labels

My little man is going to be going to pre-school soon and what a great excuse to order clothing labels for him! I've been dying for a good excuse to order Mabel's Labels! I first saw her at a baby show I did in Marin and then later saw her stuff again featured in Jewels & Pinstripes Celebrity Gift Baskets that I also participated in...yeah! So excited to get them and I love supporting other mom businesses!

outsourcing my sewing

Well, I've finally taken the plunge and decided to outsource the sewing of my blankets. Long gone are the days of my mom and I sewing at night and on the weekends! There is just not enough time in the day with two kids, job, husband, house, personal time etc....

This weekend I'm going to meet with a local seemstress (no, not flying to China to hire a 5 year old) and see if she can take on the task of sewing my blankets. I have about 50 blankets for her to sew right now...so let's hope we can work something out! It's bitter sweet because my mom and I won't be personally sewing all the blankets but it will allow the company to grow and for me to focus on new designs and fabrics which is really my favorite part! Next chapter...check!

Our little fireman!

Cole's 3rd Birthday Present! His official fireman outfit...the pickaxe is plastic don't worry!

Cole's 3rd Birthday!

My first baby Cole turned 3 on June 3rd..can hardly believe it's been 3 years since he made an appearance...I can still vividly remember the 37 hours of labor!

Office

Ugg..took a slight hiatus from the blog! We've been so busy with life and jobs that there just isn't enough time in the day! Hubby is gone on a boys trip and the kids are sleeping...time to catch up! First order of business...our office is almost done, need to pick out some paint and lay the floors and we're there, should just be another week or two! Can't wait! Counting down the days to be fully organized and my office out of Elle's room.

divine twine

Oh how cute is this twine. I saw it in a mag and immediately had to look up the website. What I'm going to use it for I have no idea... but it's so cute and I want one in every color. Great for crafting and wrapping presents!

new toy

Flip Video...love it!

cole wishing me a happy mothers day (and just about to pick his nose).

elle..doing what she does best, spitting up!

orbit stroller

My father-in-law and his wife just gave Elle a serious upgrade in her infant car seat and stroller (she has been using the Britax we bought for Cole 3 years ago)! We just took it for a test drive last night and she was an angel at dinner in it...cozy and snug as a bug. It's this beautiful mocha and cream color and rides so smooth! Elle is so hip at only 4 months of age :). Thanks Papa and Baba!

stroller & bike = super cool!

Check out this new Taga toddler bike video! In just 20 seconds it converts from a bike to a stroller....excellent!It can be your's for just $1495.00 yikes!

inspiration

I need to remember to watch this more often...love this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc

Elle 3 Months

I tried to take some pictures of Elle with our blankets...I took about 80 pictures and about 4 were decent..props to those photographers that always get good pics! Work in progress...

Zinna's

Stop by Zinna's in Scotts Valley...I've carried my blankets there for a couple years now! I love them because they call me all the time to restock. Order up!

the future of sewing

This may just be the future in sewing...how cool is this machine. It matches the color of the fabric or paper and dyes the white thread to the color you need. No more digging for the right thread color to match your project.

bye bye bobbi brown

I recently ran out of my Bobbi Brown foundation and went to re-order it online, I gasped when I saw the cost. I must have forgotten I spent $45 dollars on it...eek!

I couldn't bring myself to spend that much again so I asked our Nanny Vanessa what she used (since her skin is always so nice). She sent me to Longs and I bought Loreal's new true match super blendable foundation $10.49. It took me some time to figure out how to tell what my color was (so go to the store kid less). First you need to figure out which category your skin under tone falls under (neutral, warm or cool) and then you find your color with in that category. I ended up being under warm and found a couple of colors and tested on my lower chin. I tried it for the first time today and LOVE it. Blends well and even's out skin tone with a smooth finish.

Ironically I was reading the new issue of Instyle last night with Scarlett Johansson on the cover and they do a huge beauty product review and the Loreal new true match was in there as one of the best inexpensive foundations. Bye, bye Bobbi Brown I can't afford you anymore.

bye bye $45.00

hello $10.49

baby love!

To my surprise I got a box in the mail today from my best friends mom who is an amazing sewer! In it was a little light blue HAND smocked dress for Elle size 12 months! DYING it's so cute...I want to hang it in her room as part of the decor (I can't even imagine putting it on her anytime soon because she spits up all over anything that is near her). The stitching detail is so amazing you can just tell the love that went into making it! They definitely don't make things like this anymore. Jane...thank you so much!

Lemons

Fresh from the tree! My hubby and I always joke about our lemon tree because we bought it at Kmart and the garden snob that he is said "that's never going to survive, it's from Kmart". A few years later it's producing like crazy and such a happy little tree.

ribbon

I love checking the mail! Today I received my yummy new ribbon for wrapping. I've found a couple of great wholesalers on eBay that sell the organza ribbon with the satin stripe down the middle. I'm dreaming about my office space (which should be done with in the month) and can't wait to have the hubby make me a ribbon holder. I found some really cute ideas while searching the web.

New Ribbon!

Ideas for Holders!

quote of the day

Another great thought to chew on:

Studies show that people who worry about mistakes shut down, but those who are relaxed about doing badly soon learn to do well. Success is built on failure.

perspective

I always like to be some what introspective and think that while going through the challenges in life are difficult there is always a lesson learned and you are wiser for it. Today I was reading an article about a jewelry designer and she said it perfectly!

Mantra: "learn from it" No matter how difficult a situation is there is always something you can take away. Monique Pean

boots

From the fireboots to the cowboy boots!