Just A Lovely Note. . .

My little girls are lovely. . .well, at least we all try. .but it is my favorite word. If I wasn't so conscious of them become attorneys, doctors, or pro skateboarders I would have named one of them Lovely. .



BUT becuase I didn't - I am always searching for Lovely Things. . .so here is my latest! Love this Blog. . .

La La Lovely

Xoxo

Mommywood. . . A Baby Shower

So - we got moved in and 5 days later threw a baby shower. Mommywood to be exact. A wonderful family and close friends - And I think, personally, perfectly suited to a fabulous mommy.

This was a third little girl for the family, and a miracle - just like the other two. I always wonder why people don't throw showers for EVERY baby - they are all blessings and the mommies still have to endure the pregnancy right? It's not just that you NEED a new stroller, or onesies, or anything like that - it's that you NEED the party!

Our theme was Mommywood and the colors were Hot Pink, Pink and White. {Based on the nursery}

We had cupcakes and mini-appetizers as it was held at 3pm on a Saturday in our backyard.

The boys were invited and we set up a "Dad's Station" complete with cigars and beer. . . {Where would we be without these daddies?}

Favors were boxes filled with Candy that represented the Love Story of the family, example: a ring pop for marriage, pop rocks for how the house is crazy with girls etc. It was wrapped up with tulle ribbon and a bubblegum cigar and a pacifyer (actually ring from dollar tree - LOVE)

We made baby blocks - 5 for each little girl - decorated 3 sides and had guests write well wishes to the family on the other three. Goodness knows what this mommy will do with the blocks - but hopefully something the girls can pass to their kiddos.

And then we set up a tent with draping, damask curtains and a wonderful chaise lounge and had the videographer tape well wishes and we all read pieces from the mommies adorable, touching and oh so sweet blog. . .

And to top it off - tissue paper EVERYWHERE! {Thank you Martha Stewart}

Now. .to start planning the next party!

xoxo

Baby Shower Invites -DONE!

So they are done! And beautiful . . they are not exactly what I had invisioned. .but all the same, I think they are perfectly suited for the Mommy to Be and what the shower will be.

The chandelier above the crib didn't show up as bright as it should have (printers problem) so we glamed it out with the bow and rhinestone on the crib side.

Then the pacifier/diamond looked a little blah so I took clear glitter and dabbed it on . .

I used gray as a background becuase the white just didn't look "put together enough" and it will work with the shower decor and cards etc.

And then I tried to make a little shopping bag for the registry after not knowing how to get it in the original invite. . and to "Wrap" it all up I wrapped an organza hot pink ribbon around it so guests can still read the invite. . .

{Special Thanks to Crystal Amaya for the beautiful Invite design - I think she could have killed me with selection of fonts alone but pulled through like a trooper!}

Now - On to ordering the favors!!

XOXO

I Love Anna Griffin

As everyone knows - I went with a Beach Housey feel for our last house which was great. But now I'm ready fora change. . at least in the main living room and maybe the bedroom. I still have to have casual because of the kids. . . but I'm ready for a little more color and maybe a pattern or two.

So I was at Michaels yesterday, and while racking my brain for the Baby Shower, I came across Anna Griffin's new collection Darcey - and fell IN LOVE! So I bought alot of the paper for "inspiration" and started thinking. . and googling :)

And I found out they were also FABRIC! Courtesy of FabricWorm. I am thinking large frames - ornate painted either white or left in a mettalic, or throw pillows. . . That way I can change out if they are too crazy for long term. But I just love them - don't you?

I also found out Anna Griffin has a blog! I have always liked her becuase she just represents every girl - everything from frilly and flowery to bold with structured designs. I started getting to know "her" when everyone was getting married and I used her paper for my wedding invite.

And if you read Anna's blog - you'll know that one of the Real Houswives of NJ loves her too - Deana. It was meant to be!

More to come later - I'm not working at the moment and LOVE the internet.

xoxo