Cupcake Kitchen Theme: Ideas

I recently purchased my very first home.  Although I haven't officially moved (2 more weeks, until I do!!) I have been on the hunt for cupcake related kitchen goods.  The hard part about finding kitchen related cupcake decor...is that there isn't much available at nearby stores!  Total bummer!

If you're lucky, you may find items at your local Bed, Bath and Beyond, Dollar General, Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx and Marshalls.  To be honest, useful cupcake related decor for the kitchen is a rare find!  

So my searching has led me to the magnificent Internet.  For the past few weeks I have been actively searching for cute, but reasonable cupcake kitchen items.  Although most of the things I have found are over priced, they help me gather ideas for my kitchen. 

Cupcake Kitchen Ideas by Vintagelex on Polyvore.com

Sweet Kitchen Idea by Vintagelex on Polyvore.com

I'm obsessed with the cupcake shaped measuring spoons, but I can't talk myself into spending close to $10 for measuring spoons.  That's just a wee bit crazy!!  As soon as I move in, I'll be sharing my cupcake kitchen decor finds with you.  One of my favorite purchases was the Pier 1 imports cupcake cookie jar. SOOO cute!  It's pictured in the second image (look for the strawberry cupcake topping).

Nails Flash!

Believe it or not, I actually got my pretty little nails on the China Glaze, Crackle polishes!  You would think these suckers are like gold because every time I went to Ulta in the past weeks, they were all sold out! I recently purchased the Broken Hearted Crackle polish and since then I have wanted to pair it with a bold fun color.  To my luck, OPI released the Pirates of the Caribbean, Stranger Tides mini set.  I paired the Crackle polish with the OPI Planks a Lot.  It's a fun polish look that is effortless.

Have you guys had a chance to try the Crackle collection?

Sunday's Best: Kitty Baths

I think I speak for all cat owners when I say, bath time is a pain in the ass.  In my case, it literally is a pain in the ass, since I always pull a muscle when quarreling with my stinky, furry baby.  It's sad, but true.

Yesterday, I gave Spotty a bath.  I have documented most of the bath time in photographs as it is very tragic and yet amusing for both Spotty and myself.

Bath time usually starts with me capturing Spotty and locking him in the bathroom while I prepare the tub for his highness. While I am busy getting things ready, Spotty desperately looks at the door knob, praying that it magically opens.  Next, Spotty is placed into lukewarm water, usually this is the time when sad mews escape his lips.  We exchange sad looks and he finally accepts his watery destiny.  It's bath time!

Typically, my cat behaves himself in the tub.  This is not to say, that he does not try to escape at every given opportunity.  He accepts the bath but is always looking to pounce away.  After he is shampooed and rinsed, Spotty is gently removed from the tub and delicately dried off.

I always attempt to dry him with the cool setting on my hair dryer, but Spotty prefers to do this step himself.

Spotty is sentimental, so he usually ignores me or gives me the stink eye for the rest of the day.  Yesterday, however he took his vengeance by taking a wet nap on top of my bed.  Thanks, Spotty....

Since it is pure torture for my cat, I typically bathe him a few times a year....unless he rolls around on something gross outside, then it happens more frequent! 

I hope you enjoyed the kitty bath adventure, see the below video for a hilariously tragic kitty bath.  The silent kitty scream, cracks me up every time.