Children's School Outfit Accessories

My friend Kasey is very talented and makes adorable headbands and bracelets, and pretty much anything with fabric. She models them on her adorable little girls and has come up with some very cute ideas!

I personally love the one she posted recently of navy and white gingham flowers on a headband. It takes me back to the days where I wore navy and white (and occasionally plaid) for 8 years in private school. How much simpler it was to get dressed in those days!

This one is amazing as well... wonder what my nieces think of this?!

Check out Kasey's blog and her etsy links here.

Happy Monday :)

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Sneaky Kitty

My cat just stares and stares at my husband while he works during the day (from home, obviously). So he texts me these pictures of Colin "watching" him work. Or "stealing his soul," like Steven says. The funny thing is that Colin doesn't like it if you look back at him - how rude!

So THIS is how Steven caught him staring at him the next day. Hilarious, if you ask me.

Pro-bono Logo

A friend who I grew up with a LONG time ago recently started a childcare service. She has worked so hard to renovate a whole wing of her house, add a playset, get licensed, etc. and I felt like she deserved some free design!

My niece recently started going there on a per day basis (when my sister needs a daytime sitter) and she had such a great time! I feel good knowing that she is in good hands at "With Love and Hugs Childcare."

Upon viewing her facebook page I didn't see any logos or banners or anything so I took it upon myself to design one for her as a surprise. I have been so impressed with her drive and commitment to education that I couldn't think of anyone more deserving.

The email she sent me back was payment enough. I am overwhelmed with happiness write now! She wrote:

"My partner, Amy, and I were SOOOOoooo excited after reading your e-mail!! Like jumping for joy excited!!! Not even kidding!! Getting a logo is something we have been discussing now that our name has been getting out there, but had no clue where or how to begin!! We did look at your awesome designing and we LOVE LOVE LOVE the one with the pink!!! It is PERFECT!!!!! Thank you so much!! Your expertise, talent, and kindness will help us out so much!! You truly are amazing!!!! We would completely LOVE to use it if you are sure you are completely okay with it!!!!  Thank you again for thinking of us!!!!!"

Who would not be overwhelmed with a response like that! She totally made my day. :)

Blue for Baby Girls

When one of my good friends decided she wasn’t going to find out the gender of her baby, but painted the nursery blue anyways I was curious. I said, “What if it is a girl?” And she said, “She will have a blue room.” I loved the idea! 

Blue has always been one of my favorite colors so why should a baby be clad in pink just because she is a girl? I’ve heard of people saying “What a cute boy,” when it is actually a girl if the little one isn’t entirely draped in pink, but who cares, it is a comment from a stranger anyways.

This design page “Blue for Baby Girls” is my inspiration that comes from these thoughts and also from my future niece! The room she is to use is already painted a really pretty shade of blue (similar to the background of the page) and this is what I would do with the room knowing I was having a girl.

5 things I would like to have...

Yes, this post is coming a month prior to my birthday, but in no way shape or form do I need any of these items... it is simply a list of extraneous items that I would normally just buy, but do not need... especially since I have been trying to save up a little nest egg. :)

Plus, I am already getting what I want for my birthday! My big sister and my best friend are coming down to visit for a little beach getaway... so excited!

1.

 Chair Mobile

What do I need with a mobile you may ask? I just think it is so cute! I have always loved miniatures, and I sure do have a lot of head room above my desk at work.

2.

USB Hub

I am what you may call a USB hoarder. Plus I like really cool looking shit... and this satisfies both needs! OK, I could settle for one like this:

or like this:

[Look! He has change in his shell! How cute.]

3.

Crazy Expensive Blow Dryer

I have really inconvenient hair that has to be dried after every shower or I risk looking like the lunch lady or bus driver or 20 year older version of myself. I think this would speed things up a bit.

4.

Ball Chair

by Eero Aarnio

It is my dream to take a picture of my future son or daughter in this chair every year on their birthday (and I guess every month of their first year) to see how they change. I like the red, but would probably go with a grey interior so that it could more easily match other decor. I WILL own this chair someday!

5.

Typewriter Key Necklace

I just get this weird feeling that someday there will be no more typewriters to steal keys from, so it would be pertinent for me to get one of these right? ;)

Pertinent, but not necessary, I know, I know.

Happy Halloween...[?]

This is what greeted me during my lunchtime trip to check out the newly remodeled HomeGoods today. I was just killing time on August 22nd, not anywhere near October, and was reminded, once again, how fast this year is moving!

So, trick or treat?