Party Plannin'

Did you catch this little party post on Decor8? The minute I saw it, I just knew I couldn't keep it to myself! Kalia has announced that she would like a "Bakery Birthday" this year ~ and I'm trying to plan ahead, before she changes her mind! (There is plenty of time, since her B-Day is in October). These vintage party photos taken by Jeremy Harwell are definitely going in my party inspiration file. I love it!

Images: Harwell Photography

Harwell Photography Blog

Decor8

Pink Loves Yellow

(Beautiful Things to Share)


(Absolutely Beautiful Things)


(Decor8)


(Snippet & Ink)


(Beautiful Things to Share)


(The Enchanted Closet)


(Sarah Magid)


(Crayon Castles)


(Rebecca Thuss / Mary Ruffle)


(Martha Stewart Weddings)

Rose Hip

These pillowcases are definitely on my wish list! Check out the rose hip blog and etsy shop.

Amanda Nisbet

Melissa Rufty is still my hero, but I am definitely admiring the work of Amanda Nisbet. Check out her portfolio. I think it's interesting that both women paired the Manuel Canovas pink and orange toile (in the first photo), with brown and white fabrics. Would you hire Amanda Nisbet, or Melissa Rufty? Tough choice! Who is your absolute favorite designer?

Images: Amanda Nisbet / Elements of Style

Issue No. 008

If you haven't checked out the latest issue of Utterly Engaged ~ you really should! And have you seen the Spring 2010 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings? Although I'm married, I couldn't resist flipping through at the grocery store the other day...it's all about PINK! So dreamy.

Image: Utterly Engaged

Sweet M's

I would like to introduce you to my friend Maggie ~ although you may remember her house tour from my other blog. Maggie and her husband Kyle adopted a sweet little girl (Luci) several years ago, and she has been such a blessing to their family. Now Maggie wants to "pay it forward" and help other families in funding their own adoptions. Isn't that fabulous?! She is so stylish and creative, and has such sweet items to offer on her site (for the little girls in your life). I would just encourage you to check out her blog, and help her raise some support for Kami McKibben (a precious little girl from Ethiopia, waiting to join her new family). Fifty percent of the profits will benefit Kami, and the other fifty will cover material expenses. Please pay a visit to Sweet M's for all the details, and let's bring Kami home!!!

Image: Sweet M's
One of my personal favorites: Let them eat cake!
More Information: About Sweet M's

PS Don't you just LOVE the cupcake and rosette combo?! Two of my favorite things on one sweet shirt. Maggie, you rock! I wish we lived in the same state so I could learn your techniques and work with you in that amazing craft room!