REBECCA'S BASEBALL THEMED BRIDAL SHOWER

It's #TBT party series time! Rebecca is one of my very best friends since childhood. She got engaged at game 7 of the 2011 World Series- go Cards!! Rebecca and her now husband, Mike, are reaaaally into baseball, so we thought it appropriate to throw an All American Girls Baseball themed bridal shower for her! I planned this party with one of the most creative people I know and a bestie of Rebecca's, Sam Schmiz. We had a tough time finding inspiration for a modern adult girls baseball theme so we stuck with simple colors pink, red, and mint, and gave it a vintage style. 

Instead of a guest book, we had everyone sign baseballs! Another fun thing we did was take pictures of each guest in the photo booth, then as the party went on, we secretly made baseball cards for each guest to take home and a copy for Rebecca. We also gave Rebecca coordinating stationery and presented everything in a "baseball memorabilia" box with stat cards from each guest. 

Here's the bride-to-be and the baseball themed food table. Hot dogs, nacho bar, popcorn, soft pretzels, and peanuts. 

I painted these forks just by taping off sections. (I'll post a polka dot DIY soon.) Napkins by Shop Sweet Lulu- our fav party supplies site!

Cracker Jack Treats... oooommmmggg you guys. Recipe HERE just sprinkle fleur de sel on top.

We thought it would be fun to put the toppings into those little plastic baseball hats you get at the game for ice cream (AKA one of the only reasons I attend baseball games).

This was so fun- instead of playing a game we had the guests fill out these "stat cards". Each square had a number involved in it to fit the baseball theme, like 7 is the number of___, on their 10 anniversary___, etc. We gave Rebecca the stat cards for her memorabilia box. PURCHASE HERE

How cute are these pennant invites Sam designed?

Sam used her Cricut to make the bunting banners, confetti, and this photo booth backdrop. Anyone have the new Cricut Explore? Dying for one!!

Anyone throwing a baseball themed shower? We'd love to see what you come up with!

-L

STYLED: ENTRY WAY

painting / pendant / mirror / wooden accent / rug / tray / basket

My husband is not touring these next couple of months, which means he is HOME and I am putting him to WORK! Lots of things get left undone when he is away, so we have a lot of catching up to do. We are currently in the process of ridding our walls of the flat builder's paint that has been here since we moved in, and painting them in Behr's lovely "Chocolate Froth". It is a lot of work, but so worth it! I absolutely LOVE this color! We painted our guest room with this color, and I knew immediately that I wanted it in every other room in our home! 

We are currently working on our entry way, which is (by default) part of our living room. I put together a little inspiration board of things I have pinned over time or recently purchased for this little space. I am  mostly excited about wrapping a parsons console table in fabric or grass cloth. Leaning towards grasscloth. Have you ever tried a project like this? I am curious to know any tips you may have!

-J

FAT KID FRIDAY: CHOCOLATE

This is why I can't peruse Pinterest when I'm hungry (which is all the time)! I find oohey gooey chocolaty caramely peanutbuttery goodness that I just want to bake and gobble up immediately. Here's what's on my to-bake list (not Jenni's, because she's a freak and doesn't like dark chocolate. Can't believe we're friends)... it's Fat Kid Friday: Chocolate Edition.  

1. cookie dough billionaire bars

2. reese's peanut butter cookie s'mores

3. chocolate covered pretzel peanut butter 

4. andes mint chip soft fudgy chocolate cookies

5. double chocolate banana bread

6. boozy thin mint milkshake

7. dark chocolate caramel bars

...and i just gained 5 lbs looking at these recipes. Anyone tried these? Lemme know!

-L

BUNNY TAILS AND CARROT STICKS

Easter is a very special holiday to my little family, not to mention all of the kids' stuff that Target puts out every year is always so much fun to hang in Amara's room. Amara has fun decorating her little tree (which we bought more decorations for this year) and hanging a wreath on her door. We just make a big deal out of it and she tells me how pretty it all is.... it is a win win really! I wasn't super crazy about any of the garlands I came across, so I just decided to make my own. I wanted a more playful one since it was for a little girl's room, ya know? I settled on bunny tails and carrot sticks. I simply used the items I already had on hand, which made it free... which makes it awesome!

Items you will need: I freehanded these little guys, so feel free to do the same or you can trace my kindergarten drawing HERE, one sheet of orange felt, 2 sheets of cream felt, two cotton balls, green yarn, and twine of some sort! Here is a great tutorial for making poms carrot tops if you don't already know how to do it. Simply trace and cut, make your poms, break apart your little pieces of cotton and roll them into balls and go to town with your hot glue gun!

I bought this wreath and tree from Target! I probably could have saved some money and made this wreath by myself! Twine, yarn and a wreath form??? I went a little "crazy shopper lady" and snagged it off the shelf since it was the last one. I wasn't thinking clearly people. 

I will certainly make my attempt to explain what Easter is really all about to Amara, and I anxiously await the day when she "gets it". In the meantime, it is a lot of fun to just put up pretty things!!

What are some of your favorite Easter traditions / things to do with you kiddos? Any suggestions on how to teach a toddler?

-J

DONUT PARTY (FREE PRINTABLES)

My mom was in town this weekend for her birthday, so I threw her a brunch featuring her favorite food ever: donuts! Sweet friends that she's gotten to know over the years when visiting us, great conversation, yummy donuts, and colorful decorations made the party a hit. 

Free printables for you at the end of the post!

DIY sprinkle confetti: just cut cut cut up your scraps of tissue paper and voila! Sprinkles!

DIY Sprinkle Forks: I used a letter "I" rubber stamp and just stamped it in different colors to look like sprinkles! For extra fun, I put the forks in a delicious glass of real sprinkles.

I didn't have time to fully complete the donut balloons, nor did I supervise the lady at Kroger inflating these... half way. UGH! Much cuter HERE.

I left out treat boxes for guests to take home extras... I do NOT need donuts sitting around my house! 

The birthday girl, my beautiful mom, Marty! And little Max of course.

To make your life a lot easier... free printables:

Donuts HERE and HERE

Tags HERE and HERE

Menu (blank) HERE

-L

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SAN FRAN & WHAT I WORE

We returned home from SF last week! We were out visiting my husband's lovely grandparents, who are just SO very special. It was such a lovely trip filled with lots of memory making, good eats and absolutely breath taking scenery. I just don't know if it ever gets old. I had a hard time coming home this time. I wanted to stay... possibly forever. On one of our days there, I got to stroll around the city with my two loves, drink coffee out of a bowl and just BE. TOGETHER. Truly, one of the best days of 2014!

^^ We went to Tartine for a morning bun ( Leah said it was a MUST) and an amazing ham, cheese and sun dried tomato concoction on homemade toasted bread.... HEAVEN! ^^

^^Days where I get to just wear a light jacket are my fav! Also, I am kind of IN LOVE with my new Nars lipstick ( in Schiap)! It is just fab, and ironically, I am so unafraid to wear it. Its just pretty darn it!! ^^

 ^^ I am such a fan of my Timi & Leslie bag. I don't travel without it! ^^

Feel free to message us or leave a comments regarding what I wore. Most of it is stuff that I have had for a while, but I would be more than happy to point you to something similar!

Until next time San Fran....

Have a great weekend friends!

-J

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