This Pattern

1:: found on katiedid, 2 :: cool diy footstool from infarrantly creative, 3 :: the house of smiths, 4 :: PBteen, 5 :: Rugs USA

I've had many of these saved in my favorites.  See a pattern here? (pun intended).  Lately, I've been seeing a ton of tutorials from bloggers all over trying out the new paint and tool line by Martha Stewart.  And guess what lil'l pattern stencil is offered in this line.  Oh, yay!!! 

Calm

Things are starting to slow down around here. Today is the last day of swimming lessons, weekends are becoming less busy and back to school is in the air.   Things are definitely a little calmer.  

The summer has been great!  As much as I'm sad to see the summer vacation end soon I'm a tad anxious for some sort of routine.
    

But, until then...we're going to enjoy the last few weeks of lazy mornings, hours in the sun and nights of eating ice cream on the patio.

And playing tennis with glitter shoes on.

Inspiration

Whoooaa...it's been awhile.  I blame it on summer!   

Just a couple of things that I'm loving to look at.

 

A great parent poster design I first spotted on the Ardent Sparrow.

designer: joel felix

Have you heard of Paper Coterie?

They have some incredible products such as digital books, photo calendars, and growth charts.

Righ now they are offering $40 towards any purchase.  All you pay is shipping.  Go here to get the code deal and start shopping.

Random Stuff

My husband and I definitely have ourselves more rollar coaster partners.  The kiddos seem to enjoy stomach twirls as much as we do!

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If you love homemade anything as much as I do and you've never heard of GroopDealz you gotta check it out.  Each day they offer a discount off of some lovely homemade goodie.  Things such as these at super great prices.

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I've been selling quite a few of these baptism invitations in the shop.

I did say random, right?  Happy Monday!

Waterslide Party

This past Saturday Leyton had an early birthday celebration with a few friends.  His birthday is not until the end of July but, it was the only Saturday we had free this month.  The day sort of crept up on us and I wasn't as fully prepared as I was with his Lego party.  But, the boys had a blast and it was so much fun to see insta smiles all over the place.  It started with this invitation and I came up with a few things to go from there.  We had a water slide, water balloons and squirt gun fights. Since it was all about water activities the colors were of course blue.  Leyton had fun picking out treats to share, blueberry licorice, blue wrapped smarties, blue dolphin gummies...

A few pictures from the day.



Oh, how this boy melts my heart!

My Must Have Beauty Cosmetics

There is something about the 80 degree weather we've been having that makes me want to dig around for some new fun beauty products.  I rarely ever talk about fashion and beauty on here but, there a few things that I just love.  Tried and true by myself- so why not share, right? 

(1) - Ulta Brillian Color Lip Gloss in Spice, (2) - purity made simple - philosophy, 3 - Neutrogena Body Oil - Sesame(love the smell), (4) - Tony Mist - Aveda, (5) - Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

What about you?  What are some of your beauty favs?

Holiday Weekend

Paper Sparklers - Say Yes to Hoboken

Watermelon Popsicles - A Little Sussy

Fruit Pops - Bakers Royale

Have a happy and safe 4th my friends!