Update of Lola's Room

I've finished a few more projects around Lola's room so I thought I'd share the update.

I added the chandelier over the chair.  I am still in the process of finishing this but at least it's up.  I need to add a few more beads and glam it up some more.  It used to hang in my kitchen when I was growing up, my mom let me have it for Lola to enjoy.  This is what it used to look like.




Lola's Aunt YaYa bought her these perfect little chairs for under her bookshelves.  I am absolutely in love with these.  Who wouldn't love pink paten leather?

A closer look at the bookshelves.  I'm not totally sold on all these accessories but for now it's good.  Eventually I will collect all sorts of Vintage cuteness to replace all the random books.

I made her this frame to hold all of her hair bows.  I also painted the letters on top and hung the hooks for head bands, binky clips and jewelry.

Then Tyler hung another shelf for me over her Papaya prints.  You can never have enough shelving to showcase all your goodies.

So there you go.  I still have to take a picture of the finish mobile over the crib.  You can see the mobile HERE, but you can't see the crib in this pic.  I'll get that done at some point, but you get the idea.  Have a great day!

Giveaway Time

So Kim at the TomKat Studio is hosting a Giveaway today. Stop on by her Blog to enter. She is giving away a bunch of fun "PaPaYa" products. I love their stuff. I even used three of their Giclee Prints in Lola's Nursery.

So head on over and enter to win all the bright colored goodness!


I'd like to wish you good luck, but I really want to win it!  But good luck anyway! 

Etsy Fun

So with Halloween right around the corner I found this darling idea from an etsy shop. I just love what people can come up with. So clever making a pumpkin out of tulle. Check out some of the other costumes she has for sale. The Sailor and Pirate are to die for!

Go Devils!

Most Saturdays in the fall are game days for us around here. The kiddos get dressed in their finest Maroon and Gold, the flag flies high and Daddy leaves us around 4:00 to start tailgating. I'm working on finding joy in the fact that Tyler enjoys his college football games so much. I think I'm getting better, it's a process. Anyhow, today is one of those "Game Days", and the kids are looking pretty darn cute, so I had to take some pics and make a quick shout out for the team.

{here they are from the FIRST game of the season}

{and here is a shot from today}

{they are pretty excited for the game to start too. Can you tell?}

Good Luck ASU, Go DEVILS!

The BEST news!

Babystyle is coming back!!! Yippie! I LOVED that store and was so sad when they closed. Yeah, can't wait for it's return. Now if Domino Magazine would also get going again things would be pretty close to perfect!

6 Months, already!

Wow, time flies. I can't believe Lola is already 6 months old. She is growing so fast.

She got two of her bottom teeth about two weeks ago, she's rolling over a lot, sleeping in her own room, giggling all the time and just adding so much joy to our home. She is also getting pretty chunky. She's up to 18 pounds, and it's all in her thighs. I am just in love with her little smile and sweet loves she gives to everyone she meets.

{except Tiff, for some reason she cries when Tiff holds her. I think it's just a fluke, but it's kind off become the family joke now. Poor Tiff, I promise it's not you!}

I'm so glad she's mine!!!!

{she got her first scratch in between her eye's, I think it's time to trim her nails, again!}

& so is Tommy!

{don't pay attention to Toms outfit, that's what he wanted to sleep in, crazy kid!}

Here are a few fun pictures of her in the past month or so.

{Getting ready for church.

wow, I really need a new camera, this is not clear at all, sorry!}

{Hanging out in her Jumper}

{Enjoying lunch with Grandma Ro}

{Spending some quality time with her brother}

{Sleeping in the cutest position's on the couch, she sleeps anywhere, I love it!}

{making the best scrunchy face, ever!}

{Enjoying her first bath with Toms}

{Making new friends}

{and just being happy!}

Lola Rose, we are so glad you are a part of our lives, I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings for you.

We love you and Happy 6 Month Birthday! You are getting so big, stop growing so fast.

Borderline Inappropriate

For those of you with a good sense of humor. THIS is wrong on so many levels. Sorry if it's a little offensive, but it would be a funny Bachelor Party gift. Who thinks of these things?

Date Night

We've been so lucky lately to be able to go out on a few different "Date Nights" with good friends. In August we celebrate a couple of Birthdays so we are always up for dinner to celebrate.

First was Molly's weekend of fun. We ate out at the Kierland Commons at a restaurant called "Bobby's". It was way yummy! Sorry, no pics from that night.

Then it was Tyler's Birthday so I surprised him with a dinner party at "Barrio Cafe" in Phoenix. and can I just say yum! I'm from Phoenix and I hadn't ever been there. What's that about?

Here we all are taking our silly photo that has become somewhat of a tradition. We have so much fun with our peeps. Thanks for making such great dinner conversation. I look forward to going out with them every time. After dinner we headed back to the Theater room for a little catch up of some of "The Office" episodes and some yummy dessert.

Usually it's me on the left, then Darren in the middle with whoever gets the last chair on the end. This night Tim, Tyler and Molly called dibs first. Here they are basking in their glory!

Then the next weekend we went out once again with Tim and Molly, this time to Spinato's. One of our staples. It's been a fun Month with lots of date nights. Can't complain about that.

Thanks guys for all the fun memories and great conversations. What's going on this weekend?

Crafting Goodness

I've been a busy a little bee working on lots of fun new items to sell and also a few things to teach in my classes at Blissful Living.

Check it all out.

First up, a fun new Mobile to hang over Lola's crib. I plan on making a smaller version of this to teach a class for. This is so whimsical and fun to look at, I just love the way it turned out.

Next Up...

I made this cute message board for my MIL's birthday last month. It a very simple concept and can be custom made with any colors one would like. I think this may be a class also. Practical and cute!

{Necklaces by: Mimi, Hair Accessories by: Kiki}

I've also been working on a few new jewelry pieces. These necklaces are my favorite. This will also be a class, hopefully I'll get my schedule up within the next week or so at the Studio. These are very fun and easy to make with any combination of colors you may like. I've made necklaces, broaches, cuff's and hair accessories with these. Such cuteness. I'm working on a few fall looking ones for the Holidays. I can't wait for the season to change!

Well that's all for now. I have a few other projects in the works but nothing complete yet. Keep checking back for all the fun new goodness coming for the holidays. I have a cute new Halloween Garland idea that I'll teach a class on also.

Have a good day and let me know what you think. I love feedback!

So much...

to catch up on. So little motivation.