Lyn Pollard's Chalkydoodles

Lyn and I have been friends since we moved to Dallas in 2005. We used to meet frequently in a playgroup and see each other at church. Since my #2 was born last year I haven't been quite as social or out and about. So, Lyn and I haven't caught up in a while. Just look what Lyn has been up to! Chalkydoodles!!!! You have got to see this stuff! I knew she was artsy but I had no idea she had so much going on!!!! Chalkydoodles is her year old company and it is lighting up the blogosphere. Her stuff is useful, beautiful, and amazing. Lyn uses oilcloth, chalkcloth and an artists eye to make products for your kids and home you will go crazy over. I'm getting an apron for Lainey or a splashmat for under our dining room table pretty soon...can't decide. She also makes super cute basket labels, placemats, signs, etc but all with chalkcloth so you can write names and labels in chalk and then erase and change it up. And the oilcloths are soooo pretty yet soooo wipe-off-able. Have a look and see what you like! http://www.chalkydoodles.etsy.com/ or http://www.chalkydoodles.blogspot.com/

Amy Dunlap Quilts

My friend Amy can make anything. Just this morning we were at her home and someone complimented a fancy throw pillow on her couch- and she made it. Over the summer I was admiring another friend's bedding in her guest room- turns out Amy made it. She really is a rare talent. Her mainstay has been quilting with vintage fabrics, but her pillows are fantastic, and lately she has made onesies and other impressive baby items. I bet if you requested she really could make you anything. Enjoy her website http://www.amydunlapquilts.com/ which she is working on updating with new pictures coming soon. Oh, and she also makes stuffed animals from vintage fabrics which could be the perfect finishing touch to a special nursery!

Whitney Preg's Pikl Paper

First, I would like to introduce you to my friend Whitney Preg in Alabama. We met at Auburn through RUF and she and her husband Nate let me live with them when I was dancing for a ballet company in Atlanta. Whitney is a gifted photographer and graphic designer. She uses her talents to create very professional and stunning products on paper. She is also a hilarious, down-to-earth, way cool mama of two boys. I highly recommend her stuff for your family and to give as impressive gifts. Check her out at piklpaper.com.

Sara Ellen's Saradipity Signs

Sara Ellen is my dear friend and sister-in-law. I met Sara Ellen at Auburn through a bible study before later marrying her older brother. Now I get to see one of my best friends each holiday and family get together, and she is the aunt to my kids! Sara Ellen is a very creative and artistic person and has finally put her ideas on canvas. She can paint the most precious signs for the bedrooms for the most precious children in your life. Her paintings are one of a kind and made to order. I have one in my son Gaddis' room- I love it. You can see it under Boys Rooms on her website: saradipitysigns.com.

Samantha's Indolce Designer Cookies

YUMMY! I recently met Samantha when she delivered beautiful iced cookies for a friend's baby shower. The cookies were pink onesies and pink strollers and they were so delicious everyone at the party couldn't stop talking about them. Beautiful AND declicious. What a great idea for showers, parties, and special treats for special people. Samantha lives in Dallas, TX and can be contacted via email through her website: http://www.indolcedesignercookies.com/