Oh Whale!

It's been a whale of a week.  A tough few days.  So, here are my favorites in theme...

I Love You Card

Dorotea the Italian Whale

3D Baby Whale Collage

 Moby Bath Spout Cover

Little Whale Mobile

Boy's Whale Shirt

Cute Whale Wall Decal

Turquoise Flower Copper Whale Necklace

Whale Chalkboard Wall Decal

Whale Banner

Whale Tissue Holder

Oh whale, what can you do?  Guess I'll just keep my tissues stocked, and eat whaley cute cupcakes...

Have a fabulous Friday!

Big Top Must Haves

Last year's birthday party was in the theme of Yo Gabba Gabba.

It was a spectacle!  See here.

This time however, it's my goal to enjoy Aksel's second birthday.  (I was frantic prior.)  But to accomplish what I strive for, where the party details are concerned, it's gonna require extra time planning.

(I thought six weeks was sufficient last time...)

So, I'm getting started now.  And basically, I'm leaning towards a 'vintage circus' theme.  For one, my expected party color palette will work beautifully with the shades of my home's interior.  Not to mention, this gives me months-long craft lists, and I love a project!

(Aksel's birthday is late-December.)

Here are some 'big top' bits I'm inspired by...

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

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LEFT TO RIGHT:  ONE, TWO, THREE

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FROM POPPY'S CLOSET:  ONE, TWO, THREE

Poppy's Closet Summer Sale up to 50% off!

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ONE, TWO

Be on the lookout for party planning updates and crafty how-tos. And so you know, I'm totally digging Punchbowl.

Color Inspiration: Pink + Red

I was recently inspired by Giambattista Valli's Pink + Red Colorblock Dress worn below by Hollywood starlet, Emma Stone.

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And it got me dreaming in shades of love and love...

(Pink + red, if you're confused!)

So here, lovelies, are my rose-colored favorites:

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

I could work for hours in this office!

LEFT TO RIGHT: ONE AND TWO

Rose-colored glass makes this boudoir pop...

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

And this cake is pink heaven...

FROM:  GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

ONE, TWO, THREE

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On that note, I'm gonna have a glass of red wine.

But a TAB energy drink would sure be great (wish it was still on the market), or even a dollop of delicate pink cotton candy...

Have a great weekend!

Mermaid Must Haves

Dive right in, and sea my mermaid must haves...

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

Were I a mermaid, I would get on swimmingly if I lived here.

LEFT TO RIGHT:  ONE, TWO, THREE

I adore the whimsical felt party hats of Stell & Livi! 

And I love a mermaid dress!  Especially this one...

Did you know you could win this shirt?  Make a splash, enter here.

For the finishing touches, a maid de la mer needs:  ONE, TWO, THREE

Thanks for hangin' round... ;)