Thinking of Summer

I am thinking of summer as Memorial Day is just around the corner. I think this new shells image will be perfect for August in our 2013 desk calendar.

Is This A Coincidence?

Do you think its a coincidence this AMAZING new image arrived just a few months before my husband Greg's 42nd Birthday? Hmmmm, I am a bit suspicious.

Let's see how this sounds..

LETS SHARE A TOAST

AND POP OPEN SOME BEERS

TO CELEBRATE GREG'S 42 YEARS!

Seriously, isn't this great for a 40 something celebration?

So New!

So New! We are adding two new images to our embroidery portfolio. Here are the first stitch outs. Usually it takes 2-3 to get the colors just right! A few modifications and these will be ready to go! Both will be adorable on a red tote and I am going to use the lobster on our new coasters which will be available soon!

Patiently Waiting

Remember my blog here about the new table and chairs I wanted for my kitchen? ( I know it was ages ago March of 2011 to be exact...). The new chairs came on Wednesday and the table is scheduled to arrive today! Cant' wait to get put these beautiful flowers on it. You may recall that the chairs were our "steal" from the Pine Mine and the table was the splurge from Eddy West. Stay tuned for the big reveal!

Study Spaces

It feels like forever I have been trying to find two desks for my boys computer room. It seemed like every place I checked had a price tag of $400.00 plus dollars which I had to multiply by 2. Way out of my budget given everything else I have been trying to do on the house. I didnt really even want the storage space, just a nice big work table for their computers. The situation recently became more urgent as they now share a table side by side and my oldest son, Thomas, has logged several complaints to upper management that my younger son, Jackson is listening to the Capitals Hockey highlights too often and too loud. ( I sympathize with Thomas on this one. )So, I decide to look again for something that would work and was in my budget of around $200.00 each. I am thrilled to share with you that I found these great sawhorse tables which can be used for desks at West Elm  on sale for $169.99! I love the red but went with the white. They are the perfect solution - tons of space and a great price. We picked up one at the store yesterday and the 2nd is on its way. Now I need to search for chairs!

My Day.... I mean Mother's Day

My Day, I mean Mother's Day is just around the corner. I told my husband I didnt need a gift. Really, picking up 2 sets of dirty white socks everyday, 365 days a year and getting to wash them is gift enough! Seriously though, I stopped by Tiffany on Sunday and picked up two Tiffany Twist Round Charms that I have been stalking since they came out. I plan to get their first initial engraved in them. I also fell in love with this new charm bracelet. My husband was happy to mark "get wife Mother's Day gift" off his list and I got what I wanted so everyone's happy! What's on your wish list?

Mirror Mirror

I have always wanted to do an outdoor movie in the summer. I hope 2012 is the year we actually plan and do it! I just took my son Jackson to see Mirror Mirror. Have you seen it? It's a great movie and as much as I love my girl Julia(we named a HPD shoe after her!) the prince played by Armie Hammer(you may recognize him from The Social Network) stole the show! I think Mirror Mirror would be a great film to feature!

Here's what I am thinking for the party. Big screen outside and I stumbled upon this popcorn bar idea on The Party Dress site that was inspired by Jessica Kirkland from Pen n Paperflowers. I noticed the carriage in the movie looks just like the one we did for William and Kate's wedding last year. It will be perfect for the invitations. Cant wait for this party!

Inspiration photo from Pottery Barn

                                                    How adorable is this popcorn stand?

Here's what I am going to use on the invitations!