May 12, 2011

Spirograph Cake Decorating

This exhibit by Misher' Traxler is absolutely brilliant. Visitors were invited to take an active role in the cake decorating by deciding how long the machine would apply the decorative icing (similar to a spirograph). I can't help but day dream having this at a child's birthday and doing something like this with cupcakes...would that not be so much fun!? The best part, I think, is how pretty the cakes turn out to be! I adore this concept and applaud...READ MORE

May 10, 2011

DIY wedding details

Here are a few of my favorite DIY details I have seen lately...I think any one of these would make a stylish personal touch to a wedding. I have wanted one of these vintage light up letters forever, and this simple DIY project spotted on Design Sponge is perfect for reception decor! I absolutely LOVE these diy library kits from Twig and Thistle. What a perfect bridesmaid gift! I love the idea of hand stitched names on the place mats or napkins in lieu...READ MORE

April 28, 2011

Rainbow Inspired

There has always been something about rainbows that just screams magical happiness. Since I was a little girl I have adored rainbows, they  just make me smile. Here are a few of my favorites... {1} first up is quite possibly the coolest house I have ever seen. Think Alice down the rabbit hole + rainbows!! Check out this amazing video.  {2} who wouldn't want rainbow pancakes right? via I am Mommy spotted on Swiss Miss.  {3} this rainbow house looks...READ MORE

April 19, 2011

inspired by…

Here is a little inspiration board I put together for a project I am working on. Any guesses on what it might be? sparkle hearts from the fabulous ban.do girls! yellow chiffon headband spotted on papernstitch. More ban.do fabulousness and my absolute favorite ban.do piece ever! the most adorable felt diy project via make it and love it. I really want to live in the Inspire Lovely shop! Wow! Wall of ribbons via House and Home. And the ultimate in...READ MORE

February 28, 2011

Mom Monday {first birthday inspirations}

I am slightly freaking out as I type this, but we are only months away now from Piper's first birthday!!! Wow! How does this happen so fast? So I find myself starting to daydream about what I will do for her first birthday party. My first thought is to do something pink, fairy princess like. But if I am being honest, I think at this point in her life she would rather have bright colors and giraffes! So here goes... The color palette could be pinks and...READ MORE