My sister-in-law, Jess, is due any day with her first baby – a sweet little girl. We’re beside ourselves in the Lex family because it will be the first new baby since Audrey and we’re just slightly baby-crazy around here. Since Jess is a lover… Continue Reading…sweet book themed baby shower
We’re going to have a new baby in the family this summer. Don’t worry – she’s not ours. Ryan’s brother and sister-in-law are having their first and we can hardly wait! My Jones side is already overflowing with kiddos (12 kids ages 11 and under),… Continue Reading…Baby Essentials / favorites for your little one
This week is devoted to books. Each day I’ll share my favorites in different categories and I’d love to hear some of yours in the comments. On friday, we’ll do a link party. I’m really excited about this one. It will be a great way… Continue Reading…book week: favorite books for baby
College friends of ours are adopting a baby girl from Ethiopia. Her name is Harper. You may remember we did a really fun crafting fundraiser a year and a half ago so it feels special to have walked a teensy bit of the adoption journey… Continue Reading…a handmade doll for harper
My little sister, Hillary, is having her third baby {a boy} any day. This is the last of the babies and so my older sister, Amy, and I hosted a special shower to celebrate sweet baby boy. I have had this idea in my head… Continue Reading…picnic in the park {baby shower}
Even though my business has moved away from doing custom invitations, I love being able to do a few projects here and there for family and friends. My dear friend Julia is pregnant with her third baby {the first girl} and I was the invitation-creator… Continue Reading…vintage baby shower invitations
Before my little sweetness was born {nearly two years ago, I can hardly believe it}, I made this flower mobile to hang over her crib. It was one of the first tutorials seen on JDC and a pretty project that I was proud of. But… Continue Reading…flower mobile {again}
I hang out at Target a lot. Partially because there are not a lot of other shopping options in my town, and partially because I can always find great stuff at a great price. Yesterday I was chilling at Target {while my No. 1’s prescription… Continue Reading…girlie tee inspiration
My cousin is having her first baby in just a few weeks and so I wanted to make something special for baby Olivia Rose. She received a special dolly, embellished onesie, set of burp cloths and a headband. I loved these burp cloths for my… Continue Reading…pink
We hosted a birthday brunch for our baby girl this weekend. I went with blues, gray, white and lots of flowers – just like her nursery and apparently my favorite combination of colors right now. Her invitations set the tone and it was fun to… Continue Reading…audrey’s first birthday {the party}
To my sweet Audrey-girl, From the moment we knew you were joining our family, we adored you. When we met you for the first time we were overwhelmed with your gentle beauty, your petite features, your long fingers. Your demeanor is sweet and delicate,… Continue Reading…my sweet girl
I bought a sandwich today for $9. It was really good, but seriously nine dollars?!! In case you are wondering it was the Roberto Benigni from Pasta & Co. and if I were the calorie counting kind of girl I’m pretty sure I would be… Continue Reading…on my mind
I really loved the way the nursery turned out : : but it didn’t quite feel finished. Granted, I still needed a chandelier and was looking for the perfect rug to fill in that gaping space on the floor. I loved it, but something about… Continue Reading…audrey’s nursery – part two
I saw this image the other day in a Potterybarn Kids catalog and was inspired to create my own little flower mobile for the baby’s room. So, off I went to the local craft store and bought many many white & cream flowers. and a… Continue Reading…a mobile that isn’t a mobile
