baby shower :: cosette's

My amazing friends and family threw me a shower for Cosette about a month before I had her. I have been meaning to post these pictures, and am finally getting around to doing so. We had a fairly large group of ladies, so they got a private room at Lucille's BBQ. My friends made a darling BBQ invite that I will post tomorrow. They also decorated the tables with my favorite flower, peonies, and the cutest party favor. It was very low key, but such a fun time. I am so lucky to have such amazing friends and family surrounding me.

the darling and delicious cake in a jar party favor

the beautiful peonies in antique turquoise mason jars

the party people

eight months prego and feeling it

me (8 months pregnant), my sister Brooke (6 months pregnant), my SIL Shelly (9 months pregnant)

enjoying the gift opening

a special thanks to my talented friend Kristy for documenting the evening

custom invitations :: vintage baby shower

Some friends and I are hosting another baby shower next week for a dear friend. These are the shower invitations that I made for the event. We are going with a sort of vintage/classic baby theme, with vintage blocks etc. I will let you know how it all turns out.

good eats :: smore's cups

image via texas cottage

A few days ago on Pinterest, I came across this recipe for Smore's Cups. If you remember this post I did about Smore's cookie bars, then you already know my love of anything with the word "Smore's" in it. I have yet to test out this recipe, but they sound amazing and they are so visually appealing as well.

fun find :: classics at costco

Today on my weekly Costco outing, I stumbled upon these children's books.

I got a set of them from Anthropologie last year where they are $16.99, but you can get yours at the local Costco for only $10.49 each.

So RUN don't WALK.

DIY :: block print

I am sure a lot of you out in the blogging world have already seen this DIY on design sponge, but I just had to share.

I love the uneven appearance of the pattern you get by using the block stamp.

Check out the full tutorial over at design sponge here. I can't wait to try this out with my own design.

desktop calendar :: september

In honor of the kids going back to school last week, I decided to do a "school" themed calendar. This month there are two versions.

1. The Plain Chalboard

2. The Pendant Chalkboard.

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