New Beginnings

No, I haven't forgotten. In fact, I've been itching to blog for the past week and a half, and finally found a quiet morning to update you all about the latest happenings going on around here. My sister, friends and I had a grand opening party for our summer boutique, The Collective, last weekend, and it was such fun! Thank you to all my friends and everyone who came out, shopped, and celebrated with us! I wish I had taken more photos but we were having too much fun. I have a feeling it's going to be a great summer before I head off to school :)

Have a great weekend!

Showering With Love

This past weekend I hosted a baby shower for my friend Rachael and her bun in the oven, Penelope. It was a great day, and totally worth the months of planning and preparation! Thankfully I had my mom and friend Brit there to help with all the little details. We went with a whimsical theme - birds, flowers, and all things sweet. My favorite part? The sweet shop table of course.

It was also Mother's Day this weekend, and I couldn't have pulled off my first big party without the help and guidance of the craftiest woman I know, mama Katz! Love ya girl!

Inspiration: Sweet Designs

I'd like to stumble across

I've been feeling some stress lately (mostly good things), and I'm trying to slow down a little to just enjoy life right now. The creativity in these photos makes my heart light and I can feel some of the stress drifting away...
Can you imagine coming across this bird installation on a morning walk? It'd definitely put a little spring in my step.
These vellum mobiles are crazy, in a good way.
This reminds me of that [old] cartoon, Sword in the Stone, when Merlin's books and spoons and cups are flying around the room.

I would smile up every step.

I love every thing about this photo.

Inspiration: That Unreliable Girl, La Dolce Vita, Erin Ever After, Decor8, Oh Happy Day, Wiley Valentine