Retail therapy through blogging is my fave

April 30, 2009 // 23 Comments

Ginormous ruffly bag, you are my fave. 

Little red flats, you are my fave. 

The prettiest dress in the whole wide world, you are my fave. 

Flowery metallic goodness, you are my fave. 

Mexicana wallet, you are my fave. 

There, that feels much better.





Spotted and Hearted

April 29, 2009 // 29 Comments

Last week I consumed about 3/4 of a Costco-sized box of Sixlets. They’re not even real chocolate but they’re just the best. Or like I usually say, they are my fave. And there’s your random thought with this week’s spotted and hearted.

Polaroid perfection spotted on Frolic

The Swedes have good style spotted on Bliss

I mix business with leather* spotted on Oh Joy

A Peter Pan inspired project spotted on Color Me Katie

Another ruffly accessory to adore spotted on Magchunk (go sign up to win it!)

Peanut butter brownie cups that will postpone a diet indefinitely spotted on 
Hostess With the Mostess

A primary colored, family photo shoot in one of my fave places spotted on Design Mom

A new slogan for New Yorkers with a fear of commitment spotted on Prada Answer

You Are My Fave in print! spotted in Sunset Magazine 
(I’m still giddy about this one – thanks for the heads up)

*Only Beck fans will understand this reference 





A girly birthday party is my fave

April 28, 2009 // 17 Comments

I spent all last week vising three of my sisters and squeezing in as much time as possible with six crazy kids. Part of the fun was helping plan and carry out a very girly, 9 year old birthday party. Here are the stats-

Of course there was a banner and pom poms, all crafted by me. Heck yes.

Then there were three stations: hair, make-up and nails. My sister Alicia whipped out the up-dos like it was her job and my other sister Nicole rocked the nails by adding sparkly decals. Every little girl’s dream.


Then there was a make shift photobooth and all the girls struck a pose.

And of course they had to decorate a frame to bring home their best shot in.

And to top it all off, a purse cake made by Nicole. Success.

Need help with an upcoming birthday party? Pay for my plane ticket and cook for me and I’ll be there. I’m especially fond of pot roast.





Early birthday presents are my fave

April 27, 2009 // 16 Comments

Reason #34 why having a blog about your favorite things is beneficial: your sister and neice pick out the perfect birthday present without you even hinting as to what you want.

(bike pillow from CB2 – it’s even better in person)





A swimming suit that flatters my boy shaped body is my fave

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BOSOMS
(see things I don’t have)

HIPS
The middle of your body that is normally larger than your waist but not in the case of Melanie.

SWIMMING SUIT, ACTUALLY FLATTERING
(see above photo)

I realize most of you don’t encounter the problem of how to wear a swimming suit without bosoms, but for the few of you who do, I present the solution.

I’m also fond of this ruffly number but would suspect it would only look good on you long legged folks.





Being an aunt is my fave

April 24, 2009 // 12 Comments

Sorry my posting has been less than compelling this week. I’ve been distracted by fulfilling my duties as an aunt. You know – playing hide and go seek and Uno, planning birthday parties, swooning over Zac Efron and giving them candy when they aren’t supposed to eat it. Be back Monday.

the professional organizer, the hula dancer, the fashionista, the H-O-R-S-E champ

curly locks and little man





A famous sister is my fave

April 23, 2009 // 10 Comments

For any readers from Utah, my sister Karen is going to be on Good Things Utah tomorrow talking about her slow cooker blog. She’ll be the one without the Utah hair and fake tan.





A herringbone painted chair is my fave

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Two Martha posts in one week, can you handle it?

These painting techniques from Martha are way cooler than sponge painting. And I’m pretty sure they won’t be leaving a bitter taste of the bad fads of the 90s in your mouth.





Spotted and Hearted

April 22, 2009 // 17 Comments

Let’s start this post off right with fashion designers who dress like lumber jacks spotted on Apartment 34

Then let’s add some ruffles spotted on Decor 8

And a dash of a polka dotted headboard from a show I don’t watch spotted on Midwest Modern Girl

Don’t forget a $400 dining room makeover that will rock your socks spotted on Say Yes to Hoboken

And a dreamy bike photo spotted on Frolic

Oh, and a circus party that will make you forget you were ever scared of clowns spotted on Armelle

And last but not least, the 900th time I’ve mentioned a pretty floral accessory spotted on Two Brunettes





Cupcake towers are my fave

April 21, 2009 // 22 Comments



I’ve heard that cupcakes are kind of going out of style. To me, a small cake with a pile of frosting is never in or out. It’s just delicious and a cure to PMS.

The top tower is just a cake stand decorated with seam binding. Summer party fresh. The second one would be perfect for a wedding shower or tea party. Maybe a fancy ladies brunch. Get the template here- both from Martha.








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