in search of ideas.

Yesterday, I shared with you some of my favorite photographs having to do with vintage carnivals. There was a method to the madness, and I'll tell you why.

In 26 days,

my baby boy turns 7!!!

{and yes, we are counting!}

That sounds SO much older than six, let me tell you.

But after many discussions with Andrew, the theme of his birthday party has been decided...

Andrew's Carnival!!

So now I am reaching out to all of you creative people who are surely full of fantastic ideas for me to incorporate into this backyard carnival of fun! We want to make it old fashioned and fun, with vintage games and silly prizes, popcorn and hot dogs, the boys wearing funky top hats and tossing ping pong balls into bowls of goldfish. {Yes, for real, there will be goldfish.}

So, I need your help!!

Ideas? Fun games to create? Decor items?

Let me have it, friends. Comment away!

I am in planning mode and need all the help I can get!

And PS.

Is this THE cutest cake in the world?!

Too bad we aren't having the theme be "superheroes"!

Or maybe it's a good thing....?

It will save me a bundle not having this cake made for my son. :)

Now I am off to throw a snazzy Easter party in Andrew's classroom...

I hope you all enjoy a fantastic Friday

& wonderful start to your holiday weekend!

xo!

egg-tastic ideas.

Easter is just around the corner!

What are your plans and traditions for the holiday?

I want to share some fantastic photos that are making me want to dye Easter eggs, fill baskets with grass, craft up a storm and decorate for Sunday! {And all the while snacking on Reese's eggs and Cadbury cream eggs. Yum!} :)

{I adore these spray painted jelly jars with bunny motifs!}

{This would make an amazing centerpiece to your Easter brunch table!}

{I spy the perfect kids card craft to make this week. Andrew would love it!}

{Make each place setting a bit more special with a darling bunny-shaped sugar cookie!}

{Wonderful little floral arrangements using field flowers and eggs!}

{These bright little bunnies are oh-so-happy!}

{LOVE this grass leaf motif on the dyed Easter eggs! And this is the perfect way to use those cute little terra cotta pots that are only pennies at any garden or craft store!}

{This cake is the perfect amount of decoration... simple, yet festive! And wouldn't this be fun to let the kids do?}

{Glitter!!! Need I say more?!}

I hope all of these gorgeous photos

gave you a little Easter inspiration as well! :)

Happy Tuesday,

and stay tuned tomorrow

for a fantastic giveaway!!

xo!

{all photos via weheartit}

super simple packaging.

If you find yourself without the right wrapping paper for a certain occasion,
I have a super simple and adorable answer!
Tissue paper!
I love wrapping gifts with tissue paper.
I think it looks old-fashioned, yet chic.
Simply roll up your gift in a few sheets of tissue paper and secure the ends together.
{sort of like a piece of candy would be wrapped at both ends!}
Then doll it up with any funky ribbon you'd like.

I like using ribbon that matches the item inside the gift.

A sneak peak of what's to come for the recipient! :)
This is an inexpensive and quick way to wrap a cute present.
Happy packaging, xo!

PS.
Amazing recipe tomorrow.
Chocolate + coconut = love. :)

last minute mother's day ideas.

Leave it to Martha to know what's up for Mother's Day.
Here are a few fantastic gifts you or your kids can put together last minute that are still extra-special for any mom. :)

1. These teacup candles are incredibly sweet and useful!
2. Make mom a delicious breakfast in bed!
3. Whip up some pink meringue drops. What a beautiful treat!
4. The perfect gift for small children to help put together... a coupon book!

Happy Mother's Day weekend to you all
and
Happy Pink Saturday!
xo!