Oh friends, I have to tell you we are sick as dawgs over here. Poor Wolfie caught the flu and has been out of school all week. Now I have a reeeeeally bad cold, so we’re just miserable. As a result, a slightly shorter Hootenanny. It’s going around, so take care of yourselves!! But in the meantime….let’s check out some fun stuff to take our minds off this awful cough!

1. CREEPY COOOL CUPS.

EEP! Check out these cheeky lil coffee mugs! As you drink, you get a lil surprise at the bottom. See them here.

2. PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES.

Wow. This house is really made out of glass, and the concept is that the inhabitants would be completely immersed in the nature of their surroundings. I think it would be stunning by day—but come evening I’d get a lil nervous. See more here.

{via deisgn mom}

3. HANDMADE FROM THE HEART

Arounna from design shop bookhou wrote a thoughtful piece on her blog in response to a comment someone left about her prices being too high for their taste. It was a terrific reminder of all the time and craftsmanship that goes into handmade goods—buy handmade, people! (Read it here.)

4. PEEKABOO I SEE YOU.

I spied this adorable little scrolling photo box over at Charlotte’s Fancy and thought it was just the cutest craft around. See how to make it here.

5. REMEMBER THE TITANS.

Little girls always look so snuggly warm and cute in their tights. Well why should they get to have all the fun?? Little Titans has created the coolest line of legging/tights for lil toddler fellas, but in boy-friendly styles and colors. LOVE! See them here.

6. BARBIE, GIMME THAT HOUSE.

Hey, my Barbie townhouse didn’t look anything like THIS amazing creation. See more here.

7. PARIS IN COLOR

Dottie sent me this link and I was smitten—a collection of extremely rare colored photographs, taken at the beginning of the 20th century in Paris. You must see them all.

HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND! Wash those hands and stay healthy!!