Winter Woodland Themed Baby Shower

I can’t believe in just 2 short months, our baby boy will be arriving!

Although the nursery is far from done, it’s clear to see that Baby Jackson Danny is already loved and spoiled by so many.  Starting with a Winter Woodland themed baby shower my sister threw me earlier this month, complete with a chili bar, hot cocoa bar, and a ridiculously delicious dessert bar.  Family and friends gathered and showered me and Jackson with so much love, gifts and diapers!  🙂

Here are a few pics from the beautiful event…

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29 Weeks Blessed

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I highly recommend having a diaper raffle!  We got so many diapers ranging in size from newborn to stage 4.  It’s one less expense for us to worry about as new parents.WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image8

Tables were decorated with tree trimmings, baby’s breath and little woodland creatures.WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image9 WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image17 WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image10 WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image11

Doooooooonuuuuuts!!!

My favorite, hands down, were the Blueberry Glaze and the Peanut Butter & Jelly donuts.  Yum!

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All desserts, including the amazing vanilla cake with berries, was homemade by my sister.  And yes, the cake tasted exactly the way it looks!  Amazingly delicious!WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image14

The lucky winner got to take home a prize as well as the jar of 314 gummy bears.WinterWoodlandBabyShower_image15

I love the idea of a creative activity to entertain guests with.  It’s a nice change to the over played baby shower games.  After the blocks were decorated, we put them all in a bag and I randomly drew a block for a winning prize.

Decorate a Block

Please lend your creativity to decorate a block for Jackson Danny.
So while he is playing he will know he is loved by many.
Feel free to use a stencil or draw freely.
Just don’t forget to sign your name on the block.

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What party isn’t complete without a party favor?

These all natural Rosemary Lavender soaps were the perfect size to package up and gift to all the guests.

From Irena’s Shower to Yours!  Thank you

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We are beyond blessed and grateful to have the support system that is our family & friends.

Ina + Tee Become Three + Bee

Excited to announce that we are growing a branch on our family tree.

big_brother_bee_image1 To make our announcement to the entire family, I customized this handkerchief for Bumble Bee to wear at a family get together.
big_brother_bee_image2My nephew’s reaction was probably the funniest as he thought we were going to adopt another puppy.

If you are interested in customizing a special announcement to your friends and family, contact us, to discuss your ideas.  Or browse through our shop for existing baby announcement designs.

2017 Color of the Year: Greenery

Every year, Pantone selects a color of the year.  This symbolic color selection is a snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.  This year’s Color of the Year is Greenery 15-0343.

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Here is how Pantone describes this color:

“A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.

Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.

Greenery is nature’s neutral. The more submerged people are in modern life, the greater their innate craving to immerse themselves in the physical beauty and inherent unity of the natural world. This shift is reflected by the proliferation of all things expressive of Greenery in daily lives through urban planning, architecture, lifestyle and design choices globally. A constant on the periphery, Greenery is now being pulled to the forefront – it is an omnipresent hue around the world.

A life-affirming shade, Greenery is also emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality.”

Towards the end of 2016, I created this custom simplewear box set with the request of designing the set based on a little turtle.  Little did I know, my color choice would be so on point with 2017’s color trend.

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Custom Simplewear Gift Box Sets can be purchased, here.

Christmas Music & English Bulldog Shaped Sugar Cookies

To get into the holiday spirit, Bumble Bee and I played Christmas music this weekend, while baking English Bulldog shaped sugar cookies. Well, I baked, while Bee was nestled all snug in his bed, while visions of sugar plums danced in his head.  🙂

I found this adorable English Bulldog cookie cutter on Amazon last week and I immediately had the urge to bake sugar cookies.

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Here’s how they turned out. Definitely gives a new meaning to the saying, “You’re so cute, I can eat you!”

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I thought this cookie looked the most like Bumble Bee. The rest of the batch looked slightly overweight or almost hippo like. LOL!

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Hope you’re all enjoying the holiday season so far!

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