Happy Summer Solstice Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying the longest day of the year!

Fingernails...

At my daughter's request, I applied these nails for her. I am having serious mixed emotions about my 8 year old wearing these. She swears that all the other girls wear them in school. Is this normal?? My 11 year old chews her nails off, so that isn't an issue. I mean, they look pretty- I guess- but she's 8!!! Any thoughts??

Amazing Kid's Room!

In looking for ideas for my son's room, I came across this amazing little girl's room on Cookie Magazine. Can you imagine? It would be like a dream to have had this space as a child!

{image via Cookie Magazine}

Rifle Paper Company!

Rifle Paper Company is all over the web right now! I can't help it, I love them too. I am considering this cute alphabet print for my daughters' room. Love!

Yay! I won!

A couple of days ago, I entered a giveaway on the blog Mostly Mod to win a lovely little Matryoshka Twirl skirt for my daughter. I usually assume that I WILL NOT EVER WIN!! But I did. Isn't it cute??? Valeriya has soo many adorable things for your little one in her shop. Go check her out!

She turned 10 today.

This is my oldest daughter, Syd. She turned 10 years old today. Let me get a bit personal- it was a difficult labor. I was only 24 and I was scared. It took 32 hours for her to come into this world.
She was beautiful, healthy, and perfect. She didn't sleep a full night until she was 10 months old.
Now she sleeps like a rock! She is charming, sweet, funny, helpful and kind. People used to remark on how lovely she was- and ask me how I did it. I had to say that my parenting had very little to do with her personality. She has been this way since she was born, all on her own. She is a wonderful little soul. Happy birthday Sydney! I love you.

{photograph by me}

Etsy love: Wee Wood

I came across the shop Wee Wood on etsy and just gad to share. How cute is this acorn necklace!? I love the idea suggested - giving these necklaces as favors at a child's party- that would be so sweet. I always enjoy finding cute and safe wooden toys for little ones- if there are going to be toys lying about in your home- they may as well be beautiful. Hop over to their shop and see all the cuteness for yourself!

Bold Bedding with Striking Patterns

I am so sorry for my absence! I have been having issues with uploading. But all seems to be resolved now.
Don't you love this bold bedding? I guess The Land of Nod is tickling my fancy for certain lately- I just love the patterns and colors going on there right now! I know that this stuff is meant for little ones, but seriously, I love it and would use these items in my own room!

{images from The Land of Nod}

Wood Grain Rug...

Ok so I found this rug at The Land of Nod. I really like it. I think I might put it in my son's room. He's only 1 so he can't really argue with my decorating style yet.


How do you feel about the wood grain trend? Are you over it? In love with it? I'd love to know.

Wall Decor From Smallable

Wouldn't these bird stickers be perfect in a little one's room? I found them at Smallable - I'm a bit bored with my son's room- and they have so many great things to put on my wishlist.

Hey- A doll house that's not ugly!

I was looking around at Mod Mama and found this beauty. Seriously, I wish I had seen something like this when my oldest was a bit younger. It is such a cool design, it sort of makes me want to play with dolls.

A shirt for my boy from Threadless Kids.

I want to get this for my son:
The Threadless Kids shop is full of cuteness for little ones.

Blueberry Forest Toys

Blueberry Forest toys is a shop my kids could spend my 'retirement' on.

When good wigs go bad.

This is my lovely daughter sporting a princess wig- Cinderella I think. She loves it.
This is a short post. I was hoping to come up with something great for New Year's Eve, but I am still in a leg brace and still highly uncomfortable. So, Happy New Year to all of you- have fun and be safe!

Snow Day Part 1

Today my world is a sheet of ice, so, no school. I will be periodically posting about how I manage to keep all 4 of my kids entertained throughout the day. Wish me luck.
Project idea #1:
Make wall art. We like these from PB Teen. But I'm hoping we can make our own that are far cooler.

My kids...

I was just thinking how incredibly fortunate I am to have 4 wonderful, beautiful, healthy, and downright hilarious babies. (yeah I know they aren't all babies, but they always will be to me.)

Cuddle Doll

Well, thanks to Cookie magazine and Domino daily dose, I found this adorable doll:
This doll can be found at Yellow Label. I think my girls are too old for it- but it would make a great baby gift.

Friday Night. 9:31 pm

wow you know you're getting older when it's seriously time to go to sleep at 9. I'm pushing it since I have to get all my camera stuff ready for a shoot tomorrow- but dang I am sleepy.
My husband was asleep on the couch about an hour ago. Yeah- he's way older than I am.
I have so many freakin photos I want to put on here- but seriously, will you take the time to look at all of them? You promise? OK- I will then. And for god's sake leave me a comment or something.