Mommy Monday: Story Book Inspired Birthday Parties

Chic & Cheap Nursery blog

Today we have a special guest, Nicole from Chic & Cheap Nursery! I first "met" Nicole last year when she contact me about sharing the days of the week clothes rack that I made for junior. Her site is a wealth of information for creating unique rooms for babies and kids at prices real people can afford. She also has a vast assortment of party ideas in her archives, and since I've begun planning Junior's first birthday party I asked Nicole to share some inspiring soirees for kids. * * * * … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic at JPM Design

Today I'm a guest at Mary's lovely blog, JPM Design, and sharing this week's Cheap Chic picks. This time I'm sharing small, delicate little accessories that will add style to your shelf, your finger, and even your toilet tank. Curious? Well then head on over! Mary is an interior designer from California who has loads of pretty designs in her portfolio, including this design board she created for her soon-to-be stepdaughter's bedroom. Isn't it cheerful?     I'm honored to … [Read more...]

From Runway to Rooms: A Guest Post

While I'm off on a business trip, the team at Arcadian Home Decor is helping me out with a guest post. It's often been said that if you want to get an idea of how to decorate your house, you should first take a look at your wardrobe. Generally speaking we wear the colors and styles that we love (or we should!), and the shapes and colors hanging in our closet are a good indication of what our home looks like (or should!). It's probably pretty rare for a  frumpy dresser to live in a very crisp … [Read more...]

Setting Your Table for Spring

Don't forget to enter to win a $50 e-shopping spree at Joss & Main! The giveaway closes at 5pm Thursday, March 17! With the weather slowly starting to warm up here in New England, and the first tiny buds starting to grow on the trees, I'm pleased to share lots of lovely spring entertaining ideas from Joanna at Design Shuffle. This weekend some of my friends came over for lunch, and since I'm on single-parent duty for almost a week, the best "table setting" I could come up with was a new … [Read more...]

For The Birds: Guest Post at Domestic Adventure

aviary clothes and accessories

While Erin is busy taking care of her gorgeous little boy, I wrote a little guest post for her blog, Domestic Adventure. Check out my ideas for incorporating birds into your wardrobe and decor! … [Read more...]

Guest Blogging At “Odi Et Amo”

Our whole little family has been sick for nearly two weeks, so my plans for catching up on blog-writing and decorating our home for Christmas over the long weekend were foiled. In the meantime, please head over to Averill's blog, Odi et Amo, where I'm sharing some advice for new moms. I should let you know though, that most of my advice was given to me over the past several months from my amazing mom friends (especially JSP) who I couldn't live without! … [Read more...]

Guest Blogging at Perfectly Put Together

Happy Monday, everyone! Today I'm off guest blogging at Perfectly Put Together while the lovely Emily is off enjoying her honeymoon. The hubs and I are heading to Costa Rica this winter for a family wedding. Head over to Emily's blog to see my ideas for a tropical affair! … [Read more...]