Jack and Lulu

While at work I've stumbled over the cutest, simplest thing: orange stripey straws.

As soon as I saw them come out of the box I started to imagine them climbing out of a glass Coke bottles or a small glass of milk, or perhaps displayed inside a pretty jar like this one.




They are perfect little fun kitchen accessory and earth friendly; they're biodegradable. They are made by the sweetest little company called Jack and Lula. Their "About" section on their website is so adorable. I'm still not sure how the two are related, but I have no doubt these two are a pair. Aside from adorable sipping straws they make the most adorable paper products too. Note cards, recipe boxes, stationary, and thank you notes.
Who else is thirsty?

Know your ABC's

Ever since I discovered Jeanie & Jewell I have been anxiously awaiting the completion of her alphabet project. Each letter is depicted with a daring little animal, face or object to representing it's corresponding letter.


Jeanie says she's in the process of getting them printed in poster size to sell in her shop. I can not wait for the announcement. I can see this is as a perfect artful and educational gift for my little niece.


I have to say I'm partial to this letter:

So go check her out on her blog or her shop!

Roll out the red carpet

Get excited for Sunday because the ultimate movie goers night of awards, red carpet and montages are going live at 8pm. I have done such a good job this year at seeing a lot of the movies that are up for the big awards such as best film, actor, actress and supporting roles. I usually fill out 2 ballots one focused on trying to get the best score and choosing the winners that is expected to win and then one of winners that I think should win.

Here's my predictions for the top 6 categories:

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Supporting Actress: Mo'nique, Precious
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker

And my favorite category, Best Animated Short film: Logorama

I would have to say my favorite movie that is up for a few nominations but I don't think any awards will be handed out to them is An Education. This was such a beautiful and sweet movie that I'm glad it's at least getting recognized.

Follow along with me and my picks on Sunday by printing out your ballot here.