Wishing you all a very, very happy Mother's Day!
Just a few quick pics of my brunch table today. My parents are coming over soon and I still have so much to do. The weather is gorgeous today - sunny and breezy - and I have all the windows wide open. The girls helped me with selecting the flowers and table settings...
Hydrangeas, roses, pink glasses, vintage china and linens.
They know their mama so well. :-)
Enjoy your special day!
XOXO
Jessica
Mother's Day is this coming Sunday and I have been busy planning a very special brunch for my very deserving Mommy (yes, I actually still call her that!). I've been having lots of fun with all the little details. Like this pretty, floral ribbon (Celebrate It brand) that I found at Michaels...
The minute I saw it, I knew it would be just perfect for wrapping Mother's Day gifts.
The flowery, pastel prints remind me of some of my favorite vintage fabrics (like that one in the background). I decided to use plain, white gift wrap, as I love how it makes colors and patterns "pop"!
I spent some time making my own bows - which is really very easy to do - all you need is a stapler and the ability to form a loop!
Now I am off to finish planning my brunch menu...
Happy Thursday!
XOXO
Jessica
Vintage Easter decorations make wonderful collectibles. And these old, honeycomb decorations are especially beautiful...
Their soft, pastel colors and delicate, faded tissue paper make them completely irresistible.
These little baskets, eggs, and bunny are just so lovely.
I rarely find them in such good condition, as they are usually rumpled and crushed after so many years.
So very pretty.
XOXO
Jessica
I am aware that today is not Tuesday (and so very happy it is Friday!), but I found these pretty pastel, felted eggs at Target today and I just couldn't wait to share them with you!
Aren't they lovely! They come in a choice of two designs - one set has white designs squiggled onto the colored eggs and the other set has half-white, half-colored eggs. I love them both! Six dollars for a set of twelve and you can find them in the easter decor aisle.
I just adore that they look handmade! They come with little string hangers attached, but I chopped mine off. :-)
I like mine just simply piled up in a little dish, but the crafting possibilities are endless.
Happy Friday!
XOXO
Jessica
Wishing all of you and those you love a very "sweet" Valentine's Day!!!
XOXO
Jessica
As a special treat, I made some heart-shaped cookies to put in the girls' lunches for Valentine's Day.
Just simple sugar cookies. To dress them up, I went for a pale aqua icing and lots of pastel colored sugar.
Hopefully, they will be a sweet surprise for two of my most favorite valentines.
XOXO
Jessica
If you are looking for a cute little last minute Valentine's Day gift for someone special, consider these adorable cosmetic bags that I found at Forever 21...
I just love the metallic heart print and the pretty colors...and at only $5.80 each, they are a real bargain!
Stuff one with some little trinkets and candy...and when it's empty, the bag is perfect for traveling or storing make-up!
I bought one for each of the girls and I am filling them with little gifts like hand lotion, sparkly jewelry, and i-tunes cards...
...and lots of sweet candies.
I hope they like them!
XOXO
Jessica
These heart-shaped marshmallow pops are a great little treat for Valentine's Day.
They are soooo easy to make and are a wonderful activity to do with the kiddies! You will need heart-shaped marshmallows (I found mine at Target)...
They came in a mixed bag of pretty pink and white...
You will also need white chocolate (or candy melts), lollipops sticks (my cute striped ones are from World Market)...
...and SPRINKLES (of course)!
To make them, simply insert the sticks into the base of the marshmallows - pushing them in as far as you can without them coming out the top. Melt your chocolate as instructed and carefully dip your marshmallows in the chocolate. I dipped some completely in chocolate and others I chose to just coat the fronts. Quickly add your sprinkles before the chocolate hardens and lay them on wax or parchment paper to set.
Once set, you can serve them as is...or put them in little cello bags tied with a ribbon. They make great little favors to hand out at Valentine's Day parties. Personally, I like presenting them as a colorful bouquet!
XOXO
Jessica
I discovered a new collection of super cute Valentine's Day supplies at Target this week! These adorable striped straws are slightly wider and shorter than the typical paper straws that we have come to love.
They come as a set of 20 straws in a mix of fun colors for only $3.00!
And these plates and napkins are a real steal at only a $1.00 a pack!
Such a fun heart-shaped pattern...
These supplies are all so pretty for Valentine's Day, but I am thinking they would work equally well for a "circus" themed party. These cups ($2.00) especially...
Happy Tuesday!
:-)
Jessica
I stocked up on some super pretty Valentine's Day supplies that I found at Target this week. Everything you see (except for the chevron and polka dot cupcake cups) came from the Dollar Spot!
There are mini rolls of baker's twine in white and red, chic chevron striped tape, cute conversation heart treat bags...
and lovely mini rolls of heart-sprigged gift wrap (shown in the background below).
The crafting possibilities are endless! And don't forget the candy! :-)
Happy Tuesday!
Jessica
