I've been rediscovering embroidery lately after years and years away. It is so fun, very inexpensive to do, and the possibilities are limitless. Here's a project for very young children – I think I'll invite Eva to embroider with me!

I really want to make this ice cream dessert.

David Lebovitz did a post called "Should I move to France?" Man, that cracked me up.

Look at this roundup of skirt patterns! It really makes me want to sew.

One of my favorite posts from Neighbor Jane Payne. If you don't read her blog, you should. It's chock full of wit and wisdom.

These banana pops bring back fond memories of my childhood! I think I should introduce them to my children.

I can't decide which I love more, these free printable tags or the inspiration board and color palette. Eye candy.

Will I ever tire of ruffles and flowers? Seriously. I don't see it happening.

As a general rule, I don't use cake mixes, but I might make an exception for this caramel cake. Or maybe just make that frosting and put it on my own yellow cake...