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9/3/10

Blue-gray, tomato red and mustard yellow are my fave

I'm slightly enamored with this color combination at the moment. I've always loved mustard yellow but this bit of red is new for me.

Have a nice weekend. I'm spending the next three days watching my niece and nephew so I'll be taking a break from posting on Monday. I know how concerned you would all be. Completely kidding.

9/2/10

Beau Coup is my fave (sponsor introduction)

The only pleasure of seeing your guests leave a party comes from the moment they stop at the table loaded with favors and smile because hey, this party just keeps on going. Beau Coup is an online retailer that specializes in the joy of the party favor. They offer everything from packaging, to custom fortune cookies, to paper lanterns. Beau Coup also offers invitations from Wedding Paper Divas and Tiny Prints. That's why I'm happy to introduce them as a sponsor.

A birthday picnic is my fave

When I posted Holly's first birthday Emily commented that she wished I were her party planner. Since I try to be like Oprah and make wishes come true, I contacted her and we teamed up to create a pretty picnic party for her little girl Adelaide.

Adelaide is so happy and smiley. She knows how to charm in front of the camera.

The party was held in a nice park in Boulder. Ryan hung a make-shift canopy above the food table and it was held up by the bunting. I love how the balloons look even though some of the kids had taken off with them by the time this photo was taken.

On each picnic blanket there was a cake stand of cupcakes. The balloons doubled as favors and were held down by little fabric pouches of salt water taffy.

Isn't the bunting cute? I enlisted the help of a friend who is a much better sewer than me. It was a very smart move.

Emily took care of the food and even tapped a watermelon. I made the little flags that the guests waved around as they sang Happy Birthday.

Adelaide was so friendly she let me hold her. I kind of look like I'm fourteen.

I like that we just used your basic party essentials but it turned out so cute. Who's next?

9/1/10

Spotted and hearted

I adore this bride's style, it leaves me wishing for thick, braidable hair
spotted on Once Wed

Emersonmade may be the prettiest place to work spotted on Brooklyn Bride

Love this hand painted chalkboard full of delicious things spotted on Sunday Suppers and The Haystack Needle

I'm not saying I'm ready for fall, but this is how I want to look when it arrives spotted on Black Eiffel

I need to make friends with a wood cutter, preferably a ruffian type spotted on Ruffled Blog

8/31/10

A navy blue cottage is my fave

I love this cottage for various reasons. The top reason being the light blue door followed closely by the wallpaper and outdoor space. I have nothing really clever to say about this topic so I'll leave you with the fact that as I'm writing this, Ryan and I are working on our night cheese.

8/30/10

Cool couples are my fave

I'm happy to introduce a new series I'm going to be featuring on YAMF, Cool Couples. Here's the breakdown:

Cool couples sharing their secrets of being cool + an amazing illustration from Gemma Correll = an all-around fun time

The first couple are the Chos. Joy being the genius behind Oh Joy and Bob being her cool other half (who happens to be pretty good at the blogging thing too). Thanks Chos!

illustration by Gemma Correll

8/27/10

Shabby Apple is my fave (Friday giveaway!)

I've professed my love of Shabby Apple on more than one occasion. It's just that next to the cardigan, a well made dress is my fave piece of clothing. And I'm not sure it gets much better than this jitterbug dress that is up for grabs today. Charcoal. Thick banded waist. Cluster of flowers. Sleeves. Non wrinkle. Part of a healthy closet.

To enter:
Visit Shabby Apple and leave a comment on this post before next Friday, September 3rd. Make sure to leave an email address if it's hard to track down. The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by me through email.

Oh, and the beret is completely optional.

8/26/10

Today is super is my fave

Sarah always creates the most fun stuff for The Small Object. It has just the right amount of quirk for me. I especially love the Today is Super journal. Today is super. Ryan and I are celebrating four years of marriage. Give it up, what what. That was to be said in a Liz Lemon voice.

8/25/10

Hip Hip Hooray is my fave

I'm beyond excited, thrilled, elated really to share that I'm joining the team of amazing women at Hip Hip Hooray as a contributing editor. I'll be posting party ideas inspired by children's literature. My first post is up today.