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a spring wreath

    A few weeks ago I spent some time with two of my oldest friends {not old as in age, but old as in I’ve known them for a long, long time}.  Both mentioned that they had their burlap wreaths up and that they wanted something… Continue Reading…a spring wreath

    party hat {tutorial}

      They were a hit with the kids {even the birthday girl didn’t mind wearing hers} and very simple to make, so here is a tutorial on these festive paper party hats. Here’s what you will need: :: party hat template {download below} :: decorative paper… Continue Reading…party hat {tutorial}

      rug pillow {tutorial}

        A vintage grain sack pillow is a perfect staple for any home : simple, graphic and classic. {via} The real ones can be a bit expensive and hard to come by but there are plenty of great faux versions available. {via: potterybarn, etsy} While walking… Continue Reading…rug pillow {tutorial}

        big girl shoes

          Meet Matilda.

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          The world’s cutest {almost} two year old. She is a spunky little thing who is such a girl. One of my favorite things about her is her love of shoes.

          Her birthday is in just a few days and I have found the perfect gift for her

          {Rae : stop reading if you don’t want to see what  we’re giving your baby}

          birdies big girl shoes

          Birdie’s Big Girl Shoes is a darling story book with GORGEOUS illustrated by the talented Sujean Rim. It is right up there on my list of most delightful {and pretty} children’s books.  And just the right thing for a little girl with a shoe obsession.

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          Such a cute illustration. I sort of want to frame it and put it in Audrey’s room.

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          When Ryan saw this picture he said the mom reminded him of me. I’m totally flattered because that mommy has some sexy legs!

          So I bought the book and was inspired to make a little something extra for the birthday girl.

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          How about a tutorial?

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          Here is what you’ll need:

          :: t-shirt {I bought this one from Target – Audrey has it too and I love it}

          :: fabric {for the shoe and for the flower}

          :: image {or a book with an image you want to copy}

          :: scissors, pins, needle & thread

          :: sewing machine

          :: tulle & beads {optional, for the flower}

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          flower pin {tutorial}

            This project comes straight from the ever-creative Nonna. She made a flower pin for Audrey {seen below} and it was so cute, I asked her to show me her tricks. And the wonderful Nonna obliged. So here is the tutorial for the Here’s what you’ll… Continue Reading…flower pin {tutorial}