October 18, 2010

Mom Monday {food for thought}

As some of my tweeps might know I spend my mornings on my way into the office listening to TED talks. I recently listened to Jamie Oliver's talk and was so moved, and inspired to do something I had to share. Jamie spoke a lot of about creating family traditions around food and eating in the home. Here are some ideas I had (some inspired by my own childhood). I think picnics are a fabulous tradition. I have such great memories of having family picnics...READ MORE

October 11, 2010

Mom Monday {pink party inspired}

I have an undying love for all things pink, so pink parties for little ones have definitely been on my mind as of late. Here are 3 of my all time favorite pink parties to get your creative juices flowing. I absolutely love this party posted on How Does She (a fabulous resource for DIY and fun party ideas). Here is a fabulously chic pink birthday party thrown by the wedding blog queen herself Abby of Style Me Pretty. So of course it was nothing but...READ MORE

October 4, 2010

Mom Monday {stripe trend}

Admittedly one of my favorite things to shop for are tiny fashions for my little Piper. There are just such gorgeous clothes available for littles. One of my favorite trends I am seeing right now is stripes. {1} i adore this organic hazelnut zigzag romper from shak shuka {2} old navy is such a great place to get tiny fashion pieces! like this striped sweater dress  {3} this Ralph Lauren rugby gift set would make the perfect shower gift!  {4} I love...READ MORE

September 27, 2010

Mom Monday {plush toy round up}

Happy Mom Monday everyone! Piper is at that stage where she is starting to show interest in her stuffed animals. She definitely has her favorites which is so fun to watch. I am now feeling like I want to get her more fun plush toys to play with. Below is my round up of the best of the best... {1} This Anne-Claire Petit grey monkey is such a chic take on the traditional sock monkey.   {2} There is nothing more classic and chic than a Petit Bateau...READ MORE

September 20, 2010

Mom Monday {fairy tales come true}

I am a big believer in encouraging imagination in children. Keeping them young, and inspiring them to use their creativity. Here are a few things to help inspire you to do the same! {1} these gorgeous two photos via Papier Mache are so lovely!  {2} these hand knit hats are so amazing!! what kid wouldn't want to wear these!? via poppytalk handmade {3} my mother in-law recently gave Piper this adorable personalized fairy book that spells her name...READ MORE