Going Camping {Yay}

We’re leaving to go camping tongith. . . the husband, the daughters, daughters friend, 2 dogs, tent, sleeping bags, food . . .and of course beverages. Perfect. I can already feel relaxation. Aaaahhhh.

I used to not like camping – that was before my husband and I compromised and we were not out in a “campsite” ie: FIELD that had no restroom, in the middle of May which was usally 50% raining/downpouring. Now my lovely family and I go in the dead of summer,where restrooms are clean, and campsites have a marked area for a fire and a sweet spot for our tent.

I’m good with that 2 times a year. I’m not an “avid” outdoors-person, so in the art of compromise I am slowly working on it. And 2 nights is good enough for me. One night for card-games, smores and a great dinner and another night for burgers, beer and stories around the fire. And the kids can’t really get lost in 2 days {I Hope!}

I love the magazine Sunset, it gives me hope for camping and inspires me to give my kids and my family those memories that are so well displayed in their beautiful pictures.

This is my camping trip:

But – this is the little something I bought to get me through the oh so cold nights J
{Don’t Judge – it’s from Hollister , but its from the Guys Dept. so that works for camping right?}

XOXO

Baby Showers. . .

The last baby shower I threw was for Jaxyn Tate, my niece, and it was very pretty. Just like her mommy (my sister). Jess is very “Domino” where I am more “Coastal Living” so we balance each other out and I love her for that. She throws wonderful parties too and I have been blessed with beautiful baby and wedding showers.

We threw the event at the Nines, a boutique hotel in Portland that is beautiful! And while the girls attended the shower – the boys played pool and drank beer in the “library” area of the hotel.

I love when both the Mom and the Dad can be a part of such a special event . . . and it’s not just Dads hanging out at a baby shower!


The theme was the Sweetest Thing . . .
Venue: The Nines Hotel ~ Portland, OR


Color Scheme: Brighter Pink, Light Pink and Green

Style Highlights: The Candy “Bar” with various jars and cake pedestals holding various shades of Pink Candy. And found Pink Bubblegum Cigars.

Favor: Vintage Aprons in White Handled Bag w/ thick satin ribbon bows


Candy Bags – Clear with Pink Martha Steward Daisy labels on them. Label below that w/ Thank you printed.


Linens: Ivory with Pink Raw Silk sashes around Chivalry Chairs



Menu: Desserts and Cupcakes (yum)



“Games” (We don’t like any game where you have to measure around your tummy!)
Jaxyn’s Goodnight Book – we took a Golden Book and decorated each page with different ribbons and buttons. Inserted “Library envelopes and cards” into each page and we wrote our favorite Children’s Book and why we liked it.
Mommies Apron - Put things in a “mommy’s” apron to help her with her with her new bundle of joy: Aspirin, Liquor, a scrunchi, McDonalds coupons!


And here is the finished product. .Enjoy!

We hired a Videographer ~ Valeo Visual ~ and it was the best present I gave to the parents, Jax, And our Family. . . here is the link to the short video {BEAUTIFU}
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OkE9JNJXc

Gma Ruthy . . Happy Birthday

In Honor of my Grandma Ruth's 90th Birthday Celebration this weekend. . (better late then never - her birthday was actually in November!)

Picture of my pretty little sister,Jessica and Gma Ruthy at Jessica's Baby Shower.

{I made this frame for Jax's bedroom - one of my favorite craft projects ever}

Quick Note. . .House Beautiful!

Just a quick note - LOOK at this tablescape! Definately colors I'm using in the master bedroom. . I first saw it at Target {LOVE} and then I saw it over at Coco & Kelley {See my favorite blogs to the side} and then. . as if I needed any more inspiration it came to me like a ray of light!! YAY! It was a sign I think. . .

JL DESIGNS: a "mod baroque" tablescape
Blog is: JL Designs and she is just so great with design and style. .


I think Jeff will love too - maybe not the painting. .but he'll be okay :) Happy Wife. Happy Life.

xoxo

Why I LOVE Craigslist. .

Anyway - here are some of my favorites - I was shopping for couches tonight and I think I have some good leads - at least maybe for the family room downstairs. . . we will have to see.

$200 - YAY

$100

And Finally. . . $350
All courtesy of Craiglist.Portland,OR. {I didn't post links becuase I wasn't sure if the owners would appreciate that but you can find them there right now if you search}

And these pics are the Just for Fun. .but I LOVE them. .I'm thinking I can find somewhere for them - right?

XOXO