let's party!

have you hosted any summer soirees yet? i've always been a bit of a late bloomer so i'm just getting started. here's a few pretty yet practical outdoor entertaining must-haves...........

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

enjoy those backyard barbecues and pool parties! and don't forget, if you're looking for custom invitations, i've gotcha covered!

nursery love..........

the blog is back! can't say for how long and can't really give you a direction but join me on this inconsistent wild ride, would ya?

there's been lotsa baby happenings in my world as of late. births, birthdays, baptisms and dedications so i've got baby on the brain (don't get excited. we won't be adding any new additions to our family unless they're of a 4 legged persuasion!)

but i can remember preparing for our little man's arrival. it's was around this time of year that i was setting up his nursery and i was IN LOVE with his room! soft greens and blues, a touch of yellow and lots of whimsy! almost 7 years later and he still has his original "blankie" :-)

as i mentioned, my days of baby decor are over but putting together this inspiration board was almost just as fun ;-)

1. hot air balloon print from my shoppe; 2. framed book prints; 3. baby blocks (source unknown); 4. explorer nursery; 5. baby mobile; 6. hot air balloon wall decals

for more inspiration, check out additional prints in my shoppe and my "b is for baby" pinterest board!

real life.....{christmas at our house}

i love sitting in our living room on a quiet morning, soaking in all the Christmas goodness!
listening to carols, breathing in the scents and gazing at the tree...........
i thought i'd invite you in for a little peek :-)

 

i was certain when i took these pictures that they weren't blurry. sigh.......... most definitely time for new glasses!

anyway, i love how the mantle came out this year. i did the frosted candle holders myself.
and see those bell jars (that i'm in love with!!).......
soda bottles. way! check out the tutorial on seeing things!

there's another bell jar!
i inadvertently started a santa collection a few years ago. front and center is the last music box i gave my mom - and the only one left - of her collection.
and for the first time in six years i broke out the village! little man chose a few pieces to add to it.

the location of the tree changed this year (as did it's size to accommodate the smaller space!)

here's a tip: if you have children, you're probably gonna have to let go of your martha stewartish designer tree ideas. that was a hard one for me.

our outdoor decor remains relatively the same every year but this year we anchored our santa train to the railing. we got tired of it blowing over last year ;-)

so what does your home look like at christmas time? do you keep it simple with just a tree? or is decorating for the holidays a three day process? if you have photos on your blog, please share the link - i'd love to see!

shoppe update

a couple of new items have been added to "the shoppe"!

i really love designing these! i know, i keep saying that.
but i do!!
any graphics and backgrounds you see in my cards, invites, prints and party collections have been created by me.
no clip art for this girl! ;-)

gift ideas........{for the fashionista}

i'm a pretty laid back, casual kinda gal but my secret desire is to be a fashionista :-)
so putting this board together was a real treat!

1. bubble necklace by bubblejewelry 2. bow scarf by anthropolgie 3. nkhenry "lexi" bag

4. leather wrap bracelet from opensky 5. jcrew crystal bow keychain 6. chandelier earrings by ktjewelry

7. nars eye makeup set from sephora

how's your holiday shopping going so far? do you have anyone on your list who's hard to buy for?