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Our Butterfly Themed Fiesta Party

A few weeks back we celebrated a special event for my daughter. She loves burritos and butterflies so we decided to have a butterfly themed fiesta that included pinatas, dancing and a taco truck. As you may know, I don’t blog or post images of my kids, but wanted to share some of the decorations. The custom multi-colored butterfly table runner was the first item selected and set the lively tone for the event. The bright pink peonies, vibrant Mexican pottery and handmade butterfly garland hanging from the chandelier were my favorite decorations.

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The pink butterfly party invite was purchased at Minted.

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Loved these individual pinata for the kids! Each child pulls the ribbon and goodies drop out. They would be a fun DIY project, but I purchased them on Etsy.
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Thank you Jen Jacobson for taking such beautiful photos!

xo

Cristin

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Read full story By on May 28, 2013 in baby and children, birthday party, Birthdays, Entertaining, etsy, flowers, food, invite, Parties, spring

Friday Find: There is Beauty in Simplicity

there is beauty in simplicity

There is just something about the understated. Sometimes the most simple image, statement or act can be the most beautiful and profound of all. – Bubby & Bean Art

Enough said.

Happy Friday!

Cristin

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Read full story By on February 22, 2013 in etsy, Features, Friday Finds, quote

Friday Find :: 2013 Daily Planner by Whitney English

Last fall I wrote about my Top 7 Stylish Daily Planner for 2013, but it should have been top 8.  I ran across this chic black & white striped 2013 daily planner by Whitney English and just loved it… thought you would too.

Whitney English Daily Planner 2013

I needed something to keep me on course, focused, and I needed something that was going to make sure that I was truly doing what I needed to do to achieve my dreams. I needed something that was going to help me design an intentional, well-designed life. Every single day. And so, The Day Designer™ was born. – Whitney English

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There is no better way to organize and prioritize your day than by making lists. That’s why I had to share these darling note pads by Whitney English too! She has created a note pad with everyone in mind. Aren’t they adorable?

You can purchase Whitney’s items at her Etsy store!

Happy Organizing & Happy Friday,

Cristin

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Read full story By on February 1, 2013 in daily planners, etsy, Features, Friday Finds, office supplies, Organization, Paperwork, time management

Design Reveal :: Traditional Boy’s Bedroom

traditional boy's bedroom with high ceiling

It’s the small details that make interiors special and this is especially true when it comes of designing kid’s rooms. Although my client’s son’s bedroom was charming before, adding art, storage and a work area personalized and maximized the space.

The young boy loves Legos and has created some wonderful pieces that needed a home. Taking advantage of the room’s beautiful high pitched ceiling, I had a custom display shelf built the length of the the entire wall. Now his Lego creations are stored neatly (and safely!). They also add such wonderful color and texture to the room. For now the shelf stores Legos, but in the future as the child’s interests change it could be used for other collections such as books, trophies or photographs in the future.

boy's bedroom with vintage airplane artwork

By adding a table and chairs under the shelf, I created an area for the boy to work on this Lego projects. I  selected a traditional drop-leaf table could expand for larger projects and had storage shelves underneath to tuck away works in progress. The clean-lined red chairs were added for a fun pop of color.

Originally a large scale black and white photo of a vintage airplane was going to be placed above the table. However, my client and I were drawn to this art-wall first seen on Pinterest. Purchased on Etsy, twelve different vintage airplane prints were placed in a simple, white frame and hung.

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 I love how these special, personalized design elements pulled together the room. Don’t you?

Cristin

*photo credit: PlumLily

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Read full story By on January 14, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bookshelves, Boy, boy's bedroom, chairs, etsy, Interiors, kids' art wall, Organization, simplified bee portfolio, storage, tables, traditional