1. I met with a bride a few weeks ago who turned me onto these small vintage spools of silver thread available at Tinsel Trading. I played with some yesterday, but need to get a better way of incorporating it into the bow of a bouquet...

2. I can't even bring myself to write it so here: XXXXX

3. Friend and cohort Ashley is working on a project and needs to get in with someone who cans in the city. That's like putting vegetables in cans and jars for the winter. I lost you didn't I...well if you or someone you know is a canner, please get in touch with her via her blog: Small-measure

4. EDDIE MURPHY ON THE ACADEMY AWARDS LAST NIGHT. I LOVE YOU EDDIE. I WANT TO PARTY ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!