rawr.

i finally bought something for the one in my tummy! i think i am going to be forced to buy a matching tee for graham. the 100 degree days are here and i'm going to be a bit uncomfortable in them to say the least. that said, the next 8-10 weeks will be filled with friends, family and a bit of swimming, nice. i'm also switching from my doctor and the hospital to the birthing center, better late then never!

etsy summer stock

swooning over things on etsy as per usual, me stuff, graham stuff and baby stuff. but, here are a few summer picks i thought i would share. i might have to grab this blouse, even though it won't fit me until next summer. one two three

good grief! one month until graham's 2nd birthday party! i need to figure out some delicious fun food and some simple decoration ideas. by the time the day is here, it will be hotter and i will be bigger, so something easy as pie. mmmmm...pie.

 :)

nice 'n neutral

summer parties usually make me think of bright colors. in fact, i'm a big fan of them. but here's an alternative, a nice neutral. the muted palette is so calm, a nice cool down during the hot months ahead. of course i spotted a heart garland. i realize i'm slightly obsessed with garlands/bunting. this one you could use for any occasion, which i love as well. if you are throwing a party anytime soon, check out this bridal shower over at my cakies. simply gorgeous and simply simple. she can really do no wrong. this shop has sweet baby shower invitations, i featured the owl. (they're a little pricy considering i've never kept anyone's baby shower invite ever) but, i couldn't resist popping them on here for the sake of beauty. enjoy!

mother's day

i love these simple ideas for letting moms know they are appreciated. grab half a dozen magnets of her favorite photos. get her THE candle for the house. give a beautiful print of the flowers she loves, never to be thrown out. photo magnets, candle, print

something's hiding in there

this sweet music box would make a sensational wedding shower gift. these guys always have appealing little treasures.

winter water factory

this shop has such vibrant colors and patterns. you can find stuff for boys and girls, baby to big kid. not in my every day price range, but for a couple things worth a look!

make room for baby

the new baby will sleep in our room for quite a bit. late night feeding are way more appealing from the comfort of our bed. that said, the two little ones are indeed going to share a room. meaning...it must get a few updates, a bit of sprucing up! these sweet crochet are on my list of maybe. i am attracted to the circular shape and the texture. etsy of course.

colette bream dreams in shades of simple

i've had these handmade "star" pillows on my etsy wishlist for a bit now, they are the sweetest. the other day i noticed their creator a featured seller on the etsy site. so i read her story and it put a smile on a face. read how the birth of her child inspired her or just check out her shop! the bedding looks like it could transform your toddler's bed into a cloud!

some unisex registry picks!

americanapparel

ergo

amazon

i've been fairly insistent this time around that we leave the child's sex a labor day discovery. we found out with graham and it was SO much fun to know! but, this is our last and i want a surprise. this pregnancy i have decided against pain medication. so if we're going natural, let's go natural! "think of it as retro", i keep telling my husband.
therefore, i am keeping the list of wants and needs short and neutral. one of the nice things about having children close together is you still have some of the "baby" stuff. but, i suppose i'll be revisiting some of my favorite baby items and looking for new ones! the carrier is a must and c'mon, that's a freaking cute rattle.
p.s. i think i could go a little nuts at american apparel

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valentine'e day is a bright little day in the midst of most people's winter. why not have a little fun with it. a little box of yummy treats or maybe a tiny heart garland to adorn somebody's workspace. it's just a made up cutsie "holiday", sounds great to me!

weekday carnival in finland

bigcartel


if you haven't checked out weekdaycarnival you should. this is a print sold in her shop, i love it. the most accurate rendition of the man on the moon i've ever seen.

instant smile

now THIS is art! i feel like i could handle the house wallpapered in baby animal photographs. But, maybe that's too much. anyway, thought i'd share these!

be mine.

sweet valentine ideas are floating around the internet. boy do i love a day fairly devoted to the color combination of pink and red!!! i have picked out my own present, why not. this is what i want to get in the mail to celebrate the unnecessary, but fun holiday. thanks to shauna murray. i've featured her decals before, but she also has lovely cards and brilliant packaging. i think the speckled gold would do quite nicely. i have the perfect spot on the mirror in our living room! what does everybody else like to get for valentine's? do you like notes from friends, baubles? i'd love to know!

old school-ish

this is about as "into" gadgets as i get. these retro handsets are pretty snazzy. HERE

kiddo garb

there are some inexpensive gems on etsy. here are some to fill the kid's closet! i've mentioned klt works before, but images two and three are from caustic threads!

sweater vase

something cozy to put your flowers in during the colder months. i like them and they are on sale for less than $20, crateandbarrel. niiiiiice. anyway, busy weekend ahead. i TRIED to watch "gentlemen prefer blondes" this morning while graham was playing in his room. alas, he came in and turned my girl time into...shaun the sheep.

bill murray

kinda awesome poster. found on "we are 1976"


yes please sweets. gingerbread cupcakes


i wish i was this together. just another saturday night

felt feet

oooooooooooooh so sweet! HERE!

the big picture

these goat milk caramels are at the top of my "sweets i need" list. the couple that creates these goodies  in vermont, seem to have the good life. read about their operation HERE!

cute camera bag!

i hadn't found a camera bag this great looking and this reasonably priced. i saw this one over on designsponge and you can get one here. just thought i would share!