There is a fad brewing in our house. My daughter and her friend, both 11, came downstairs the other day and showed me their hands. OMG, so beautiful! They had both created the coolest designs on each other with gel pens. Wow! They called them “henna hands”, named after the Indian tradition of painting on your body…
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Cardboard Ice Cream Cones
This is a super fun and colorful art craft for the kids to do this summer. It takes a bit of prep, but after that the execution is very easy. And the final results are downright adorable! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Here’s what you’ll need: Cardboard + scissors Black…
Tissue Paper Flower Garland
I’m so excited to finally share this DIY with you! I’ve been holding on to it for what seems like ages because it has just been published in MoPa…the coolest blog and online magazine that I just adore! Click on over to their free Spring/Summer 2014 issue for the full instructions (and check out there…
Being Awesome + Love This {five}
It’s time for my monthly (ish) round-up of the things I’m loving these days. But first… We had someone very close to us pass away this week. His heart stopped, at the age of 49. He left behind his beautiful daughter who is 14, and his dear and very spectacular wife. They are being brave…
Underwater Photography by Alix Martinez
I am so proud of my friend Alix Martinez! She was featured on the NBC Today Show last week for her ethereal and beautiful photos of children playing underwater. I’ve always been a HUGE fan of Alix and her incredible artistic eye. I even hired her last year to take photos of my son’s birthday…
Parenting Test
I found this on the internet and just had to share. ………………………………………………………………… How to Know Whether or Not You Are Ready to Have a Kid (Posted by the UC Berkeley Parents Network) MESS TEST Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls….
Siblings + Love This {four}
Spending time with my sister and brother this holiday, and watching my own kids (who have the same birth order as I did growing up) made me realize once again that sibling relationships are like no other. My kids, they fight a lot. All three have strong personalities…there is not one of them who is…
Best Blankets {favorite 20}
The leaves are starting to change here in Connecticut, and the mornings are crisp enough that we are creeping into the winter storage every morning to find sweaters, vests and cozy socks. Every year at about this time I wish I had one of those houses where you change the slipcovers, drapes, pillows and linens…
Martha’s Vineyard {family holiday}
This summer we explored the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. Lying just 6 miles off the southern coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, The Vineyard was once inhabited by the Wompanoag tribe and is now known for it’s gorgeous beaches, laid back style, and occasional vacationing president. Here are photos of some of our favorite spots…
A Pep Talk for My Friend
I wasn’t going to post anything today. It’s August, the kids are home, and I want to spend my last few precious days doing summer-y things. But my friend is in need of a pep talk. She is making a big change and is having the normal second thoughts. This is for you, my friend!…
