A Jungle Inspired Baby Shower!
Find me on INSTAGRAM @MonicaHart1 On Safari ~ A mosquito netting canopy and a graceful, long-necked friend, greeted guests at gorgeous mom-to-be… Jillian’s ~ baby shower. As the fun ‘flash-card’ invitation states, ‘G’ IS for Giraffe but it’s also for baby Grace, who is due to arrive soon. So we rolled out the chalk welcome mat (imagine the...
Wild about Lavender! DIY Floral ‘Cake’ Centerpiece
Stefanie Knowlton Photography Lavender is at its peak this time of year and what’s not to LOVE about lavender? Stefanie Knowlton Photography Miss Melaine of My Sweet Savannah fame and I are still on a lavender infused high…from our visit to Stefanie Knowlton Photography the fragrant fields at Woodinville Lavender! ...
Burlap Corset Covers ~
Party Decor Inspiration You gotta love a table decor idea that looks as good coming as it does… going! Here is a look at the yummy Burlap Corset Covers, my sister Linda and I made for our niece Stefanie’s baby shower. Aren’t they fun? And here is what I luv. The burlap fabric will work...
Party Idea ~ Butterfly Mobile
Beautiful Butterfly A quick post today… as it is dress rehearsal night for our little party. Still much to do! Making a sweet butterfly ‘mobile’ of sorts, to hang from my sister Carol’s, classic, gorgeous, new chandelier! Do you like it? (Talked her into it…so glad she said yes!) And what could be more fitting...
Party Takeaway Inspiration ~
Petite Party Cones I always appreciate little party parting gifts, do you? It doesn’t have to be much, just a little something to remind you of a special afternoon or evening. Here’s a peek, at the petite newspaper and vellum cone take-aways, I’m working on for a French themed baby shower. Just a little rolled French...
Precious Gift Idea ~
Sweet Shadow Gift Box I’m having so much fun helping out with an upcoming French themed baby shower. Or should I say, ‘bebe!’ I thought it would be darling to give a gift, that comes in a frame, instead of a box or bag. A gift… which conveniently doubles as wall art for the party! I...
Sweetest Cupcake Toppers ~
Do you like them? The Petite cupcake toppers for the French themed baby shower I’m working on. Remember the paper pedestals I gave you a peek at… Well, I added these darling sugar flowers. (Love that the embellishments are edible!) The pedestal fleet was ready to roll. (Here are just a few) But alas, I had...
A Trip to LA ~ a Peek at Pantry Cabinet Details
I apologize for the lack of posting lately… We have been away, on a ‘spur of the moment’ visit to Southern California. (Our son didn’t even know he was going. We showed up at school, with his bag packed and headed to the airport!) We spent a little time in LA and Hollywood, (‘The kid’...
Turning 1 ~
Time Flies ~ Has it really been a year since my sisters and I… pulled the… curtain on that little French themed… (Images ~ Stefanie Knowlton) shower for… Stefanie & baby to be? What a difference a year makes! Beautiful Baby Adele turned one recently and Stefanie let me help style the party goodies she selected....
A French Celebration for Bebe ~
And you’re invited! A family affair ~ Merci to: Carol, for graciously hosting, Julie & Co., for the delectable menu & games, Linda, for lending her sewing prowess and Stefanie, for being the beautiful ‘mom to be’ and…for capturing the day, so gorgeously, on camera. * * * We pull back the curtain, on this...
This & That ~
Bits & Bobs ~ Very excited to get a sweet mention from Cindy & Haley’s Cottage! My sister Linda and I, are having fun creating little linen, ticking & burlap goodies, available at Haley’s Cottage in Kirkland. Stop in, if you live in the area… they have some amazing home furnishings! ~ B A B...
Bay Heart Wreath ~
Herbal Goodness This lovely little Bay wreath is simple to construct. All you need is: cardboard & a heart, a few bay leaves, (Magnolia would work well here too but Bay is sooo fragrant) all purpose glue and ribbon. First, I enlarged a trace of a heart shaped cookie cutter and re-traced that image onto...
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