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Sneak Peak…

06.25.10 Posted in inspiration, Momhood by Victoria

Happy Friday! I am running around today preparing for a house that will be overflowing with company this weekend + I hope to duck away with the MR. to check out this local joint.

A sneak peak at what is waiting for you next week as we finish celebrating picnic month! Remember you have until Saturday night to join in the fun & submit your picnic photos for the contest to have a chance at the Pottery Barn Gift Card and many other lovely prizes. Here are the details.

Have a charming weekend- may your time in the shade be restful and may you find great old records to pass the time.

PS. Just in case you’re interested, great picnic inspiration for your weekend can be found in the handcrafted proposal picnic I posted and also here, here, here, here & here.

blessings.


Handcrafted parties- Once upon a time

06.22.10 Posted in design, Features, Momhood by Victoria

Possibly one of my favorite 1st birthday parties ever! Brought to you by The lollipops blog. I am thrilled to be sharing this sweet handcrafted feature today. Once upon a time, a whimsical take on a fairytale theme.

The entire affair is chalkful of DIY inspiration. The tablescape was dressed with vintage aqua and gold china accented by blue and white ceramic woodland animals. Setting out gorgeous serving-ware like this will transform any child’s event to glamorous in moments.

A custom designed a woodland patterned table runner was featured atop the kids table for coloring during the party. What a great play area, similar in concept to our pinwheel coloring table. Keeping the little ones busy with crayons will bring joy to all! You can buy super cheap parchment paper here and trace or freehand your own party shapes to create a similar version of this fun idea.

Along with goodies at the beautiful dessert table, parents were each given hand soaps wrapped in a gold patterned print and served in a white ceramic swan to wash the messes off of their little ones after the day of delight. Seeing as how I party with two toddlers these days, this special touch completely charmed me. Plus the frosted doughnuts look just heavenly.

A mystical forest created a backdrop to the dessert bar with acorns strung along the branches, while an owl hovered over the decor and a message dangling from speckled gold twine that read, ‚Äö?Ñ??1 Upon A Time‚Äö?Ñ??.

I adore this whimsical take on party bunting. While paper is nice, adding touches of nature to go along with your party will make it personal and truly stand out.

What a lovely day for a very blessed little princess.

Photography credits- Justin Lee Photography

blessings.


Inspired by… Found Vintage

06.18.10 Posted in inspiration, Momhood by Victoria

After a vacation, a sick week and a whole lot of planning, this weekend I am finally feeling serious about getting to work on a couple upcoming summer projects!

This table just screams old fashioned summer celebration to me. I love the colors, the bunches of candy and the amazing detail on the table. Everything I have seen from Found Vintage Rentals has this same fabulous indie-summer-in-a-field vibe. I am so excited to be collaborating with them on an upcoming design and look forward to sharing it with you soon.

A few other inspirations for your weekend:

An easy to replicate cupcake liner template

A post card that will make you laugh, even in Chinese

A cake that will make you drool

Cards to purchase that will make your day brighter

Clowns as big as you

A paper bouquet that would be so much fun to carry

Vintage lemonade labels that will liven up a hot afternoon

PS. This is the last weekend you have to picnic for the contest! Don’t forget to snap a few photos and enter them HERE.

blessings.


Party company

06.11.10 Posted in design, Features, Momhood by Victoria

Happy Friday! Thanks for the well wishes yesterday and all your SWEET comments about our Sherbert & Spice party this week- you make me smile.

I wanted to start the day by sharing a brand new find. I am not usually a “party in a box” type of gal, but I’ve always thought if done well the concept could be amazing. ACME party company will be opening it’s doors soon (in the next 2 weeks) and you HAVE to check them out!

In their own words: Delivering hip, easy, eco-conscious parties to your door.

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This is their Woodland Theme.

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Party in a box, only gorgeous and inspiring…

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I love the handcrafted look and unique details given to each of their designs.

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Photo’s via Nicole Hill – Thanks!

blessings.


A young love picnic

06.10.10 Posted in design, inspiration, Momhood by Victoria

Today is rainy where I live and my whole household is sick. I hope you are having a more lovely day yourself. My answer to the chaos is to take a nap, so until tomorrow I leave you with the most adorable picnic in the world!

He is three and she is four and one day they are going to get married…

Photography via Wildflowers, see the whole story here.

Consequently, if my family chose when I was three I would have married a boy named Steven. What about you?

blessings.


Inspired weekend- picnic on the beach

06.04.10 Posted in inspiration, Momhood by Victoria

Although the Crew-Cuts line may run a bit out of my baby clothes price range, they sure do have extremely inspiring photo styling. Their latest catalog makes taking the kids to the beach this weekend seem like a wonderfully charming idea.

Sticks in the ground, a few old colorful sheets hanging overhead, a towel or two below and what a lovely picnic afternoon would be had by all.

Enjoy your weekend, have a picnic.

blessings.


Seven years ago today…

05.31.10 Posted in Momhood by Victoria

I held these flowers…

Stood in this church…

Sat on this couch laughing with friends…

Danced this waltz, choreographed by my husband…

Took over this store and treated our guests to our favorite drinks in lieu of a cocktail hour…

… and married this Mr. Right!

A 7 year lapse may be the cause of a few out-of-date design elements but thankfully there are certain things like fists full of peonies, coffee & true love that seem to never go out of style:)

blessings.


Inspired weekend- wine

05.14.10 Posted in inspiration, Momhood by Victoria

This kind of day has popped up on me…

The kind of day where you just have to laugh at the wine ring left on your favorite fabric. Laugh… Cry…. Really what’s the difference?

Four parties in three weeks starting tonight, I am so looking forward to sharing the designs with you. Signing off now in hopes that the day will change its pace for me!

Hope you have a wonderfully inspiring weekend, sans wine ring- see you back here with the first of the designs Monday.

blessings.


Hello Sponsor- Magpie lovely

05.12.10 Posted in Momhood by Victoria

With two little kids playing beneath my feet life never seems to run by my time line, always a day or month late;) Finally, after many bugs being worked out- I am so happy to be having a few new sponsors join us. Each Wednesday I will be introducing you to one and I hope you will be kind to visit and check them out. I am hand picking our sponsors to ensure the products you see here are items I find lovely and things you will really enjoy.

Today we say hello to Magpie Lovely

Beautiful and fun items for your kids, house, and even a selection of ruffled shirts for yourself. All of her products are handmade by independent artists which make them extra lovely. The store aims to make accessible a stylish array of products all crafted with love and purpose behind them. I seriously adore this site, especially Pollyphemus the monster & the fast thinking snail. Enjoy.

If you’d like to advertise here, please contact me, I would love to review your product and give you all the juicy details.

blessings.