A Marvelous Mess #35 and Features!!!

Well, those Halloween posts are really popping up in the party now!! I hope you guys are all making something Halloweeny you can share at the party this week. I love seeing holiday posts.......you guys are so creative!! Oh!! We totally had 101 projects linked up this week. 

thank you thank you thank you thank you

:-)

Here are my fave's from this week:

Yarn Pumpkins from Cookie and Claire. 

I am *totally going to try this projects with the library kiddo's at the craft time I host each week!!

 Wreathed in Burlap from Turtles and Tails. I <3 understated wreaths. Especially when they include burlap. Hey, what can I say....I'm a crafty BLOGGER....I *must* like burlap, right?

Frosted Glass Candle Holders by Burton Avenue. Totally funky. And, totally simple. My kind of craft.

And the craft I'm going to feature for a week on my sidebar is....

Envelope to Gift Pouch from Love Notes By Bauren.
SO COOL. I am totally inspired.
Thanks to all of you for linking up!! And, don't forget to grab a featured button!!

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Save with Straight Talk

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

In a world where most people carry a cell phone, it's easy to spend a lot of time trying to find the best deal. I am embarrassed to say that I only use a simple track phone....from the family dollar, if you can believe it. But, if I were to upgrade to a real phone, I think I would be tempted by a straight talk phone and wireless plan. They offer reconditioned phones for $10, or you can splurge and buy yourself a Samsung Android....

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Love that advertisement. :-)  I just saw my mechanic today and I would crack right up if he, in any way, resembled that commercial.

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Smart Phones with touch screen, app capable phones with features like voice navigation. Phones with cameras, video recorders, music players....Bluetooth!!

I am totally tempted. I especially love the idea of NO CONTRACT. Yay!! Contracts and I just don't mix.

They tout this plan as coming with no contracts, no surprise bills or credit checks. It is known for having great nationwide coverage and they also offer a flexible prepaid international service that you can use from the comfort of your home/office.

This is a Smart Phone with a Smart plan.

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Home Furnishings

I have never bought a furniture set. I admit it. We tend to inherit (or find cheaply) the furniture that adorns our house. From a large stuffed chair from when I worked at Barnes and Noble to my Nana's matching rockers.......we've got an eclectic mix. Not that we wouldn't like to buy matching furniture....there is some definite appeal in giving a room continuity. The truth is I've never really taken the time to peruse a furniture store. 

I've been peaking around at The Room Place kids furniture online. Now THAT would be a fun place to splurge on furniture. The children's pieces are adorable:

The Hailey Collection is gorgeous. Love the scrolled metal work on the bed and mirror, as well as the simple white of the dressers and night stand. White is so crisp, and in a youths room I think it gives it a sense of delicacy and refinement. I love the light blue shade combined with the pale pink and white. 

Meet the Chair and A Half from the Zora Collection. Upholstered with chenille, this couch beckons to be napped in. Or curl up and read a good romance novel.....er, I mean spy novel....in it. The nailhead trim reminds me of leather western style. 

**Sniffle** 

I have always wanted a chaise lounge. And, some men to fan me with palm branches.

Oh, Cindy Crawford. Not only am I envious of your enormous mole....I am envious of your furniture collections. Love the stripe/floral contrasting patterns. So cozy!!

Now, if I were to choose a more local-ish shop....I would visit Maine Furniture. You can find local cabinet makers that do some incredible work. 

From kitchen cabinetry to woodturning, this site has some really unique ideas for adding some Maine style to your house.

This post was written in association with The Room Place. All opinions are entirely mine and the words were all written by me.