Decor To Die For: Cake Stands!!! Be still our drooling hearts!

OK,

So we are all mucho well aware about the eye catching, lip licking, head spinning beauty of a cake. Layers of sweet buttercream sandwiched between soft light chunks of delectible, moist decadent cake.

OH GOD! Not an easy thing for a pregnant girl to type in the wee hours of the morning! GET ME SOME CAKE!!!!

Hee hee...but we digress (WE! I can't believe the jinxies are both pregs at the same time!!...Oppps sorry! I digress again...) ...cakes are gorgeous on their own, yes, but who wants to shove such a tasty treat into tupperware or serve it in a cake box covered in day old frosting (that is from dipping our fingers in in the box in the middle of the night) ?

Solution??? Cake Stands!!!

The Martha in all of us knows how amazing they look and the recessionista we strive to be has found super rad ones that we would be proud to display on a dining table, kitchen counter, or bed side table..hee hee.

Here are a few of our new faves...but trust us you can find amazing ones all over the place!

Let's start with the reason for the post.

My grandma bought us an unbelievable babka from Bea's Bakery and even torn open from the inside out (starving!) it is gorgeous and mouth watering. But stuck in a stinky box?

No thanks!

We need this! Clean, covered, clear and sexy! Adding this to the island...ASAP!

It keeps your sweets out of the mouths of bugs, cats, lazy family members :)

But the rest are A-mazing for serving sweet treats to your loved ones and for special occasions...we swear...they will even make your treats taste better!

Go vintage! Nothing says special delivery like a gorgeous milk glass (vintage or made to look vintage) cake stand!

We are dying for this pink one!!!

And um how fucking cute is this peppermint chocolate layer cake perched upon this gorge green milk glass stand?!?!?!

Get yours here!

Perfect for the holidays!

Wanna put a coconut layer cake high on display in the cutest way?


This blue stand is the one for you!!!

Dear Pottery Barn...we super heart your Emma stand!

Soooo perfect!

And the piece de resistance...we found this perfect tea cake tiered number in a rad store and our hearts skipped a beat or two or three.

Then we saw the price! Lucky for us our mama was right there with us and said "I'll make one for you!".

So we did...we collected vintage cups and plates, a bit of gorilla glue and voila! A simple and inexpensive yet super rad tiered cake stand!

Thanks Mom!

Are you an au natural gal? A barefoot on the beach bride? Good! Now you can make your own plate out of a tree stump! Etsy (of course) has the DIY

So simple, soooo goddess-y.

So what ever cake or treats you like, how ever you eat them, place them on a pretty little stand first...we promise it will make them taste better ;)

But cake platters can be used for soooo many decor dilemmas! Not just storing the delectible deliciousness of a cake.

We have been know to pile them on our kitchen island and counters to hold fruit, flowers, cute salt and pepper shakers, books, candy...what ever cuteness you have laying out!

xoxo things we heart

Decor to Die For: I'm swinging in the sun...just swinging in the sun...

Ahhhhh. The sun is shining...the birds are singing...the breeze is breezing... what we wouldn't do to be lying in a hammock right about now....

Ewwww not that kind of hammock.....

This kinda hammock!

This classic pillowed Pottery Barn striped number screams.."YOU NEED ME NOW!"

Imagine reading your favorite book cuddled up in this sturdy bad boy.

Hello hammock that belongs in our homes right now...literally right this second!!!

Look at that crazy cute rainbow striped fabric! And those gorgeous bright orange ropes!

Only Marimekko could bring us such a uber cute and crazy girly sexy and modern take on the hammock.

Ooohhh! Loving this huge hammock bed created indoors! Tres Chic!

What an amazing place to take a cat nap! Just watch out for that wine when the hammock goes a swingin!

Oh...what's that you say? You would love to have a hammock bed outside too? No problem!

For $19,000 this ridiculously rad canopy hammock bed can be all yours!
Views not included. They should probably be for $19,000! Right??!?!?

Not all hammocks are soft and smooshy...This one from our fave store ever...Anthropologie proves that in the best and most chic way.

Those colors, that weave pattern...TDF!

Uuuughhhh! Loving this idea for a bohemian outdoor living space!

The platform bed mixed with the lantern and crazy chic black brazilian hammock is amazing!!!!

Yes please! Asap!!!!! Hello? Anyone? We want! Hmmm...hello?

Don't have trees or posts to put your swing de la chillin'? No problemo!

Tarjay has a super cute summer-esque printed one for you. You don't even need a yard for this one! Put it up anywhere for a staycation that would make any recessionista proud!

Now don't forget your accoutrements for lounging in style al fresco.

We are totally hearting this hammock caddie to hold all your necessities.
Now you never have to get up! That's a good thing cuz getting in and out of hammocks can be tricky after a cat nap or 3.

Not feelin the ropey fabric beds of relaxation? OK....then how about this kinda ropey bed of relaxation?

Yeah...exactly...we f'n heart this too!

So whether you have a hammock or not...or you have a yard or you don't...this Summer take some time just for you in the great outdoors and relax. Enjoy nature...

xoxo things we heart

Decor to die for: Throw down....

Throws or handy little snuggly blankets that keep you cozy and look pretty are being put to good use in our houses this week... What about yours?

Here are are favorite small blankets to cuddle under while that rain beats down outside!

Starting, in no particular order, with our fake boyfriend Jonathan "J'adorable" Adler and his Nixon throw. Clean, graphic and cozy.. Just the way we like it in our nests.

Some thing about this beautiful Fireside throw by Matteo was calling our names... Something about it was so warm and familiar, it reminds us of something we can't quite put our finger on...

Wait.... GOT IT!

It's a total Spicoli style "drug rug" poncho made into a very luxe and classy affair! We love it! No wonder it was screaming our names.. It must have remembered us from High School.

Don't know how many times we gotta tell you, we heart, heart, heart P.B.T! Yes, it's true, we also heart P.Y.T, (Rest In Peace M.J)

But we are talking about your nest, so when we say P.B.T it can only mean one thing... Pottery Barn Teen- Our go to spot for affordable preppy cuteness.

Like these PomPom throws. I'll take mine in white, thanks.

Do we even have to say it? Faux fur thows??? Scrumptious! In white or deep brown? So very sexy.

The grown up Pottery Barn has these beauties... But hurry they are almost gone.

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, even though we love you and bow down to your interior know-how... We are super jealous of your flawless skin, your casual elegance and to top it all off your genuine sweetness. Now you go and do this?

Grrr... WHY!?

Psss.... Miss Me's birthday is ONLY 5 months away... Anyone want to get me one of these amazing K.W for Serffa throws? Anyone? Honey? Anyone?

O.K, Moving on.

There... Are.... No.... Words....

Looks like a super innocent, sweet little lavender throw right? No way guys...

It's the Mother F*ing CRACKEN!

Ohhhh, Ohhhh Thomas Paul, You KILL... You just KILL!

We heart the tattoo style art on this Basotho Throw. Not to mention the always winning color combo of peach, turquoise and black.

Uh-Oh... Miss t.w.h, Don't look now, but I think I found your birthday present!

Kitten lovers of the world unite under this fleece throw with a precious little kitten face on it.
Awwww, Snuggles! It started off as a joke but the longer I look, the more I love this little guy... Maybe I better order two...

Stay home... Snuggle up with your sweetie and a good movie...

(If you have not seen "Away We Go" yet, you need to NOW... Really, NOW!)

XOXO- Things-We-Heart

Decor to Die For: Great Gifts for Great People!

With the holiday season coming close...OMFG!!!! It's only a couple of weeks away!!!!!!!!!

OK, with the holiday season here...it's time to get some gifts (unless you do it the way it should be done...which is not as fun but feels pretty freaking good...and that is giving out donations to charities on behalf of your friends and family), now instead of not putting any thought into it, or buying gift cards...AGAIN...or regifting,


Which btw is super fun to watch the other persons face when they open the re-gift,

Use our gift guide and your cute lil noggin to really make your recipient feel loved.

Now, because it's decor day, these are gifts for the home. Check back on other days to get other ideas for beauty gifts, fashion and foodie gifts ;)

And away we go...

For the super cute nature loving funky mother f'n people in your life....let them spice up their walls with these suuuuuper rad ceramic deer heads.

See?? Who needs to put up real deer heads on their walls to show their lack of self esteem when you have these! ?

Next up for your uber retro lovin modern friends who have almost everything....what about a vintage-esque clock radio with Ipod adapter? This screams thoughtful!

Um yes please! We will take 2!

If you have to regift that wine that your (hardly thoughtful) friend brought over...then at least regift it with total balls and style....
These cleaver and hilarious Pop Tag wine tags are perf! Plus you can tie them on anything for a lil truthful and cute honesty!

Yummy yummy yummmmmmmm...these Pottery Barn faux fur throws are delish for your digs...
They are absolutely luscious and chic to the 9s. Your friends will run around butt nekkid with these wrapped around them, guaranteed! Hopefully they will send you some pics...or not.

Plus you can save on gift wrap...just fold into a square and tie a beautiful opposing ribbon around it...ie...black thick ribbon on white blanket and white on black.

Tres chic!

For the ultimate in thoughtful gift giving make it uber personalized.

We are craaazy hearting all things silhouette right now and these family silhouette pillows kill us.
Soooo cute right? Le Papier makes pillows for 1, a couple or like this one that shows what happens when a couple likes each other A LOT!

What about that girl/guy that looooves pop art and fun decor but you have no clue what the poop to do? Make them a crazy cool custom neon sign. No one will ever top that or thank you more than the lucky recipient.
P.S. Remember that S&M post? The "swallow" neon that was ridiculous and crazy $$$? Neonsign.com will make that for waaay less moolah.

You're welcome! or should I say thanks!!!

What is a decor post with out mentioning one of the Kings of decor...our true love and BF...Jonathan Adler.

WOW! We suuuuper heart this black "Druggist" Love vase from Mr. Adler-Doonan.

We heart how the sweet and Victorian-esque design is punked up with a matte black finish. Perfection.

How rad is this Fast vase from Rosenthal? Look closely...

It's like the vase was running super fast (maybe away from your friends wrapped in the fur blankie) while it was drying. Great one for the person who loooves fresh flowers. Grab a few black roses throw in this bad boy...tie on a grosgrain ribbon and tada!

For your candle loving friends who already got a candle you found on the candle post... grab them a set of the 7 deadly sins candles from Z Gallerie. They will never buy these for themselves.

Got a few extra $$$ lying around? Buy the OG versions of the 7DS candles from one of our favs DLco. These exquisitely scented votives will smell up your whole casa...

P.S. F the Snuggie and don't you dare buy them another tie...put some heart into it! They are worth it aren't they???

P.P.S. Etsy has suuper cute and unique gifts! OR try local craft fairs...and not the ones your nana goes to...there are cool ones out there...just google it.

xoxo t.w.h.

P.S- Do you heart Oprah? We do! And guess what? She hearts us too!

Check out our blog on The big "O's" Holiday gift guide extravaganza!

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