Happy Bee-Day, Brennan!

Since it's been a while since I have posted, I figured I'd write about something bright and sunny....my daughter's first "Bee"-day party! I can't believe it has already been one year since Brennan came into our lives, and let me just say, it's been the best year EVER!! She has truly been the light of our lives and is such a sweet, happy little girl. I could go on and on...and on and on... but I think we could all do that about our little ones, right?!?
Since we call her "B" for short, I thought having a bumble-"B" party would be the perfect celebration. Instead of using the traditional colors of black and yellow that we associate with bees, I incorporated all of the party details using a lighter, softer color palette of whites, yellows, grays, pastel pinks and pastel teals. I must thank all of my amazing vendors that helped make the party such a success (see all listed below), and in particular, I want to give a shout-out to my talented and hard-working sister. She is the owner of Unink Design LLC (www.facebook.com/uninkdesignllc), and really made the ideas in my head come to life!
Below are some pictures from the party. Thanks to all of you - family and friends - who came to celebrate on this special day with us. And last, but certainly not least, we love you, Brennan!!! Here's to your year number 2!

 Invitation (Front and Back)

Favors (Beehive Soaps)

Invitations, Favor Tags, Party Pieces (signs, thank you notes): Unink Design, LLC (www.facebook.com/uninkdesignllc)
Centerpiece/FLoral Arrangements: Drake's Designs and Gifts (Jackson, MS)
Napkins: www.foryourparty.com
Birthday Cake: For Heaven's Cakes and Catering (Jackson, MS)
Birthday Cupcakes and Cookies: Crumb Gourmet
Plates/Paperware: Caspari
Favors: Soapsational Favors (on Etsy)

As Promised...Nursery Pics!

Well, as promised, I am FINALLY posting pictures of Brennan's nursery - almost a year later...oops! My, how times flies! For her nursery, I used a variety of fabrics for the crib bedding, upholstery and draperies but stayed fairly neutral in color with pops of a very pale pink. I have given details below each picture. It was a fun project that, unfortunately, wasn't totally complete until after the babe was here. Thank you, bedrest! The room completion was worth the wait, though. It is a special place in our home. I love it!

Ottoman: Jessica Charles "Dinah" Ottoman

Rocking Chair: Jessica Charles "Cagney" Swivel Rocker

Diaper Changing Station: Antique Hutch showcasing plates from my great-great aunt's and great-aunt's china.

Needlepoint by my mom from when I was a young girl hangs adjacent to shelves with antique and collectible Herend figurines along with vintage books from my childhood.

Brennan's birth announcement framed.

Needlepoint my mother did when I was born with my birth stats...and...

A needlepoint my mother did for Brennan with her birth stats. It hangs above a family antique chest with marble top. So special!

A Precious Moments Valentine

What a wonderful Valentine's Day it was for me! A quiet night at home spending precious moments with my family while watching The Bachelor (gotta' love On Demand TV) and eating sushi. How could it get any better?? Not to mention, the homemade petit fours I brought home from work that satisfied my sweet tooth - yum!
I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband, a vibrant little girl that steals my heart each and every day and family and friends that always there for me . I love you all!!

On to another "happy" note...On Monday, Brennan and I delivered our Valentine happies to her Mother's Morning Out class. We went with a "strawberry" theme with a strawberry grow kit and strawberry craft kit for her little friends, and strawberry preserves for the teachers. My talented sister, Joanna (owner of Unink Design LLC - on facebook and has a blog) designed fabulous tags for us. Here are a few pics.

Gifts for Brennan's Friends

Adorable tag from Unink Design LLC

A close-up shot of the the strawberry grow kit and craft kit

Gifts for the teachers 

 My heart!

A Valentine Classic

Happy Valentine's Day! Here's an ode to one of my favorite classic pieces. Upholstered in red, it says 'LOVE' like no other.

I introduce....(drumroll, please)...The Marshmallow Sofa designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper and manufactured by Herman Miller. 

The Dynamic Duo: Yellow & Gray

On this rainy Friday in Jackson, I want to post about a space that's bound to brighten any day. I am sure that many of you have probably already "ooh-ed" and "aah-ed" over this fabulous kitchen and breakfast nook on the cover of the February 2012 House Beautiful issue. Of course with yellow being my favorite color, I'm immediately captivated by it, but putting my personal color bias aside...the space really is a major success featuring the dynamic duo of 2012: yellow and gray. The combination of grays and whites with a punch of yellow, the flirty "aztec" print fabric and the geometric flooring all make for one dynamite space! Love!

Happy Friday!

Images via here.

"Lilly" Sweet

Fresh Flowers + Out of the Blue = Sweetest Husband Award!

I was so surprised when I received a beautiful delivery on Wednesday afternoon. The reason you ask...there was none. Collin just said he had not sent me any in a while and wanted to surprise me. Very thoughtful! There is not much more that can brighten a day like fresh flowers. And I must point out that the lilly was the most gorgeous I have seen in a while...absolutely stunning.

Now that is a really, "lilly" sweet delivery! Thanks, Collin. I love you.