I recently had the privilege of hosting a baby shower for one of my closest friends, and the other hostesses and I had [probably too much] fun with the theme. We played on the idea of the mother's "impending departure" into the "journey of motherhood" and were able to incorporate all sorts of vintage details that the mommy-to-be adores - win win!These ideas could certainly be incorporated into any other kind of party or shower (like a going away party, of course!)... We welcomed the guests ... Read More about Vintage Travel Themed Shower
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The [Master Closet’s] Messy Truth
A little {embarrassing} dose of reality... This is the master closet we've been using for the past year:I've certainly seen (and lived with) smaller, but its inefficiency and awkwardness is hard to beat. My long dresses have been living in the guest room closet, and our shoes, hats, and sweaters have been in the linen closet just outside the master bedroom. Again, not impossible, but not ideal. All that is about to change... This is where our shoes are now:And our poor hats and sweaters ... Read More about The [Master Closet’s] Messy Truth
A Free Spindle Crib
This is where my youngest now sleeps:He was sleeping, for a time, in this:Now I must say that I actually find the brown crib a lovely shape and a very solid construction. But the teeth marks are horrendous (trust me, they're way worse than you can see in this picture!). And its sleigh-bed curves are really a bit too big for its location in the room. But since I had gotten a great deal on it (from craigslist, of course) when we moved back from Paris, I kept telling myself that I should just ... Read More about A Free Spindle Crib
Preparing [my heart] for a First Birthday
Can I just confess something?I am not crafty. Creative? when inspired. Inventive? when necessary. Resourceful? definitely. Crafty? ....... *crickets chirping*....... At least that's how I feel, especially when trying to get ready for Littler Pax's first birthday party.The Planning His birthday is Friday. I emailed invitations last Tuesday. 'Nuff said.The Production I want it to be fun, celebratory, cute, and practical. That, my friends, is why I'm currently rolling my eyes at ... Read More about Preparing [my heart] for a First Birthday
“Antique” Frame Tutorial
For some of you, those who are brave with paint and brushes and haphazardly throwing them together, this post may seem tedious... but for those who are rule followers, paint-by-number sorts of folks, I hope the following emboldens you to try your hand at some creative "antique" finishes.Normally, I would recommend scouring thrift stores or the trash until you discover a fabulous wooden frame that is cheap (or free!) and is awaiting your rescue and refurbishment. Or, you can get impatient like ... Read More about “Antique” Frame Tutorial