Giddyup!

Maybe it's due to the fact that I just got back from Texas, or maybe because I've been wanting to post about a fab Flickr gal for awhile now, but whatever the case may be, now seems like the right time to introduce you all to Julie with a peek into one of her amazing parties for her kiddos. This western party for Mommawants1more's 3 year old is purty darn cute, ya'll.



Julie not only throws the most amazing parties for her kids, but she is also incredibly talented with sweet treats and clearly knows how to make any occasion extra special. I'll be posting more of her talents again...trust me. I love her. Check out her site Sugar Coated Love and you'll love her, too.

As luck would have it, Totally Tabletops just did this great post on a western spin for your upcoming holiday parties. Round up a few bales of hay, some rope and yer best cowpokes and you'll be kickin' up yer spurs in no time!

Operation Give Thanks

Just a little reminder that if you live in the St. Louis area, I hope you can join us for the Operation Shower fundraiser mentioned here on November 22nd at Mandarin.

If you don't live in St. Louis but still want to help this wonderful cause, then go here to find out how you can contribute.

It's the perfect time of year thank those that serve in our military!

These Totally Get My Vote

Little Ant Design has a post up about some truly creative posters dedicated to getting out there and voting next week. Such a good find for your upcoming election parties or just to post in your yard, on your wall, in your cubicle (read your HR manual first...) etc.


I'm smitten with these. The first gets the message out with a new twist on the classic red, white and blue and it's pretty funny, too. Funny gets my vote every time. I love it so much I need to have a party based around it AND have it made into a t-shirt. Kudos to Jeff Bucholtz at Office, www.visitoffice.com.

The second is just a lovely little hippie mix of voting love by Shannon Knepper. I can dig it, man

Off to Dallas, Ya'll

Just a quick note to say I'm off to Dallas for a long weekend to visit family, friends and attend a little something you might recognize...



So looking forward to seeing Jenn from HWTM and attending this Hip Hostess event with my girlfriends that live in the Lone Star State.

See ya'll real soon.

Letterpress (Etsy) Love

Etsy never ceases to amaze me. I actually found these adorable letterpress items from lisa.sweetbeets on Flickr, and lo and behold, Lisa has an Etsy store where you can purchase them. Excellent news for those of you not lucky enough to have a retailer in your area that carries these gems.


Not only are these perfect to send but they offer some seriously good inspiration for party decor and themes. More inspiration can be found on Lisa's children's design blog, modeco kids, as well.

Enjoy these etsy delights! Did I mention they are eco-friendly? BONUS!

Thing One and Thing Two Are Here!

Say it with me, "Awwwwwwwwwwwwww."

Isn't technology grand? The boys were born about an hour ago and I already have picture mail on my phone!

Missing in Action

Apologies for the lack of posts. One of those weeks where it seems like everything happens at once. Hoping to bounce back (like the Red Sox did last night!!!) next week.

Thanks for your patience, and GO SOX!