{inspiration} heartfelt and lacey DIY details

Thursday, July 28, 2011


One of my new favorite details are stripey straws. Do you remember these from when we were kids?! I sure do! You can buy them in virtually any color and pattern, and my favorite place to buy them is Sweet LuLus


{image via bridal musings}
GET THIS LOOK:
To re-create this look, you'll need grey stripey straws and pink felt. Cut the felt into heart-shapes, and affix to your stripey straw using hot glue or double sided tape. Easy peasy!


{image via bridal musings}

GET THE LOOK:
Another easy DIY! Wrap lace doilies in half around bakers twine, secure with double sided tape, then string in a doorway.

{WOW} flying high.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011



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{new} cupcake flags + drink flags

Tuesday, July 26, 2011


I've been a busy little bee working on a few new designs for the shop.

The latest ready-made item are my new cupcake flags, featured in three great color schemes. As always, these flags can be changed to fit the colors of your party!

Blushing Bride - cupcake and drink flags
ruby, pink and grey

Romance - Cupcake and Drink Flags
lavender, raspberry and grey

Buttercup - Cupcake and Drink Flags
buttercream, orange and grey


{pretty little things}

Monday, July 25, 2011




I have a soft spot in my heart for wreaths. I drive my husband nuts because I have a wreath for every season, and at least two for every holiday.

I've always wanted to DIY a wreath, and I love the shabby-chicness of this rosette wreath.

Learn how to make your own at Under the Table and Dreaming.

{made with love} the end of the second trimester.

Friday, July 22, 2011


I laugh at my ten week pregnant self. I remember being so bloated that none of my regular pants fit, making myself a uniform of yoga pants & tank tops, and looking in the mirror and thinking oh my god, i totally have a baby bump.

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{nope, no baby bump. just some bloating and a big butt.
also, don't mind all the clothes on the floor. i totally went through every
drawer and laundry basket in search of pants that fit,
but couldn't find any.}

And now, at 29 weeks, I feel like a huge, massive cow. Then I remember that I have 11 weeks to go, and wonder how in the hell am I going to fit through doorways.

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{ here i am at 26 weeks. i'm only up 12lbs. where did the arm fat come from?!
and holy badonk!! baby got back.}

I hit the third trimester at 27 weeks, and took a new photo. This was the morning we left for the beach!

{beach bound at 27.5 weeks!}


I feel like I'm carrying low. What do you all think?

In other baby news:
- Holy crap, I'm in my third trimester. There are 79 days until my due date.
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I am SO not a fan of this heat index and humidity. My feet look like little balloons, and my ankles are so swollen it hurts to walk. Also? My shoes don't fit. I'm down to one pair of flipflops that fit me.
- Baby G is about 3lbs (probably more; they thought she was around 2lbs at my 24 week visit!!) and 15" long.
- I've been consistently measuring 1-2 weeks ahead (though at 24 weeks, I was measuring 27. OMG.), since my 11 week appointment. They're not making anything official, but it sounds like the bean might make her appearance sooner rather than later.
- I'm having a hard time sleeping, and an even harder time getting out of bed/rolling over. My husband tells me I'm like a turtle on its shell!
- I have the pregnancy weepies. I cry over everything. It's happy tears (99% of the time..) and I can't control myself (or the tearflow).
- Our baby shower is this week, and gifts are already showing up at our doorstep. My nana surprised us with a MamaRoo and a pack-n-play, and yes, I totally cried when my husband assembled the pack-n-play & hung the tiny turtle mobile on it.
- I booked our newborn photographer & am having a few outfits being made for the shoot from etsy. So very excited about this (but also cannot believe that in 11 weeks, I'll have a newborn!).
- If I could live in yoga pants and tank tops, I would.
- I've been feeling so much movement in the last few weeks, and at times, her jabs and kicks are ever so slightly painful.
- I'm not a fan of Braxton Hicks. Nope, nope, nope..
- My sister reminded me this morning that in two weeks, she leaves for her junior year of college... and the next time she sees me, Ben & I will have the baby. Holy crap.

My baby shower is this coming Saturday, so we're super busy trying to get last minute things in order: The house needs cleaned (family is coming over afterward!) and a few things need done in her nursery (we'll be storing all the gifts + sorting through them in her nursery) to make more room.

Other than that? I'm so ready for this baby to be here!!








shop announcement

Monday, July 18, 2011


I'm counting down the days until baby bean is here (100 days, to be exact!) and the days are going be so fast. We've had quite a busy summer, and it's only getting crazier... which is making the days go by even faster!

As a reminder, my current store hours are as follows:
M – Th, 6:00-9pm
Friday, 6:00-8pm
Closed on holidays and weekends.

My design shop will be closed on Friday, July 22nd. Design work will resume on Monday, July 25.

My shop will also be closed Monday, August 1 through Monday, August 8. Design work will resume on Tuesday, August 9th.

I am currently not accepting rush orders, nor am I offering print services. Regular business hours and services will resume on Tuesday, August 9th.

{pretty little things} cupcake pompoms + tutorial

Sunday, July 10, 2011




I love cupcakes, and I love pompoms, and I love things that are pink... so this is the trifecta of awesome. What a creative way to make decor while on a budget!

Want to learn how? Visit Kara's Party Ideas for a step-by-step tutorial.

{new in the shop} coco chanel themed printables - baby shower, bridal shower

Friday, July 8, 2011


Coco Chanel has always been one of my favorite designers. I love the simplicity and femininity of her work. Shortly after we found out we were having a girl, my mom & sister started planning my baby shower. The theme? Coco Chanel, of course!

We searched the web for inspiration, and I turned to my two favorite party websites: Pizzazzerie & Hostess Blog. In a few clicks, we found these two amazing parties.



{via hostess blog}

Seriously, how gorgeous are both parties?!

We were inspired to create our own version of the glamorous shower, so I created these printables. I wanted something flirty, fun, feminine and lots and LOTS of pink and gold :)
Coco Chanel Themed Invitation
Coco Chanel Themed Thank You Tags
Chanel Themed Party Circles
Coco Chanel - Cocktail menu
Chanel Themed Place Cards/Food Tags
Coco Chanel Themed Water Bottle Labels

To fully complete the set, I plan on designing party flags, pillow boxes and baby shower games.

Here's where I need your help!
What are your favorite baby shower games? We're looking to entertain 50+ women!
What are your favorite baby shower favors? I'm looking for something practical, functional, fun and on a budget.

{inspiration} vintage sugarplums

Thursday, July 7, 2011


Plum and Silver

{tuesday shoesday} pink & bows

Tuesday, July 5, 2011



{via SMP}

Eek! Can you think of anything not to LOVE about these shoes?! Pink? Check! Bows? CHECK! Sparkly goodness?! DOUBLE CHECK!

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