I think it is so easy to fall into a routine and forget that as a parent we have the power to create those magical moments for our kids. Those memories that stick with you forever. This past weekend we celebrated my birthday (which happens to be today). We met the nicest couple on our way down to San Diego on the train who had been married for 33 years. They have two kids and to this day they still have dinners as a family and take summer vacations...READ MORE
June 27, 2011
Mom Monday {fab finds}
Here are some of my favorite mom monday finds as of lately...
I am smitten with these old fashioned yet totally modern children toys by Manny and Simon. That carriage kills me! I am in love with Geronimo Balloons, and this shoot they did is so gorgeous! I love the idea of these bubble favors via Hostess with the Mostess.
I am head over heals in love with this deluxe Fort kit via Saltwater Kids. What a cool present! So simple, yet so brilliant! Happy...READ MORE
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
October 11, 2010
Mom Monday {pink party inspired}
I have an undying love for all things pink, so pink parties for little ones have definitely been on my mind as of late. Here are 3 of my all time favorite pink parties to get your creative juices flowing.
I absolutely love this party posted on How Does She (a fabulous resource for DIY and fun party ideas).
Here is a fabulously chic pink birthday party thrown by the wedding blog queen herself Abby of Style Me Pretty. So of course it was nothing but...READ MORE
August 30, 2010
Mom Monday {first birthday shoot}
When Kimberly Davis, the fabulous photographer behind this shoot, sent over this adorable first birthday shoot I was instantly inspired and thought you might be as well. Kimberly is clearly a very talented photographer, and these photos are going to be such a great keepsake for this family.
This family wanted to a portrait session for their daughter's first birthday, so Kimberly styled a shoot with a first birthday theme. This way they had some...READ MORE
