November 30, 2011

I guess vacation time is over?!

Hello! Wow, a week goes by very quick when unintentionally I decided to take the week off. I usually try to keep my family life and this blog separate for the most part but I figured that I can share a thing or two. See, my lovely husbands work schedule has been very crazy for the past six months: first he was 10hrs a day, 6 days a week leaving the house at 4am and not coming home until 7pm (thank you OC- LA traffic) and then it turned into nights. So I have to keep quiet in our little townhome so he can get some sleep. Now the only way I know to keep quiet with a very energetic two year old is to leave the house. So I spend my time at parks, the mall, the library, Disney just to give my husband some time to rest. The other problem I am not a good sleeper when I am left alone so I usually get three to four hours of very broken sleep at night.  The result a very unproductive cranky person.

 

Because of Thanksgiving my husband had practically the whole week off. We spent the time working on small projects around the house (nothing blog worthy), running errands, hanging out as a family by going to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony where Mickey, Minnie and Goofy were part of, lots of Disneyland visits, spending Thanksgiving with my husband’s family, doing some shopping, put up our Christmas decorations, and of course relaxing.  Most importantly we took some time to reflect and be thankful for what we have in our lives.

 

Here are a few photos of our week:

 

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I got up at 5am to buy poinsettias for $.99 each. How crazy is that! My excuse, I was already awake from upset stomach and the store is 1/2 mile from my house. I think that’s a great deal!

 

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We put up a wood frame in our ugly builder’s mirror in our powder room. It is an easier and less expansive fix then getting a new mirror.

 

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To be quite honest I have no idea how other bloggers do it. I know I have been a bad blogger on both of my blog (this one and my family one) and I have been really bad about visiting other blogs regularly as well as leaving comments (sorry!) but seriously how do you do it all? Since I am a stay at home/work from home mom, taking care of my two year old who doesn’t go to preschool yet, I have a hard time getting everything done. It seems that there are not enough hours in the day. Any tips?

 

So in the end I would like to say Thank you to my readers. Without you my blog, even this small, wouldn’t be here! 

 

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November 29, 2011

An easy craft

After taking last week “off” I decided to ease myself into doing things other than cleaning. While we were at the hardware store last week I picked up just a “few” paint chips that I used to make this easy and free craft. A paint chip holiday wreath. I cannot take the credit for the originality of the craft since I had pinned the idea while back.

 

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P.S. I am linking this To “Hi, Sugarplum!” holiday link party.

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November 19, 2011

Fall Harvest Party

Modern Thanksgiving Harvest Party Ideas

 

Okay! I wanted to show you another party from Anders Ruff that I saw featured on Hostess with the Mostess: a warm fall harvest party. This party is a great modern alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving.

 

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DIY Chair Decor and Table Settings

 

“Natural and handmade elements were our inspiration around the “Fall Harvest Design Collection”.  Our color scheme revolved around the harvest that we would display on our tables.  The colors were tones from artichokes, wheat, bosc pears, green apples, ivory pumpkins, acorns, and pine cones.  A backdrop of rusty orange added a bright contrast to these natural tones.”

 

Fall Harvest Dessert Table

 

Use the filled out I am thankful cards as part of your display.  We strung them along the dessert table with old fashioned clothespins and natural twineWrapping paper and patterned papers are an excellent and economical embellishment to use on table tops, buffets and box risers (for the dessert table).  We wanted to use antique irish linens to keep with tradition, but created a rustic feel by making a table runner with a textured craft wrapping paper.  The beverage table, favor table and dessert buffet also carried through the craft wrapping paper as a liner."

 

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Table Settings, Favor Bags and Cider & Wine Bar

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For party details and vendor list click here.

 

VENDOR CREDITS:
Styling, and Desserts: Anders Ruff Custom Designs
Fall Harvest Printable Decor Set & Invitation: Anders Ruff Etsy Shop
Photography: Becca Bond Photography

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“Happy Gobble Day” Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

 

Don’t you love when there is a kid version for something you love? For some reason everything is cutter when its made for kids. Take for example this colorful Thanksgiving inspired party that was designed by the talented Anders Ruff that I saw featured on Hostess with the Mostess few days ago.

 

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

 

I love the mixture of nature elements as well as natural textures, modern elements and bold colors in this party feature. The best part is that you can re-use everything for everyday decor or a different party. You can get the pintables at Anders Ruff’s shop.

 

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

 

“For the childrens’ place settings, we cut rectangles of burlap to mat our printable coloring placemat from the collection.  We also show bundled crayons with our turkey printable wrapper around it. These were also displayed on various wood slices.  (Adria’s husband cut up a fallen tree for us to use!).”

 

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Party Ideas for Kids - Thanksgiving Printables

For party details and vendor list please click here.

 

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November 18, 2011

Pinterest your Friday

One more week down! It has been few weeks since I have done this, but trust me I have been pinning away like crazy.  Lately my pins have been all about the holidays: all about decor, crafts, etc. Of course I will not bore you with those pins yet. Ok, maybe a few!

 

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                              Source: sprinklebakes.com via Megan on Pinterest

 

                                     Source: parents.com via Megan on Pinterest

 

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November 17, 2011

Thanksgiving: the kids table

Growing up every time we were invited over for a get together, a party, etc. we would sit at the same table with the adults during the meal time then we would excuse ourselves and go to whoever is hosting it kid’s room. There we would have snack food and drinks provided for us.

Now that my daughter is getting older I am wondering if she will have to sit at the kids table when have a family and/or friends gatherings. In a way I think its a great idea to have a kids table, their size cuter decorations. It seems that the kids get all the fun stuff in their table anyway.

 

Martha never disappoints with her creativity. Here is a silhouette table cloth made out of craft paper.

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Get ready for the Mayflower and what goods it brings to this party. Even better you can make the kids head pieces yourself. The kids can choose if they want to be the Pilgrims or the Indians.

 

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There is so much you can do with a little bit of craft paper.

 

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Then I saw this cute table featured in the holiday issue of the Party Dress Magazine. This party was styled by Stefanie from Anna and Blue Paperie.

 

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I am linking this to Chic on a shoestring Decorating

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