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happy friday

2012-02-10T08:04:00.000-06:00

here's a prelude to valentine's day....

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enjoy the weekend!

shop anthro

2012-02-09T11:35:00.002-06:00

don't you get inspired to get cooking or baking when you find pretty lovely things in your kitchen? i happen to stop by anthropologie the other day and i was drawn to their home/kitchen section more than the clothing. i want to just grab everything bright and colorful and just go home and start something cookin'!

i was even THIS close to re-staining my kitchen cabinets to either a robin's egg blue or a muted yellow hue. the husband won't like that so, i guess our distressed beige cabinets shall do for now.

have you been by lately? what did you pick up?

all images from anthropologie

front door drama

2012-02-07T06:30:00.000-06:00

tuesday's thrills. just a few gorgeous front doors greeting you.

and the lovely topiaries flanking them are just pretty!

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monday musings

2012-02-06T13:01:00.000-06:00

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here's to an exciting week for all of us. i hope.

superbowl sunday

2012-02-04T20:34:00.000-06:00

are you ready for the superbowl?

better yet, are you ready for madonna?
i miss watching her perform and i'm most excited to watch her!

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have fun everyone !

bushel and peck paper valentine

2012-02-03T06:00:00.001-06:00

valentine's day is almost here and if you're still just getting over the holidays (like ME!), look no further to get started on those little valentine's your kids get to hand out to special friends and teachers. or if you're planning a get-together along with friends and their special loved ones, bushel and peck paper , may just have the perfect paperie for your romantic soiree!

little valentine cards

XOXO valentine's day banner

valentine's day countdown calendar

vintage mini-valentine's

valentine's stickers

valentine's sweet stationery

all valentine's goodies are available HERE!

ENJOY THE WEEKEND, friends!

ava's enchanted forest birthday party

2012-02-01T06:00:00.001-06:00

pinterest has surely been a great inspiration to most of us, including this mom who put out this incredible party for her daughter ava not too long ago. inspired by pins in pinterest on a little red riding hood/enchanted forest theme, nelly styled the cutest little red's enchanted forest themed party for her daughter ava!

i am loving the red and teal/aqua color palette carried out all throughout the party decor and details. with amazing decor finds from hobby lobby and homegoods, the dessert table and centerpieces were perfectly tied into the theme. from wooden tree branch coasters to custom tree trunk label holders/chalkboard signs, everything just fell into place to create a beautiful enchanting party!

nelly crafted a torn fabric rag garland banner using fabric to anchor the front of the main dessert table. the various patterns created another dimension and texture to the already pretty dessert display! so creative!

chocolate and water custom labels really dress up store bought food items. so much prettier than the actual labels!

party favors were cleverly picked out to match the theme. the boys took home felt wolf masks which are adorable. the girls get to take home felt fruit-filled baskets spruced up with a fabric flower made by her friend. such a personal touch!

the kiddos get to snack on red apples, nutrigrain bars, trail mix, cake pops, cookies and the delicious birthday cake!

this little red riding hood doll was an amazing find. sitting atop a tree stump - i thought that was just darling!

thanks nelly for allowing us to feature this memorable party!

read on for the important party details!

sources :

images AILYNNE ABARADO-REMIGIO // invitations and party printables ANDERS RUFF // wolf felt masks MAHALO // felt fruit-filled baskets IKEA // fabric for rag garland HOBBY LOBBY //

wooden tree branch coasters + custom wooden tree stump with chalkboard sign + tree trunk stand THIS FINE DAY // cake + cakepops THE SWEET BOUTIQUE // little red riding hood doll AMAZON //

spring looks for less

2012-01-31T06:22:00.001-06:00

can you believe all these looks are from old navy? every item featured here are under $ 35 and most are on sale too. i suggest you stock up on spring/summer essentials such as tank tops and shorts and they have the cutest lightweight scarves too. i was able to score a pretty blouse over the weekend which i'm really happy with and i can't wait to wear it more in the warmer months to come!

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monogram necklace

2012-01-29T20:02:00.001-06:00

so i finally ordered my own monogram necklace as a birthday gift for myself and i am counting the days (and weeks) till i get them. since they are made to order, it takes about 5 weeks for delivery. the agony of waiting begins.

i am sure it's worth the wait. they are absolutely darling and it was hard to choose. i opted for the yellow-goldplated large monogram from bauble bar. AND if you sign up, you immediately get a $10 discount off your first order! you can sign up HERE!

monogram necklace by thestylespy featuring monogrammed jewelry

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if you didn't like the choices from bauble bar, max and chloe have a variety of choices too!

happy gem shopping!

make valentine's day everyday

2012-01-28T11:07:00.001-06:00

shopping guide : 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

a birthday post

2012-01-26T06:30:00.000-06:00

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another year to celebrate and be thankful for the blessings and abundance of love from family and friends!

happy birthday me!

valentine's wreaths

2012-01-24T09:47:00.000-06:00

yup, you're reading it right. another wreath post. wreaths are just lovely and is the perfect home decor touch for every season if you don't want to go all out sprucing for yet another holiday.

this time it's all about pinks, reds and a few touches of sweet burlap.

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aren't they all pretty?

happy chinese new year

2012-01-23T06:00:00.005-06:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai !

mandarin for "wishing you prosperity"

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dear friends, happy chinese new year!

bring back romance

2012-01-22T08:03:00.001-06:00

i say, let's bring back....

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don't wait for valentine's day.....................

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xoxo, lili

valentine's day treats

2012-01-18T12:41:00.002-06:00

love. amour. amor. amore. rakkaus. mahal. die liebe. meil.

wherever you may be or whatever language you speak, for sure this coming february you're celebrating valentine's day.

here are a few delectable treats to top off that special day!

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xoxo, lili

holiday monday

2012-01-16T06:30:00.003-06:00

i'm spending this monday holiday at home with the little one. we have big plans staying home watching cartoons, baking brownies, building lego star wars and some pretty exciting laundry tasks for me. just keeping it real.

hurray for holiday monday!

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happy MLK day to all!

for the ladies

2012-01-12T22:42:00.002-06:00

i know it's kinda silly to do a gift guide since we all know a beautiful bunch of flowers and chocolates are just a few of what we really want on valentine's day. and maybe a romantic dinner out.

i simply can't help but share this quick guide to those husbands and boyfriends who want to give something extra special for their lovelies. and also for us ladies, if we just want to surprise our fab girlfriends!

for the ladies by thestylespy featuring kate spade sunglasses

eat cake for breakfast

2012-01-10T06:30:00.004-06:00

i thought this picture sums it all up.

my cravings for anything sweet. my obsession with style and fashion.

it even is the perfect shot for tangerine tango, pantone's color of the year.

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how's your tuesday so far?

2011 highlights

2012-01-04T12:09:00.002-06:00

i'm not going to let january pass by without me featuring some of this blog's highlights for 2011!

join me in looking back at some of the memorable moments i'll forever treasure!

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more on that brunch celebration blogpost here

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i got a little inspired and created a valentine's day table centerpiece. you can find the entire post here.

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easter made fun with a tablescape i managed to put together. click here to read that post.

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the hubs celebrated a birthday with a fun bowling party

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the 4th aston cup soccer party was featured a few times in other party blogs i admire and we're all ecstatic for all the attention. can't wait to plan and execute the 5th party this year!

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red, white and blue. it's always best done that way. entire post here.

::::::::::::::::::::::: a vintage-inspired baby shower

i had the oppurtunity to help out at a friend's darling vintage-inspired baby shower last june and all the details are just precious. i had to do two posts just to share them all. check them out again here and here!

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and finally, we celebrated our first blog anniversary last july and had some of my favorite bloggers stop by and guest post for me! you can read all the blogposts here!

once again, thank you for being a huge part of my 2011 and i hope to see you here still!

cheers!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-12-31T16:13:00.000-06:00

2011 has been an extremely good year for me and i hope it was for you too. as i look back and reflect the year past, i am so grateful for you, readers, and all your continued support and i hope that you remain that way for the coming year!

i wish all of you and your families the merriest, peaceful and most blessed new year to come! CHEERS!

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i hope you join me in the 2012 journey!

alice in wonderland 5th birthday soiree

2011-12-29T08:28:00.000-06:00

hello friends!

i'm so glad to be back blogging after a most fun christmas celebration with loved ones! i hope you all did too!

today's party feature is a lovely most adorable "alice in wonderland" 5th birthday party. whimsical and girly - this party was perfect for a sweet 5 year old, linden.

i love that her mom, jennie, used vintage and on-hand home decor to utilize for the party setup and decorations perfect for the fun theme. the cake stand used for the birthday cake has been with the family for over 10 years and comes out for special occasions. and this definitely was one. she also resourcefully collected some inexpensive tea cups and saucers from a consignment store that also served as party favors for the little guests, as well as boas and beads for girls and tophats for the boys.

jennie also gathered some of her own teapots and cakestands as well as christmas decorations and topiaries for the party decor to tie up the whimsy garden feel the party needed. she had a friend, erin nasser, design all the party papergoods including the birthday banner, welcome signage, labels and directional flags. i simply love the pink and lavender color scheme with feather boas and butterflies that all little girls adore!

for entertainment, the kiddos were treated with an appearance of Alice in Wonderland, aka Honeydew the Clown. they also snacked on pinwheel sandwiches, veggie fries, apple slices, chocolate pretzels, cupcakes and lemonade!

check out all the gorgeous photos from the party :

thanks Jennie for sharing!

photography : AILYNNE ABARADO PHOTOGRAPHY

cupcakes + cake : HEB

venue : St.Lukes UMC Blanton Bldg.

alice in wonderland (aka Honeydew the clown) : FUN KID PARTIES

boas + beads + tophats + lanterns + butterflies : ARNE'S

home for the holidays

2011-12-18T23:26:00.000-06:00

everyday we are excited to receive holiday cards from friends and family in the mail and i'm even more excited to hang and display them in our mini-trees!

it came out really pretty and i'm loving that i can see them high up by our buffet table. also, i've added a few shots here of random corners in our house with some holiday cheer!

christmas is just a few days away!

season's greetings

2011-12-16T07:59:00.000-06:00

from our home to your's....

christmas card by pear tree greetings

photos by ailynne

'tis the season

2011-12-15T23:04:00.000-06:00

our home is getting spruced up and looking more merry and bright each day!

the tree is up and presents are under the tree. it's the most wonderful time of the year, for sure!

let me share a few of my favorite shots from our home including our yearly tradition of aston's baby tree. a smaller tree we decorate ever since he was born. here's a peek from past years trimmed baby christmas trees!

this year's christmas tree is dressed up with lime green ornaments and beads. it's not your traditional holiday color but it's still fresh and festive just the same!

aston's race car snow globe from nana a few years ago

this year's baby tree is decked out with tiny frame ornaments filled with old and new photos including this choo-choo train one from last year!

and that old picture below is from when me and my husband were still dating back in the days!

i recently picked up a fun las vegas-themed ornament to add to our collection as we've done a few trips there this year!

guest blogging at a blissful nest

2011-12-14T09:55:00.004-06:00

happy wednesday, friends!

i am thrilled to be guest blogging over at Rebekah's A Blissful Nest talking about creative holiday gift wrapping. something i know we are all busy doing this time of the year!

and while you're there, stop by her etsy shop for a quick peek of what she has to offer. she has tons of gorgeous party printables including holiday cards and my favorite, her custom wall art posters!

happy happy, joy joy!