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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

June 26, 2011 · 20 Comments
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Hellooooo! This weekend went by so fast! It’s already Sunday evening, and once I post this I’ll be on my way to the grocery store. The sun peeked out for a little bit but mostly it was cloudy. BUT! Even with the gray weather I still had a super great weekend. I’m making it a high priority this week to share some of my weekend finds with you :]

But first… time to share 7 pretty things, all found via Pinterest. Enjoy! xoxo

Source: flickr.com via Vicky on Pinterest

Source: chicprofile.com via Dizzy on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: marthastewartweddings.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: annies-eats.com via Maggie on Pinterest

Source: suchprettythings.typepad.com via Maggie on Pinterest

♥ What is your favorite memory this weekend — share it with me in the comments below?
My favorite memory includes a pair of ______. I’ll share soon!!! Tee hehe ;]

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  1. Stacey L. Leonard says

    June 26, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    My favorite memory this weekend: watching my 14 year old nephew be forced into belly dancing via the game Quelf AND having a record sales day yesterday.

    Can’t wait to see what you are sharing from your favorite memory! : )

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  2. Andi says

    June 26, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    ahhh! old school polly pockets!!!!!

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  3. Mujgan says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    My Lovie – aka my husband, Matthew :) – submitted his first fabric design on Spoonflower today and I’m really excited about every step he takes about designing fabric! This is my favorite memory about this weekend. Here is the link if you’d like to check it out (http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/walkathon). It has been like a little hobby for me, for a while now, to follow Spoonflower contests and vote for the designs I like. It’s fun!

    Waiting for your weekend news! :)

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  4. Crystal says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Okay, the cupcake holders! Who woulda though??!! So CUTE!! :)

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  5. Crystal says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Oops, that should’ve read, “Who would’ve thought?”

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  6. JoJo says

    June 26, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    Those cupcakes look delish! My favorite memory this weekend was Saturday morning pancakes with my hubby :)

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  7. kim davis says

    June 26, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    fun finds, as always, maggie! my favorite memory this weekend was taking it easy and slow…enjoying a spontaneous date night including fish tacos, REI, and froyo. that wasn’t supposed to rhyme…

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  8. Megan says

    June 26, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    My favorite (s) thing of this weekend was family movie night where we ate doritos and licorice till our tummies hurt. And I just got done rocking my baby to sleep and continued holding her because I just love to cuddle her

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  9. Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    June 26, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Hubbys birthday, our date night -great hibachi dinner, backyard marshmallow roasting with our girls last night. Perfection!
    xo

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  10. Bailey Jean says

    June 26, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    So many pretty things! My favorite memory this weekend was going to dinner and a show with my best friend. If you ever get the chance to see Next to Normal, take it! It is a wonderful production!

    Also, random question, but have you ever thought about making covers/cases for laptops (larger scale version of your ipad cases)?

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  11. Shelby says

    June 26, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Mine was today as a whole. But especially this morning during our sunday service watching the aisles fill of people wanting prayer for healing (from physical to spiritual) it was overwhelming and astounding and my heart was soo full it felt like i was going to burst with joy!

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  12. Lindsay says

    June 26, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Aw, the polly pockets brought back lots of memories for me. Fun childhood days :) … my favorite memory of this weekend was pretty much all day Saturday which I got to spend taking a day trip with my family. It included stopping by the nursing home to see my grandma, who I sadly don’t get to see enough, and some shopping with my sister and mom… good day!

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  13. Natalie says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    The first swimming lesson of the summer for my kids. Love the smell of kid sweat & sunblock! :)

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  14. aubrey says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    My fav from the weekend was hearing my bean talk in her sleep.
    She said: My mom is attracted to lavender, coconuts, babies and coffee”
    It was so random I thought she was awake. But it was all true except maybe lavender.

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  15. Mabel Martinez says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    My fav this weekend was definitely organizing my scraps, old and new fabric, ribbons and notions … to recharge my imagination.

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  16. Melissa S. says

    June 26, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    My favorite memory was apartment hunting with my fiance! We put in an application for an apartment and we’re getting married in 5 weeks! Every weekend lately has been planning for the wedding and the start of our lives together =)

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  17. Bree says

    June 26, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    First, just wanted to share how I love your blog. I’ve been reading for awhile but this is the first time I’ve commented. Your story of getting started is not only a wealth of information but also so inspiring! Thank you, thank you :)
    My favorite memory this weekend, after a week of Vacation Bible School, looking over at our 7 year old son in church doing his dance moves to the VBS songs without a care in the world-good stuff!

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  18. caroline says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:05 am

    my best friend got married this weekend, so it was full of wonderful memories. my favorite was probably seeing the look on Eric’s face as his bride walked down the aisle. so sweet and so special! :)

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  19. Katie says

    June 27, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Yesterday two friends and I threw a baby shower for THREE of our close friends who are all expecting their first child. It was a great time to chat with them and other friends and just celebrate alongside them. :oD

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  20. Robin says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    My rose Fantin Latour started blooming this weekend! yay!

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