Thursday, May 27, 2010

New In Shop...


I know I have been a lousy blogger lately, but my dear friends business calls! I wanted to share why I've been so busy and let you all know about some of the new products I've launched over at Lather & Soak. Introducing my yummy bath fizzies/bath bombs!
These are perfect for gift giving as well, because they come nicely wrapped!

Hope you all have a chance to head over and check them out. Have a great weekend!




things that make me happy.




i love cooking in the kitchen w/ my husband....it puts a smile on my face. there is something so fun about trying out a new recipe, listening to music on the ipod, and then sitting on the screen porch to eat it....and lately we have had some great meals! another thing that i am loving are the flowers that are growing outside. i love having flowers from the yard scattered in random bottles throughout the house. it's like instant happiness. and last but not least, i totally want to make one of those herb pots....so easy and such a great idea (putting that on my to-do-list). it pains me to buy herbs at the grocery store when you just need a tiny bit for a recipe. and this is a simple, yet stylish solution. now if i can just remember to water them :)

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

excuse my french...




i just got back from the doctor and i felt like in a round about way, this is what he was trying to tell me. i've dilated (almost 2 cm) in the last week (basically since i have returned to normal activity). so a baby might be in our near future....he suggested that i make it to Monday, i told him i will probably make it to 40 wks. who knows...but i feel like maybe i should pack a bag and put my feet up and watch a movie.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

three.












yesterday, my little girl turned 3! it's hard to believe how quickly she has grown up...part of me wants her to stay young forever and part of me gets so excited watching the little personality she is turning into. we celebrated with a pool party. it was her first b'day party w/ friends and she loved it (and it only rained half on the time). on her real b'day, i decided that i would make a second attempt at baking a giant cupcake for her class (for anyone who has followed this blog, my 1st attempt was a disaster). luckily, this time it actually worked...there happens to be a lot of web information on this cupcake and all the trouble it can cause....so beware if you are a beginner like myself- it's not as easy as it looks! luckily, it actually tasted okay too. here are some pictures from the weekend and yesterday....
on a different note, i have to say that taylor's b'day was met w/ a mixture of emotions...one of my best friends was in a horrible car accident w/ her children hours after leaving the party when her car hydroplaned. luckily, we are so blessed that the children were left untouched and she will be able to make a full, but slow recovery. when things like this happen, it makes you want to go around and tell everyone how much they mean to you. i love you B!

Friday, May 21, 2010

WHAT I LIKE: anthropologie

Here are some of the latest things on my "to purchase" list from Anthropologie.

I love this book already ordered it!
gord inspired tea set
attention getting neck piece
love the kelly green bowls
how sweet, love the packaging!


enjoy your weekend....and whatever direction it takes you....

Tuesday, May 18, 2010




i'm running out the door (see i can't stay put)....lots to do today but here are some pretty images to keep you company....those stripes have me swooning....

rise and shine




being able to leave the house is the best thing ever!! now i pop out of bed and can't wait to walk out of the door....

*images courtesy of raspberry tart, house and home, renovation style, domino

Friday, May 14, 2010

celebrate.



this weekend warren and i are celebrating 6 yrs of being married! i hope you have a fun weekend celebrating something special as well....
ps. don't you think that airstream is just about the cutest thing ever?! i think it would be the perfect place to celebrate.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Weekly DIY: Wine glass candle lampshade

This week's DIY comes somewhat at the end of the week but I've been busy with soap orders, so I apologize. Here it is this week, a great idea for outdoor get togethers, parties or even intimate garden weddings. They are wine glass candle lampshades... this DIY is courtesy of  Casa Sugar you can find the instructions here. Enjoy and have a great weekend!


P.s. anyone have any of their own DIY's they want featured on WALLPAPER's Weekly DIY, just email me...

80 days....


after 80 days of bed rest, 20+ shots, and 34 wks of being pregnant , i was told by my doctor that it was "ok" to start moving around and to drive a car!! my interpretation of the diagnosis: off of bed rest (my husband's interpretation- not exactly the same, but he's conservative). so watch out if you are on the road....this girl is out of here!! first stop- going to all of my favorite junk shops and finding a bathing suit for this big belly!

*images courtesy of beautiful living style

Mario Bros coloring pages

 Mario Bros coloring pages