tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35587951857166086862023-11-15T08:22:57.497-08:00So Pickin' Cute (Continued)Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-77592642901409410882011-10-03T08:49:00.000-07:002011-10-03T09:57:36.517-07:00Kalia's 7th Birthday Tea Party<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1BSUzc05_A/TonbdYWaD0I/AAAAAAAACZw/TSR6fBU9Fh8/s1600/IMG_4105.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659295704566861634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1BSUzc05_A/TonbdYWaD0I/AAAAAAAACZw/TSR6fBU9Fh8/s400/IMG_4105.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rdxhm8Zyq6c/Tonb7C3MGYI/AAAAAAAACaA/r1AVrQLh3nU/s1600/IMG_4084.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659296214194854274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rdxhm8Zyq6c/Tonb7C3MGYI/AAAAAAAACaA/r1AVrQLh3nU/s400/IMG_4084.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AiGBp2HsBdw/ToncWNn6CSI/AAAAAAAACaQ/Bn6_ieL7SFw/s1600/IMG_4071.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659296680940013858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AiGBp2HsBdw/ToncWNn6CSI/AAAAAAAACaQ/Bn6_ieL7SFw/s400/IMG_4071.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_-hiASzSF8/ToncE05j_3I/AAAAAAAACaI/FT-MWn-nenw/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659296382245404530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_-hiASzSF8/ToncE05j_3I/AAAAAAAACaI/FT-MWn-nenw/s400/IMG_4073.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lftY-JvFs74/Tonbr2xwKLI/AAAAAAAACZ4/pcrVzL3XuKU/s1600/IMG_4096.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659295953252788402" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lftY-JvFs74/Tonbr2xwKLI/AAAAAAAACZ4/pcrVzL3XuKU/s400/IMG_4096.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wFlNYCxAchU/TonbRKZSiyI/AAAAAAAACZo/oYhK-xkz300/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659295494662425378" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wFlNYCxAchU/TonbRKZSiyI/AAAAAAAACZo/oYhK-xkz300/s400/IMG_4078.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0C55pNHBXWs/TonchanzivI/AAAAAAAACaY/6u1Sjrf82ms/s1600/IMG_4064.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659296873407810290" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0C55pNHBXWs/TonchanzivI/AAAAAAAACaY/6u1Sjrf82ms/s400/IMG_4064.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fqsjxHQ9jOo/TonbGNX-W_I/AAAAAAAACZg/VqEXdjy0OYI/s1600/IMG_4031.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659295306483653618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fqsjxHQ9jOo/TonbGNX-W_I/AAAAAAAACZg/VqEXdjy0OYI/s400/IMG_4031.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I just wanted to share a few of my favorite photos from Kalia's 7th Birthday Tea Party! The placemats and "menus" were <a href="http://sopickincute2.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-new-addiction.html">free printables</a> I found online, and my mom made the cute toy cupcakes. I used little picture frames (from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a> dollar bin), with a photo of Kalia and each girl for their place cards. If you're interested in other details, such as activities and favors, feel free to send an e-mail my way.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Kalia!!!</div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-16967314198035961902011-09-13T06:41:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:03:37.083-07:00My New AddictionHello blogland friends! I hope you're still there. I'm afraid I haven't had a lot of time for blogging lately. Well, <em>okay</em> -- I haven't MADE a lot of time for blogging lately!<br /><br />Anyway, Kalia's 7th Birthday party is in less than two weeks, and I have been busy "researching" for the big day. She would like to have a tea party, and I'm so excited about the food and decor, but games and activities have been a struggle. Do you have any good ideas?!<br /><br />Although I don't have a lot of activity ideas, I hit the jackpot with free printables, and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you today. I am pretty much addicted to browsing the web for free printables now. I found a TON of cute ideas on the site <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/">EAT drink CHIC</a>. I especially love the <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/free-let-s-picnic-invitations">picnic invitations</a>, <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-paper-popsicle-memory-game">popsicle memory game</a>, and <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-wedding-hanky-love-letters">hanky love letters</a>...but really, there wasn't anything on her site that I <em>didn't</em> like! I almost want to throw a picnic party, just so I have an excuse to use those cute invitations! I might print my tea party menu on the sweet hanky love letters.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LzXiuBV6VWg/Tm9nxFDg31I/AAAAAAAACZI/Zf6fSYIRpG0/s1600/hanky_loveletters_02.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651850150241427282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LzXiuBV6VWg/Tm9nxFDg31I/AAAAAAAACZI/Zf6fSYIRpG0/s400/hanky_loveletters_02.jpg" /></a><br /><br />When you're done at <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/">EAT drink CHIC</a>, you should head over to <a href="http://www.theprettyblog.com/">The Pretty Blog</a> for some more eye candy. I am going to use the <a href="http://www.theprettyblog.com/2011/02/vintage-paper-placemats-printable/">free printable placemats</a> at the tea party as well. Aren't they adorable?!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p9q6REo1k4c/Tm9pAa28-FI/AAAAAAAACZQ/BNqA5bkH75E/s1600/VintagePlacemat_Main.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651851513303988306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p9q6REo1k4c/Tm9pAa28-FI/AAAAAAAACZQ/BNqA5bkH75E/s400/VintagePlacemat_Main.jpg" /></a><br /><br />If you're looking for some cute, <em>free</em> art for your nursery or playroom, check out the printable <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2011/05/freebie-of-the-month-club-alphafantastical-insta-decor/">alphabet cards</a> over at <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/">the handmade home</a>. AhhhMAZING! I haven't even scratched the surface of what I found over the last couple of weeks. There are some great ideas and printables for boy birthdays as well...but we'll save that for another day. Be careful...free printables are addictive! I'll be back soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wjMlUNLX_ac/Tm9rdCdVIDI/AAAAAAAACZY/MZjYVKueGm4/s1600/alphabet%2Bwall%2Bart%2Bfree%2Bprintables%2Bfrom%2Bthehandmadehome.net%2B5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651854203993530418" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wjMlUNLX_ac/Tm9rdCdVIDI/AAAAAAAACZY/MZjYVKueGm4/s400/alphabet%2Bwall%2Bart%2Bfree%2Bprintables%2Bfrom%2Bthehandmadehome.net%2B5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Images:<br />1 <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/">EAT drink CHIC</a><br />2 <a href="http://www.theprettyblog.com/">The Pretty Blog</a><br />3 <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/">the handmade home</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-40534507755737842292011-03-24T06:54:00.000-07:002011-07-06T09:17:27.652-07:00Peekin' On Pickin' - Angela's LoftHi there! Soooo, this is going to be <em>thee</em> coolest loft you have ever seen in your entire life...I'm pretty sure. My dear, dear friend <a href="http://sopickincute.blogspot.com/2009/05/peekin-on-pickin-angelas-place.html">Angela</a> purchased her antiques store several years ago, and has been working hard at transforming the upper level into her personal (and <em>amazing</em>) living space. You're going to love it!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj300Bs6n0E/TYtgSZb7uMI/AAAAAAAACYc/TNcKCc3Cyvg/s1600/Kitchen%2Blooking%2Bat%2Bdining%2Barea%2B.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587665631865190594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj300Bs6n0E/TYtgSZb7uMI/AAAAAAAACYc/TNcKCc3Cyvg/s400/Kitchen%2Blooking%2Bat%2Bdining%2Barea%2B.JPG" /></a><br />So here, we have the kitchen. Don't you love the yellow?! So cheerful. Check out the long subway bench behind the dining table...and those chairs! Ooooooo.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mYRPIz9lWgk/TYtgXsCENJI/AAAAAAAACYk/hNc4CxRYsiU/s1600/Kitchen%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Bpantry.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587665722756314258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mYRPIz9lWgk/TYtgXsCENJI/AAAAAAAACYk/hNc4CxRYsiU/s400/Kitchen%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Bpantry.JPG" /></a><br />The antique doors on the left side of the photo open to the pantry. How cool is <em>that</em>?!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6KY1W61G5M/TYtOdHQjXUI/AAAAAAAACW8/pA6Nd2wxVJs/s1600/Living%2Broom%2Barea%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Boffice.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646024754879810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6KY1W61G5M/TYtOdHQjXUI/AAAAAAAACW8/pA6Nd2wxVJs/s400/Living%2Broom%2Barea%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Boffice.JPG" /></a><br />...and here we have the living room. Angela has a knack for hanging art, don't you think?<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C9RTjFEyg5g/TYtOy1hSf6I/AAAAAAAACXM/DDylvpX2-bE/s1600/Living%2Barea%2B1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646397950361506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C9RTjFEyg5g/TYtOy1hSf6I/AAAAAAAACXM/DDylvpX2-bE/s400/Living%2Barea%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ma8OowmXRRE/TYtOmvfWD0I/AAAAAAAACXE/siGt239jHNg/s1600/Living%2Broom.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646190173163330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ma8OowmXRRE/TYtOmvfWD0I/AAAAAAAACXE/siGt239jHNg/s400/Living%2Broom.JPG" /></a><br />You can't see it very well in this photo, but that stained glass mirror on the left is one of my favorite pieces.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-24es_3uXNhE/TYtOO8gxzkI/AAAAAAAACW0/xP2owF-L_Ls/s1600/Living%2Broom%2Bseating%2Barea.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645781351976514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-24es_3uXNhE/TYtOO8gxzkI/AAAAAAAACW0/xP2owF-L_Ls/s400/Living%2Broom%2Bseating%2Barea.JPG" /></a><br />And here we have a charming little seating area. I love all the attention to detail, from floor to ceiling. Have you noticed the cool rugs and lighting throughout?<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NnMzAJzBzB4/TYtP_j-fc7I/AAAAAAAACXs/8cvbWr84nec/s1600/Looking%2Binto%2Boffice%2B1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587647716090934194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NnMzAJzBzB4/TYtP_j-fc7I/AAAAAAAACXs/8cvbWr84nec/s400/Looking%2Binto%2Boffice%2B1.JPG" /></a><br />Welcome to the office! She used an antique crib, and converted it to a little sofa covered with old feed sack pillows. Super neato.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ESxSuvV8O4/TYtPDpefb8I/AAAAAAAACXU/dkb-ZXYBXQI/s1600/Office%2Barea.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646686775177154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ESxSuvV8O4/TYtPDpefb8I/AAAAAAAACXU/dkb-ZXYBXQI/s400/Office%2Barea.JPG" /></a><br />Here's a better view of the pillows, and I'm pretty sure I recognize some design school projects hanging above the bed. Mine are in the attic somewhere - but I love the idea of displaying them for artwork. Angela often lectures me about my naked walls, so I'll have to hang my projects before her next visit!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FYDG5dmYF-E/TYtPP5j97XI/AAAAAAAACXk/KZUTCMhZlhE/s1600/Storage%2Bin%2Boffice%2Barea.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646897251544434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FYDG5dmYF-E/TYtPP5j97XI/AAAAAAAACXk/KZUTCMhZlhE/s400/Storage%2Bin%2Boffice%2Barea.JPG" /></a><br />Crates on wheels - brilliant storage solution.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4GGK7GFIF0/TYtPJgoUmfI/AAAAAAAACXc/LQdB-gR7obY/s1600/Office%2Bledge.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587646787479706098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4GGK7GFIF0/TYtPJgoUmfI/AAAAAAAACXc/LQdB-gR7obY/s400/Office%2Bledge.JPG" /></a><br />I'm willing to bet that none of you have a pair of oversized spectacles hanging in your home - but you're jealous...aren't you?? <em>I am!</em> They came from an old optometrist's office.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TD7Ks1mkSCQ/TYtgqo8-DxI/AAAAAAAACYs/6lsewZjftgs/s1600/Bedroom%2Bgallery%2Bwall.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587666048347148050" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TD7Ks1mkSCQ/TYtgqo8-DxI/AAAAAAAACYs/6lsewZjftgs/s400/Bedroom%2Bgallery%2Bwall.JPG" /></a><br />Oooooooo...a gallery wall <em>full</em> of <a href="http://sopickincute.blogspot.com/search?q=huldah">Huldahs</a>! A little piece of heaven, folks.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRVC5uKCzlU/TYthEpp9hrI/AAAAAAAACY8/y3C9JFeW6y0/s1600/Master%2Bbedroom%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Bsitting%2Barea.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587666495212455602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRVC5uKCzlU/TYthEpp9hrI/AAAAAAAACY8/y3C9JFeW6y0/s400/Master%2Bbedroom%2Blooking%2Btoward%2Bsitting%2Barea.JPG" /></a><br />This is where Angela gets her beauty sleep.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uacbatYRGtA/TYtfUbpoxGI/AAAAAAAACX0/8FZ4CbSYWcY/s1600/Closet.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587664567307650146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uacbatYRGtA/TYtfUbpoxGI/AAAAAAAACX0/8FZ4CbSYWcY/s400/Closet.JPG" /></a><br />Okay, I'm jealous of the closet too. I suppose we could all trade our doors out for some pretty antiques! I love the bracket hooks. She sure has some nifty ideas! (I don't generally whip out the word "nifty", but sometimes it just works.)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6EJZv6iu9j0/TYtf9oI3ldI/AAAAAAAACYU/8dRsK9U7n_8/s1600/Sitting%2Barea%2Bby%2Bbedroom.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587665275034506706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6EJZv6iu9j0/TYtf9oI3ldI/AAAAAAAACYU/8dRsK9U7n_8/s400/Sitting%2Barea%2Bby%2Bbedroom.JPG" /></a> </div>Speaking of "nifty", check out the maps. -- SUPER nifty. Don't miss the sofa she had reupholstered!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkWJqBNnLM8/TYtf30hNhoI/AAAAAAAACYM/DK_-4Ndmg-A/s1600/Shoe%2Brack%2Bfrom%2Ba%2Bfactory%2Bholding%2Bcigar%2Bbox%2Bcollection.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587665175278618242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkWJqBNnLM8/TYtf30hNhoI/AAAAAAAACYM/DK_-4Ndmg-A/s400/Shoe%2Brack%2Bfrom%2Ba%2Bfactory%2Bholding%2Bcigar%2Bbox%2Bcollection.JPG" /></a> </div>How cool is this re-purposed shoe rack from a warehouse. It makes a great display piece for Angela's cigar box collection.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1VDTxTSvOVI/TYtfv8N_2qI/AAAAAAAACYE/_LKGzqV-HkE/s1600/Mater%2Bbath%2Bvanity.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587665039906560674" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1VDTxTSvOVI/TYtfv8N_2qI/AAAAAAAACYE/_LKGzqV-HkE/s400/Mater%2Bbath%2Bvanity.JPG" /></a> </div>Now we get a little peek at the Master bathroom.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-blz42sVFlCE/TYtff62WEnI/AAAAAAAACX8/qfo26LbXYsY/s1600/Living%2Barea%2Bdivided%2Bby%2Bbarn%2Bdoors.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587664764661011058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-blz42sVFlCE/TYtff62WEnI/AAAAAAAACX8/qfo26LbXYsY/s400/Living%2Barea%2Bdivided%2Bby%2Bbarn%2Bdoors.JPG" /></a></div>Angela re-purposed some old barn doors in the Guest bedroom for some privacy and separation. Sweet idea!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hui5AHYjTyU/TYtNcm6h9PI/AAAAAAAACWk/qC1aJhfmQXQ/s1600/Guest%2Bbath.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587644916560950514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hui5AHYjTyU/TYtNcm6h9PI/AAAAAAAACWk/qC1aJhfmQXQ/s400/Guest%2Bbath.JPG" /></a></div>My favorite thing about the Guest bath would have to be the distressed piece of furniture used for the sink.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgYYySwx_m4/TYtNn8f2lWI/AAAAAAAACWs/ZWv15lpmXEI/s1600/Guest%2Bbath%2Bvanity%2Barea.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645111333197154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgYYySwx_m4/TYtNn8f2lWI/AAAAAAAACWs/ZWv15lpmXEI/s400/Guest%2Bbath%2Bvanity%2Barea.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div>Here's a close-up. I'm drooling over this one!! </div><br /><br /><div>Well <em>that</em>, my friends, is the last room on our tour. If you need some similar eye candy, you can browse Angela's <a href="http://www.angeliquesantiques.com/">website</a>...or better yet, visit <a href="http://www.angeliquesantiques.com/store_photos">Angelique's Antiques</a> in Hazel, Kentucky. </div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-48896376990741701522011-02-06T10:35:00.000-08:002011-02-06T11:35:38.237-08:00And the winner IS...<div><em><strong>Jennai!</strong></em> Kalia and I put numbers in a hat, and she picked lucky #7. Congratulations Jennai! I will pass along your $50 <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/">CSN</a> gift certificate. Forgive me for the delayed post.</div><br /><div>So, was the weather crazy in your neck of the woods last week? Kalia has been home from school since Tuesday! I'm going a bit stir crazy. I'm SO ready for Spring, and this Birthday party I saw on <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/">Ohdeedoh</a> is a little Spring-esque, and incredibly inspiring. I'm already thinking about Kalia's October party! Don't you love the hankie placemats?!</div><div> </div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7xJdj4T3I/AAAAAAAACWU/vxalMMV6iiY/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B9.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654933960118130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7xJdj4T3I/AAAAAAAACWU/vxalMMV6iiY/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B9.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7xEAKYD9I/AAAAAAAACWM/brWq0HzAxrE/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B7.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654840169172946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7xEAKYD9I/AAAAAAAACWM/brWq0HzAxrE/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7w8mREi5I/AAAAAAAACWE/cmV42i10A88/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654712958847890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7w8mREi5I/AAAAAAAACWE/cmV42i10A88/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wuXxDaeI/AAAAAAAACV8/x2nxmcTEpVo/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B8.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654468548291042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wuXxDaeI/AAAAAAAACV8/x2nxmcTEpVo/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B8.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wbvfrC1I/AAAAAAAACVs/F-giiJgGt28/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B12.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654148500327250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wbvfrC1I/AAAAAAAACVs/F-giiJgGt28/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wVrcnT8I/AAAAAAAACVk/T-5ixVRSaDk/s1600/marissanoephotography.com%2B14.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570654044334542786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TU7wVrcnT8I/AAAAAAAACVk/T-5ixVRSaDk/s400/marissanoephotography.com%2B14.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Images: <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/my-party/my-party-joselynlexington-ky-137684">Marissa Noe Photography / Ohdeedoh</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-5474927691822324972011-01-23T07:35:00.000-08:002011-01-23T11:50:57.958-08:00$50 CSN Giveaway...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TTyFdN-iD6I/AAAAAAAACVY/8UoRhwaHDz0/s1600/mary%2Bruffle%2B38.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 305px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565469976537730978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TTyFdN-iD6I/AAAAAAAACVY/8UoRhwaHDz0/s400/mary%2Bruffle%2B38.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hello friends! I realize I have been slacking in the blogging department, but I have an announcement <em>and</em> a giveaway for you today!!!<br /><br />First, I would like to announce that we had our baby boy!!! Actually, he was born in November, and we named him Bennett, meaning "little blessed one". His middle name is Jude, in case you were curious. We are really enjoying his smiles, and he gave me my first eight-hour night of sleep on Friday. Hooray!! He is keeping me busy, but I DO have plans to pick up blogging again in the near future. In fact, my friend Angela has been busy setting up her loft apartment right above her antiques store, so hopefully I will be sharing photos with you soon. (No pressure, Angela!)<br /><br />Now, for the giveaway details -- I'm sure you are familiar with CSN stores by now, and they are offering a $50 gift certificate to any of their 200+ stores. Yay!!! You should check out their furniture site, where you can find <a href="http://www.allbarstools.com/Adjustable-Stools-C178830.html">adjustable bar stools</a>, headboards, sofas, and <em>much</em> more. You can shop home decor, housewares, baby and kids, and just about anything else you can imagine! To enter the giveaway, just post a comment with some form of contact information, and just for fun, tell me about the best deal/bargain you've ever found. I want to know about the item, and how much you paid for it. I love a good bargain story!<br /><br />Just so you know, if you happen to win, shipping is not covered by the gift certificate. I will announce the winner on February 5, 2011 -- so just be sure to enter by midnight on the fourth. Good luck!<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://maryruffle.tumblr.com/">Mary Ruffle</a><br /><br />PS I'm SO ready for Spring and flowers, how about you?!Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-72740694031466274862010-11-20T06:08:00.000-08:002010-11-20T06:20:42.852-08:00And the Winner is...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TOfX3fK_NTI/AAAAAAAACVM/7Pfr7mN2lRA/s1600/decor8%2B101.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541635214763046194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TOfX3fK_NTI/AAAAAAAACVM/7Pfr7mN2lRA/s400/decor8%2B101.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Gina from <a href="http://www.thecravetosave.com/">The Crave to Save</a> -- Congratulations Gina! Enjoy your $65 gift certificate to CSN!!! Thanks to all of you for the great knock-knock jokes! I can't wait to share them with Kalia, so we can finally hear some variety around here!!! <br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.decor8blog.com/">decor8</a> / danielle thompson photographyAbby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-11510744215004864622010-10-30T13:09:00.000-07:002010-10-30T14:56:24.987-07:00$65 CSN Giveaway...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TMyO0SXD8gI/AAAAAAAACVE/kqrGYUE5vZw/s1600/ateliegaaya.blogspot.com+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 392px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533955071064404482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TMyO0SXD8gI/AAAAAAAACVE/kqrGYUE5vZw/s400/ateliegaaya.blogspot.com+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><em>...in exchange for Knock-Knock Jokes!</em><br /><br />I know, <em>I know!</em> I haven't done a post in ages, and I don't have a great excuse for you, since the baby has not yet arrived. I guess I have just been busy <em>preparing</em> for his arrival.<br /><br />Hopefully, I can make it up to you with a <em>fabulous</em> giveaway from CSN Stores!!! You wouldn't even believe the selection they have to offer from their 200+ stores, where you can get anything from a <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/Drop-Leaf-Dining-Tables-C91731.html">drop leaf table</a>, to bedding or lighting, or something for your kiddos -- and just in time for the Holidays! The winner will receive a $65 gift certificate to use on <em><strong>any</strong></em> product from <strong><em>any</em></strong> CSN site. How great is <em>that</em>?!<br /><br />To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post including your name, and your best knock-knock (or short) joke. (We <em>must</em> teach Kalia some new jokes -- IMMEDIATELY!) Jokeless entries <em>will</em> be accepted, but let's say a joke will give you an <em>extra</em> entry. Good luck to you all!<br /><br /><strong>PS</strong> I will announce the winner on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Please leave your comment by midnight on Friday, November 19, and I am going to do a good old-fashioned 'name in the hat' drawing. I'm an honest person - <em>I promise!</em> Oh, and the $65 does <strong>not</strong> cover shipping.<br /><br />Image: ateliegaaya.blogspot.comAbby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-30083713016611343392010-09-13T16:43:00.000-07:002010-09-14T08:04:45.962-07:00Craigslist JunkieSoooo, I am trying to find a unique, masculine dresser for our baby boy, and in the process of scouting, I have become a <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/">Craigslist</a> addict. It's soooooo addicting! There are some great deals on there, only you have to scoop them up IMMEDIATELY, or you'll lose 'em to some other Craigslist junkie. I have also figured out that you have to sound incredibly interested - or practically even commit to buying before you see the piece, or you'll miss your opportunity. Anyway, I am going to check out an antique bedroom set this evening, so wish me luck! Here are some of my recent Craigslist finds and scores. I know these are dreadful photos, but you get the idea. I'll bet I know where you're headed next! I'll make it easy for you: <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/">Click HERE!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-IjRcwl7I/AAAAAAAACU8/4nLrtIjFOtU/s1600/craigslist+french+bed+%241950.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516778208112973746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-IjRcwl7I/AAAAAAAACU8/4nLrtIjFOtU/s400/craigslist+french+bed+%241950.jpg" /></a><br />French Bed : $1950 -- this one is still available, as far as I know. It's a little out of my price range at the moment. Would it be offensive to offer $150?? (wink, wink)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HvJTrYyI/AAAAAAAACU0/Wi-wCywb2R4/s1600/craigslist+antique+vanity.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516777312574202658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HvJTrYyI/AAAAAAAACU0/Wi-wCywb2R4/s400/craigslist+antique+vanity.jpg" /></a><br />Guess how much I paid for this little desk...$25. It needs a little TLC, but overall, it's a great piece for the price. It currently holds art supplies in Kalia's playroom.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-Hn-iK5sI/AAAAAAAACUs/wGnPoQv0Xzc/s1600/craigslist+15.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516777189423113922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-Hn-iK5sI/AAAAAAAACUs/wGnPoQv0Xzc/s400/craigslist+15.jpg" /></a><br />We bought this table last year for $40! It's another project we're attempting to tackle before the baby arrives. It will be beeeeautiful when it's done!<br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HWDShh9I/AAAAAAAACUc/XbNpU1W-9L8/s1600/craigslist+armoire+white+antique+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516776881462020050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HWDShh9I/AAAAAAAACUc/XbNpU1W-9L8/s400/craigslist+armoire+white+antique+3.jpg" /></a></div><div>I'm absolutely kicking myself for passing up this armoire. It was advertised on Craigslist, but was being sold at an estate sale. We were first in line to see it on the last day of the sale, so it was 50% off, at $140. Randy and I took too long discussing it, and in the meantime, some lady declared her intentions to buy. Ugh!<br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HP82rq-I/AAAAAAAACUU/dB9-eGLW9Gc/s1600/craigslist+antique+dresser+with+mirror+posted+august+15th.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516776776655416290" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TI-HP82rq-I/AAAAAAAACUU/dB9-eGLW9Gc/s400/craigslist+antique+dresser+with+mirror+posted+august+15th.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I think this one was selling for $130, but it's too small, and too feminine for our baby on the way. It was <em>still</em> tempting!</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Happy Craigslisting!</div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-70535616831276376032010-09-09T07:06:00.000-07:002010-09-09T08:08:43.128-07:00Cherry on Top<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TIjp8r5MzGI/AAAAAAAACUM/BWDLsnFodqE/s1600/cherryontop_thumb+from+any+given+moment+5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 154px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514914972499233890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TIjp8r5MzGI/AAAAAAAACUM/BWDLsnFodqE/s400/cherryontop_thumb+from+any+given+moment+5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I would like to introduce you to my friend TJ from <a href="http://any-given-moment.blogspot.com/">Any Given Moment</a>. She has become a blogging friend, as well as an e-mail buddy, and she's pretty swell! Recently, she gave out some <a href="http://any-given-moment.blogspot.com/2010/08/because-award-shows-should-be.html">blog awards</a>, and I am supposed to choose one from the three she received. I am going with the 'Cherry on Top' Award - basically because it's cute, and it involves <em>cupcakes! </em>I would like to pass it on to 5 deserving bloggers.<br /><br />1. TJ at <a href="http://any-given-moment.blogspot.com/">Any Given Moment</a> (Right back at ya!)<br /><br />2. Ms. Bright at <a href="http://the-bright-life.blogspot.com/">The Bright Life</a> (We attended the same high school <em>and</em> college, and I LOVE her blog!)<br /><br />3. Christina at <a href="http://www.vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/">Full House</a> (She definitely has a beautiful blog - with that 'little bit extra'.)<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.suchprettythings.typepad.com/">Such Pretty Things</a> (This is one of my daily reads. I LOVE it.)<br /><br />5. Rebekka at <a href="http://rebekkaseale.wordpress.com/">Dear Friend</a> (Rebekka was my first college roommate, and I love keeping up through our blogs. She sells adorable artwork on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebekkaseale">Etsy</a>, as a fundraiser for her upcoming adoption.)<br /><br />Pass it on. Thanks for the cute award, TJ!Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-48953104564882896102010-08-23T07:22:00.000-07:002010-08-23T08:16:23.451-07:00Horsin' Around<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKEhBynByI/AAAAAAAACTk/w-8hFuSUVF8/s1600/IMG_3711.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508610997178795810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKEhBynByI/AAAAAAAACTk/w-8hFuSUVF8/s400/IMG_3711.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKEwvief9I/AAAAAAAACTs/MPMa_iR2DPM/s1600/IMG_3717.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508611267157196754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKEwvief9I/AAAAAAAACTs/MPMa_iR2DPM/s400/IMG_3717.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKFT7DZKHI/AAAAAAAACT8/J1XieS35BKE/s1600/IMG_3755.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508611871543470194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKFT7DZKHI/AAAAAAAACT8/J1XieS35BKE/s400/IMG_3755.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKFB4S34LI/AAAAAAAACT0/jdt2JLVwH_4/s1600/IMG_3727.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508611561565446322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/THKFB4S34LI/AAAAAAAACT0/jdt2JLVwH_4/s400/IMG_3727.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Hi there! I just wanted to share a few photos from our little trip to Lexington. We drove by that beautiful horse several times, and I just loved how it reminded me of a teacup. I felt like such a tourist, getting out to take photos (especially since I actually lived in Kentucky for about 8 years!), but I just had to have a picture. Turns out, the horse was labeled 'Teacup'! <br /><br />We took Kalia to see <a href="http://www.keeneland.com/default.aspx">Keeneland</a>, and although it's not racing season, she seemed to enjoy herself. The grounds are absolutely beeeeeautiful. Remember the movie <a href="http://www.seabiscuitmovie.com/">Seabiscuit</a>?? Well, Keeneland was one of the filming locations. <br /><br />We also met some old friends for dinner at <a href="http://www.saulgoodpub.com/index2.html">Saul Good</a>, and I just adored the atmosphere. It was the perfect combination of glitzy chandeliers, red velvet tufted booths, and ornate mirrors. The fondue wasn't bad either!<br /><br />I hope you're having a good Monday -- this is Kalia's second week of Kindergarten. I really thought I would be fine, since she attended the same school last year for Pre-K...but once I dropped her off, and walked out the door on the first day, I couldn't keep the tears from spilling over. Either it's just the pregnancy hormones, or what they say about sending your kids off to Kindergarten is <em>all true!</em> <br /><br />On another note, did you watch <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-design-star/show/index.html">Design Star</a> last night?! I won't spoil it for you, but I really enjoyed the last two weeks of the show. Oh, and did you see <a href="http://www.southerngirldesserts.com/">Southern Girl Desserts</a> on <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/the-antonio-treatment/show/index.html">The Antonio Treatment</a> last week?! It was fun to see a cupcake shop makeover, and I got some great tips on frosting and decorating cupcakes. Hopefully you can catch it again, if you missed it. I'll be back soon with an award post, and some party inspiration for Kalia's October birthday!Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-7849779482396719512010-08-09T06:48:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:14:30.140-07:00Holy Hohan!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAH3-cSwbI/AAAAAAAACSU/tVAXcIwCusU/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+16.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503407402882613682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAH3-cSwbI/AAAAAAAACSU/tVAXcIwCusU/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+16.png" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIgsYvHdI/AAAAAAAACTE/R4K2qBYj4ug/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+9.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503408102410493394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIgsYvHdI/AAAAAAAACTE/R4K2qBYj4ug/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+9.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIblEjoXI/AAAAAAAACS8/xKicVwhpbNk/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+10.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503408014547460466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIblEjoXI/AAAAAAAACS8/xKicVwhpbNk/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+10.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIWB5hvcI/AAAAAAAACS0/iTRvHN1F5JY/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+11.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503407919206612418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIWB5hvcI/AAAAAAAACS0/iTRvHN1F5JY/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+11.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIPzp4vvI/AAAAAAAACSs/uBp-VWfzcUc/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+12.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503407812303699698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIPzp4vvI/AAAAAAAACSs/uBp-VWfzcUc/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+12.png" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIANSc-KI/AAAAAAAACSc/ASQhvbyW_p4/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+15.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503407544306825378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIANSc-KI/AAAAAAAACSc/ASQhvbyW_p4/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+15.png" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAQpw9cCjI/AAAAAAAACTc/AhdF1m02t8k/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+7.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503417054350019122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAQpw9cCjI/AAAAAAAACTc/AhdF1m02t8k/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+7.png" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIlzpFvbI/AAAAAAAACTM/fiU1R0iuivs/s1600/the+cherry+blossom+girl+8.png"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503408190257479090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TGAIlzpFvbI/AAAAAAAACTM/fiU1R0iuivs/s400/the+cherry+blossom+girl+8.png" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>What happened to July?! I can't believe Kalia will be starting Kindergarten next week! I hope you all had a lovely summer. I just wanted to share these beautiful dress photos from <a href="http://mlh-shop.com/">Maria Lucia Hohan's</a> showroom, taken by <a href="http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/">The Cherry Blossom Girl</a>. Aren't they gorgeous? </div><br /><div></div><div>I will be back soon, to share a few photos from our li'l trip to Lexington.</div><br /><div></div><div>Images: <a href="http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/mlh/11389/">The Cherry Blossom Girl</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-18081516311345232472010-06-28T08:14:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:29:14.614-07:00Peekin' On Pickin' - Kalia's Room<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9UW0g5oI/AAAAAAAACSM/oQUthBA1g8Y/s1600/IMG_3412.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487844303371822722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9UW0g5oI/AAAAAAAACSM/oQUthBA1g8Y/s400/IMG_3412.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9QWsUYLI/AAAAAAAACSE/fv8WVoI7Wxk/s1600/IMG_3413.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487844234617970866" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9QWsUYLI/AAAAAAAACSE/fv8WVoI7Wxk/s400/IMG_3413.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9Kd-RSwI/AAAAAAAACR8/Lcsv4DaCjrg/s1600/IMG_3417.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487844133493099266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9Kd-RSwI/AAAAAAAACR8/Lcsv4DaCjrg/s400/IMG_3417.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9FsSxGVI/AAAAAAAACR0/H4ui4EZILhI/s1600/IMG_3419.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487844051437820242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9FsSxGVI/AAAAAAAACR0/H4ui4EZILhI/s400/IMG_3419.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9AuY0VII/AAAAAAAACRs/rmN6feQbxLA/s1600/IMG_3420.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487843966100722818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi9AuY0VII/AAAAAAAACRs/rmN6feQbxLA/s400/IMG_3420.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi84caEDPI/AAAAAAAACRk/_puMng5AtSs/s1600/IMG_3422.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487843823835155698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/TCi84caEDPI/AAAAAAAACRk/_puMng5AtSs/s400/IMG_3422.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>Hello, friends! I unintentionally took a verrrrrry long break from blogging. I hope you're still there! I realized that I haven't shared any photos of our new place. We moved in January, and are still in the process of decorating and settling. Kalia's room is the closest to being complete, although I'm never <em>truly</em> finished decorating! A few of her furniture pieces could use a fresh paint job, and I would love to find some more flower pins for the lampshade...but I have some bigger priorities at the moment. We found out that we're expecting a BOY! We are trying to decorate the nursery, and I'm working on coming up with a gender-neutral playroom design. I will try to photograph our progress, and share little tidbits with you. In the meantime, I would love to hear any advice you might have on raising boys. It's all new to me!</div></div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-3504631009597371342010-05-19T13:04:00.000-07:002010-05-20T07:53:57.640-07:00Oh Baby!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S_RE_aLljyI/AAAAAAAACRU/yyWTrkn6mpI/s1600/chickabiddybaby+etsy+30.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473075303312363298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S_RE_aLljyI/AAAAAAAACRU/yyWTrkn6mpI/s400/chickabiddybaby+etsy+30.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div>I can <em>finally</em> justify purchasing one of these cuties from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickabiddybaby">Chickabiddy Baby Boutique</a> on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>! I fell in love with them probably over a year ago, but Kalia was a bit too old for a rattle...but guess what! We're expecting another little blessing in November!!! I wanted to get through the first trimester before sharing the news - and now that you know, I would love to share my ideas for the nursery and playroom once we get started. Hopefully the baby will cooperate, and we will find out the gender at the end of June. Then...<em>let the design process begin!!!</em> </div><br /><div></div><div>PS <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickabiddybaby">Chickabiddy Baby Boutique</a> has some masculine rattles too ~ so no worries if it's a boy!</div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-83055747740164755672010-05-05T07:22:00.000-07:002010-05-05T08:08:52.331-07:00Happy Thoughts<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GCN30eutI/AAAAAAAACRM/Jac8TYjNnp0/s1600/dress+design+and+decor+blog+5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467794597438470866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GCN30eutI/AAAAAAAACRM/Jac8TYjNnp0/s400/dress+design+and+decor+blog+5.jpg" /></a><br />Beautiful quilts for an outdoor picnic on a sunny day...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GCGBFeF4I/AAAAAAAACRE/v2z15Q3rvOI/s1600/mary+ruffle+90.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467794462486697858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GCGBFeF4I/AAAAAAAACRE/v2z15Q3rvOI/s400/mary+ruffle+90.jpg" /></a><br />Wide, open spaces...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GBwMK_p9I/AAAAAAAACQ8/jd0Mr51nuyE/s1600/utterly+engaged+photo+by+Max+Wanger+1+(2).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467794087505536978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GBwMK_p9I/AAAAAAAACQ8/jd0Mr51nuyE/s400/utterly+engaged+photo+by+Max+Wanger+1+(2).jpg" /></a><br />A sweet kiss...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GBHQW4OKI/AAAAAAAACQ0/1rp07Ytvg-c/s1600/flickr.com+slash+photos+slash+jelens+also+design+is+mine+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467793384254486690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GBHQW4OKI/AAAAAAAACQ0/1rp07Ytvg-c/s400/flickr.com+slash+photos+slash+jelens+also+design+is+mine+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Cute li'l books...</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GARpuMi-I/AAAAAAAACQk/X7poVz0zwF0/s1600/chocolatetherapie.tumblr.com+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467792463350238178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GARpuMi-I/AAAAAAAACQk/X7poVz0zwF0/s400/chocolatetherapie.tumblr.com+1.jpg" /></a><br />Flowers blossoming in Spring...</div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GAH5D5NmI/AAAAAAAACQc/wTRLpkR8c8w/s1600/callmecordelia.tumblr.com+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467792295669085794" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S-GAH5D5NmI/AAAAAAAACQc/wTRLpkR8c8w/s400/callmecordelia.tumblr.com+1.jpg" /></a></div><div>Hangin' out in the sunshine...</div><br /><div></div><div>1 <a href="http://dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com/">dress, design & decor</a> 2 <a href="http://maryruffle.tumblr.com/">It's Mary Ruffle</a> 3 <a href="http://www.maxwanger.com/">Utterly Engaged / Max Wanger</a></div><div>4 <a href="http://designismine.blogspot.com/">Design Is Mine</a> 5 <a href="http://chocolatetherapie.tumblr.com/">Chocolate Therapy</a> 6 <a href="http://callmecordelia.tumblr.com/">My Serendipity</a></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-51119290676886551912010-04-27T08:19:00.001-07:002010-04-27T08:52:34.645-07:00Aprons for Beda<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S9cApyRAwrI/AAAAAAAACQU/ruX7cViAalA/s1600/bedasapron20.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 266px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464837390705148594" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S9cApyRAwrI/AAAAAAAACQU/ruX7cViAalA/s400/bedasapron20.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Do you remember <a href="http://sopickincute.blogspot.com/2009/04/peekin-on-pickin-rebekka-and-manleys.html">Rebekka</a>?! She was my very first college roommate, and holds a special place in my heart. Now, she and her husband Manley are raising support to adopt a sweet little girl (Beda) from Ethiopia. Rebekka has been busy whipping up these <em>adorable</em> child-sized aprons to sell on her website, and is now offering matching adult-sized aprons! You can help fund her adoption by visiting her <a href="http://www.apronsforbeda.bigcartel.com/">website</a>, and purchasing a sweet li'l apron or two. If the one you love is 'Sold Out', be sure to check back, because the site is updated frequently. <br /><br />If you want to get to know Rebekka, or follow her through the adoption process, visit her beautiful <a href="http://www.dearfriend.typepad.com/">blog</a>. You may get to peek at the new loft she and Manley just purchased in Nashville! I have added an 'Aprons for Beda' button to 'So Pickin' Cute', so you can easily find the apron shop if you come back for another visit. I just purchased this sweet little yellow apron for Kalia, and can hardly wait to see it! Be sure to read the descriptions Rebekka included by each apron...they are so endearing!Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-39408633855519038162010-04-05T08:38:00.000-07:002010-04-05T09:13:09.104-07:00Caravan Campin'<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oEcYvamCI/AAAAAAAACP8/xwsrM-oBGX8/s1600/www.lovelanecaravans.com+1+seen+on+daydate.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456678784236951586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oEcYvamCI/AAAAAAAACP8/xwsrM-oBGX8/s400/www.lovelanecaravans.com+1+seen+on+daydate.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oJdxw8fpI/AAAAAAAACQM/ceqWiIUwxfg/s1600/slide_3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456684305692262034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oJdxw8fpI/AAAAAAAACQM/ceqWiIUwxfg/s400/slide_3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oElz6uYpI/AAAAAAAACQE/LGDa9XWWsLg/s1600/www.lovelanecaravans.com+2+seen+on+daydate.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456678946150965906" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S7oElz6uYpI/AAAAAAAACQE/LGDa9XWWsLg/s400/www.lovelanecaravans.com+2+seen+on+daydate.jpg" /></a><br /><br />How are you?! Did you have a nice Easter? We hosted dinner at our house for the first time this year, and I would definitely do it again! I got really lucky in the husband department ~ he is a <strong>huge</strong> help in the kitchen...in fact, he really should have gone to culinary school.<br /><br />Anyway, Kalia is on Spring Break this week, and although we are just hanging out in Indiana this year, we have an extensive list of things to do! I'm hoping to run all my boring errands today, so we can enjoy the rest of our break. I just wanted to pop in since I have been MIA for the last week or two, and share these adorable caravan pix. I wouldn't mind spending a couple days hanging out in there with that beautiful wallpaper. <em>That's</em> my kind of camping!!!<br /><br />Images: <a href="http://daydate.blogspot.com/">Lovelane Caravans / Daydate</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-19257047967037742132010-03-24T07:09:00.000-07:002010-03-24T07:42:30.271-07:00Party Plannin'<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofIUXId2I/AAAAAAAACPs/FHoYxUYiD8s/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+4.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204526650554210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofIUXId2I/AAAAAAAACPs/FHoYxUYiD8s/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofLlOZCJI/AAAAAAAACP0/s5C29p6vLvA/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204582716901522" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofLlOZCJI/AAAAAAAACP0/s5C29p6vLvA/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofEO42K1I/AAAAAAAACPk/Tfu2EhS-kts/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204456461871954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6ofEO42K1I/AAAAAAAACPk/Tfu2EhS-kts/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oe_BNltzI/AAAAAAAACPc/e1v0Hn1Mpwg/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204366891431730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oe_BNltzI/AAAAAAAACPc/e1v0Hn1Mpwg/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oe5OLtwyI/AAAAAAAACPU/Y0EJjXd8knc/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204267294016290" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oe5OLtwyI/AAAAAAAACPU/Y0EJjXd8knc/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oezktVBEI/AAAAAAAACPM/yeUI0EUIqCc/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+6.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204170261365826" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oezktVBEI/AAAAAAAACPM/yeUI0EUIqCc/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oetoE0P-I/AAAAAAAACPE/ZhhzeM9gKOM/s1600/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+7.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452204068085972962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S6oetoE0P-I/AAAAAAAACPE/ZhhzeM9gKOM/s400/decor8+and+harwellphotography+blog+7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>Did you catch this little party post on <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2010/03/09/jeremy-harwell-photography-a-vintage-party/">Decor8</a>? 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 <a href="http://www.harwellphotography.com/">Jeremy Harwell</a> are definitely going in my party inspiration file. I love it! </div><br /><div></div><div>Images: <a href="http://www.harwellphotography.com/">Harwell Photography</a></div><div> <a href="http://www.harwellphotography.com/blog/2010/03/09/decor8-kittys-8th-birthday/">Harwell Photography Blog</a></div><div> <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2010/03/09/jeremy-harwell-photography-a-vintage-party/">Decor8</a></div></div></div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-43844968168083913952010-03-16T07:40:00.000-07:002010-03-16T08:50:31.851-07:00Pink Loves Yellow<img style="WIDTH: 270px; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449243953500183042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-agR7S2gI/AAAAAAAACNc/ncbWUv1Eq3A/s400/beautiful+things+to+share+38.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://beautifulthingstoshare.blogspot.com/">(Beautiful Things to Share)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bWLY6ipI/AAAAAAAACN0/P_G34hQslbs/s1600-h/swish+and+swanky+from+absolutely+beautiful+things+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 268px; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449244879458306706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bWLY6ipI/AAAAAAAACN0/P_G34hQslbs/s400/swish+and+swanky+from+absolutely+beautiful+things+1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/">(Absolutely Beautiful Things)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-eLLspXEI/AAAAAAAACO0/-9J72RsQd3k/s1600-h/decor8+108.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 270px; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449247989097389122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-eLLspXEI/AAAAAAAACO0/-9J72RsQd3k/s400/decor8+108.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.decor8blog.com/">(Decor8)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-e_HJIetI/AAAAAAAACO8/BMSgGMyh7l8/s1600-h/snippet+and+ink+51.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 269px; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449248881227889362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-e_HJIetI/AAAAAAAACO8/BMSgGMyh7l8/s400/snippet+and+ink+51.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/">(Snippet & Ink)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-d4-lxyNI/AAAAAAAACOs/UvrUKyTjbVk/s1600-h/beautiful+things+to+share+41.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 268px; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449247676341274834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-d4-lxyNI/AAAAAAAACOs/UvrUKyTjbVk/s400/beautiful+things+to+share+41.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://beautifulthingstoshare.blogspot.com/">(Beautiful Things to Share)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bNjbrmmI/AAAAAAAACNs/jsxwtpmVL8s/s1600-h/palmer+weiss+the+enchanted+closet+blog+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449244731293538914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bNjbrmmI/AAAAAAAACNs/jsxwtpmVL8s/s400/palmer+weiss+the+enchanted+closet+blog+1.jpg" /></a><br />(The Enchanted Closet)<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dqc33zQI/AAAAAAAACOk/ISy1Hte350w/s1600-h/sarah+maghid+and+beautiful+things+to+share+7.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 269px; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449247426772192514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dqc33zQI/AAAAAAAACOk/ISy1Hte350w/s400/sarah+maghid+and+beautiful+things+to+share+7.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sarahmagid.com/">(Sarah Magid)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bFKKGdVI/AAAAAAAACNk/PSZQ1i4lPnY/s1600-h/crayoncastles+dot+com+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 269px; HEIGHT: 402px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449244587069961554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-bFKKGdVI/AAAAAAAACNk/PSZQ1i4lPnY/s400/crayoncastles+dot+com+1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.crayoncastles.com/homepage.html">(Crayon Castles)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dahI0x1I/AAAAAAAACOc/fPHnWFvZUGk/s1600-h/rebecca+thuss+3+mary+ruffle.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 269px; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449247153039132498" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dahI0x1I/AAAAAAAACOc/fPHnWFvZUGk/s400/rebecca+thuss+3+mary+ruffle.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://maryruffle.tumblr.com/">(Rebecca Thuss / Mary Ruffle)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dEE3Ud0I/AAAAAAAACOU/j48aCYB_xU0/s1600-h/martha+stewart+weddings+11.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 268px; HEIGHT: 351px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449246767492396866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5-dEE3Ud0I/AAAAAAAACOU/j48aCYB_xU0/s400/martha+stewart+weddings+11.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/">(Martha Stewart Weddings)</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-73628129849285331552010-03-12T07:18:00.000-08:002010-03-12T07:42:33.427-08:00Rose Hip<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5pc0ol_EaI/AAAAAAAACNU/8s6Eirocojo/s1600-h/rosehip.typepad.com+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447768758577729954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5pc0ol_EaI/AAAAAAAACNU/8s6Eirocojo/s400/rosehip.typepad.com+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5pcxLbldRI/AAAAAAAACNM/xLJg3i2QAcA/s1600-h/rosehip.typepad.com+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447768699209872658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5pcxLbldRI/AAAAAAAACNM/xLJg3i2QAcA/s400/rosehip.typepad.com+2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />These pillowcases are <em>definitely</em> on my wish list! Check out the rose hip <a href="http://www.rosehip.typepad.com/">blog</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosehip">etsy</a> shop.Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-44615333651328379922010-03-11T06:27:00.000-08:002010-03-11T06:59:44.299-08:00Amanda Nisbet<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-sY_447I/AAAAAAAACNE/r4dHQVJiMeU/s1600-h/amanda+nisbet+elements+of+style+31.png"><img style="WIDTH: 253px; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447383787882734514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-sY_447I/AAAAAAAACNE/r4dHQVJiMeU/s400/amanda+nisbet+elements+of+style+31.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-ptRd8mI/AAAAAAAACM8/s2JQQEh8eJc/s1600-h/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+32.png"><img style="WIDTH: 253px; HEIGHT: 361px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447383741785567842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-ptRd8mI/AAAAAAAACM8/s2JQQEh8eJc/s400/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+32.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-mQlgT9I/AAAAAAAACM0/qkHfQkAthx4/s1600-h/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+33.png"><img style="WIDTH: 252px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447383682545373138" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-mQlgT9I/AAAAAAAACM0/qkHfQkAthx4/s400/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+33.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-jDcIJgI/AAAAAAAACMs/Asulmm7jmak/s1600-h/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+35.png"><img style="WIDTH: 251px; HEIGHT: 349px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447383627476772354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-jDcIJgI/AAAAAAAACMs/Asulmm7jmak/s400/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+35.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-e9Y_eOI/AAAAAAAACMk/tRUeRKOL2Hk/s1600-h/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+37.png"><img style="WIDTH: 253px; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447383557133531362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5j-e9Y_eOI/AAAAAAAACMk/tRUeRKOL2Hk/s400/amanda+nisbet+on+elements+of+style+37.png" /></a></div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.mmrinteriors.com/">Melissa Rufty</a> is still my hero, but I am definitely admiring the work of <a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/">Amanda Nisbet</a>. Check out her <a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/">portfolio</a>. I think it's interesting that <a href="http://sopickincute.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-hero.html">both</a> women paired the <a href="http://www.manuelcanovas.com/en/">Manuel Canovas</a> 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 <em>favorite</em> designer?</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Images: <a href="http://www.amandanisbetdesign.com/">Amanda Nisbet</a> / <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">Elements of Style</a></div></div></div>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-56211678744121451462010-03-10T11:13:00.000-08:002010-03-10T12:14:24.218-08:00Issue No. 008<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5fx5Ec6T0I/AAAAAAAACMc/yus2Lngc2RU/s1600-h/utterly+engaged+issue+8+2+(2).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 286px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447088237077745474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5fx5Ec6T0I/AAAAAAAACMc/yus2Lngc2RU/s400/utterly+engaged+issue+8+2+(2).jpg" /></a><br /><br />If you haven't checked out the latest issue of <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/">Utterly Engaged</a> ~ you really should! And have you seen the Spring 2010 issue of <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/from-the-magazine">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>? Although I'm married, I couldn't resist flipping through at the grocery store the other day...it's all about PINK! So dreamy.<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/">Utterly Engaged</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-91172305880430199462010-03-08T13:14:00.000-08:002010-03-08T14:19:06.232-08:00Sweet M's<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5VqK9b305I/AAAAAAAACMU/Bsx1dIDnoq4/s1600-h/maggie+schroeder%27s+blog+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446376060897186706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S5VqK9b305I/AAAAAAAACMU/Bsx1dIDnoq4/s400/maggie+schroeder%27s+blog+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I would like to introduce you to my friend <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/about/">Maggie</a> ~ although you may remember her <a href="http://sopickincute.blogspot.com/2009/03/peekin-on-pickin-maggie-kyles-place.html">house tour</a> 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 <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/">site</a> (for the little girls in your life). I would just encourage you to check out her <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/about/">blog</a>, 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 <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/">Sweet M's</a> for all the details, and let's bring Kami home!!!<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/">Sweet M's</a><br />One of my personal favorites: <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/let-them-eat-cake-for-sale-15/">Let them eat cake!</a><br />More Information: <a href="http://sweetms.wordpress.com/about/">About Sweet M's</a><br /><br />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 <em>amazing</em> craft room!Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-38259107983333131932010-02-25T17:14:00.000-08:002010-03-08T14:09:48.655-08:00Cupcake Crazy<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S4cgmNX26KI/AAAAAAAACMM/A_Hvax-EKP4/s1600-h/neiman+marcus+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442354515497380002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S4cgmNX26KI/AAAAAAAACMM/A_Hvax-EKP4/s400/neiman+marcus+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br />What if a guy showed up for a date in his <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/fantasy.jhtml">Customized Cupcake Car</a> from <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/">Neiman Marcus</a>?! HaHa. It might be fun to take one for a spin, and it would <em>definitely</em> save on garage space. With a maximum speed of 7 mph, and a $25,000 price tag, I won't be designing one any time soon. I wonder if they thought about making a child-sized cupcake <em>pedal</em> car for kids. Hmmm...Do ya think I'm on to somethin'?!<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/fantasy.jhtml">Neiman Marcus</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-14516689593853572672010-02-19T13:36:00.000-08:002010-02-20T05:48:54.065-08:00Two Minutes & Fifty-Three Seconds<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S38EjHIoKCI/AAAAAAAACME/iUgdeEyU-cg/s1600-h/ohdeedoh+35.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440071876144015394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S38EjHIoKCI/AAAAAAAACME/iUgdeEyU-cg/s400/ohdeedoh+35.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I can definitely relate to this photo. I spent the day with a bunch of Pre-Kindergarten classes, subbing at Kalia's school, and all I want to do is flop down on the bed and sleep! But here I am, <em>blogging</em>, while I should be figuring out what to make for dinner. I just had to sneak in a quick post.<br /><br />These sheets remind me of the tent scene from <a href="http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/theholiday/"><em>The Holiday</em></a> for some reason. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=723rvof-M7E">MUST WATCH THIS - NOW!</a> It will only take two minutes and fifty-three seconds - <em><strong>I promise!</strong></em> I saw it again last night, and decided that <em>you</em> need to see it too. I would love to hang out in there, reading design magazines and taking naps. Ahhhh, doesn't that sound appealing? Anyway, enjoy the scene, and have a marvelous weekend. Oh, and let me know if you have any delicious (but quick) dinner ideas!<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/">Ohdeedoh</a>Abby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558795185716608686.post-43477232672567440742010-02-15T09:56:00.001-08:002010-02-15T10:16:52.139-08:00Magnifique Technique<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S3mK12MAZBI/AAAAAAAACL0/3Nk8w2ATBb0/s1600-h/dress+design+and+decor+from+martha+stewart+weddings+4.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 292px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438530682710156306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S3mK12MAZBI/AAAAAAAACL0/3Nk8w2ATBb0/s400/dress+design+and+decor+from+martha+stewart+weddings+4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S3mK6QIPZVI/AAAAAAAACL8/2g8eXZe-WuM/s1600-h/dress+design+and+decor+from+martha+stewart+weddings+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 292px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438530758393161042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bMncUYYD8WM/S3mK6QIPZVI/AAAAAAAACL8/2g8eXZe-WuM/s400/dress+design+and+decor+from+martha+stewart+weddings+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I just want to take some photography classes, travel the world, and photograph beautiful shops, people, and bakeries. Is that weird?! Are any of you into photography? I LOVE this type of photograph, but I'm not sure how to describe it, <em>or</em> capture it. Any tips? It's just kind of blurry or foggy in all the right places, and it has a vintage appearance. I <em>must</em> learn this technique!<br /><br />Images: <a href="http://dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com/2010/02/window-dressing.html">Dress, Design & Decor</a> / Martha Stewart WeddingsAbby Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391158466087878562noreply@blogger.com4