The Intersection of Design & Motherhood
It’s so warm today that I’m browsing swimsuit sites and dreaming of summer handbags. I think accessories with wooden accents (like bamboo handles) are exactly right for warm weather dressing. I like these little clutches by Pistolstitched.
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We love coming up with fun valentines to make and give. Here are some of our favorites (many are candy free!):
3-D Lollipop Valentines - Easy! And a big hit. Try it with crazy straws or pencils too.
Fortune Teller Valentines - with free printable!
You Blow Me Away, Valentine! - Everyone loves party blowers. : )
Wild Animal Valentines - Family Fun Magazine requested my idea for their latest issue.
Mad Lib Valentines - Family Fun requested this idea too!
Friendship Bracelet Valentines
And here are a few more ideas I've featured over the years that I bet you'll love:
- Fresh Fruit Valentines
- Color Theory Valentines
- DIY Scratch Off Valentines
- Shaving Cream Valentines
- Mini Valentine Boxes
Here's something fun. Our family was featured in an episode of House Hunters International! Spoiler: we choose the gorgeous French Farmhouse. It's called La Cressonnière and we take pictures of it all the time. If you're curious, try these links:
The Kitchen
Summer at La Cressonnière
The Halfbath
The Stairwell
The Neighbors
Ralph's Bedroom
The Studio
Springtime at La Cressonnière
The Living Room
Maude's Bedroom
The Artists
Oscar & Betty's Bedroom
The Exterior
The Floors
Olive's Bedroom
The Treehouse
The House: La Cressonnière
I hope you enjoy the house tour! Oh. And if you'd like to see the episode, you can find it on Youtube here (it's in four parts).
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Gabby,
You really do have the most fabulous taste. Can you come design my life please? I'm afraid I'm a terrible failure at putting it all together.
xoxo
Gabby,
You really do have the most fabulous taste. Can you come design my life please? I'm afraid I'm a terrible failure at putting it all together.
xoxo
love them!! I almost need one now! thanks for sharing!
Don't get too used to this nice and wonderful Colorado spring weather. As a native, I can tell you that you never know what it is going to be like from day to day out here. Shoot, we've had blizzards in May after weeks of days in the 70's. Let's hope that doesn't happen this year because it sure is nice today:)
love them!! I almost need one now! thanks for sharing!
so cute for spring! thanks for sharing!!!
xoxo
http://bibliochicshop.blogspot.com/
They're darling! Especially the coral one. I do love wood on a summer bag.
Don't get too used to this nice and wonderful Colorado spring weather. As a native, I can tell you that you never know what it is going to be like from day to day out here. Shoot, we've had blizzards in May after weeks of days in the 70's. Let's hope that doesn't happen this year because it sure is nice today:)
so cute for spring! thanks for sharing!!!
xoxo
http://bibliochicshop.blogspot.com/
They're darling! Especially the coral one. I do love wood on a summer bag.
Oh no – my two favorite colors of the moment! Gorgeous – I buy clutches but find I never have enough room so they just sit in my closet – yet I keep buying them.
Oooh I love the natural wood handle with that wide, modern shape. Such a nice complement to bright, spring-y fabrics!
-adrienne
http://wearegoodkin.com/
Oh no – my two favorite colors of the moment! Gorgeous – I buy clutches but find I never have enough room so they just sit in my closet – yet I keep buying them.
Oooh I love the natural wood handle with that wide, modern shape. Such a nice complement to bright, spring-y fabrics!
-adrienne
http://wearegoodkin.com/
i adore the orange clutch…hmmm.
Those are so cute! The second one is calling out to me!
i adore the orange clutch…hmmm.
Those are so cute! The second one is calling out to me!
You can dream, but being new to Colorado, don't put those sweaters away yet! We're in for a doozy!
You can dream, but being new to Colorado, don't put those sweaters away yet! We're in for a doozy!
Thanks for the comments!
Carrie, Dee,
I keep hearing about the huge storm coming this weekend — but somehow it's making me dream of warm weather all the more. Good old Colorado.
Thanks for the comments!
Carrie, Dee,
I keep hearing about the huge storm coming this weekend — but somehow it's making me dream of warm weather all the more. Good old Colorado.
oww oww! those are hot!