Amy’s Notebook 06.17.09

This salted butter caramel ice cream looks so delicious (@ David Lebovitz)

This fabric table topper would be a fun addition to a playroom (@ ohdeedoh)

I love these terry cloth cases for the beach (@ Martha Stewart)

This painted brick home is stunning (@ chatting at the sky)

This summer wreath is absolutely adorable (@ paint, decorate, design on the cheap– hat tip to A Soft Place to Land)

One of these years I will actually make strawberry jam (@ Intimate Weddings Blog)

My kids would think making homemade rain was really cool (@ Salt and Chocolate)

I like this tutorial on how to blanch and freeze kale (@ not martha)

This banana birthday party looks like a fun and fantastic birthday theme (@ chica schmica)

I can’t wait to flip through these projects in the summer issue of Knitty (@ Knitty)

These chocolate chip cookie s’mores look evil and delicious (@ Picky Palate)

My daughter would adore these pipe cleaner fairies (@ 5 Orange Potatoes)

I want to try these fruit-filled oatmeal bars (@ Erin Compton Design)

I love this idea for spray painting those hand-me-down outdoor toys (@ teach mama)

I want to try these banana cream smoothies this summer (@ Cooking Light)