Anthropologie - Shirley Bikini - $68/$88
I'm 4 weeks postpartum and the time is flying by! Swimsuit season is going to be here before we know it! Have you started swimsuit shopping yet?
Etsy Find: Gypsy Affairs
1.17.2012
Today's featured Etsy vendors offers a huge selection of lovely handmade jewelry!
Gypsy Affairs designs are whimsical and feminine. I just love them all! Here are a few of my favorites from their current inventory:
Gorgeous, aren't they? And those are just a few of my favorites!
See the whole selection of jewelry, clothing and hair accessories at Gypsy Affairs!
Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate
1.16.2012
I'm still wrapping my head around the fact that our Ava was born in December! I've been thinking she would be a little Valentine baby all along! It's pretty exciting that she's already here and I can think of something fun to do for our little sweetheart to celebrate her first holiday :)
Here is an idea to make your hot chocolate a little more festive...
Just freeze cool whip on a pan and cut out with heart cookie cutters!
My Favorite Christmas Present
1.11.2012
I'm so proud of my husband for paying attention to my repeated requests for this necklace from Lenora Dame! He got it for me with an "A" for Ava :) Now I just need a teeny tiny picture of my itty bitty girl to put inside the locket!
Brown Sugar Blondies for Valentines Day
1.10.2012
via Baked Perfection
The nurses taking care of Ava during her NICU stay have been amazing! I try to bring them in a treat at least once a week as a small thank you for all they do.
I think these Valentine's Day blondies are coming up next! Yumola!
Etsy Find: Curious Creatures Shop
1.09.2012
I think you're going to love today's featured Etsy vendor! Check out Etsy's:
Curious Creatures is quaint, it's simple, it's your everyday jewelry.
CC has created an amazing line of minimal, modern jewelry with a touch of the unusual! Get ready for pops of color in fun shapes and unique materials. I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites to feature here!
Curious to see more?
P.S. Visit http://www.facebook.com/curiouscreaturesshop (where you might find an occasional promo!) or follow thecuriousblog.wordpress.com for everyday reads, inspirations and shop developments.
Before You Throw Away Your Christmas Cards...
Am I the only one still enjoying the glow of my Christmas tree?
Hopefully I'll get it down before Valentines Day! :)
Before I take down all our Christmas decor, I'm totally using this this idea from Ashley Ann Photography: Take a picture of each Christmas card with your phone and save them as contact photos! Now you can enjoy a little bit of Christmas all year :)
She's Here!
1.03.2012
Our sweet baby girl made a surprise entrance - 8 weeks early!
Ava Elizabeth - 12/28/2011 - 4 lbs 1 oz
Even though she has to spend a few weeks in the neonatal intensive care, we are so happy to have her here! She is beautiful and some people say she looks like me :) That's a compliment I'll take any day! I'll be taking a bit of a blog maternity leave, but I'll be back soon. I've received several amazing Etsy items for review and I'm anxious to share them with you :) See ya soon...
Easy Christmas Party Recipes
12.22.2011
I've taken these treats to a few Christmas parties this year. They got rave reviews, which was cool considering how easy & cheap they are to make!
Package them in Christmas tins and you're ready to party!
Package them in Christmas tins and you're ready to party!
Paula Deen's Peppermint Bark
Two ingredients. Enough said.
Christmas Decor - Embroidery Hoops
Love this idea!
And makes for an easy transition to the next holiday. Just pop in different fabric!
Etsy Find: The Knit Pearl Boutique
12.16.2011
Today's featured Etsy vendor creates the most fantastic (and affordable) accessories! Check out Etsy's:
Their collection of handmade cold weather accessories are just lovely! But don't forget to check out their selection of iPhone sleeves too... they would make wonderful gifts for men or women!
The Knit Pearl Boutique also sells sequin hair accessories, perfect for stocking stuffers!
I think I need one for New Years Eve!
Those are just a few of my current favorites... new items are listed frequently!
See the whole selection of accessories at Etsy's
Printable Wedding Activity Book
12.13.2011
Lovely Indeed created this printable activity book for children at wedding receptions! Such a great (and free) idea!
Set out some crayons and pencils at your kid table, and they’ll have a ball.
Visit Lovely Indeed to get your free download!
Joy to the Happy Holiday Hostess!
12.12.2011
"Joy to the Happy Holiday Hostess!"
Download free hostess gift cards from The Sweetest Occassion for your upcoming Christmas parties! I used them for my baby shower hostess gifts since our baby shower was is in December (the gifts were glass ornaments, so hopefully the girls will be reminded each Christmas of how much Ava & I love them!)
Waiting for Ava - Maternity Pictures
Here are a few of my favorites from our maternity session with McKnight Media :)
We took them at our house which made for a relaxed and fun photo shoot. I love that they let our first born, Bear, be in a few shots too!
all images via McKnight Media
Christmas Mantel Ideas
12.08.2011
I'm loving the Christmas mantel ideas shared over on A to Z's Christmas Mantel Link Party!!! Christmas decorating is so much fun. And since it's only for a month or two, people take risks they wouldn't normally try in their everyday decor! Creative stuff, folks. These are my favorites, but visit the link party to see even more!
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