New Things for 2012!

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Um hey 2011 where did you go?

Since you decided to up and leave on me I guess I'm gonna have to start prepping for 2012.

hopefully that doesn't mean making a bomb shelter and stocking up on MRE's

Like I know supposedly some serious shizznat is supposed to go down real bad according to the 'ol Mayans here, and all I gotta say is that I live on an Island so if we get hit with a tidal wave please just make it super fast.

But guys don't worry the end of the world is just going to have to wait--you see my car payments are FINALLY done in 2012 and I would like to know what it feels like to officially OWN a car. So Mr.Tidal wave you're just not wanted here.

Some other things I am prepping for 2012

• Finally lose some "love" weight (and by love I mean love handles, let's be honest, no one wants to hold onto those bad boys)

• Take Yellow Heart Art to the next level! (i have no idea what that means, so if you do I would gladly like your input-ha)

• To never stop lovin' up on the Bubs

• Volunteer my time doing *something* with bubs (whether it be habitat for humanity or spending time at an animal shelter) (and yes there is a really high possibility that if I opt for the animal shelter I'm going to own a puppy zoo) (you are all welcome to come & frolic with the puppies)

• Try a new craft

• Do something out of my comfort zone (I have already tried skiing, parasailing, & a crazy slingshot ride in atlantic city, just call me Evel Knievel)

• Meet some bloggie friends in fo-realz life

• Stop being so hard on myself

• To not spend more than $15 on shirts and $30 on bottoms. Also going to attempt to re-work my current wardrobe into new pieces of awesome wearable art.

Also? Here is a sneak peek at some new squishables coming to the shop! in 2012

how frekkin adorbs is Ilene from Much Love, Illy?

Ya see over the past year Ilene and I have dubbed ourselves BFFs. As a little Christmas gift I sent her over a little miniature version of some new yellow heart art swag! I know she loves to take photos with any and all cameras so I thought it was fitting for her :)

They'll be up sometime in January. I am so stoked about these-they are MEGA fun.

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

There are very few online shops out there that I'm willing to stare longingly at my computer screen over a long duration of time and risk some sever eye injuries for.

One of those few lovelies is Shabby Apple (seriously, they're worth the temporary "computer glare" blindness). If you have not visited their website then you need to minimize my blog right now (yo yo wait wait WAAAIT! don't hit the "x" are you CRAZY?! I said minimize dang it…there is some good stuff ahead on this blog, promise) and go to their lovely page STAT. You will be greeted with thee best looking vintage inspired dresses & women's jewerly that I have ever seen before.

WARNING: Please have some sort of "drool wipe-age instrument" on hand for your mouth. You're going to need it, especially if you're at work sneaking online. Your co-workers don't want to see saliva running down your face--they told me so.

I now commence the drooling session *bangs obnoxiously large gong-esque device*:

ok, are you guys really ready to lose your mind? Like I want you guys to fall out of your chairs and act like your on an episode of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Can you do that for me? It would make me feel really rad. Video taping yourself doing this is optional but highly encouraged.



*ahem* 



Shabby Apple is giving away to one lucky Yellow Heart Art reader KEY TO WONDERLAND NEEEEEEEEEEEEEECKLACCCCCCE!!!!!!! (ok, so I need to work on my Oprah)

 I'm not going to even ask ya if you want in, cause it's a total "duh" for me. By the way, totally upset that I'm not eligible for this lovely. It is a $52 value!

Mandatory for Entering:
Be a follow of Yellow Heart Art's Blog via Google Friend Connect and leave me a comment telling me you are.

Extra Credit!
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each additional entry in order for them to count!

1. Go "Like" shabby apple on Facebook! Also, tell 'em Yellow Heart Art sent ya! (Extra Bonus: They are ALWAYS having deals and coupon codes on there, so its a win win!)

2. "Like" Yellow Heart Art on facebook and come say "waddup!"

3. Follow both Yellow Heart Art and Shabby Apple on twitter! You must also tweet about this giveaway. In your tweet please include "@yellowheartart" "@shabbyapple" and the link to this giveaway. Too much work? Then copy and paste our pre-made tweet! :)

@YellowHeartArt is channeling her inner Oprah & giving away a gorgeous lovely from @Shabbyapple! (Yep, we're serious!) http://bit.ly/nEuHd5

4. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway! Include our giveaway post URL in your blog post or facebook comment. Come back to my blog and leave me a comment with the link to your URL letting us know you did so!

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uhh and in case Shabby Apple couldn't get any more frekkin rad they are giving all my Yellow Heart Art readers a 10% off coupon code! (WHAT THE WHAT?!) yep! enter "YellowHeartArt10off" at check out. This code will become invalid 30 days from today so go go goooo.

Friday Faves! We're going to italy kids!

Ahhh Italy. That place just oozes romance. A sweet ride on a gondola with your hunny? Some legit italian pizza? Perhaps finding 2 brothers named mario and Luigi? (Do you all have the super mario theme song in your head now? Cause you are welcome in advanced for that) (do do do DE do do do…) (ok, listen, that is my best impression of the super mario theme via the interweb, cut homegirl some slack)
You all we be shocked to hear this but I am 100% italian american. As if my freakishly white skin and green eyes didn't give it away. (seriously, where did I come from?)

As you know from time to time I like to live vicariously via my own blog. You guys wanna take a trip to italy with me a la my friday faves? (like how I used "a  la" right there cause I kinda do) and the best part? No 8 hours plane ride with a crying baby on board. Hop on kids we're going to the Mother Land!

Gondola Dress by Shabby Apple

Ok everything about this photo is high on my "Swoon-ometer". That dress?! That Vespa?! The Pooches?! Is that what italy really looks like cause heck I might just swim there. Guys, are there sharks on the way? Cause I'm starting to re-think this whole "let's swim to italy" bit....

Antique Brass Classic Scooter Necklace by Morikaty

This vespa is way more affordable than the Tiffany Blue one I've been eyeing...I have no clue when I would ride a vespa per say but I feel like it's something I should just have. Just so I can say "yo bro wanna check out my vespa?"

Meal in Monaco Dress by ModCloth

Ciao! Necklace by Enchanted Planet

A word so epic it means both "hello" and "goodbye". Wait--thats kinda confusing. How do you hang up the phone with people? Like, are you saying "bye" or just "hello" all over again? Something to think about guys...something to think about.

Stripped Triangle Scarf in Moss and Cream by Vanessa Aewing

imagine this scarf, with a denim jacket, a cute white fitted button down tucked into your navy blue pencil skirt while scouring the Cathedral with some dude named Pasquale. Just imagine that for a hot second will you? and you're welcome.

Fedor-able Hat by ModCloth

Confession time: I own about 18 fedoras. You guys I am dead serious. I have one head and about 54 hats. At least its a nice even number, right? So that totally makes it ok and acceptable. Accept me guys.

Italy I'm coming! Can ya hear me? No, not the screaming baby on the plane--thats not me.