little art party!

(prepping for mama's "babycakes" table at a little art party...so so fun!)

yumminess sneak peaks to be expected...
* pumpkin
* red velvet
* vanilla sprinkle

cute sneak peeks to be expected...
* mason jars
* tulle ribbon
* scallops
* cream velvet

my mama's bakery card

my 16th birthday cake...one of my favorite things she's done

http://www.michaels.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts%E2%84%A2-Print-Them-Yourself-Scalloped-Labels/wd0228,default,pd.html?cgid=products-scrapbooking-marthastewartcrafts-wedding&start=3
cutesy baking tags

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/57/a/AAAADC7FLO0AAAAAAFejmA.jpg?v=1246224124000
velvet ribbon accents

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/tulle/6-tulle/pink-beauty-tulle-ribbon/sku-t6be.html

big tulle bows

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/candy-boxes/cake-boxes/sku-bbp0890.html

signature pink cake boxes

http://www.suzi.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sprinkles-cupcake-mix-flavours.jpg
inspiration for take-home "cupcake jars!" (the new item i'm most excited about)

http://www.choosingraw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ball_mason_jar.jpg

...to hold the "mason jar mixes" for pies, brownies, & cupcakes!

can't wait to finalize packaging plans, bake the sweets, prepare the table decor, & pack up for the little art party!! ...coming in october.

xo. k

late summer lovin'

(...and autumn a'wishin)

* mumford & sons ... the first album ive adored nearly every song on in a while

http://www.myspace.com/mumfordandsons

*this linus bike in blue ... wow is all i can say. already on the christmas list.

http://www.linusbike.com/models/

* these fabulous ruffle anthropologie boots ... i think i buy a new pair every year from anthro ... just cant resist

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp

* gingham jcrew shirt that just came in the mail the other day!!! LOVE it ... and early fall shopping.

http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp

* new found favorite blog. her style is super different from mine and oh so inspiring ... always love a new perspective.

http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/

* this wedding covered in cascading ribbons is perfect. absolutely perfect. totally trying this at my next party : )

http://www.oncewed.com/32564/wedding-blog/real-weddings/pretty-garden-wedding/

http://www.oncewed.com/32564/wedding-blog/real-weddings/pretty-garden-wedding/

* precious cake hair clips

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecupcakery?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecupcakery?ref=seller_info

* in response to my longing for a beautiful retro bike, i have also had a hankering for a cute little bike necklace.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53207032/walk-or-ride-bicycle-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53231078/bike-love-handmade-sterling-silver

* i think the "keep calm and carry on" things are just adorable. my friend recently added one to her house and i might have to do the same.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BLacKGas?ref=seller_info

* i even like the spin-offs. HOW cute ?!?!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KeepCalmShop?ref=seller_info

sewing sewing sewing

last night i sewed my first ever little girl's dress. it was the second thing ive sewn. EVER. lets just say...the seam ripper became my best friend! after much trial & error...and improvision...i finished off the dress! i got my pattern from that awesome book "One Yard Wonders." it is basically a glorified pillow case dress, but it turned out pretty cute! but man, this project convinced me, ive still got A LOTTT of learning to do. see how it turned out below...


xoxo.
katie

sushi & fruit juice picnic

today was a gorgeous, lazy day for a picnic...i grabbed the sisters along with their summer reading, ipods, & sketchbooks, and we headed off to park.

we laughed because when grace took this photo we got giggly, and the picture turned out looking like madelyn and i were taking engagement photos or something ; )

this has totally been my summer song...just the cutest words.

http://www.myspace.com/michaelfranti

love this girl.

i love contributing to this fun little flickr project every once & a while...http://www.flickr.com/groups/wardrobe_remix/pool/

[[felt heart headband: www.etsy.com/shopfrolic

sparkley white sunglasses: www.claires.com/

gold bird necklace: antique

striped v-neck: store.americanapparel.net/

red belt: www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp

high waisted navy skirt: store.americanapparel.net/

gladiator sandals: http://www.dsw.com/?cm_mmc=google-_-Brand%20DSW%20Only_E-_-DSW%20Only-_-13446485

watermelon nailpolish: www.opi.com/ ]]

XO.

katie

P.S. i am t-o-t-a-l-l-y considering joining this art class ( http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2010/07/home-ec-full-details-registration.html ) since i just bought my very first sewing machine!!!!!! SUCH a thrill! although, my first red velvet online art class hasn't even ended yet : )

cutest store front : )

http://www.lunevintage.blogspot.com/

fabrics!!

just ordered a bunch of new fabric off of the greatest website... http://www.fabric.com/ ! i simply can not wait for my little package to come in the mail. lots of amy butler & valori wells. i actually only got a yard of each because of this insanely great little book called "one yard wonders" by rebecca yaker & patricia hoskins.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/One-Yard-Wonders/Rebecca-Yaker/e/9781603424493/?itm=1&USRI=one+yard+wonders+101+fabulous+fabric+projects

friday favorites

these are great little bird's nest rings i found on etsy...would make fun gifts for friends! i'd love to try & make one myself, although i'm sure it would not turn out near as darling.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42885964/birds-nest-ring

a happy little postcard.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50445512/postcards-i-just-mailed-this-to-say-i

one of my favorite things is pretty spreads like this cutesy one below for a little girl's birthday party.

http://creativehostess.co.uk/2010/06/09/real-parties-yo-gabba-gabba-birthday-party/

i'm a big fan of really funky, artistic boutonnieres, so this immediately caught my eye...

http://ruffledblog.com/2010/07/backyard-burlap-wedding-pt-iii-in-virginia-by-heather-espana/

l.o.v.e this ruffle tablecloth

http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-summer-vintage-inspired-farm-wedding/

can we just talk about how adorable these pinwheel bridesmaid bouquets are??

http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-lisa-keiths-laid-back-rhode-island-wedding/

just THE cutest little library engagement photos.

http://greenweddingshoes.com/hip-engagement-photos/

this gorgeous calligraphy...if i were getting married any time soon, i would totally have this pretty handwriting written over everything i mailed out : )

http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2010/07/lovely-calligraphy-neither-snow/

if i got this invitation in the mail, it would just make my whole day.
http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2010/07/baby-shower-invitations/