TOM'S SHOES

"Be The Change" is a new category that I am glad to introduce. I want to highlight some of the wonderful ways that people on our planet are choosing to help and support each other. Blake Mycoskie is the founder of Toms shoes, a company that is commited to being the change to children around the world. This company has a powerful missions statement: "For each item you purchase, Toms will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for one. Toms has already given away over 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need, and the numbers are still climbing. Toms shoes are argentine style shoes that come in a variety of colors and fabrics. When you purchase a pair of Toms, you are not just providing for your own need but also for the need of another. I love this cause! Changing a life begins with a single step. Toms....shoes for tomorrow.

Bridal Shower with a Retro Vibe

I am currently brain storming about a bridal shower that I am going to be designing for the spring. I am planning the event with the bride's sister, I have never met the bride and I am trying to get a good idea of what she likes. She is 21 so I would like to keep things fun and traditional at the same time. Her sister says that she is not very prissy or fussy so I don't want to bombard her with lace and pearls. I'm thinking that a retro inspired, but not too kitchy shower with lots of bright colors may be just the ticket! I would love to take some traditional elements ( like the tissue paper bells ) and put a modern spin on them. For instance, maybe with the bells... hang them in clusters the way you more commonly see these days with paper lanterns, from colorful fabric ribbons?Here are some images that have inspired me so far! Please chime in if you have any ideas!

Pink and Green Party Pictures Are Here!

The party was a hit! All of Naomi's (the birthday girl) friends arrived at her house and found themselves in a pink and green wonderland! The first thing the party guests did was take silly pictures in front of a pink and green backdrop. While they played "Jonas Brothers Trivia" and "All About Naomi" we uploaded the pictures to a computer and sent them off to be developed at a local drug store. The kids were starting to get pretty hungry by this time so next it was hot dogs, buffalo wings, and chips. Let me tell you, 12 year olds sure can eat! After lunch , the girls decorated picture frames ( a popular activity ) and before we knew it, it was time to sing Happy Birthday ( in front of a pink and green cake of course ) and open presents. Naomi's birthday guests left with marabou trimmed favor buckets, and picture frames (that they decorated) with a photo of them and the Naomi!...What a blast!  Enjoy the pictures!

Pink and  green gatorade were served alongside water bottles with lime green labels.

Pink and green bandanas were used throughout the party space!

I painted a paper mache "N" that I got  from a craft store with lime green paint, and then used decoupage glue to attach pieces of a photo-copied hot pink bandana.

The pink and green candy buffet was VERY popular!

I used a cupcake stand to hold paper cups filled with green M&Ms.

Pink plastic shot glasses were re-purposed to hold pink and white nerds!

I trimmed pink and green buckets found at Target with marabou!

All the guests went home with lots of goodies and fun memories!

More She and Him....because I love them!

I love love love the sound of Zooey Deschanel's voice! So therefore, I cannot stop listening to her or dedicating entire blog posts to her either! Enjoy these recordings from her and M. Ward!

Springtime Offerings From Target

How do I love Target?....let me count the ways. I was shopping for nothing in particular the other day at Target when I stumbled upon their new springtime lovelies , of course I wanted it all....but I also want money in my bank account. Such is life. There is something for everyone within this collection. Fun flowers, simple whites, damask print in mellow blues and greens,butterflies, and the classic polka dots and stripes. Love love LOVE! Check it out!

Invitations for Pink and Green Party!

Hello! Here are a few pictures of the invites for the pink and green party being thrown for Naomi's 12th birthday! I decided to use bandana print as that unifying element of the party to keep things fun! Each invite was wrapped up in a lime green bandana and tied with hot pink yarn. The pictures show the progression of unwrapping the invitations!

(above) all tied up and ready to go!

Guests are asked to please wear jeans and  a pink or green top to the par-tay!

Sweet as Sugar Valentines Day Playlist

Ever notice all the love songs that reference all the sweetest things? Here are some songs to celebrate the sweetest day of the year! Sugar, Spice, and everything nice.....Happy Valentines Day!

1. Sweet Darlin' - She and Him

2. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)- Diana Ross and The Supremes

3. Sugar - Billie Holiday

4. Brandy Alexander- Feist

5. Sugar, Sugar - The Archies

6. How Sweet it is - Michael Buble

7.Sugar Pie - Ella Fitzgerald

8. Syrup and Honey - Duffy

9. Ain't She Sweet - The Beatles and Tony Sheridan

10. One Sweet Love - Sarah Bareilles