Here we go again! My favorite options for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are homemade gifts. Not only because it saves money, but it also (usually) makes for a more meaningful and heartfelt gift (unless you have a “nailed it” internet meme moment).
Archives for April 2014
Wearing pastels for spring { a little pinspiration }
I’ve got another fashion obsession… they come and go, in case you haven’t noticed. My most recent have included kimonos, maxi skirts, and menswear looks. But with the recent start of spring, I am drooling over pastel looks.
Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX: a new {impressive} kind of carseat
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30th birthday cocktail/dinner party
Last Friday, I ushered in my 30th birthday with a little cocktail/dinner party at our house. My husband took care of most of the details, including the invites, the food and the drinks. I simply offered to handle the decor and find myself a cocktail dress (a task in and of itself). Not only was…
Nursery mood board: Grey/Mint/Yellow boy room
I’ve been in a planning frenzy these last couple of weeks trying to figure out what in the world I am going to do in the nursery. For some reason, I’ve been very noncommittal and totally overthinking the whole thing. But it’s time to get down to business because I’ve got a little over 2 months before my due date (*insert scary, panic face here*).
When it comes to the nursery, I don’t exactly have a blank slate to start with, which makes it even more difficult. The walls are painted a light yellow (not the prettiest yellow, either) and because we rent, we aren’t allowed to paint. So after much searching for appropriate color schemes that would play down the yellow and still scream “boy,” I decided on a yellow/teal/mint/grey palette.
WIWW: Kimonos are my best friend.
In the last couple of months, I have had no desire to wear anything form fitting. It’s all elastic waists over here, my friends. So when I started seeing kimonos popping up at different stores, I got pretty excited. Not only would it suit my needs for loose clothing, but anytime I can find regular,…
DIY Easter bunny treats and gifts
Every Easter I love giving small gifts to family and friends. In the past, I’ve given away little Easter baskets, DIY beanbag chicks and bunny tails (marshmallows), and this year I was inspired by all the cute bunny treat bags and gifts that I’ve come across. Who knew you could make an apple look like a bunny?