tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56962990505403511812024-03-13T19:33:56.853-04:00Cute Little FindsFavorite finds that inspire, educate, entertain, excite - or simply make me smile!Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-79182542568153883242010-12-23T07:39:00.003-05:002010-12-23T07:51:34.655-05:00Warm Holiday Wishes<p>I know I've been really hit or miss lately with my blogging. So much going on...</p><ul><li><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">IVF</span> (find out tomorrow if the first round was a success)</li><br /><li>Mama moved to town and we're busy working on her "new" 80 year old home (will post pics very soon - so cute!)</li></ul><p>And, of course the holidays...</p><ul><li>Getting ready for four parties - one already down, three more to go (of course, pics will come soon of the parties too)</li></ul><p>If I'm not able to post before Christmas or the New Year I wanted to send Warm Holiday Wishes to everyone. Since it's freezing cold with snow all around in my neck of the woods, I look at this picture; featuring my favorite view, with the sand sugaring my toes and I smile. This is where I was last Christmas. No matter where you are this holiday season, I hope everyone is safe and very happy this time of year!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-I0TB9mfbyqBCNmhP2pHl_6b6lcFnOo-XCua1dk5G5r7GaCPWXKr3aYO6Y3aXl9VbjKKWBXBi5QqnrpjQl9Tl2nCyuasx16GJr-VHikHR-jx9GNc5JkkOo1XOJXnhxe8u3KALxs_Y0Q/s1600/043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553859109392918402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-I0TB9mfbyqBCNmhP2pHl_6b6lcFnOo-XCua1dk5G5r7GaCPWXKr3aYO6Y3aXl9VbjKKWBXBi5QqnrpjQl9Tl2nCyuasx16GJr-VHikHR-jx9GNc5JkkOo1XOJXnhxe8u3KALxs_Y0Q/s400/043.JPG" /></a><br /></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-39137663829222224842010-12-11T15:05:00.006-05:002010-12-11T18:10:46.067-05:00Christmas Goodies from Germany!Sorry for the delay in posting. The IVF is under way so the last couple weeks have been eventful. Today was transfer day - fingers and toes crossed!<br /><br />Thursday I received two boxes of chocolate and gummy (or <em>gummi </em>as the Germans say) goodness from a good friend living I'm Germany. As you can see it was a candy extravagana. One box I "ordered" to share for Christmas. The chocolate and gummies in Germany are unbelievable. Some of the brands you will see are available in the US, but many aren't the same formulation as straight from Germany.<br /><br />The second bx was a special surprise that she had already sent out as a Christmas gift befor I placed my "order". Hubby and I had a ball going through the goodies. I had to snap a few quick pick with my iphone. Don't worry - we'll be sharing! Can you believe all this sugary loot?!<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF9KmogRFSOQ7kEtRbJd2zYS_KTyDjf3YpiaHhbSM-rL_XsVtEj96iKYzYlytxH_DtCwx-SKWZhQPYR-InoMrwvQp3BHqVJa_F4cPWzC9szA73NZvHn9s2MO5WVBqeGiMJWuhsu_GKhQ/s1600/035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549562763085226530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF9KmogRFSOQ7kEtRbJd2zYS_KTyDjf3YpiaHhbSM-rL_XsVtEj96iKYzYlytxH_DtCwx-SKWZhQPYR-InoMrwvQp3BHqVJa_F4cPWzC9szA73NZvHn9s2MO5WVBqeGiMJWuhsu_GKhQ/s400/035.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRR_NH135NAmLfFFwjT81pa4otIHNscuRuce7EQWNG1dijyn3l04n9BG14eKN_mARaeTm0yp_u_kQ5ZXmDcjoSKvarK7Cdq7ImXLmDAwUbwDaTKCQC7Np85VBSLmaTuycKCYacrvfNPQ/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549564128390446466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRR_NH135NAmLfFFwjT81pa4otIHNscuRuce7EQWNG1dijyn3l04n9BG14eKN_mARaeTm0yp_u_kQ5ZXmDcjoSKvarK7Cdq7ImXLmDAwUbwDaTKCQC7Np85VBSLmaTuycKCYacrvfNPQ/s400/036.JPG" /></a> She recommended these Happy Hippos for the kiddos in our life. She said that the kids over there go crazy for them. We can see why! These might be the single best confection I've ever put in my mouth. Like an ice cream cone with chocoalte ganache and a vanilla cream cheese type ganache inside. They are so addictive...not sure if any will make it to the kids:) Do a search to see if you can import some in. They are Happy Hippos by Kinder. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyFyUsnqwXeQtd_yl4WnCyW1TBfOgD045QSj348x706y2ksQ4XvVD5FAxiamlolqejpiixQQqzpQfPVobkGHBH_EXGTMPf92ItKxHjYK8lhm7U_fXLGU9Uj3INJlTMYceSoSMF0Kbvu4/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549563312530013586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyFyUsnqwXeQtd_yl4WnCyW1TBfOgD045QSj348x706y2ksQ4XvVD5FAxiamlolqejpiixQQqzpQfPVobkGHBH_EXGTMPf92ItKxHjYK8lhm7U_fXLGU9Uj3INJlTMYceSoSMF0Kbvu4/s400/037.JPG" /></a> My husband has been calling them Hungry Hippos rather than Happy Hippos. Cute!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxft1ZYta_gBNN3HuJBnk6U_V6O4E1ptG-wSqcfLsTprdjUs_Hav1-Pxx2WygqYPZ3Qyf-SGKC5prxseDmkrfnvNdbammZfz4EV3-fQkJQg-K2NifrkryTj1_R9QMslUGT30zGBVPboM/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549563462048351266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxft1ZYta_gBNN3HuJBnk6U_V6O4E1ptG-wSqcfLsTprdjUs_Hav1-Pxx2WygqYPZ3Qyf-SGKC5prxseDmkrfnvNdbammZfz4EV3-fQkJQg-K2NifrkryTj1_R9QMslUGT30zGBVPboM/s400/038.JPG" /></a><br /></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-84321117263739652952010-11-28T17:21:00.009-05:002010-11-28T17:36:33.763-05:00Wrapping Christmas Gifts...ALREADY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAChpCiOfnlvRpZJMX0LCU1391tdmik_2AZA5h_HQHMGw9uRKW4Jd0-a9_1mB9iptCEiOLDtgGKcadA3mRJunqOJhLWiQLmPbZVIGwWoHpYCUqvy2OjBZuBY4hVxzws9-Iw9OrQAnkVYY/s1600/177.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544730134671086802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAChpCiOfnlvRpZJMX0LCU1391tdmik_2AZA5h_HQHMGw9uRKW4Jd0-a9_1mB9iptCEiOLDtgGKcadA3mRJunqOJhLWiQLmPbZVIGwWoHpYCUqvy2OjBZuBY4hVxzws9-Iw9OrQAnkVYY/s400/177.JPG" /></a>Can you believe that Christmas is only 4 weeks away? Life goes by so quickly! With various parties and celerating with family on all sides, Christmas day is literally going to be here in no time flat. Let's try to slow down and enjoy all the season has to offer and all of the special people in our lives!<br /><br /><div></div><div>So, I've mentioned a time or two how much I love to wrap gifts. I snapped a quick shot with my iPhone of my first special packages of the season. Paper by <a href="http://www.shopheidi.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Heidi</strong></span></a>. Read more about her <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/09/designer-gift-wrap-heidi-creating.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. "S" gift tags/labels by me:) <br /><br></div><div></div><div>Every year I use an ornament on one gift for this special friend - either as a gift tag with her initial or name painted on it - or just as embellishment like above...this year it's a simple white star with green raffia ribbon. It's a fun way to jazz up a gift (and doesn't have to cost much at all - got this for about $1.50 at most).<br /><br></div><div></div><div>Enjoy!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-52622695309294113772010-11-25T10:15:00.008-05:002010-11-25T10:39:04.727-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggg5jSb7hTacxFtIrBl0AVyBLn_3Ca7YlKSvGPI3tBKQv562eZntM0ExODyN3HJ3JpUWKQwEnmM4CD1dkPo7QP2rrLW6HTnFKOogOFJYUoSlKq97C4svVqSvdlxg6ds88yNqEzx-qffRs/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 157px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543510126510755474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggg5jSb7hTacxFtIrBl0AVyBLn_3Ca7YlKSvGPI3tBKQv562eZntM0ExODyN3HJ3JpUWKQwEnmM4CD1dkPo7QP2rrLW6HTnFKOogOFJYUoSlKq97C4svVqSvdlxg6ds88yNqEzx-qffRs/s400/images.jpg" /></a><br />On this blog I talk a lot about "things" or "stuff", but I wanted to take the time to say that my favorite things in life aren't things at all.<br /><br />I AM BLESSED...with a wonderful husband and marriage that people dream of...the most wonderful family and extended family anyone could ask for...very special friends...a career that I love and enjoy...a great team of coworkers...good health....<br /><br />There is so much in life to be thankful for that doesn't include "things". I don't talk a lot about personal stuff here on this blog - maybe I should do more of that? On this special day and every day, simply...I am blessed. I am so appreciative for the wonderful life I get to live and the amazing people that I get to live it with.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />P.S. You have to check out this Thanksgiving dinner by Claire Robinson of Five Ingredient Fix. It looks super easy, delicious and gives tips on things you can make a head. I'm not cooking dinner this year, so I'm not making any of these recipes yet, but you better bet I will be making them for Christmas...or just because. Check it out...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTGI6nPoJhEvXkYzHIoHIMQuNJyVHu0oLzv_UyCkKspSt-tnHYLc9zkUGosmgI8KrhjcuuCGfRU1SpPPNd9B4YxFOcG-phmAa1p3WB74F5aVTATP1ax4Wz3gTEoTEErwJTve3auoIsJg/s1600/sp60-5-Ingredient-Fix.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 40px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543510856774408130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTGI6nPoJhEvXkYzHIoHIMQuNJyVHu0oLzv_UyCkKspSt-tnHYLc9zkUGosmgI8KrhjcuuCGfRU1SpPPNd9B4YxFOcG-phmAa1p3WB74F5aVTATP1ax4Wz3gTEoTEErwJTve3auoIsJg/s400/sp60-5-Ingredient-Fix.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/5-ingredient-fix/thanksgiving/index.html">http://www.foodnetwork.com/5-ingredient-fix/thanksgiving/index.html</a>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-43805402269303475812010-11-22T20:29:00.039-05:002010-11-25T10:14:46.950-05:00Baby Shower 4 - The Whole Shebang, Vendor List and THE END!<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, you're probably getting sick of hearing about this darn shower aren't you? I realized tonight that I'm getting pretty sick of talking about it. It was so much fun, but it's time to move on. There will be other parties, but I promise not to wear you out with the next one!<br /><br />There were a few things to improve on for next time - like my backdrop fabric FIASCO (hence the ugly seam down the middle); I printed the bunting circles a little too small and hung them a little high for the scale of the table; and the pictures...oh the pictures. They didn't come out great...again! I've decided to sacrifice my photos for a while longer though since hubby and I are now going through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">IVF</span>. (For now I have come to terms with the fact that she is much happier in natural light and gets a little dark inside without the sunshine...much like her owner:)<br /><br />All in all everything turned out great. Most importantly it was a wonderful time, spent with awesome friends to celebrate a special time...and we had so much fun! As much as I'd love for every party to be perfect, at the end of the day sometimes we just have to roll with the punches, let go a little and relax!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy a glimpse into R & L's shower!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyTCvFjL031_fYK5Utes86bp9SeN6RgHEjWNuOe9iaofd0To6Eush9RWsgjVclWddaiVCCyZNNbGYPKR8jLMnTxAFg4dZftwasSNBirYsdLR-sbOp3C9FB2DNmeasftnZGrNgub7XtKE/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543505933652409010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyTCvFjL031_fYK5Utes86bp9SeN6RgHEjWNuOe9iaofd0To6Eush9RWsgjVclWddaiVCCyZNNbGYPKR8jLMnTxAFg4dZftwasSNBirYsdLR-sbOp3C9FB2DNmeasftnZGrNgub7XtKE/s400/3.jpg" /></a> Invites and coordinating party supplies by <span style="color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodFrau"><strong>good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">frau</span></strong></a></span>. I could go on and on about her. She was great to work with and had no problem bringing my creative (or crazy) ideas to fruition. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuaaTkY7OtGiwDLD6miDCfXNvu8RLH1Do-FfnDR_p9FMPJu_NBJoSa3Ej39d16Ww5G3oZE3tPqUzwVkcUMvbUqtdtfHncsHhVkmMCLkFCWmFOdiG6uLBD5QUDrxyJ8Uzf5EF48F15I7o/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556571990363458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuaaTkY7OtGiwDLD6miDCfXNvu8RLH1Do-FfnDR_p9FMPJu_NBJoSa3Ej39d16Ww5G3oZE3tPqUzwVkcUMvbUqtdtfHncsHhVkmMCLkFCWmFOdiG6uLBD5QUDrxyJ8Uzf5EF48F15I7o/s400/5.jpg" /></a>A few new serving dishes were surprising finds at <a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/ourbrands/foodnetwork.jsp?searchTerm=food%20netwok"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kohls</span></strong></span></a> (and some are just a part of my collection). I don't shop there much, but when I found out that they had a whole line of Food Network items, let's just say I went a little crazy. I'm such a sucker for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Food Network</strong></span></a> and I was so excited to find some durable, timeless pieces for affordable prices. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZ226K8jHmnmOrjh2JG57sYNtXuD_JcU7ksu1ZXgnq8HXE_0rXbpfAtfwz-A4uVrveofbAZ2fsa1CJndBJOeSu64uzDBkjhQPPZl36P7OJo0szxfJno7ccwqfLBt1RbYKzbCSC4nypIg/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556435915133730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZ226K8jHmnmOrjh2JG57sYNtXuD_JcU7ksu1ZXgnq8HXE_0rXbpfAtfwz-A4uVrveofbAZ2fsa1CJndBJOeSu64uzDBkjhQPPZl36P7OJo0szxfJno7ccwqfLBt1RbYKzbCSC4nypIg/s400/7.jpg" /></a> Cupcakes...oh cupcakes! If ever downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, you must check out <a href="http://www.abbygirlsweets.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Abby Girl Sweets</strong></span></a>. I was going to make cupcakes myself, but decided it was just too much work. All of the cupcakes I tried were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">licious</span> (yea, I tried a few). My surprising favorite was a banana cupcake (think a-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">hmmm</span>-what-is-that? hint of REAL banana) with Madagascar vanilla bean butter cream frosting. Crave-worthy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkkXrvzP0oYKN64v-lguKNSm057hzl6Cw4JKYfLPdYGl4rTybMGAO_Cnnk_HR4fXUkX5oeIJaMpVs2tmd74LsqRiGyAh82irGryYkVd5QA2Gbgvf2e2Wn10o6RUl0KJcQWAcs93NhNSc/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556348600984578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkkXrvzP0oYKN64v-lguKNSm057hzl6Cw4JKYfLPdYGl4rTybMGAO_Cnnk_HR4fXUkX5oeIJaMpVs2tmd74LsqRiGyAh82irGryYkVd5QA2Gbgvf2e2Wn10o6RUl0KJcQWAcs93NhNSc/s400/8.jpg" /></a> Cookies by <a href="http://www.betterbitofbutter.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Better bit of Butter</strong></span></a>. Read more<a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/better-bit-of-butter-cookies-custom.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong> here</strong></span></a> and <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/baby-shower-pics-part-1-edible-artwork.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. White cake pedestals by <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=247563&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Martha Stewart and from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Macys</span></strong></span></a>. I was shocked to see that they are still available online. Get them while they're hot...and on super sale! Great look that goes well with modern or traditional decor. I can't believe how hard it is to find cake stands. Just have to keep your eye out here and there. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCI7e3Tu2ao2fBoIeRzk51TUTt9Xo0EjB-IvXDclUKQzG4LiLwR5jtp6NQUrED4mdKRj5lj9pcGqqyHrAsjZhYOT9dhoJ6sWG_KtDIJ56gQcUx4tEsEwZCwyYZ8kKcHRz1khYnkaMAb8/s1600/11b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556283045704114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCI7e3Tu2ao2fBoIeRzk51TUTt9Xo0EjB-IvXDclUKQzG4LiLwR5jtp6NQUrED4mdKRj5lj9pcGqqyHrAsjZhYOT9dhoJ6sWG_KtDIJ56gQcUx4tEsEwZCwyYZ8kKcHRz1khYnkaMAb8/s400/11b.jpg" /></a> I got the paper from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Michaels</span></strong></span></a> for cupcake wrappers above. The orange wrappers were made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/papercircus?ref=pr_profile"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Paper Circus</strong></span></a>. She was really easy to work with and I got my package very quickly. She even did a custom edging for me. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZS1pBNyMXjgxOnY3ZCATuzdBHDEgA2pvtSbIhojJK0D6YXwm60FBxWt14HY6xAXWxN6eYdv3HTG28K55jVGRFNTjEOlEq7tAn-LfGXlPxK6QtjmD_Id2n8xcS3W-xjgKGeDxP0p7pEk/s1600/14.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556213467747090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZS1pBNyMXjgxOnY3ZCATuzdBHDEgA2pvtSbIhojJK0D6YXwm60FBxWt14HY6xAXWxN6eYdv3HTG28K55jVGRFNTjEOlEq7tAn-LfGXlPxK6QtjmD_Id2n8xcS3W-xjgKGeDxP0p7pEk/s400/14.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pFRFJCtwJmAsgYwMzAXuBf1xdrv8q71J2iTvm2lImnhw_BHrheG3B-iiJPacWy1wV6NXbV5NoN36wtOZcsGfH4V0on5oNZphpLm75uzyrN0rCJfOFToFe8XUQKAkPwasFdV-Uf9jO1s/s1600/15a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556142671112130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pFRFJCtwJmAsgYwMzAXuBf1xdrv8q71J2iTvm2lImnhw_BHrheG3B-iiJPacWy1wV6NXbV5NoN36wtOZcsGfH4V0on5oNZphpLm75uzyrN0rCJfOFToFe8XUQKAkPwasFdV-Uf9jO1s/s400/15a.jpg" /></a> I made custom labels for some of my favorite, citrus, cream lotion to give as favors. </p><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1ZPAYO7MWhYKUVirtqZidgL95AMQ_-LNOegThGAn3dCPOXSiAcz6OKJA67aoi6WKT1FSuEBCOJj1WaP2ILGErSL8OSY4iEOO5P_BZLLVWkhr04u5AWdALky9EjtvNXLXr3pRbPtmo_4/s1600/15b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542556082831437218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1ZPAYO7MWhYKUVirtqZidgL95AMQ_-LNOegThGAn3dCPOXSiAcz6OKJA67aoi6WKT1FSuEBCOJj1WaP2ILGErSL8OSY4iEOO5P_BZLLVWkhr04u5AWdALky9EjtvNXLXr3pRbPtmo_4/s400/15b.JPG" /></a> TV image by <a href="http://www.goodfrau.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">frau</span></span></strong></a>. Wanted to hide the dark black box a little...or at least put it to work for me:) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrRMPyIfv2eBDj9GYnTcky1NrDFJEZ9PhXLuUBhZX8-3iEr0nZz4kP6MlhXYyVhqPPjLO8bnl05zzhWp7_O1qZsb9Lj4rv6V-KBnH6P0pEtX4j36xKWmq6-lcrRQZirBjhRFjoBUBvDc/s1600/19.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542566078941281778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrRMPyIfv2eBDj9GYnTcky1NrDFJEZ9PhXLuUBhZX8-3iEr0nZz4kP6MlhXYyVhqPPjLO8bnl05zzhWp7_O1qZsb9Lj4rv6V-KBnH6P0pEtX4j36xKWmq6-lcrRQZirBjhRFjoBUBvDc/s400/19.jpg" /></a>Drink station.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Rv12pNg8lNobnyVUbFVpyY_MjhlQnBlPw4IFJTbrHxjZAEhm9d6necaMyzeF4D7nL900lYuJm4ojDwLXCx5yjUFBXVvT5KV01zhXFcNfkM_Mp28cl9PjnKj8Y9gs19K3dad73kD5TvQ/s1600/20.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555942637511026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Rv12pNg8lNobnyVUbFVpyY_MjhlQnBlPw4IFJTbrHxjZAEhm9d6necaMyzeF4D7nL900lYuJm4ojDwLXCx5yjUFBXVvT5KV01zhXFcNfkM_Mp28cl9PjnKj8Y9gs19K3dad73kD5TvQ/s400/20.JPG" /></a> I lucked upon these cute little owl wine bottle toppers at <a href="http://www.pier1.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Pier One</strong></span></a>. "Girlfriends Favorite" (and super affordable) white wines from <a href="http://www.cupcakevineyard.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Cupcake Vineyards</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6IZt-u0Cqykx8F419-uiWMJiEp0CjyU_fRqHANoBfLwHjt1ztZam9llQvYqbZ3zaLdI-551twIetuxBFmXL-xQ7hpesiyfMfpGfx9jBIh-PofOS9V129PCTl2-nsRz8iQ9AXEQErO_g/s1600/23.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555868986071426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6IZt-u0Cqykx8F419-uiWMJiEp0CjyU_fRqHANoBfLwHjt1ztZam9llQvYqbZ3zaLdI-551twIetuxBFmXL-xQ7hpesiyfMfpGfx9jBIh-PofOS9V129PCTl2-nsRz8iQ9AXEQErO_g/s400/23.JPG" /></a> Classic baby shower punch - <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/orange-dream-punch/Detail.aspx"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Orange Dream Punch</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMxyZ-rPFJPjtnSx4OSedCSsyrepY0MvQHCkH1jTtv0s7iXjigKL_G8-6UskqDOUjJY8PpcZdHHzRZGIOQvxP3OuO5XkP7wgidWHQ58UnTAiShrYMFITOGEQKJqoipHp51ejFzzufs8c/s1600/24.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555802363100578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMxyZ-rPFJPjtnSx4OSedCSsyrepY0MvQHCkH1jTtv0s7iXjigKL_G8-6UskqDOUjJY8PpcZdHHzRZGIOQvxP3OuO5XkP7wgidWHQ58UnTAiShrYMFITOGEQKJqoipHp51ejFzzufs8c/s400/24.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkpijaxgZJX6IH1Zl9gQIKeuoVyuPsy09fnIlhG2LOmBgWhDq-TLidcO3HRoCo6dCbwbQ3tONWvULPi4179K0-LN-EHnniGKBzmzhtI4h7OEBhyhE6Gf-ttW6tlsvT3O6AC3j6yNWBiI/s1600/27.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555722957335266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkpijaxgZJX6IH1Zl9gQIKeuoVyuPsy09fnIlhG2LOmBgWhDq-TLidcO3HRoCo6dCbwbQ3tONWvULPi4179K0-LN-EHnniGKBzmzhtI4h7OEBhyhE6Gf-ttW6tlsvT3O6AC3j6yNWBiI/s400/27.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniTXuFV2gGoN0xJCDHi2LRufromXBEsmFjCQxoN1npW8zD3SrtQHpzY9R06jf03-cIm2yhYRsoEduIL-TBCwPlYgPNZQxHvzsWoAuPS3iEHIH81tqkXqjgTLE__xqyTAn7X6Zx5ypr4U/s1600/28.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555640564519650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniTXuFV2gGoN0xJCDHi2LRufromXBEsmFjCQxoN1npW8zD3SrtQHpzY9R06jf03-cIm2yhYRsoEduIL-TBCwPlYgPNZQxHvzsWoAuPS3iEHIH81tqkXqjgTLE__xqyTAn7X6Zx5ypr4U/s400/28.jpg" /></a> I shared my easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/07/tiki-retirementbirthday-party-for-mom.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBPcrlfvyj49IJ7Us4KZby-n1oRhdzbXWi_xKAz3PKwmp0p4fKpt7anZ_CAh14PMv6MkMuokEbZx4cJ-FSxolNDV5rkOYR-Ar8Ft8NGTXxUEDEz_0SJUQJ5LAPg4x8_t47P7ZNq7vD9Q/s1600/29.jpg"></a><br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNDAUv-WAxRsZLyJMRlIBvk1D3pGRBY8nUGRH4heWqv7nlMEys6usxVGUPnskMFbcWCRbo74I-IAJTOS-kbqUheX-opG6WKJ-yIjR0bkSM5FYOke-AyS_0OF1Ufm_W7rKGPIfaFeC-Ls/s1600/30.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555448552665858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNDAUv-WAxRsZLyJMRlIBvk1D3pGRBY8nUGRH4heWqv7nlMEys6usxVGUPnskMFbcWCRbo74I-IAJTOS-kbqUheX-opG6WKJ-yIjR0bkSM5FYOke-AyS_0OF1Ufm_W7rKGPIfaFeC-Ls/s400/30.JPG" /></a> These frozen baby cubes were hilarious. I got the babies at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Michaels</span> or Hobby Lobby. I love the cubes produced by <a href="http://www.surlatable.com/p2p/endecaSearch.do?keyword=ice+cube"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Perfect Cube Ice Trays</strong></span></a> from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sur</span> La Table.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImUXFa5VOaD26z2924uRvo6FjqJ3pfYfLTj6MC-v6TpXaxjvh1bAhjaiZbw9Eid30z4uuqaWAnfXQfS8aefhaHiGooIIBtpuAF15QvhhAxaOEVeQ3HnLWmUOklDI26WpM_1IkFOntUAU/s1600/31.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555369996344130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImUXFa5VOaD26z2924uRvo6FjqJ3pfYfLTj6MC-v6TpXaxjvh1bAhjaiZbw9Eid30z4uuqaWAnfXQfS8aefhaHiGooIIBtpuAF15QvhhAxaOEVeQ3HnLWmUOklDI26WpM_1IkFOntUAU/s400/31.jpg" /></a> Match the Celebrity baby to the Celebrity game. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2hK145nRp-ybSRBm8SaODyYUBH0dwOxra5yOdUnUuiv3mWWVgr-vWt0xtFjgeMlQanSLnUCN6IQVXNtMWoRX6-MAk44SA3sKwMxwte1jsbNHXAYlXvT6uvU8AJA-VoAFWI9OxhT2de4/s1600/31b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555252941824018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2hK145nRp-ybSRBm8SaODyYUBH0dwOxra5yOdUnUuiv3mWWVgr-vWt0xtFjgeMlQanSLnUCN6IQVXNtMWoRX6-MAk44SA3sKwMxwte1jsbNHXAYlXvT6uvU8AJA-VoAFWI9OxhT2de4/s400/31b.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGleNq5vWj-Df-CpbzqLRObBZ3AamL7PAlUdVdGALv3F_cFOJoMkV15YIclC94CIZaSGyK_5aXonL3hIhbW8z3JaHQPm63eMoziOYXl_g8U1ltWPNAx2qMjNh_YvfgxVLAsYeHSSWaROQ/s1600/32.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555184773750082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGleNq5vWj-Df-CpbzqLRObBZ3AamL7PAlUdVdGALv3F_cFOJoMkV15YIclC94CIZaSGyK_5aXonL3hIhbW8z3JaHQPm63eMoziOYXl_g8U1ltWPNAx2qMjNh_YvfgxVLAsYeHSSWaROQ/s400/32.JPG" /></a> Custom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">onesies</span> and burp cloths from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/macandme"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Mac and Me</strong></span></a>. Read more about her <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/baby-shower-mac-and-me-custom-onesies.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. </div><div><br /><div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFmjulfmpeyfZ0VYr04XT509f-Q4gE129JXuBjNAQ-or4h4Fu-hSGe6Yhue_iYm561G8oD3Zk7596YFguDPgorIW9tYZUEProljRLeZDQrW7cuocMGcr3ogikwif7cMORiFB63dnyvrA/s1600/061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555103741779906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFmjulfmpeyfZ0VYr04XT509f-Q4gE129JXuBjNAQ-or4h4Fu-hSGe6Yhue_iYm561G8oD3Zk7596YFguDPgorIW9tYZUEProljRLeZDQrW7cuocMGcr3ogikwif7cMORiFB63dnyvrA/s400/061.JPG" /></a>Have I ever told you that I LOVE to wrap gifts!? Runner fabric underneath gift by <a href="http://kalladesign.com/index.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kalla</span></strong></span></a>. Read about her <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/kalla-design-custom-fabric-for-baby.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a> and <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/baby-shower-part-3-custom-fabric-cups.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPuYaxTclxuvc7HFaz32EqpGWHEpv6-IAG5nQWWOROMDANKncnNRzHBAxMjyUc3KsXNb3y4I2KnSLTGX888CAR_xbafU6ZYzXFxMo3D2DlMNA3RQU2UJ9fX1YPKW5q3aPadDPcu20wvg/s1600/125.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542555014129837794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPuYaxTclxuvc7HFaz32EqpGWHEpv6-IAG5nQWWOROMDANKncnNRzHBAxMjyUc3KsXNb3y4I2KnSLTGX888CAR_xbafU6ZYzXFxMo3D2DlMNA3RQU2UJ9fX1YPKW5q3aPadDPcu20wvg/s400/125.JPG" /></a> Love this cute little bowl from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/individual-bowls/kado-blue-rice-bowl/s593829"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Crate & Barrel</strong></span></a>. Complete random, but lucky find! Orange, Amy Butler fabric, coasters from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/LoveMyCoasters?ref=ls_profile"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Love My Coasters</strong></span></a>. Fun!<br /></div><div>I had so much fun putting this party together for my pals, but again, the best part of all was sharing this special time together. Hope you enjoyed the party! </div><div></div><div>PS - Party held in our walkout basement...i.e. hubby's mancave:)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-32816105376208614162010-11-18T20:34:00.007-05:002010-11-18T20:51:33.582-05:00Baby Shower Part 3 - Custom Fabric, Cups and It's a Boy Straws<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNQ8ByUMKD1RWcE2u65M990s-Qwb7JT9IxMKHycimHMArRJOXqPy3v3rbVnpiznCMXbWutgHiFl_C8RfJwohU6FuQHFE4MfH44bnQJ5OQWIZnpJoyJDtB5kkHF84INJqzIhyiWq_BvHs/s1600/12Table.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541068347114151346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNQ8ByUMKD1RWcE2u65M990s-Qwb7JT9IxMKHycimHMArRJOXqPy3v3rbVnpiznCMXbWutgHiFl_C8RfJwohU6FuQHFE4MfH44bnQJ5OQWIZnpJoyJDtB5kkHF84INJqzIhyiWq_BvHs/s400/12Table.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"> Check out the amazing, custom dyed fabric on the runner above. I'm so excited at how this turned out. The fabric was hand dyed by Hitomi Kimura of</span> <a href="http://kalladesign.com/index.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>KALLA</strong></span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;">textile designs. I told you all about her</span> <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/kalla-design-custom-fabric-for-baby.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a> </span></span><span style="color:#000000;">back in August.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">The cup below served as a color and design inspiration for the shower. I told you all about these</span> <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/oooh-baby-babybaby-shower-for.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. <span style="color:#000000;">I sent Hitomi a picture of the cup and she matched the color to a "T". I am in love with this graphic design and was in awe of how she brought it to life on fabric. She is a true artist, such a pleasure to work with...and fast. I received the fabric in no time and she is in Japan!!!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2GfeYSyAco-fNupL5Yn653M2Ylzc7smFJiLK4TT9WwYrnuOaogzTw2Mkg75rQDrpEyJ-O3HDsfTX2oIzHtQQqjUHD2hrDLxglNAGxD_OEqX8c-wv9XQUpG06XqoEaPyRgXOFi3TPKJA/s1600/4Cups.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541069782747020002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2GfeYSyAco-fNupL5Yn653M2Ylzc7smFJiLK4TT9WwYrnuOaogzTw2Mkg75rQDrpEyJ-O3HDsfTX2oIzHtQQqjUHD2hrDLxglNAGxD_OEqX8c-wv9XQUpG06XqoEaPyRgXOFi3TPKJA/s400/4Cups.jpg" /></a> Check out my fun little "It's a Boy!" straw flags. I found the orange straws at Michaels. So fun!<br /><br />Stay tuned for more fun pics from the shower...and a FULL vendor list coming soon.<br /><br />Enjoy!Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-67715790029864067612010-11-17T19:58:00.016-05:002010-11-17T20:41:45.422-05:00Baby Shower Part 2 - Mac and Me Custom Onesies & Burp Cloths<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUFJQ4sZBSvVRYzhxOYBjkl3Cfw-iS0wn6bmVmXGJPkblHAbmIUgM0aTYRsq0tM6b8LDR8g_kxO1Fy2tjpiWG0f3KeKH4hsKo9x7YzVf9dbDXdDfwI0pUNFlQVpeUVY8q_uMV07TpIiI/s1600/053.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540688279026356962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUFJQ4sZBSvVRYzhxOYBjkl3Cfw-iS0wn6bmVmXGJPkblHAbmIUgM0aTYRsq0tM6b8LDR8g_kxO1Fy2tjpiWG0f3KeKH4hsKo9x7YzVf9dbDXdDfwI0pUNFlQVpeUVY8q_uMV07TpIiI/s400/053.JPG" /></a> How adorable are these custom owl onesies and burp cloths from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/macandme"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Mac and Me</strong></span></a>? I found her by chance from an adorable giraffe baby shower I saw on the <a href="http://dimpleprints.blogspot.com/2010/03/customer-partybaby-giraffe.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Dimple Prints</strong></span></a> blog. I loved this shower and was thinking about the giraffe theme for R & L's shower as well. I contacted Mac and Me right away and she was so great. She helped me while I was working through my color scheme and theme and mentioned this adorable owl fabric she had. Since I was really leaning toward turquoise and orange as the colors, the owl became the obvious choice - and, of course, the theme for the big day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvOTb5rcxXtV2wFdEqTzXEOh610v1SYsGPYklp3SR4PWSx0nV2oWqE1MdyyyJ0TFb-1eK_ODgdPJhV0H5rVAB8C33tSiBb1UHHXmNLLoPtglS-RraU8hyVRf8ChC7oepHVJs_K7jTRdQ/s1600/057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540689019610624418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvOTb5rcxXtV2wFdEqTzXEOh610v1SYsGPYklp3SR4PWSx0nV2oWqE1MdyyyJ0TFb-1eK_ODgdPJhV0H5rVAB8C33tSiBb1UHHXmNLLoPtglS-RraU8hyVRf8ChC7oepHVJs_K7jTRdQ/s400/057.JPG" /></a> She used her own <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Amy Butler</strong></span></a> orange polka dot fabric for one burp cloth and I sent her a few turquoise/teal fabrics for the second cloth. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavqTUn6P6J5ivDb3iaUa_-gqam5Wp9kqBk9QNr-3D9yZ4DiRDvx0RWil4FSuRWAMuLyG4TSWIbP3yuMJ12dpnjRwBP1tGPppbqKdH_St8UqtvsaaiM_iy65kbsWxTM-fDLlS1aXoHbs4/s1600/059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540689979913573570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavqTUn6P6J5ivDb3iaUa_-gqam5Wp9kqBk9QNr-3D9yZ4DiRDvx0RWil4FSuRWAMuLyG4TSWIbP3yuMJ12dpnjRwBP1tGPppbqKdH_St8UqtvsaaiM_iy65kbsWxTM-fDLlS1aXoHbs4/s400/059.JPG" /></a> I can't tell you how awesome Mac and Me is. She is a doll to work with, does amazing work, uses high quality materials and is willing to customize your order. I received the order so quickly and we are on opposite sides of the country. I highly recommend her if you want to create a special, one-of-a-kind shower gift or if you want to go with one of her adorable, pre-made sets. The girls were blown away by this special gift. <div>Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-1852815137112571802010-11-13T08:48:00.008-05:002010-11-13T08:58:11.666-05:00Baby Shower Pics Part 1 - Edible ArtworkI know, I know...it's crazy that I haven't posted pics from the shower. It's not that I haven't wanted to...I'm dieing!<br /><br />I sent pics to a favorite site for possible placement/review on her blog and the pics had to be exclusive...couldn't even be on my own blog. It's been a few weeks since my submission, so I don't think I'll be picked. I'm going to wait until mid week next week to make a big, full post (just in case I do get picked), but wanted to show a sneak peak of the amazing <a href="http://www.betterbitofbutter.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Better Bit of Butter</strong></span> </a>cookies that were custom designed for the shower.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmAmX894yhnnxWm75kYst8NyoSkyIwx-4GHVNa2yg4oQRjocnRiHRcaPmInjq6GOAhcs5LIYqncgdrtKN98x0iZyO1yjYDcPygdh_PBBAoq8RSe2bGAuJxPR_11GuqOSzhJlLXazvwis/s1600/3BBB+Cookies.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539032113921569202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmAmX894yhnnxWm75kYst8NyoSkyIwx-4GHVNa2yg4oQRjocnRiHRcaPmInjq6GOAhcs5LIYqncgdrtKN98x0iZyO1yjYDcPygdh_PBBAoq8RSe2bGAuJxPR_11GuqOSzhJlLXazvwis/s400/3BBB+Cookies.jpg" /></a> I introduced you to Christine Mehling of Better Bit of Butter in an old blog post <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/better-bit-of-butter-cookies-custom.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. I can't say enough good things about her service, her work or the taste of her cookies. They were such a huge hit at the party and one of the crowning design elements on the table.<br /><br />Check these cookies out...artwork! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQqOE7Krl-SWbwuJrjZ2CGTKx5QgdFFIJoiZOZCr-4cFpWUuipvgvBCtUSbFS_fLYiOXgLfzh3X9TcMi7-Ek9CLuouczNcFD2zV3HGM3CIbPiifxypHxPdCMtMwbZ1RQy8-AyVsKQKOI/s1600/BBB+Cookies.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539029046263328498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQqOE7Krl-SWbwuJrjZ2CGTKx5QgdFFIJoiZOZCr-4cFpWUuipvgvBCtUSbFS_fLYiOXgLfzh3X9TcMi7-Ek9CLuouczNcFD2zV3HGM3CIbPiifxypHxPdCMtMwbZ1RQy8-AyVsKQKOI/s320/BBB+Cookies.jpg" /></a> They are like little stained glass pieces of sweet goodness. </p><p>Please give Better Bit of Butter a thought for your next party. Your guests will be so impressed by the look and the taste. They make a super special treat to a party table!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-OqYPDlzPfqUus7YsAjUrlQoa296CdE7CNfevcX7X92EZxZ_2HF4lbq0y7fGRXz7GWYvDI56DMyBKYvOJZGa56dK6Rz6KIBgyasJ4882k4xWyOcwQ3JtbrCbLCGtglLqfMO1_Xrmows/s1600/10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539031226941810370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-OqYPDlzPfqUus7YsAjUrlQoa296CdE7CNfevcX7X92EZxZ_2HF4lbq0y7fGRXz7GWYvDI56DMyBKYvOJZGa56dK6Rz6KIBgyasJ4882k4xWyOcwQ3JtbrCbLCGtglLqfMO1_Xrmows/s400/10.jpg" /></a>Stay tuned. Full party details throughout the week next week, including a list of all of my vendors and resources.<br /><br />Have a great weekend! </p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-60173410937073890072010-10-30T09:12:00.011-04:002010-10-30T16:14:00.049-04:00Divine Living Room - Candice Olson InspiredI'm playing today and working on a living room design. I have my mom in mind for this room. I'm so excited...she's moving close to my hubby and me soon. We'll have all kinds of fun decorating projects to do when she settles in. It's been a little over 7 1/2 years since we've lived in the same city. I miss her and am so happy that she'll be close.<br /><br />Since she has simlar items to some below, we'll just have to add a little here and there to bring the look together. I was inspired by the room to the right by Candice Olson of Devine Design. I'm trying to find a better picture of her room so I can enlarge it more, but having trouble finding one.<br /><br />Check out the steel steamer chests used as an entertainment center/built in storage (found at <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1608008&navAction=jump&navCount=0&searchId=1288445928882"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Restoration Hardware</strong></span></a> or <a href="http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId=cprod28860058"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Horchow</strong></span></a> - no longer available). I'm swooning over the look...not the price:)<br /><div style="POSITION: relative; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/divine_living_room/set?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed&id=24488399"><img title="Divine Living Room" border="0" alt="Divine Living Room" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlprVVYwU3JrM3hHcEJydWZVUmdQa2cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" height="400" force="1" /></a></div><br />I used <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Polyvore</strong></span></a> to put the set together. Oh, how I love Polyvore! If you're into fashion or home design you have to check it out. SO COOL!<br /><br />Click on the on the Divine Living Room link below to view the interactive design page for this room. Also, below is a list of each item included in the set, the price and a link to where it can be found. Again, LOVE Polyvore!<br /><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/divine_living_room/set?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed&id=24488399">Divine Living Room</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed&id=1515576">cutelittlefinds</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small> <div style="FONT-SIZE: 0.75em; PADDING-TOP: 16px"><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=22352557" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=22352557" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=22352557" rel="nofollow">Peyton Linen Cotton Drape Pottery Barn</a><br />$59 - potterybarn.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; 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BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=20086841" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=20086841" rel="nofollow">Cooper Arm Chair - Arm Chairs - Living Room Furniture - Furniture ...</a><br />$399 - homedecorators.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462177" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; 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CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462005" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24462005" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462005" rel="nofollow">Faux-Sheepskin Throw Pottery Barn</a><br />$99 - potterybarn.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462138" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24462138" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462138" rel="nofollow">Diagonal Bugle Beads Pillow Cover west elm</a><br />$34 - westelm.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24486542" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24486542" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24486542" rel="nofollow">Koko Company Dune Embroidered Wool Felt Pillow</a><br />$90 - pillowsandthrows.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24486508" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24486508" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24486508" rel="nofollow">Dwell Studio Dotted Trellis Azure Pillow</a><br />$62 - pillowsandthrows.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24462659" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; 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CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24736967" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24736967" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24736967" rel="nofollow">Divine Design: In family room, toasty touches and cozy comforts ...</a><br />washingtonexaminer.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p><p style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0em; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; CLEAR: both; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24461219" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN: 0px 8px 8px 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 2px; BORDER-TOP: #cccccc 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #cccccc 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 2px" hspace="4" align="left" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=24461219" width="50" height="50" force="1" /></a> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1515576&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=24461219" rel="nofollow">CAN-1901: Surya</a><br />surya.com<br /><br style="DISPLAY: none"><br style="DISPLAY: none"></div><p></p></div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-53090545834096310312010-10-23T11:54:00.010-04:002010-10-23T18:53:47.276-04:00Shower Pics to Come & Halloween Fun!Hey there. Sorry it's been a while. The big shower was last weekend and I can't wait to share the special day with you. Pics coming soon...<br /><br />In the meantime, I wanted to send you over to one of my favorite, check-every-day blogs, <a href="http://www.love-the-day.com/lovetheday/wordpress/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>love the day</strong></span></a> (hope this is OK, Lindi). She has some wonderful Halloween ideas, as well as some of her darling printable designs available for FREE download. Check out the sign below...this is one of her FREE downloads and goes with the cutest Halloween package. I love the modern twist and creative coloring.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf8LZx4lHZyDzjeUxM_ahE8Ml_jOGholbrvkXhLBqTulCwzMysHPmhNJFFfS4xVtKxNzwfIlIk2RSJqYtXHCmDgNOckL8N_NFitR-NR1BnA0xaLq2D5z8oBmVb6b9fu4RD3WEVbw5jYQ/s1600/welcomesign1.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531273372267041666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf8LZx4lHZyDzjeUxM_ahE8Ml_jOGholbrvkXhLBqTulCwzMysHPmhNJFFfS4xVtKxNzwfIlIk2RSJqYtXHCmDgNOckL8N_NFitR-NR1BnA0xaLq2D5z8oBmVb6b9fu4RD3WEVbw5jYQ/s400/welcomesign1.png" /></a>Check out her entire Halloween package <a href="http://www.love-the-day.com/lovetheday/wordpress/?p=510"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>! You can see some of love the day's other work from viewing my <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/07/tiki-retirementbirthday-party-for-mom.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Tiki Party</strong></span></a> post from July.</p><p><br />Have a great weekend! </p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-26141516332072832472010-10-10T09:02:00.013-04:002010-10-10T09:41:02.025-04:00More Baby Shower Sneak Peeks<div align="left">The shower is just around the corner...next weekend! I can't wait to see my girlfriends and celebrate this special time in Rachel & Lauren's lives.<br /><br />Check out these adorable invitations, labels and stickers by Emily of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodFrau"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Good Frau</strong></span></a><strong>.<br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Invites, Labels, & Stickers <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-etf5ftFDsLxZ-e9CajWRkdK6BB70k_eRQvZUIz4ZYdJGwa3Zfbe94MDQNBwLw4bZtI1hUJ2wMR2N4fn-kTyLpQBtB5ezcgZppZq7M4gytuLKR78EdBABQxOOZsLzjSqKUtHQ9cprRiE/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526406185725858018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-etf5ftFDsLxZ-e9CajWRkdK6BB70k_eRQvZUIz4ZYdJGwa3Zfbe94MDQNBwLw4bZtI1hUJ2wMR2N4fn-kTyLpQBtB5ezcgZppZq7M4gytuLKR78EdBABQxOOZsLzjSqKUtHQ9cprRiE/s400/3.jpg" /></a></strong>I sent her some design samples, color ideas and a list of all of the things I wanted her to design and she whipped all sorts of wonderful goodies up for me. Food signs, banner circles, toppers/stickers, invites, welcome signs, water bottle labels, blank labels, an image to play on the big screen... Emily was so wonderful to work with. She sent over an awesome first design and then made all of the small tweaks I asked with no problem. She does amazing work, but is also just plain nice. I love to work with great people who do great work!<br /><br />Just wait until you see it all come together...so much fun! For the address labels, I used blank labels she sent me and inserted text. I even made special packaging for my favors (some of my favorite lotion).<br /><br /><strong>Lotion Labels</strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526407307771172082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc8XiJnbf7Dd4rUrWPJzrmTz-YEJvbvO7qt35N0rDodImwL1avecX294bmrCcg8zoPBO0et1CIxhU-jEB1Du_w7u6ZtFimV2oAdYhdpUQ-v3Bx7OeRx8CBneZuGxre2BFlgJ91hpoEPA/s400/005.JPG" /> </div><p align="center"><strong>TV Image</strong> (Just a little something to liven up my husbands super sized tv in the room:)</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWA3Gx0ElunimytNYJiZ2R8CpinqvZn5RPm8mad11VfVVQ0NVAlbaVhCcvOWvHXqtUcpDJGVmEe8PjJUCGg9vPf1npWu3i1nGQVwt0Zl5Ugw0gulo9u4W0HS-fPwoPrBHQWo9sIS1OJ4/s1600/edit+tc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526407904573946530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWA3Gx0ElunimytNYJiZ2R8CpinqvZn5RPm8mad11VfVVQ0NVAlbaVhCcvOWvHXqtUcpDJGVmEe8PjJUCGg9vPf1npWu3i1nGQVwt0Zl5Ugw0gulo9u4W0HS-fPwoPrBHQWo9sIS1OJ4/s400/edit+tc.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><strong>Water Bottle Labels</strong><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil37eIVuRIGY9yTo6q9cfISJOmO3qkjVOxAtFABPFzxY1JqWE5Xt24PfRWJ8l8iGfU6WUzeSlcYql92qzjhmmdlzG3teUQNrkhesQsNmOm1uIJdQAaL8PminHibAyX4ga6djeZ_N-rGJI/s1600/water+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526408749573823490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil37eIVuRIGY9yTo6q9cfISJOmO3qkjVOxAtFABPFzxY1JqWE5Xt24PfRWJ8l8iGfU6WUzeSlcYql92qzjhmmdlzG3teUQNrkhesQsNmOm1uIJdQAaL8PminHibAyX4ga6djeZ_N-rGJI/s400/water+2.jpg" /></a></p><p>I'll show you all of Emily's fun work, mixed with my styling after the shower. </p><p>***Please continue to bear with my photos. I started having camera issues this summer and they just keep getting worse. She's getting tired and ready to be put to rest. We've been talking about getting a new camera forever and just haven't taken the time to do it. That's why I haven't been posting a lot of my own pics. My camera makes me look like a horrible photographer. While I'm not a pro, I'm better than she makes me out to be:)</p><p></p><p></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-68475756481738358782010-09-23T23:48:00.012-04:002010-10-10T08:57:01.982-04:00These Boots were Made for Style'in!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX748e2jzf-jpfWjSX5y_FqWIwZkdLZmanw2KQDyaNjn2B02aOPbI2Yx2TFAerWoTG8pALM9fEJqwTv4oJ5rKiNzaDpdo0FoUFyhQE43AwhAgZQDi3psce0Gy5xS8X0whcG1DHk_gmsLc/s1600/1233333-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520326089275904658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX748e2jzf-jpfWjSX5y_FqWIwZkdLZmanw2KQDyaNjn2B02aOPbI2Yx2TFAerWoTG8pALM9fEJqwTv4oJ5rKiNzaDpdo0FoUFyhQE43AwhAgZQDi3psce0Gy5xS8X0whcG1DHk_gmsLc/s400/1233333-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg" /></a>I really want these <a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7682760/color/289?zfcTest=prodPage2a:1"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Puma boots</strong></span></a>!!! Who knew Puma made boots? They aren't high fashion, dress boots by any means; but are a really stylish, comfy looking, casual pair of boots with a European/edgy/sporty twist. The only problem is that since I'm almost 6' tall and have muscular, athletic legs, I don't think they will fit me in the calve/boot shaft area.<br /><br />I thought since these were such a sporty boot by a company that makes "sneaker" type shoes that they might have a more "athletic" opening. I'm putting out an APB or a BOLO (sorry, too much CSI and Criminal Minds) for shoes like these with a leg diameter of 16.5 to 17.5. <strong>Please help</strong>! If you've seen any, please turn them in to <strong>Cute Little Finds</strong> right away (<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>clf@insightbb.com</strong></span>)!<br /><br />I have some really <a href="http://www.zappos.com/puma-millennius-l-black-black"><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">cute little Puma tennis shoes</span> </strong></span></a>(although they are simply a style tennis shoe...no good for performance). I recommend them to anyone looking for a "dressy" tennis shoe to kick up a sports outfit or casual jeans and a "T".<br /><br />I (and my feet) are counting on you friends!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>UPDATE</strong></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>:</strong> I took a chance and ordered these boots because I noticed the measurements given were based on an 8.5 size shoe. I wear a 10, so figured they had to be at least a bit bigger in the leg. I'm so glad I took the chance. THEY FIT! They're a little snug at the very top of the zipper, but will stretch for sure. I've tried them with skinny jeans and leggings. They are so cool. My husband has even made several comments about how cool they are:) I highly recommend this boot! And, of course, </span><a href="http://www.zappos.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Zappos</strong></span></a><strong> </strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">is a girls best friend for shoes - and more!</span>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-35790125853814267842010-09-19T17:39:00.008-04:002010-09-19T17:56:06.335-04:00Return from ParadiseWell, I'm sure you could guess that I was on vacation. I used my new iPhone to do a mini post, but I'm still learning how to use the darn thing, so I couldn't do a lot. I'm also still so new at blogging that I'm not completely sure of all the features of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogspot</span>. Bare with me as I continue to learn:)<br /><br />We went to our family's place on the beach in the south Florida Keys. One day I will do a little "Insiders Guide" to the middle/southern Keys in case anyone should take a trip there. We have become quite the experts over the years, especially in the restaurant department:) Can't say enough great things about the Keys. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Truly</span> our island paradise...home away from home!<br /><br />How cute are these?<br /><br />Colored M & M's<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoHVQjS4SDxviVvcM79eIh5-L2yMdRLylxhRAGzkSBoxyItv13K6grCePL2Y6MLSepFyY-3syaKsXqe2N9hyphenhyphen-e2YxUMzqbJGNo32tfgS_NecCPI1fVd_EzxRrJ6xkam6I0UZaU07geCk/s1600/bag_topw.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 114px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518743829524173218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoHVQjS4SDxviVvcM79eIh5-L2yMdRLylxhRAGzkSBoxyItv13K6grCePL2Y6MLSepFyY-3syaKsXqe2N9hyphenhyphen-e2YxUMzqbJGNo32tfgS_NecCPI1fVd_EzxRrJ6xkam6I0UZaU07geCk/s400/bag_topw.jpg" /></a><br />Orange<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wKl1HXqPannszHDnQVeJw9UxxGU7L8iFSv0opafkpKO4LlxoFKE9V4oF5dmdMD96NjrnzcVNHBTMl0oC1fPD8bC-ghsLolMRu5g2AYsa3Ad9VYBK262kiFDFTPGS5uzkxDFpR1nXlsY/s1600/bag_or.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518744275038159362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wKl1HXqPannszHDnQVeJw9UxxGU7L8iFSv0opafkpKO4LlxoFKE9V4oF5dmdMD96NjrnzcVNHBTMl0oC1fPD8bC-ghsLolMRu5g2AYsa3Ad9VYBK262kiFDFTPGS5uzkxDFpR1nXlsY/s400/bag_or.jpg" /></a><br />White<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguVm8jxHU9tbUNgpHwUJjXmdVRLmFvYnliGRhcOY7nMbt1xeD0hd6oy4TcH7acjnZqEJdy4z0cVT1VGh-aXN00Zfl79IsMYzhPMNz10sAxlH1ZJlFtQIDLNRlx4eJb4vh5h2yX3bhdXE/s1600/bag_wt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518744338758525698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguVm8jxHU9tbUNgpHwUJjXmdVRLmFvYnliGRhcOY7nMbt1xeD0hd6oy4TcH7acjnZqEJdy4z0cVT1VGh-aXN00Zfl79IsMYzhPMNz10sAxlH1ZJlFtQIDLNRlx4eJb4vh5h2yX3bhdXE/s400/bag_wt.jpg" /></a><br />Aqua<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLaKJ-8MRVvTxMH0bNmq8c0XTDyqbsP_5NeH1o3LzDWpiHalz1q8cTqpD6tCncdxRHpj8l4ZmLzbFuO29ha03lAf3G-37jkCURVu9y0lbOIFuO8D4ZpjPFoCunPErzLf09Rcez5x-JXY/s1600/bag_aq.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 172px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518743974797225426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLaKJ-8MRVvTxMH0bNmq8c0XTDyqbsP_5NeH1o3LzDWpiHalz1q8cTqpD6tCncdxRHpj8l4ZmLzbFuO29ha03lAf3G-37jkCURVu9y0lbOIFuO8D4ZpjPFoCunPErzLf09Rcez5x-JXY/s400/bag_aq.jpg" /></a> </div><div>I'm going to mix these up and put them in little white bowls for people to snack on throughout the night at the baby shower. So fun...can't wait! I bought mine at <a href="http://www.partycity.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Party City</span></strong></a>, but you can also go directly to the source and buy from <a href="http://www.mymms.com/colorsonly/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>M&M</strong></span></a>. You can even make custom M & M's with sayings and pictures on them. So cute!</div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-80256137658301690212010-09-06T14:50:00.004-04:002010-09-06T15:21:09.231-04:00Paradise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://travelhostfloridakeys.com/images/Cabana%20Breezes%20web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 288px;" src="http://travelhostfloridakeys.com/images/Cabana%20Breezes%20web.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Clear blue sky - check<br />Warm golden sun - check<br />White sandy beaches - check<br />Turquoise water - check<br />Cold drink - check<br />Fresh fish - check<br />Hubby/bff - check<br />Beautiful home away from home - check<br />BLESSED LIFE - Che- Eck!Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-89673485306437973132010-09-03T07:47:00.011-04:002010-09-03T08:15:46.386-04:00Designer Gift Wrap - Heidi: Creating Thoughtful BeautyAnyone who knows me knows that I LOVE giving beautifully wrapped or packaged gifts. I adore beautiful papers, whimsical papers, modern papers, creative usage of items you wouldn't think would be used for wrapping... I'm always looking for a way to use something that will make people smile or go, "Huh, I never would've thought of that."<br /><br />It's so special to give a gift that is creatively wrapped. I think it makes people feel good; like you really put time and thought into making them happy. Often times people say, "I don't want to open this or mess it up." I appreciate that, but I also can't wait to see them tear into it to find their little surprise.<br /><br />Now, if you're not into wrapping, that's OK. I really do believe the old saying, "It's the thought that counts most!" But, if you're looking for an easy (and fun) way to spruce up a package, check out these designer wrapping papers and stationary from <a href="http://www.shopheidi.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Heidi</strong></span></a>.<br /><br />Heidi offers designer papers, stationary and ribbons - and at pretty reasonable prices. If you find something you like and it's a little too high for you, just wait...she offers awesome sales too! Take a look at what just arrived at my doorstep...<br /><br />I'm going to give these notes, wrapped in an aqua ribbon with a cute pin tucked in for one of the "door prizes" at the shower. (Oh yea, and I got a box for myself too:)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-7Jt0oLshgQ4qdbk9v7qRF9Lkis3Qh9ZWLDTz_0dPEGiiQFGduwEpV8ZO1TqdlKRzOYgY-THYJxlj4wqhWM6a5yUlRHBjAQmN1zkimBbYtlQKscBlNHKulR5P5fAaNsPtadDlL_FMwc/s1600/luxyNCZoom.jpg"><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512656887879982914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-7Jt0oLshgQ4qdbk9v7qRF9Lkis3Qh9ZWLDTz_0dPEGiiQFGduwEpV8ZO1TqdlKRzOYgY-THYJxlj4wqhWM6a5yUlRHBjAQmN1zkimBbYtlQKscBlNHKulR5P5fAaNsPtadDlL_FMwc/s400/luxyNCZoom.jpg" /></a></p><p>Yum...I'm addicted to these colors!<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KQlrczZdFdB7gI0Lfyux9ik6bKnxCCzLmP48iLdyvY7txGV-S14J3nF7yWaPzEYN7H8O_2GVsF5Nc1_Rhm00wxhH3rMgJPn9TA_O_ygSBFbut8de_zaeaxAsmfEJYlB7IcuBbUa5xbc/s1600/luxyWCZoom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 379px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512656817469047506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KQlrczZdFdB7gI0Lfyux9ik6bKnxCCzLmP48iLdyvY7txGV-S14J3nF7yWaPzEYN7H8O_2GVsF5Nc1_Rhm00wxhH3rMgJPn9TA_O_ygSBFbut8de_zaeaxAsmfEJYlB7IcuBbUa5xbc/s400/luxyWCZoom.jpg" /></a></p><p>I can't wait to use the combo of the three below to wrap some special Christmas gifts for some special people:) </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ywokjaJrV3VFoNWwZkX_OMEieQvIEz2fZ5uevf6QfxdMOywSMTwgucPo8vKALCU2Zs0yfnE71J_PqMww-QY07YF0fD4Cl4GpmoNOmhExGc-clP9a104yF689mFESJtDmACY09DZ5u80/s1600/pineWCMain.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512656756066421074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ywokjaJrV3VFoNWwZkX_OMEieQvIEz2fZ5uevf6QfxdMOywSMTwgucPo8vKALCU2Zs0yfnE71J_PqMww-QY07YF0fD4Cl4GpmoNOmhExGc-clP9a104yF689mFESJtDmACY09DZ5u80/s400/pineWCMain.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsHdZvsHqezqxsjWULDBjBqEBvQks9nhiShjAZfdw8hygEAV1T_uos2PNbhANoE0UBmpbODQTGEdJVRCCcDas5YhM5ku_JMdEeRRoNjVJ7Q6Wvp67HcGeK9qJ_iVvj6lXaTlhplO5wKg/s1600/pineWrapZoom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512656658559217090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsHdZvsHqezqxsjWULDBjBqEBvQks9nhiShjAZfdw8hygEAV1T_uos2PNbhANoE0UBmpbODQTGEdJVRCCcDas5YhM5ku_JMdEeRRoNjVJ7Q6Wvp67HcGeK9qJ_iVvj6lXaTlhplO5wKg/s400/pineWrapZoom.jpg" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512656574594615362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4XEtn7m3Ad-ItPBQfsDt-3B-jcDdzx2kQR9NkTpDTzNXprcYPB55qNNciUBC7IRm_YVb-gU7PmYcaCyEIdIHRFmUnkGW1eID3JxV9kigLAxUyejDMwzqxNNVdb8q0Aow7JL_YYe0rZA/s400/dehavenWCZoom.jpg" /></p><p></p><p>She even threw in some holiday gift tags that will coordinate really well with these papers.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.shopheidi.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Heidi</strong></span></a> and get lost in all of the beautiful designs! </p><p></p><p></p><p><br /><br /></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-65846524860171169092010-08-28T10:18:00.019-04:002010-08-28T10:48:17.494-04:00Art Deco Party Food Picks - Talisman DesignsTake a look at these super stylish, disposable food picks by <a href="http://www.talismandesigns.com/index.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Talisman Designs</strong></span></a>. I've been eyeing these for months and finally ordered them this week. Got them yesterday and they are darling! I was excited to see that the orange/rust colored picks are really more orange in person. I'm going to use the orange and blue skewers to make <span style="color:#000000;">caprese salad skewers</span> (<a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Who-Couldnt-Love-Salad-Stick-140427"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>similar to this</strong></span></a>), although there are a ton of things you could do with them...load them with cheese, let guests use them to pick up food (like below), string with fruit or olives to float in drinks...<span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><p></span></p><span style="color:#000000;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszg7-_eD0qRFkYvEL5iPePAbsN-PuOMUTDUgev4qAaSQUX8mV6A-HE26OJsqOyCerUshzIAN9SvGh39b24fhng3D23TH1HvKPYNvDwZdDwbo6Nlqzkm81mzWWk8xJcwgAxXWqQVO3yI4/s1600/Art-Deco-Lettuce-Wrap-beauty.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510465333993145890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszg7-_eD0qRFkYvEL5iPePAbsN-PuOMUTDUgev4qAaSQUX8mV6A-HE26OJsqOyCerUshzIAN9SvGh39b24fhng3D23TH1HvKPYNvDwZdDwbo6Nlqzkm81mzWWk8xJcwgAxXWqQVO3yI4/s400/Art-Deco-Lettuce-Wrap-beauty.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibylxifXDu2ysuyWDbvC7vmZbjjVmSa40EHBZRq8J_MJS5uQCpuJVaz32e0eswR5iI3Ldny6K2V7sLAq-XSaiG-YOHXTKRkyCKKYffYJApPCoDrXM5sj3SLYt3jrbQZWe8HEg-QG39aFo/s1600/31b0xOOIXtL__SS400_.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510465471440904386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibylxifXDu2ysuyWDbvC7vmZbjjVmSa40EHBZRq8J_MJS5uQCpuJVaz32e0eswR5iI3Ldny6K2V7sLAq-XSaiG-YOHXTKRkyCKKYffYJApPCoDrXM5sj3SLYt3jrbQZWe8HEg-QG39aFo/s400/31b0xOOIXtL__SS400_.jpg" /></a> These are going to look so special on this white, <a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/foodnetwork_new/entertain/serveware/PRD~265088/Food+Network+Rectangular+Serving+Tray.jsp"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Food Network serving plate</strong></span></a> on top of aqua linens. I purchased them on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Light-Disposable-Party-Ready-Serve/dp/B000ZHQ64C"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Amazon</strong></span></a> - but I think I bought the last one. I also found them <a href="http://www.terryjanis.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=324"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. <br /><br />Check out some of the other colors they offer below.<br /><p></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY4J5eEsQM1b5k_tQoHErIWEGHxQxRGeiX_DvEsqPe9dw_lqpAzqx60p3PNwBLl5Sdt9fO9Q5PfTwC5wG7vSN1h9G7FZ4bIDEAHZBDWpN5MXXQ07voqyeaKnHxE6UdFe-92mn2joF928/s1600/Art-Deco-30-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510471680174225986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY4J5eEsQM1b5k_tQoHErIWEGHxQxRGeiX_DvEsqPe9dw_lqpAzqx60p3PNwBLl5Sdt9fO9Q5PfTwC5wG7vSN1h9G7FZ4bIDEAHZBDWpN5MXXQ07voqyeaKnHxE6UdFe-92mn2joF928/s400/Art-Deco-30-2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nvkyZkq9fzB-Og_T-FCx8nuYKV-W34zIPe3A9TZ6a0y_rlZlNwsnlVNp5TLCpQsgYHOx9I7Uw5xSuJ65a0VsJyuVTzO56Xx520gntwfv2HzxvxpAvEPWChYL1TMnYORfpSo2VphyphenhyphenRMc/s1600/Art-Deco-Sprout-Wrap-beauty.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510471886936879394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nvkyZkq9fzB-Og_T-FCx8nuYKV-W34zIPe3A9TZ6a0y_rlZlNwsnlVNp5TLCpQsgYHOx9I7Uw5xSuJ65a0VsJyuVTzO56Xx520gntwfv2HzxvxpAvEPWChYL1TMnYORfpSo2VphyphenhyphenRMc/s400/Art-Deco-Sprout-Wrap-beauty.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklbjerPwDUFfSava8V43IBY3uq9FUOaOzyOdGjvSnmM6BW8ZlCgszQGKooJWibxWLjrmNrW26pGpQkk9xpCa9tH3SoiOMPolN0q-l65xEg7FQNlreOPGsF8cdnHoy_EwesEmBsTRR5MU/s1600/Retro-Olive-beauty.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510471830359887362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklbjerPwDUFfSava8V43IBY3uq9FUOaOzyOdGjvSnmM6BW8ZlCgszQGKooJWibxWLjrmNrW26pGpQkk9xpCa9tH3SoiOMPolN0q-l65xEg7FQNlreOPGsF8cdnHoy_EwesEmBsTRR5MU/s400/Retro-Olive-beauty.jpg" /></a>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-52012820779969409442010-08-26T20:06:00.006-04:002010-08-26T20:22:38.448-04:00Better Bit Of Butter Cookies - Custom Cookies for Baby ShowerWhile browsing the <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Amy Atlas Events</strong></span></a> website one day, I read about <a href="http://www.betterbitofbutter.com//"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Better Bit of Butter </strong></span></a>cookies. To say I fell in love is an understatement. Take a look at the divine cookie masterpieces below (and admit it, you're in love too!) They are cookies and art pieces wrapped into one. Just have to have them for the upcoming shower. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5oRgKJm1-QgTeBGGnxlep_qSkJChmavc0EdNQ8H8yB_dPNotyVYIsCjLo6cbLzEAyUpKfst4VMkTs-JXMm0MvJZoApPbxDuIBM6lfaO04pDaS61DiQ8W_6vmPmB_E3g5qX9M6Tb6KXk/s1600/buzzpage_pic_365x470.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509875092138097138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5oRgKJm1-QgTeBGGnxlep_qSkJChmavc0EdNQ8H8yB_dPNotyVYIsCjLo6cbLzEAyUpKfst4VMkTs-JXMm0MvJZoApPbxDuIBM6lfaO04pDaS61DiQ8W_6vmPmB_E3g5qX9M6Tb6KXk/s400/buzzpage_pic_365x470.jpg" /></a></p><p>I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">immediately</span> contacted BBB and within a day or less, Christine <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mehling</span> herself contacted me back. I asked if she did custom work...and of course, she does! We've been in touch several times to talk about what I'm looking for and she even asked me to send over samples for design inspiration. </p><p>I thought this would be a perfect addition to my food/dessert/special <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">goodie</span> table - something sweet (who doesn't love cookies?), something easy to pick up and something that will make the table look high designed. While I haven't tasted them yet, I've read so many great things about the taste. And, Amy wouldn't recommend them if they weren't the cream of the crop!</p><p>Christine is working on two custom designs for me now - can't wait to see! I probably won't unveil these one of a kind delights until after the shower - want them to be a super special surprise. I'm getting the Mini <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">BBB's</span> like below, but she also does full size cookies.</p><p>Thanks for the tip <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Amy Atlas</strong></span></a>!</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUhiLObGE9LgmWwZHR-uUedRNr-qhB8kKAJ6qMbz1cKtOIkLIMYQ6y2gEwacZyilsXB1I7jNa_3X7SIIggYZoy0AVkJkB-4_CUcXd9gXldjPdILQ6Aw8EvQo4HWspg5alaMd6Pof8mrQ/s1600/mini_popup_7_7_08.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509877333094610386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUhiLObGE9LgmWwZHR-uUedRNr-qhB8kKAJ6qMbz1cKtOIkLIMYQ6y2gEwacZyilsXB1I7jNa_3X7SIIggYZoy0AVkJkB-4_CUcXd9gXldjPdILQ6Aw8EvQo4HWspg5alaMd6Pof8mrQ/s400/mini_popup_7_7_08.gif" /></a>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-78211651755641021162010-08-25T08:50:00.008-04:002010-08-25T22:05:58.637-04:00Cambria Cove - Mini Ceramic Candle by VoluspaFirst, I just love the website/store <a href="http://www.cambriacove.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Cambria Cove</strong></span></a>. It's filled with so many little delights and is just my kind of online store to browse. I love the unique gift ideas, home goods, jewelry...I can get lost on here. It's a "must-visit".<br /><br />I was shopping here the other day and came accross these darling <a href="http://www.cambriacove.com/mini-ceramic-candle-by-voluspa/p402/index.pro?method=search"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Voluspa</strong></span></a> candles. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKf9bjX27oBTMl05T4-ME6C2DPkdshkvq6g0QkbjjFXZ0OQM7Gx5n67sdnFAq-jn38leXsSPcPtWVKFD3iniupbnTON2NnjyzTI1VKOyrcFxBO-IWsqn7RhyfiElz6bUmD8qq8XovjooQ/s1600/img56522831.jpg"><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509530106149770370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKf9bjX27oBTMl05T4-ME6C2DPkdshkvq6g0QkbjjFXZ0OQM7Gx5n67sdnFAq-jn38leXsSPcPtWVKFD3iniupbnTON2NnjyzTI1VKOyrcFxBO-IWsqn7RhyfiElz6bUmD8qq8XovjooQ/s400/img56522831.jpg" /></a></p>If you've never smelled<a href="http://www.voluspacandles.com/"> <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Voluspa's</strong></span> </a>candles or oils - they are heavenly. You can find the most unique, long lasting scents and thier packaging is out of this world. Getting (or giving) a Voluspa candle is such a treat...feels like a real special, luxury gift. <p>I couldn't believe when I saw the sale price for these candles. Granted, they are pretty small, but the quality and the packaging alone makes them worth more than that. I think the regular price of around $15.00 is really fair for what you get. I got the blue - Pagoda and the yellow - Lemon Lily. The Pagoda smells so good...a tiny bit of fruit, a little bit of nature and a little bit of musk. It's the perfect blend. I haven't smelled the Lemon Lily because they come sealed so the lids don't come off and I don't want to break another seal. I know it smells great though - have never smelled a Voluspa that didn't smell good.</p><p>Run to your computer and scoop some of these up - if they are still available. I got about 6 and wish I would've bought 20. Such a great thing to have around the house when you need a cute little gift for someone special.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p></p><p></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-10393972122056592652010-08-19T22:35:00.007-04:002010-08-19T22:41:26.065-04:00Mini Sneak Peak - Baby Shower Theme<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQwKDVo6XrElDYFMKPWhJP9KCHQV18jGxIg4Myqu57NO0IJ4RDsXybyuph_YrVicv9Y4MNF0IANAZufS3eZRvTWzxJ4vNJLdr07in6DdH7C859s_NE9UnQJzVNG5BWm5aSN08KGoDMoE/s1600/owl+sticker+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507315183263024242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQwKDVo6XrElDYFMKPWhJP9KCHQV18jGxIg4Myqu57NO0IJ4RDsXybyuph_YrVicv9Y4MNF0IANAZufS3eZRvTWzxJ4vNJLdr07in6DdH7C859s_NE9UnQJzVNG5BWm5aSN08KGoDMoE/s400/owl+sticker+1.jpg" /></a><br />Just another mini sneak peak of shower goodies and colors. Everything is coming together nicely. Can't wait for time with girlfriends and a celebration of two new wonders coming into the world!<br /><br />One of the many adorable designs by <a href="http://www.goodfrau.com/">goodfrau</a> who has been absolutely amazing to work with. Check her out!Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-72316623350738283982010-08-15T13:57:00.010-04:002010-08-15T14:27:54.144-04:00kalla Design - Custom Fabric for Baby ShowerI wish I could tell you exactly how I found <strong><a href="http://kalladesign.com/index.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">kalla</span> Design</span></a></strong>, so I could thank whoever directed me to her. I'm thinking it might have been on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span></strong></span></a>, because I know she sells there, but just not sure. Anyway, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hitomi</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kimura</span>, the master behind <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">kalla</span> Design, is a talented textile artist and surfaces designer in Japan. She does custom designed, hand dyed, screen-printing on fabric, other textiles, fashion pieces, wallpaper, stationery and packaging.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9zbfk6V8px1Y6ajJdWoQraJCXh0T_MnjiTmS7u0p0zKdT6hgEpqSor1VmDMWBFyZUytmg7C7qjgmIbEfmSumoyzC-dRVfvgju77RPVz2YLL7yQ2mEVhR18T6fUmPIAR7FjQtVe9V4-Y/s1600/il_fullxfull_70637069_jpg_100_cw85_ch85_thumb.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 127px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505699016079096018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9zbfk6V8px1Y6ajJdWoQraJCXh0T_MnjiTmS7u0p0zKdT6hgEpqSor1VmDMWBFyZUytmg7C7qjgmIbEfmSumoyzC-dRVfvgju77RPVz2YLL7yQ2mEVhR18T6fUmPIAR7FjQtVe9V4-Y/s400/il_fullxfull_70637069_jpg_100_cw85_ch85_thumb.jpg" /></a></p><p>I couldn't believe it when I found the fabric on the purse above. I immediately contacted her to see if she could whip me up some of this awesome fabric to go right in line with my theme for the baby shower in October (remember the <a href="http://cutelittlefinds.blogspot.com/2010/08/oooh-baby-babybaby-shower-for.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>cups </strong></span></a>from my last blog entry?). I didn't know if she would sell in smaller quantities, but she does. </p><p>She is so awesome to deal with and even tweaked the color of the fabric to match my colors exactly. I was surprised at how quickly she communicated with me - considering she's in Japan and there's quite a time difference. I got the fabric in hand in about a week - maybe less. It's gorgeous and super durable. It's a sturdy linen type fabric and is so special. Wait and see how I use it in the shower in a couple of months! Thank you for a great buying experience, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hitomi</span> - and for beautiful work! </p><p>Here are some more samples of her work:</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmMdGIvMqs2xyLrjaqUwyBgGkMnEUm7v6bbY6HMq_UvD5weTNep7SPsGxbZTM-CY2CIc45ORP4ZpjNjVhLLEPkBvwp6HloInxmTI-ShUFlbf6NHH51o0XN7JfVZ2e4dB_skGEGuJGEEI/s1600/Bedroom_finished_016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505702132388793042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmMdGIvMqs2xyLrjaqUwyBgGkMnEUm7v6bbY6HMq_UvD5weTNep7SPsGxbZTM-CY2CIc45ORP4ZpjNjVhLLEPkBvwp6HloInxmTI-ShUFlbf6NHH51o0XN7JfVZ2e4dB_skGEGuJGEEI/s400/Bedroom_finished_016.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowXCrv-lFYY_57ume75wrxQ7q8QX5RkwZHcLuSqzvgHDDkIS2aiBLveCHdsQ3iHu8naridKg5nFmv19h_DKlbWlByQVKv5Ikdfv68PVj3rXLeDK2jw-n7gklhyphenhyphentbBa1595jLsvrVjRDM/s1600/il_155x125_166241067.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505701649416064546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowXCrv-lFYY_57ume75wrxQ7q8QX5RkwZHcLuSqzvgHDDkIS2aiBLveCHdsQ3iHu8naridKg5nFmv19h_DKlbWlByQVKv5Ikdfv68PVj3rXLeDK2jw-n7gklhyphenhyphentbBa1595jLsvrVjRDM/s400/il_155x125_166241067.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WdiFgWL0y77PrCTYksfuH6jmn_sYKE7ulBip-pBUAckDcTL0GmvMOf68ILwHRsP3m2p2-UuD5IT1zeZ6FU_CTb1yARk5veHWCnQwjgmlUNNDyChZqUsHE_Efyi3DkGxGcB_MxMhlImw/s1600/il_155x125_152497284.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505701573417904754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WdiFgWL0y77PrCTYksfuH6jmn_sYKE7ulBip-pBUAckDcTL0GmvMOf68ILwHRsP3m2p2-UuD5IT1zeZ6FU_CTb1yARk5veHWCnQwjgmlUNNDyChZqUsHE_Efyi3DkGxGcB_MxMhlImw/s400/il_155x125_152497284.jpg" /></a> Check her out at <a href="http://www.kalladesign.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>www.kalladesign.com</strong></span></a> or follow her on her blog at <a href="http://www.kalladesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>www.kalladesign.blogspot.com</strong></span></a>.</div><div> </div><div> </div>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-39409771044326717522010-08-11T20:44:00.005-04:002010-08-11T20:58:58.561-04:00Oooh Baby Baby...Baby Shower for GirlfriendsI'm throwing a double baby shower for two of my college girlfriends in October and I'm so excited about it. I want to make it really special for two very special people. I'm going to start showing "sneak peaks" of items I've picked up for the shower and then once it's over I'll post pics from the entire event, as well as a resource list of the things you see. I've found so many great vendors/designers during this process and can't wait to share them with you.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6ssGnIGDZuiaBI0GyZfPYEkbG0GDbPfgOYh9_VrysGUUu0qs8Eypghb7xpGFU4VokOiCcvGhmrxQcmNUK2yipkyP_p3tz2XNonMrRQNkUXHpL9xyNpFtrjXLEZzDy2_MaoZrDpFwe5U/s1600/2449843.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504320654158242338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6ssGnIGDZuiaBI0GyZfPYEkbG0GDbPfgOYh9_VrysGUUu0qs8Eypghb7xpGFU4VokOiCcvGhmrxQcmNUK2yipkyP_p3tz2XNonMrRQNkUXHpL9xyNpFtrjXLEZzDy2_MaoZrDpFwe5U/s400/2449843.jpg" /></a>I'm in love with these cups from <a href="http://www.pier1.com/SearchResults/tabid/37/txtSearch/summer+flower/Search/summer+flower/List/0/Default.aspx"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pier One</span></strong> </a>. I found them in late Spring and bought a bunch. Everytime I go back in, I have to buy more (Beware though, if you want some you better act fast. They are on sale and I know won't last much longer). This turquoise color makes me happy...and this design is right up my alley - sort of modern/geometric.<br /><br />I decided I was going to do the shower in aqua/turquoise and orange. These colors are really hot right now and will bring a modern twist to the shower...something fresh and different than simple pink and blue (although those colors can be so darling too!)<br /><br />When I started thinking about the decorations and invitations I thought - oooh, this design would be great. So, my designer ran with it and used it all over the decorations. Stay tuned for more sneak peaks!Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-68718155534749935992010-08-09T18:37:00.014-04:002010-08-10T08:29:13.069-04:00Brown County Indiana - Relaxing RetreatMy hubby had a mountain bike race this weekend in <strong><a href="http://www.nashville-indiana.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Nashville, IN</span></a></strong> at <a href="http://www.browncountystatepark.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Brown County State Park</strong></span></a>, so we spent the weekend there. We enjoy visiting BC because you really feel like you're away from it all - without having to drive very far. It's like a tiny <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gatlinburg</span> (or so I hear). While I've always been more of a city girl at heart, I also love getting away to the country/nature to relax and recharge. The older I get, the more I appreciate the slower life.<br /><br />One of the beautiful views inside the park...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAkdJuob8mcnZlEYC9XO9QSl869DWSJ5t_Ur6wPs8uGeA7OB-CTIZQs-dESIAwHnmyTCiTfwn43mxL3fFqTeIi2RtR8u1tpVS28RgZvP1LyvS7UzlR_-kHyOTITQHUoVQWrxHASbleh2Q/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503753928895681186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAkdJuob8mcnZlEYC9XO9QSl869DWSJ5t_Ur6wPs8uGeA7OB-CTIZQs-dESIAwHnmyTCiTfwn43mxL3fFqTeIi2RtR8u1tpVS28RgZvP1LyvS7UzlR_-kHyOTITQHUoVQWrxHASbleh2Q/s400/009.JPG" /></a>Below are a few of our favorite places...<br /><br />Fun place to stay - <a href="http://www.browncountycabins.com/hilltop/suites.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Hilltop Suites</strong></span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>.</strong></span> We've stayed in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tranquility</span> Lodge and the Whippoorwill here. Nice, homey, cabin feel, great view, easy to get to, friendly staff, bonfire pit, private decks, gas and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">charcoal</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">grills</span>, close to downtown and the park. Highly recommended it. We've stayed in other places, but we like the feel of this place best. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWTXi-Klv10vmjtXoPN5aFV7CG0tAaSXiFLQpiTaJAcGAUzwA89U4SPygasETwoSmeIPDBk6kx6k-7LuvI9LzEEpZJpF672PBsSH7SDXPk8H9C5XWJVG2-ewquRMqG05tsHxuD_XI83c/s1600/tranquilitylodge.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 351px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503544788854289490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWTXi-Klv10vmjtXoPN5aFV7CG0tAaSXiFLQpiTaJAcGAUzwA89U4SPygasETwoSmeIPDBk6kx6k-7LuvI9LzEEpZJpF672PBsSH7SDXPk8H9C5XWJVG2-ewquRMqG05tsHxuD_XI83c/s400/tranquilitylodge.jpg" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.muddybootscafe.com/page7lodginghtml.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Muddy Boots</strong></span></a> Restaurant. YUM! This place is an earthy, eclectic place with really awesome food downtown Nashville. I love the hummus and pita, the bean soup and the chicken <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">artichoke</span> wrap with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">chipotle</span> mayo***. My hubby likes the grilled chicken <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">focaccia</span>, the bean soup and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Norb's</span> grilled cheese. They have the most divine looking desserts, although we haven't tried one yet - next trip!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFes-ecA-01Yf48xlA1pDeKJ7CAwIwemnekTMvB92yJSt76zT0M_HTw12m_20GU3M1d77QFBYNVWXtJQfiK5j9ueMOPqAIYLsWpX3OstFqA4wbViVDBEtRo6kRXoI0dPkaMF9dDKVHrT0/s1600/home-sign-pic.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 219px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503547037123030482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFes-ecA-01Yf48xlA1pDeKJ7CAwIwemnekTMvB92yJSt76zT0M_HTw12m_20GU3M1d77QFBYNVWXtJQfiK5j9ueMOPqAIYLsWpX3OstFqA4wbViVDBEtRo6kRXoI0dPkaMF9dDKVHrT0/s400/home-sign-pic.jpg" /></a> Another favorite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">restaurant</span> (can you tell we like to eat), about 20 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">mins</span> from town is the <a href="http://www.storyinn.com/restaurant"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Story Inn</strong></span> </a>in <a href="http://www.storyinn.com/history-of-story"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Story, Indiana</strong></span></a>. It's a must try if you are ever in that area. A truly unique place (with great food). The town of Story...well the inn and restaurant are the WHOLE CITY. There are rooms/cottages to stay in, event rooms/barns, a tavern, and, of course the restaurant (which is in an old general store). Many of the items on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> menu are grown right in their garden on site...and the other ingredients are all from local vegetable, dairy and animal farmers. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2V-f_k8YMl4j7iZG2OdLnOn8uBeCD1bpRroQ_GI8dptFK8zG5gkDUVULu6DCw2jM5LFujLZTlTv6KseuxEn0t5zta1vzMTucQ74_UmDlVgvmcbzgU4wy53O-dNqLGP0Txujs-77FOYE/s1600/064.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503548350751161634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2V-f_k8YMl4j7iZG2OdLnOn8uBeCD1bpRroQ_GI8dptFK8zG5gkDUVULu6DCw2jM5LFujLZTlTv6KseuxEn0t5zta1vzMTucQ74_UmDlVgvmcbzgU4wy53O-dNqLGP0Txujs-77FOYE/s400/064.JPG" /></a>Below is their definition of Story from their website.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_7y5Cyc08Iao91T9NMTD2FugD8cQyfK497TVw_MjO9jHV6pzjvLqMyWIeAFqk6JCPlZiBdJk68XV-D1QFrshO8p8B3nXGr-suv9Gce4u4XxC5x513I6iijBK9XE4tacDKOd9CEp76o0/s1600/story.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503753595643222962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_7y5Cyc08Iao91T9NMTD2FugD8cQyfK497TVw_MjO9jHV6pzjvLqMyWIeAFqk6JCPlZiBdJk68XV-D1QFrshO8p8B3nXGr-suv9Gce4u4XxC5x513I6iijBK9XE4tacDKOd9CEp76o0/s400/story.png" /></a> 1.A quaint village founded in 1851, nestled in the hills of southern Indiana, a place known for its weather-beaten barns, clapboard churches, covered bridges and splendid fall foliage.<br /><br />2.A gourmet restaurant, a/k/a "Story Inn," formerly a turn-of-the-century general store, open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, offering an exquisite selection of domestic and imported spirits, wines and beers (reservations required for dinner).<br /><br />3.The Midwest’s premier country inn, offering comfortable and beautifully renovated historic rooms or cottages, many with hot tubs.<br /><br />4.Any number of ideal venues for weddings, business meetings, banquets or other special events, including, inter <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">alia</span>, a restored century-old barn.<br /><br />5.A place full of history, like the Story Still, a gathering place in the cellar of the Old General Store, aptly named for the area's prohibition-era bathtub gin. </p><p>There are so many other things to do in Nashville/Brown County...vineyards, music, theatre, shopping, art, horseback riding, swimming, camping, hiking, mountain bike riding...check it out and take a trip sometime.</p><p>***I love to make chipotle mayo at home. So easy: cut up 1-2 chipotles in adobo (depending on how spicy you like things) and combine them with 1-2 cups of mayo (I like to use reduced fat to be a little healthier). Lasts a long time in fridge. Is simple, but feels sort of fancy.</p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-15073111527590928702010-07-31T21:39:00.036-04:002010-08-03T22:51:21.612-04:00Tiki Retirement/Birthday Party for Mom<p>Last weekend we celebrated my mom's retirement (and her b-day - this week) with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tiki</span></span> Party at our family place on the water. Our family is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tiki</span></span> kind of family and we spend a lot of time in the Keys, so it was a fitting way to celebrate her retirement.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369887499501954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQaSlkUCnO6JwsOHlGwOnP4GbDgfUpoITdAVEag_T_eaQIMq_ebZU_d5GuNXUU1YdWiHoN5pRQ6M_OkbmtNadut8cAjwragxmc9ewBfK6xgAFh_NSp5gPgI50L1Eo_VDQMIDaFskTJl8/s400/001.jpg" /> My mom is an amazing mother, sister, daughter, aunt... She exudes a peace about life and a faith that I can only hope to gain someday. She is caring, giving, patient and such a great listener. She has been very successful - in the top of her field for most of my life, but still always had time to be a wonderful, supportive and present mother, mentor and friend to me. While she won't quit working forever (she has to be contributing to some type of greater good), I'm thankful that she will at least have more time to relax, regroup and enjoy whatever comes her way with less restrictions.<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369834649638002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoiZcIZTrftDHTGKjAMw04J_u_GFTQzPJUeSF0Q2NcTwsritqwNaTvbruFtw5ErAddUEnWlJ56oU7E2OtlIiL4F1MjZJ7vvsjgfueYoYszxayH3mC9HbxLBj1VuB5P997MYr1yDJ4JwY/s400/001a.jpg" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCn4Yc6MQSojnyV9ucvXDnmoEIOxnLZXQJ1vRjJPhwV1QyY6oliluWFcHnikzqLsIK1GC85OWpqq4s543dwx5Um0qkJdxj0Qy3wwr6pRIw23_MHzNpgTZRWl6iqRTWYDCWCC5ZRrd-DE/s1600/002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369775837224850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCn4Yc6MQSojnyV9ucvXDnmoEIOxnLZXQJ1vRjJPhwV1QyY6oliluWFcHnikzqLsIK1GC85OWpqq4s543dwx5Um0qkJdxj0Qy3wwr6pRIw23_MHzNpgTZRWl6iqRTWYDCWCC5ZRrd-DE/s400/002.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CgVjBQmyJyJcVSAb9GTQSvG6l5Zi0oejSpAvlfugj4S7Mpfr_KvMQJVE_m8Y3KrEz1p3oe_cikATMZ4MOIFENBgGeOr5M5DtmnGSfx3N78WTPtdB8bVxPZFc1-eS-F5rW9Mav2PmZh4/s1600/002A.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501370464712004610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CgVjBQmyJyJcVSAb9GTQSvG6l5Zi0oejSpAvlfugj4S7Mpfr_KvMQJVE_m8Y3KrEz1p3oe_cikATMZ4MOIFENBgGeOr5M5DtmnGSfx3N78WTPtdB8bVxPZFc1-eS-F5rW9Mav2PmZh4/s400/002A.jpg" /></a>I got the idea for the decorations from a post on <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Amy Atlas's</span></strong></a> blog. Lindi, an awesome designer who you can read all about at <a href="http://www.love-the-day.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>love the day</strong></span></a>, was featured on Amy's site. She threw an amazing Luau Party for friends and designed the most darling party supplies for it. I saw it and had to have it. She even customized it to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tiki</span></span> instead of Luau for me. She is great to work with! Please check her out. I will be using her services again without a doubt! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZj4nv66jR-SisldCqxzu61Kh6rANaH1RKZnvFG0JjlBPR4m5vFmSJRUh3tSdn3DmQOn_865w2T428aJCtXRpUwYsm9aq5CxlrFnuYCwbI_k18b6-Xl_MfiqCAWAn49rTZgEqf7XoqAQ/s1600/003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501370741271270546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZj4nv66jR-SisldCqxzu61Kh6rANaH1RKZnvFG0JjlBPR4m5vFmSJRUh3tSdn3DmQOn_865w2T428aJCtXRpUwYsm9aq5CxlrFnuYCwbI_k18b6-Xl_MfiqCAWAn49rTZgEqf7XoqAQ/s400/003.jpg" /></a>Hey, for great, low sugar strawberry lemonade (above in the punch bowl): Mix 2-3 tubs Crystal Light Lemonade and 3-5 Equal or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Splenda</span></span> packets (or your favorite sweetener) with 4-6 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">qts</span></span> water (2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">qts</span></span> per tub). Cut the tops off about a 1 container of fresh strawberries and cut in half. Toss berries in to the lemonade and let sit overnight - I say at least 8 hours to really get the berry flavor to come through. Then either drain the old berries out, or leave them in, but add some new, fresh berries on top (frozen are great here because it helps keep the lemonade cold). Slice a lemon or two and float slices on top. YUMMY! Kids like it too and is much lower in sugar then regular lemonade. You can even add your favorite adult beverage if you're into that.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Dw8D5RhbMepHASW4ZUfTh0Cj9idiPvvym-3TPoC0qM2yHiKBeF-BTkWkC_PL6LBzJEUx9AEGfM8D4Z69KLP4DuIhPbpPIWv4Wghp_t2vQ7lfD9TJzbsxOMGtFGTMmGMTpWe3znyNVI/s1600/004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369502921980466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Dw8D5RhbMepHASW4ZUfTh0Cj9idiPvvym-3TPoC0qM2yHiKBeF-BTkWkC_PL6LBzJEUx9AEGfM8D4Z69KLP4DuIhPbpPIWv4Wghp_t2vQ7lfD9TJzbsxOMGtFGTMmGMTpWe3znyNVI/s400/004.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyL8uHs_Pom4T8MOyF8i9tHhF_p6uDuOnoIOQNtMAx5VbB_sRc2iTBssvDPtQnJI12UgE6AE-8SwYfZI4k5LWfMKyVJ0CgnkQA-rPofOjMxf-pTIy6GKO448M9zr-z-S6fBhKvazja1w/s1600/004A.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369449046816146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyL8uHs_Pom4T8MOyF8i9tHhF_p6uDuOnoIOQNtMAx5VbB_sRc2iTBssvDPtQnJI12UgE6AE-8SwYfZI4k5LWfMKyVJ0CgnkQA-rPofOjMxf-pTIy6GKO448M9zr-z-S6fBhKvazja1w/s400/004A.jpg" /></a> My 80 year old grandma had her first margarita at the party. I don't usually drink margaritas, but made them especially for her because she said something so funny...and so sad the last time I saw her. She said, "Before I die I want to have a margarita. I don't know why exactly...I just hear people talk about them and they sound good." So, I had to find the best margarita recipe around and give her a little taste. I'm sure she hasn't had a drink in years - and very few in her whole life. I've can't remember ever seeing her have a drink or even talk about one in my 30+ years of life. It was fun to do for this for her. She really enjoyed the drink and the experience of all her girls doing it together. The young ones drank virgin smoothies to take part in the fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfz6qSYptjLSpdU0wz9y2zMkhdMI0A4qs6FA6IwoKvAF5NATTj7yQlWa4GW5YZBt_GPN16jeRXTPmk-YK9wYBtJ44LsDMj67LrHma40vPBbnOL_Om8wh0PvY_RZoigjm-tftrKjT-4fpY/s1600/52.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369372343316738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfz6qSYptjLSpdU0wz9y2zMkhdMI0A4qs6FA6IwoKvAF5NATTj7yQlWa4GW5YZBt_GPN16jeRXTPmk-YK9wYBtJ44LsDMj67LrHma40vPBbnOL_Om8wh0PvY_RZoigjm-tftrKjT-4fpY/s400/52.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8NntGDJguIicxvGyYhPYBlB6Ok72kZSZWoDogWM9ZSfBnFN6hp0PM1bp03LPcEIFMo7B_KztYjkRvwUan7OgmKkrtUI5bEg2M4WbQU5RAv1F6Ok33SZJ8WgJpdNzNxHyEfjxhUOiI08/s1600/81.JPG"></a>Centerpieces...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_VF5ojwlO4l3qFZoxr5TnhNd_A5_1c5E8BTgmszgEWCXmbc8u4vYBuSMxm2Dj4s9n2E54wNUiCoKm5Hhh7Ea6CTKIWZEiDakvf8ggFthpy4JBrU6aC_8Q2snp0ZO3lbdglTAl0poYNE/s1600/005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501369019773844594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_VF5ojwlO4l3qFZoxr5TnhNd_A5_1c5E8BTgmszgEWCXmbc8u4vYBuSMxm2Dj4s9n2E54wNUiCoKm5Hhh7Ea6CTKIWZEiDakvf8ggFthpy4JBrU6aC_8Q2snp0ZO3lbdglTAl0poYNE/s400/005.jpg" /></a> Love that view...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUvk3L-Ts2JCRmS_jhG9rE2wmeQHjETSFsm5hho5AB_xfwMUtR3Ga9t3lJNZmSIUWNPgHmBY8-wMWNNo_2_00ssGqayx6IH6WAxMnUTpy7nClzeIRgh_y_0louWM53ZVPvheKuwo9USw/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501368917382068610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUvk3L-Ts2JCRmS_jhG9rE2wmeQHjETSFsm5hho5AB_xfwMUtR3Ga9t3lJNZmSIUWNPgHmBY8-wMWNNo_2_00ssGqayx6IH6WAxMnUTpy7nClzeIRgh_y_0louWM53ZVPvheKuwo9USw/s400/006.jpg" /></a>Famous carrot cake recipe again...always a crowd <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">pleaser</span></span>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0FLIQUc6uAxQfCeWaA6upSzBVcISBWQYnJ46wYtSe7d9FRau1KzrHHEnGls9zUcICxjZpBSztiF5aEXubJ-vzeyrL5ylXyg-srENSVuzCFuBO-lc49c4l73lHOlmdCtwPVHETPAdNz0/s1600/007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501368846491243266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0FLIQUc6uAxQfCeWaA6upSzBVcISBWQYnJ46wYtSe7d9FRau1KzrHHEnGls9zUcICxjZpBSztiF5aEXubJ-vzeyrL5ylXyg-srENSVuzCFuBO-lc49c4l73lHOlmdCtwPVHETPAdNz0/s400/007.jpg" /></a> Bought mom a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Display-Graphite-Globally/dp/B002FQJT3Q/ref=amb_link_353611822_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=1DEWJ1JHJ1N4M5RF658Y&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1271573382&pf_rd_i=507846"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Kindle</strong></span></a>...LOVE MINE! If you enjoy reading, it is absolutely worth the money. If you don't, you might find that you like reading more on the Kindle. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWZOkvra8elHEmu01omHEYE-Dn48tt2k9ExbH-4ha9P7P126j0nAwnrCnFmARTVHM6BGo0dR_NpI25By7JExGziIuqXmfRxfEZSjbxeGTuRJypfXRDm7FPeQc8ST1owySMRACNo1Pi6o/s1600/010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501368608100809730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWZOkvra8elHEmu01omHEYE-Dn48tt2k9ExbH-4ha9P7P126j0nAwnrCnFmARTVHM6BGo0dR_NpI25By7JExGziIuqXmfRxfEZSjbxeGTuRJypfXRDm7FPeQc8ST1owySMRACNo1Pi6o/s400/010.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzG1zkLa8u5J191HG-Rofl85pRqGkbp8qbu8DSgv-mLgLaifXbKFCh1aH049N0uUf4R8mvx12gEBj4d2yXd6F8s_-cvRqDjaYQyJ7gIYif5yHpefTFl9FiO-cGlBXyxp_MWw8S9SJrSA/s1600/010b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501368439265651026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzG1zkLa8u5J191HG-Rofl85pRqGkbp8qbu8DSgv-mLgLaifXbKFCh1aH049N0uUf4R8mvx12gEBj4d2yXd6F8s_-cvRqDjaYQyJ7gIYif5yHpefTFl9FiO-cGlBXyxp_MWw8S9SJrSA/s400/010b.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcRqkSSMXz5joymcglnboAjE7tOIqtOPaMFa6z3uC8zgt_QQq1EAXX5gmfiaA4gI52VSZA9nFLl0gwaHZb_tdeHvKjsPf4dztCPUKAMn395LQjC_esIFk0btJ3MdSYxhEXEKZQKgHhZA/s1600/011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501368369398526658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcRqkSSMXz5joymcglnboAjE7tOIqtOPaMFa6z3uC8zgt_QQq1EAXX5gmfiaA4gI52VSZA9nFLl0gwaHZb_tdeHvKjsPf4dztCPUKAMn395LQjC_esIFk0btJ3MdSYxhEXEKZQKgHhZA/s400/011.jpg" /></a><span xmlns="">Hope you enjoyed a glimpse into our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tiki</span></span> Party! It was such an awesome time spent with my very favorite people (my family). Again, it's been sort of a rough week in the photo department here. Had a knock down drag out with my editing software. Sorry for the quality for some of the pics. Hopefully we get things worked out soon!<br /></span><span xmlns=""></span>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-62566501483530858162010-07-29T18:29:00.038-04:002010-07-30T14:17:48.591-04:00Circus PartyFive out of 6 nieces and nephews on one side of my family were born in July, along with my hubby and sister-in-law. So, this year I combined our Deck Add On/Grand Opening Party with a great Circus Party for the July b-days. It was so much fun. Please excuse some of the pics. I resized some to send through email and accidentally saved over the originals. So, not the best quality on a few. Darn it.<br /><br />I found the cutest printable Circus party supplies designed by Carli at <a href="http://www.dimpleprints.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Dimple Prints</strong></span></a>. You have to check her out! She creates really amazing and fun printable party packages. I got about 125 pages of Circus stuff for only $10.00. Can you believe that? Yes, I had to print everything myself, but that's a steal for this kind of design work.<br /><br />Check out the party...<br /><div><br />Printable banners and pennants...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGkCnFZIC9d4Mxp6EcACCE71by-lmPdiUokpmOCtXh8y6z3AwhM3Up4ha4Zb0-yJQQndeiInsFvMcxuikfR8YVG2zrIHoKDT26oVoWvIA40EVKM8Awc8kKAK2IAm9zCOJnEqw9nuvIRM/s1600/029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499464466435576338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGkCnFZIC9d4Mxp6EcACCE71by-lmPdiUokpmOCtXh8y6z3AwhM3Up4ha4Zb0-yJQQndeiInsFvMcxuikfR8YVG2zrIHoKDT26oVoWvIA40EVKM8Awc8kKAK2IAm9zCOJnEqw9nuvIRM/s400/029.JPG" /></a>The Circus Party tablescape. Signs, party hats, banners, cupcake toppers and favor bag stickers were all from DP's printable Circus Party package. I did the photo cupcake toppers, but everything else is her design.<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iOPu4TJtl9V3RktFz5jBWbC04ZoNflgampY8XiHsKuOow3lb3HlWLOoTl0EBXhG063XoN_jx53kiEf_CwhPOvELC1eN3KncB3F1e0krktAwqmSZ60rJmI4EpoEsksu7gibNtd038yas/s1600/041.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499464293127103954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iOPu4TJtl9V3RktFz5jBWbC04ZoNflgampY8XiHsKuOow3lb3HlWLOoTl0EBXhG063XoN_jx53kiEf_CwhPOvELC1eN3KncB3F1e0krktAwqmSZ60rJmI4EpoEsksu7gibNtd038yas/s400/041.JPG" /></a> Who doesn't love cupcakes?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaBnB_pDnogjtLD_HpxwaZtTuv2Wtfa5stTvT7ux47lnbms42FPZ_NyvPx2ZnGNQiDq9Q1qi4QvVTVguBM2cWp_qXjW5i72fz9fUJeIisf_qkcltXwhRS_s-F4L-cQZzmVX1Ts-F4870/s1600/Cake+sign+and+cupcake+toppers-tower.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499465983648585810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaBnB_pDnogjtLD_HpxwaZtTuv2Wtfa5stTvT7ux47lnbms42FPZ_NyvPx2ZnGNQiDq9Q1qi4QvVTVguBM2cWp_qXjW5i72fz9fUJeIisf_qkcltXwhRS_s-F4L-cQZzmVX1Ts-F4870/s400/Cake+sign+and+cupcake+toppers-tower.jpg" /></a> C does! She loves chocolate, icing, candy...really anything made of sugar. She's aunt R's little sugar head. About half of this cupcake ending up on the floor, but that's why they make good ol' <a href="http://www.spotshot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Spot Shot</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6sbs7MjPZEmwnRpv2A52E4Ig7JdXcLLfm_qq99K_cMTRz2sso_FkLSRo_tsj3yGmeELsNvF7S1MJDKXEvNDY31buM_Q4tkGCiFCBMTIvjFZS-ZKimpx6sKVwfdBTgNp8amS2RCl06gI/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499465165856365330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6sbs7MjPZEmwnRpv2A52E4Ig7JdXcLLfm_qq99K_cMTRz2sso_FkLSRo_tsj3yGmeELsNvF7S1MJDKXEvNDY31buM_Q4tkGCiFCBMTIvjFZS-ZKimpx6sKVwfdBTgNp8amS2RCl06gI/s400/019.JPG" /></a> And what about this cute little vintage clown cupcake topper? This brings back memories of my childhood. Do you remember these? I found these at my local Kroger, but also found them online at <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Etsy</span></a> </strong></span>by searching Vintage Clown Cupcake Toppers.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf1KStGVIYInW94D_0bjRifmmhlaTRU3HsZleIqNXJm2_N9cKbzwOEtwyhi8WXNgjycPtuI5T7GN19CrQihfAi74iDSkaAnqVYw0-eZi4dqlkeNChNSFS2w-2M8nwZDUCr9DRj79nhTw/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499464115905060674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf1KStGVIYInW94D_0bjRifmmhlaTRU3HsZleIqNXJm2_N9cKbzwOEtwyhi8WXNgjycPtuI5T7GN19CrQihfAi74iDSkaAnqVYw0-eZi4dqlkeNChNSFS2w-2M8nwZDUCr9DRj79nhTw/s400/018.JPG" /></a> We didn't eat cupcakes before dinner, but hey, that would be OK, right:) More stuff from<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong> </strong></span><strong><a href="http://www.dimpleprints.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Dimple Prints</span></a></strong><span style="color:#000000;"> - stickers on the cups, water bottle labels, Drinks sign.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjZmNXRZNQFPSR6zeKvMA4t6UrJkwCls8UnK6mm9P2jKInxF83QI5TwEktO0OJv3pOXGWf6MZHR7CeS7EJkyihCvb24JxlupFDM2rhmrOwQIv7U8hXTExV20BYkYhqBp2p-W8siUvjBI/s1600/Cup+Stickers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499471943656796786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjZmNXRZNQFPSR6zeKvMA4t6UrJkwCls8UnK6mm9P2jKInxF83QI5TwEktO0OJv3pOXGWf6MZHR7CeS7EJkyihCvb24JxlupFDM2rhmrOwQIv7U8hXTExV20BYkYhqBp2p-W8siUvjBI/s400/Cup+Stickers.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8wGyebfigpGqqT8UR6KKe4igU1toD0Sm23Tp0fIu3f6qzq6Vkr1aWSeIAbY9Fe4RlVbFajg-Uxe6VS3vTsAbpPEVAdx6yYUOyt2NXjG-rurx_pyeUjv2BRbTA9IuiEzt0OSGGm5JpnY/s1600/Drink+Sign+%26+Water+Bottle+Labels.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499479375908101938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8wGyebfigpGqqT8UR6KKe4igU1toD0Sm23Tp0fIu3f6qzq6Vkr1aWSeIAbY9Fe4RlVbFajg-Uxe6VS3vTsAbpPEVAdx6yYUOyt2NXjG-rurx_pyeUjv2BRbTA9IuiEzt0OSGGm5JpnY/s400/Drink+Sign+%26+Water+Bottle+Labels.jpg" /></a>Check out the cute little mac and cheese cupcakes. There are lots of recipes out there for these, but <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mac-Cheese-Cupcakes-240048"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>this one</strong></span></a> is similar to the one I used. DP designed the Food sign and the sign on the silverware bucket.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Uil1dMsm2ib8P9ifvjHBTMiX92D5ijxEmCjjMZt3C8c8zgNssH_bsTQbm65_mQqW36tWmGEi1ps0G-KXY_zce9Q_WOvg4h4uAo2pk3XN77sPcAtDm1ghUqT6nsVHrD41G_jsnRoAHUo/s1600/090.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499465668039322370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Uil1dMsm2ib8P9ifvjHBTMiX92D5ijxEmCjjMZt3C8c8zgNssH_bsTQbm65_mQqW36tWmGEi1ps0G-KXY_zce9Q_WOvg4h4uAo2pk3XN77sPcAtDm1ghUqT6nsVHrD41G_jsnRoAHUo/s400/090.JPG" /></a>How about these silverware wrappers? Just a sticker from DP on a piece of colored paper secured with double sided tape. Oh, how I love double stick tape!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVoBp-iSBp1F-JNswCC6NvEtCHDuN7TIGGlMJd2qpTdzIbrdI49TZDN-X1f5zVgqunfI7jnO78N1cdWYaWVSEHXuy6Aaah1Y4L_ggYE4Q3CxziQaMdfZK7n3q996ixJKOWM1LXdnORmw/s1600/118.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499464890438110498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVoBp-iSBp1F-JNswCC6NvEtCHDuN7TIGGlMJd2qpTdzIbrdI49TZDN-X1f5zVgqunfI7jnO78N1cdWYaWVSEHXuy6Aaah1Y4L_ggYE4Q3CxziQaMdfZK7n3q996ixJKOWM1LXdnORmw/s400/118.JPG" /></a>I found the hamburger trays, chip bowls, hot dog papers and pop corn holders at <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hobby Lobby</span></strong></a>. If you have a HL near you and haven't checked it out - run...fast. Not only do they have great crafting things, it's one of the best places for home accessories that I've found...and I've done a lot of searching.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUgl6LcWzc6D5P3n5oMSICFVVCuVzaUOyOKy-Yhu-knb72dUFJTK3mAs3NMwa96SykW6HHOX7u2Vz216SVy8XzUn9pEXxPsaDgTNTsRRsED_9tCTex0XSIY7BfBU_9ZOjxas8pDD13DA/s1600/Hot+Dogs+%26+Hamburgers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499465354864737842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUgl6LcWzc6D5P3n5oMSICFVVCuVzaUOyOKy-Yhu-knb72dUFJTK3mAs3NMwa96SykW6HHOX7u2Vz216SVy8XzUn9pEXxPsaDgTNTsRRsED_9tCTex0XSIY7BfBU_9ZOjxas8pDD13DA/s400/Hot+Dogs+%26+Hamburgers.jpg" /></a> Goodie bags - DP stickers...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdwqJA3WeCnzHgsg0MF5WC4FPR7lW0Z4S_eOLhSDKO2gihvwBE6mfoS0oxEIPrKVqUMcHoSOd7e6qFJ1FnXpW3EUMu4GmiA0C-poz3b8-uYsn-C0KReIUbbghCbf2fgH72lNoMCx-Ns0/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499463831646419042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdwqJA3WeCnzHgsg0MF5WC4FPR7lW0Z4S_eOLhSDKO2gihvwBE6mfoS0oxEIPrKVqUMcHoSOd7e6qFJ1FnXpW3EUMu4GmiA0C-poz3b8-uYsn-C0KReIUbbghCbf2fgH72lNoMCx-Ns0/s400/033.JPG" /></a> Goodies...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK565Wrm8ykcvdrqax1Kjzp5HULH1-ihZHYaKaRdAVnq3IgIddAdVbidpa6G8xdbngOpt3rn9DRfM4b0CBvwJjZDFCxvXXQKfo0JiKfoT1w1zwldnvnP90XuLUXmhhDPmIZLi-BJQHfdU/s1600/096.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499462570387444194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK565Wrm8ykcvdrqax1Kjzp5HULH1-ihZHYaKaRdAVnq3IgIddAdVbidpa6G8xdbngOpt3rn9DRfM4b0CBvwJjZDFCxvXXQKfo0JiKfoT1w1zwldnvnP90XuLUXmhhDPmIZLi-BJQHfdU/s400/096.JPG" /></a> Sweet little E-girl guarding her goodie bag with her life. Can you tell that she has two big brothers? She knows if she lets go - it's gone!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21CIvWUzq1wQBpz60otrh0l6UjWwYI04HnnVwhrPe92P4Shu9JhKjy2zrmkZp4tW56YuMqwY3wHcslKGbq86v4CtsgHLtJWs2JzgsQO0BOKsqtmBC9I_hkSDU-XhNeM1-4qP6KCYDp9Y/s1600/Guard+that+bag+Emma.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499466428029101202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21CIvWUzq1wQBpz60otrh0l6UjWwYI04HnnVwhrPe92P4Shu9JhKjy2zrmkZp4tW56YuMqwY3wHcslKGbq86v4CtsgHLtJWs2JzgsQO0BOKsqtmBC9I_hkSDU-XhNeM1-4qP6KCYDp9Y/s400/Guard+that+bag+Emma.jpg" /></a> B-man looking so stylish in his glasses and super duper lollipop. What a doll!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhjWPwNjO448Opkwn7Ghdz6hSdxK_DuNoXoZwCf0P6-Y1_iw0FeZI9WybSGLbFwl5W62KNvixhWUD4j2UjS6-A2wUGndFKfr9JrH6bhca1WldcvUSzJpXPSIX5Jv2wUp_kGhz2aqDbfU/s1600/Brandon's+lollipop2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499466245151046898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhjWPwNjO448Opkwn7Ghdz6hSdxK_DuNoXoZwCf0P6-Y1_iw0FeZI9WybSGLbFwl5W62KNvixhWUD4j2UjS6-A2wUGndFKfr9JrH6bhca1WldcvUSzJpXPSIX5Jv2wUp_kGhz2aqDbfU/s400/Brandon's+lollipop2.jpg" /></a>All of the games came from <a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/bean+bag+toss+game+5pc.do?from=Search"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Party City</strong></span></a>. Really affordable stuff and super cute. Got a bean bag toss, ring toss and pin the nose on the clown - all for only about $25.00.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-KCrvEe7Gti-3MIBj3joja7Xd307EwC_F81zQuI18PiR_BrRGTTX9oZlV1cXIJzX_iSBOQEI3QBW5-B80EOieU2Ns4chTOEFXwwdvj6ar81lHzSMsv9UWGXPe-t27Rqp4QOpifkvn0M/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499463344473783186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-KCrvEe7Gti-3MIBj3joja7Xd307EwC_F81zQuI18PiR_BrRGTTX9oZlV1cXIJzX_iSBOQEI3QBW5-B80EOieU2Ns4chTOEFXwwdvj6ar81lHzSMsv9UWGXPe-t27Rqp4QOpifkvn0M/s400/011.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Y6trWQYcUlvB7n5k2y6vhk1zv9Uuob90YfJucHWECfy8xDC3n2wR7RGcXN_QWU0TYorcjzd6WnxzjXDb1exVmB6aVOdYeTpn3HoKTg7ARdHUimJmbFa1lF2aNi6eiHwOPeYTMSy3lPI/s1600/050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499462938959356130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Y6trWQYcUlvB7n5k2y6vhk1zv9Uuob90YfJucHWECfy8xDC3n2wR7RGcXN_QWU0TYorcjzd6WnxzjXDb1exVmB6aVOdYeTpn3HoKTg7ARdHUimJmbFa1lF2aNi6eiHwOPeYTMSy3lPI/s400/050.JPG" /></a><br />Hope you had fun taking a peek at our Circus Party. It was a lot of fun, but most importantly it was time with family. Soon I'll post another family party...A Tiki Party on the water with amazing custom design work from <a href="http://www.love-the-day.com/lovetheday/wordpress/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">love the day</span></strong></a>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5696299050540351181.post-16635091853426256462010-07-05T18:33:00.007-04:002010-07-05T18:46:59.158-04:00I'm Blog Crazy Lately - Copy Cat ChicCheck out <a href="http://www.copycatchic.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Copy Cat Chic</strong></span></a>. It's a great blog by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Reichel</span> B. where she combines home design and good deals. In about every post she will showcase a high end piece like a couch, table, bed, etc. and then will show a piece that is very similar from a discount place - or that she's found on sale somewhere. Really creative and resourceful!<br /><br />She also does Room <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redo's</span> where she takes an inspiration room from a magazine (or from one sent to her) and recreates it the Copy Cat Chic way - for less.<br /><br />Take a look at this Room Redo example that she did for July's Better Homes and Gardens. Darling...an can you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">believe</span> the room total? Amazing!<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_veL3tvKa7B8exJ9vooabL8zt7IJCVF3vu72UUm-H2PKKN9ykpmaWp3keL9GqBmwDBRN3dv1PZb3UzRTCmSkaLAbsXQ1sSemks-R9EazE9-1qI50IKLacmwsdovFkR91MmP4wAnC8DY/s1600/BHG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 219px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490555595209098226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_veL3tvKa7B8exJ9vooabL8zt7IJCVF3vu72UUm-H2PKKN9ykpmaWp3keL9GqBmwDBRN3dv1PZb3UzRTCmSkaLAbsXQ1sSemks-R9EazE9-1qI50IKLacmwsdovFkR91MmP4wAnC8DY/s320/BHG.jpg" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490555710863683602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq9uZFoljlpoqPg1H_dWTcKKRgWVPCo0xNeeTigxURp9Q2Y7PE4uZ07bKerF9JNUo93c2s2A8B7j3cIh17CmT36VtNrzGprHrptTOIrXP3c_HomfHUp1SxAboN41PHeyUEuQ8N5jv6dg/s320/BHGbedroom6_17_10.jpg" /><br />ROOM TOTAL = $910<br /><br />1.Queen Sleigh Bed from US Mattress = $329<br />2.Duvet & Bedding Set from Overstock (black) = $50<br />3.3'6" x 5'6" Rug from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">CSN</span> Rugs = $120<br />4.Painted Console Table from Amazon = $153<br />5.Blue Throw Pillows from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Esty</span> = $20<br />6.Glass Lamp from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">JCPenney's</span> = $40<br />7.Lamp Shade from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">JCPenney's</span> = $20<br />8.Wall Basket from West Elm = $29<br />9.Blue Vase for Flowers from Amazon = $14<br />10.Brass Chandelier from Overstock = $80<br />11.Brown Drape from Target = $25<br />12.Vintage Print from All Posters = $30<br /><br />These photos are both from the Copy Cat Chic blog. Work is by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Reichel</span> B. of Copy Cat Chic.<br /><br />Congrats to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Reichel</span> for her feature in Better Homes and Gardens. More big things to come for her I know!</p><p></p><p></p>Cute Little Finds Explainedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12241337099977959412noreply@blogger.com0