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The Birthday Party as promised.

August 3, 2011 By: Flavia

So finally the big day came and it’s been a little over a week since then.

{*sigh*} I just don’t know where does time go…

Logan turned one almost two weeks ago and it’s amazing how he has turned into this independent {so he thinks} little man. He climbs over furniture, climbs the stairs {I’m always behind him, no worries}, says Dada a little more often than Mama…{isn’t that nice?}and waves bye-bye….and today he finally let go of the furniture to wave bye-bye and gave three steps towards his daddy when he said: ‘Ok buddy, give me a kiss I gotta go to work’…It was so amazing we both {yes daddy too!} had tears in our eyes. Our little baby is growing up so quickly!

Well without further ado, here you have the pics. I’m very proud of the turnout, everyone had fun and loved the decorations {that I made =) }. Thanks for looking!

Birthday Boy!

Center Table {with lots of snacks, cupcakes and candy!}

Kids Table {they had bubbles, crayolas, noise makers, balloons}

Enough space for the kids to play {I love the room}

Loved this cupcake stand {cupcake toppers and food tents made by me!}

I am so glad everyone had fun {see the bubbles? lovely!}

Logan wasn’t too happy at the beginning {can you tell?}

And then he found….drumroll….a cupcake! {this is the only cute family portrait}

He was so into the sugary buttercream that didn’t even care about the hat {that I made! LOL}

I loved that my neighborhood bakery has this deal: you buy the cake for baby’s first birthday and you get a little “smash cake” for free! I love the idea, it was the best part of the party! Here are the pics:

The “real” cake {yellow cake with chocolate pudding and buttercream frosting}

Smash Cake time! {is this for real?}

hmmm let’s see what we have here…

Yummy! {it is for real!}

I just love it! {btw frosting stains came right out in one wash}

I am very happy to share this with you because you have been my faithful readers since day one, when Logan was only three months and I would sit and share with you all his little milestones…and now look at him!

Please feel free to contact me and ask me any questions about the party and the decor. We are all here to help!

Love always,

Latest Finds for Baby! {a little bit of everything}

June 7, 2011 By: Flavia

This weekend I did a little shopping for my boy. His Baptism is coming up and I found a gorgeous gown. When I went to buy the matching booties, they were too small! however i found the cutest white booties that will go perfect and will help him with his first steps… Yep! he’s almost there!

Baby’s First Birthday is coming soon too! and I can’t wait to share with you all the beautiful things I have in store for his party! So, here’s a sneak peek of the outfit he’ll be wearing {with an extra tee in case of some kind of spillage which I’m sure it’s gonna happen}…enjoy:

1. Woven Striped Tee $6.99

2. Gingham Shirt $13.99

3. Toddler Cutler Foxing Convert Clog $17.99 {I know! what’s up with that name?}

4. Ripstop Short in Lava Orange $ 9.99

5. Boys Christening Romper Set $ 45.99 {can’t wait to share a pic with you!}

6. Infant Chubby Oxford $ 14.99 { got’em half price! bought together with these}

Isn’t shopping for baby fun?! {at least their shoes are cheaper than ours!} Do you have some summer finds that you would like to share with me? Leave me a comment and your link, I would love to see!

Have a great day!

*No compensation was received for this post*

{Image sources and thanks to: Gymboree, Payless, Pink Princess}

Cool and Retro Neutral Gender Nursery

May 10, 2011 By: Flavia

I really admire all those expectant mommies out there that have chosen not to know their baby’s gender. I could not possibly ‘survive’ 9 months without knowing. Sometimes I think: ” hmm, maybe I’ll do that if I have another baby…” and then I think “Oh no! if I have a baby girl I want to design a beautiful Shabby Chic/Cottage Style Nursery”…so…no. Yes, I really admire those ladies that compromise many things just to be surprised on the day of the delivery. In that case, I thought I’d sketch a “white/retro/splash of color” design for a Neutral Gender Nursery.

Here is my inspiration room.

Retro room for boy or girl.

First of all, I love the white. What color can be more ‘gender neutral’ than white right? It is so calming and refreshing!. The turquoise adds a girly/boyish touch and the gold detailed and mirrored armoire puts the “retro” in it. Using the white as a canvas {that would be your paint color}, put all the splash of colors you’d like. I picked green, orange, yellow and turquoise. As always, I show you my fabulous online finds!

Here we go.