8-bits of awesome.

Each week I talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome.  Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wish list, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy in my

 

And here we go:

 

• Has anyone else been wanting a Gnome-Eating Garden Kaiju for your yard? 
• Why don't I have super cool neighborhood watch signs in MY town??
• Walter White, Jr. wished his dad a Happy Father's Day....and my heart shattered again over the crystal meth-shaped-hole that Breaking Bad has left.
• Have you heard of Cowl Girl!?  I must say that I'm pretty stoked to see this.
• While looking for office art, I came across The Power Cosmic on Etsy.  Check them out!!  I now have several prints on my wish list.
• My OCD self REALLY wants to invest in one of these.
• I dare you to tell me that this doesn't make you squeeeeeeeee.
• My new spice rack project.  I'm loving it!

Alright! And that's a wrap on this week's 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.

 

halloweenie awesomeness.

Etsy is crack.  
I'm not even joking.

Since I'm quite the Etsy shopper, I thought I'd share some of my favorite Halloween-themed goodies! 

1. Primitive Folk Art Halloween Skulls from copie5. --  For all of you crafty gals who can do cool junk.....like sewing.
2. AberZombie & Witch Necklace from EmilinaBallerina. -- Punny!!
3. Halloween Monster Candy Bowl from felttess.
4. Halloween Knit Dog Shirt from Pupperwear.  --  Would Jax not look too much cute in this!?
5. Boo Y'all! button from snottub. -- C'mon....I'm a Texan!
6. Halloween Gnome from ianthegnome.  --  Love me some gnomes!
7. Halloween My Brain Hurts Coffee Cozy from Knotworkshop.  -- This is an everyday coffee cozy, if you ask me...
8. Amigurumi Zombie Doll from HenryStMartin.  -- Squee!  Soooo cute!
9. Mr & Mrs Frankenstein Coffee Mugs from LennyMud.

Have some good Etsy finds of your own?  Let me know in the comments!