Impressive Branding

You know, that moment when you're walking through the store and that awesome looking bottle of jelly grabs your attention? Or maybe it's a cool looking package of scone mix.
 Branding has such a huge impact on buying, I know it does with me. If something has an unusual label or homemade looking packaging: I'm going to want it.

The alcohol market totally has this concept down. How many times have you bought a bottle of wine just for the bottle? I myself am dying to get my hands on a Kraken bottle. Not because I love rum (I don't really), but because that octopus on that awesomely shaped bottle is just to die for.

Typically it's the overly simple, to the point label that is so clean it's appealing that gets me. Other times it's an elaborate, colorful design.  Whatever it is, it's best when it's unique and eye grabbing.

 Brush 'Stache! 

 Perfect, perfect labels for homemade preserves and condiments

 Have you ever wanted a pencil so badly? 

 By far, the coolest iced coffee ever

So clever!

 Wouldn't your OJ feel extra special coming from one of these?

There's that Kraken! 

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Oh Baby

I know, it's like I came back for a day and then already forgot about you! I've been busy, and lazy, but really, mostly busy. I tried to post Friday but blogspot was down? LAME.

I'm currently helping plan a baby shower. Now, I won't post any spoiler ideas but here are some unique, adorable themes I've come across. As you can tell, I'm not really into the cutesy BABY thing. I love a unique, classic looking party. Just because you're having a kid, doesn't mean it has to look like a kids party.

 What a delicious, healthy looking set up!

 Onesie decorating is always fun

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A little Jewelry DIY pinspiration

I've been wanting to make one of these to put in my closet for a while now. I finally got around to a Goodwill today where I found  2 frames for this project. I need to decide if I want to paint them turquoise, yellow, or coral and then decide on wire, mesh, or knobs. I'll make sure to post once I'm done. Here's my inspiration from where other than pinterest. I love the one with the twigs!

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All Golden

Let's just take a break from the actual Olympic events to check out these amazing looking Olympians. Seriously, not only are these people amazing athletes but they're even amazing looking? Some people get all the luck! In no particular order (in fact, can you tell who my favorite is?): 

 Clemente Russo, Italian boxer

 Lolo Jones, USA track and field 

 Alex Morgan, USA soccer player 

 Oscar Pistorius, South African runner

 James Magnussen, Australian swimmer

 Leryn Franco, Paraguayan track and field star 

 Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakian Tennis player 

 Stephanie Rice, Australian swimmer

Ryan Lochte, USA swimmer

 Danell Leyva, USA gymnast

Alexandre Despatie, Canadian diver

Darya Klishina, Russian track and field

Now, apparently Netherland's women's field hockey team has been voted the hottest team of the 2012 Olympics. They are gorgeous! 

Ellen Hoog & Sophie Polkamp 

Now, GO TEAM USA!!!!!