Paper Monday

I bet you could never find a more stinking cute invitation than this one!

You know you are going to have a good time at this party when you get this invitation in the mail. Caitlin Dentino is the creator of these amazing invitations.

You had me at the ribbons...the assorted color ribbons!

Photos via Caitlin Dentino.

Etsy Obsession

Dear Etsy, thank you for introducing us to such talent...aka Element Clay Studio.

My head is spinning with so many fabulous ideas for these urchin and baby scallop bowls.

1. Jewelry

2. Office Supplies

3. Salt Cellars

(the baby scallop bowls are food safe)

Too Perfect to Send

Seriously, how striking are these business cards?

I adore everything about them: vibrant colors, typestyle and placement of info.

However, I might love them too much to hand out...and isn't that the purpose of business cards? Is anyone else with me on hoarding your nice personal stationery for yourself...like I'm seriously going to write myself a note.

oh happy day did a fantastic job with all of their business cards.

I Heart Play Dates...

Carter - here to say hello!

...especially Valentine play dates. Why?

1. Heart-filled craft for all ages.

2. Making little treats for Carter's friends.

3. Endless supply of peanut M & M's.

My dear friend, Erin and her son Tate, hosted a FUN Valentine's play date today.

We each brought little Valentine treats for all the kiddos. Erin had a craft table for everyone to decorate their Valentine boxes and create a Valentine for Daddy. Erin, thanks for the Mickey stickers...Carter's favorite! As always, it was nice to catch up with wonderful friends and watch the kids play...they are all getting so big.

We're definitely going to miss everyone when we move. It is so comforting to know that you have such dear friends - I believe that some times I have taken this for granted.

I love you, FRIENDS!

Erin, thanks for a great play date!

Carter's Valentine Cards: Polka Dot Design

Carter's Dress: Mommy & Me

(I love their dresses...cute but not crazy expensive!)

Pretty Smitten

Etsy Find: Pretty Smitten

I have to say I am Pretty Smitten with this company.

Carter loves her some Twinkle, Twinkle...of course she still just says "Stars".

So, I had to grab up the first print in the plum color (shown on Over the Rainbow).

This will be the color of her big girl room (i'm now wiping tears)...but more to come of this soon!

Check out their stationery sets too!

Happy Friday

Project Wedding

Happy Friday!

I would love to have these on my kitchen table right now...beside my homemade blueberry scone (apparently i'm still asleep)!

I guess I will have to settle for them on my screen...and maybe a store-bought scone.

Messy Side Ponytail

I love the look of the messy side ponytail.

First, I'm all about the imperfection of this look.

Second, it's better when your hair is dirty...a free day of washing the hair!

Check out this tutorial.

A Cup of Jo and her friend Caroline do a great job of teaching us the technique. Might have to try this look this weekend.

Photos via A Cup of Jo