Where did I put my keys?

I don't know about you, but we are always looking for our keys around here. These unusual key hooks might help keep keys organized, but will probably also work for conversation starters! 

Buckle Up Key Holder via Furniture Fashion

Magnetic Key and Letter Holder via Uncommon Goods

Tea Cup Hook via Uncommon Goods

His and Hers Key Holder via Uncommon Goods

Winter Finds for Any Size

It makes me happy that fashion designers are finally making clothes for women of various shapes and sizes. No longer do your tags need to have a single-digit on them for you dress stylishly. Here are a few random winter finds, both casual and formal, that are available in a variety of sizes.

Donna Ricco taffeta dress via Nordstrom

DKNY shirtdress via Lane Bryant

Calvin Klein cardigan via Macy's

Bernardo leather jacket via Nordstrom

Jou Jou military jacket via Macy's

It's a small world... or not

I've done a lot of traveling and sometimes it is surprising just how big or small a country is compared to the one you live in. Here is a little comparison.

Ever wonder how big Australia is? I've driven around most of the country and I can tell you that it is HUGE!

Image via Dark Roasted Blend

Africa is bigger than the United States, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Eastern Europe, India, China, Japan and the UK put together!

Image via Designers Couch

These shoes are definitely Not made for walking...

Well maybe you could walk in these shoes, but I'm not sure that I could!

 

Images via Designers Couch

Pumpkin Pancakes

We had breakfast for dinner in our house tonight. My house-mate made delicious pumpkin pancakes! They were very thick and moist and perfect for the fall. Be sure to bookmark this recipe and try it out!

Image from allrecipes.com

Sweet Dreams

there is nothing quite like curling up in a big, comfy bed with soft sheets and a fluffy duvet. but beds are also a focal point and being that they are so big, simply swapping out the covers and pillows can completely change the mood of a room.

 i recently packed up my orange and white, damask duvet cover and replaced it with a plum, pin-tuck one for the winter. the casual, tussled look of these beds just seem so inviting on a cold day - perfect for watching a movie or reading a great book. and you don't have to worry about messing them up since they come pre-pleated and wrinkled!

images via west elm

 i'm sure the bright, crisp colours will make their way back into my room by spring, though. these sets from kate spade and jonathan adler are already calling my name...

images via pretty little things

images via jonathan adler

Can I Borrow a Pencil?

Dalton Ghetti is the creator of these perfect little pencil structures. He creates them using only a razor blade, sewing needle and sculpting knife, but never uses a magnifying glass! Each one can take months to make and the only lucky recipients of these art pieces are friends of Dalton as he doesn't sell any of his work. 

Found on The Lazy Designer, Odd Stuff Magazine and Silvermine Guild Art Center