Busy Bee

I'm sitting here drinking a PSL for the extra energy boost because I've been a busy late-night crawler lately.  On Wednesday, I went for the sneak peek at the Chi Omega Christmas Market at the Dallas Convention Center.  Visited my sweet aunt's booth, where she sells her Literati Bookmarks, which is like jewelery for your books, only it's super functional, too...it never slips out so you never lose your page and it stretches to fit any size book.  Isn't that so clever?  Teacher's gifts, stocking stuffers...it's a no-brainer.    

The show goes on til Saturday so there is still time to shop.  Nigella Lawson was there signing her book and I'm here to say she is beautiful in person! 

Then last night, my friend Kelly of Rose and Hudson and I attended a blogger social at the new location of Nest.  Beth of Hello, Splendor and Kelly of Fabulous K were the gracious hosts of the evening.  Kelly and I had fun running into PR maven, Brynn Bagot who has also been a busy bee and Donald Fowler, the Nest's buyer, who so sweetly took the time to tell us the story behind some of his wonderful selections.  Here are some snapshots of our evening along with a few of my favorite things from the shop...

By far, this was the most amazing thing.  Donald explained to us that he found this in Italy and Nest is the only store in the US selling it.  At first glance, you just see fun houses/towers.  But then it comes apart and you have a place setting.  Isn't that too cool?!    

Here they displayed Citizen Sweet cupcakes on them.

I think the small/topper would make for a cute ashtray;

I don't smoke but I love ashtrays.

They have a wonderful selection of books and these are now on my wish list:

Oh, look...Kelly found herself a man.

This is how she treats her men...Love em & Leave em...

Don't worry; he's still happy. 

He found another girl more his type...

(we later called her a cab)

Donald was a favorite.

And so was Bell Invito's stationery... 

As well as this suzani tray...

The party doesn't end there. 

Tonight Kelly and I are going to this and

taking miss Stella Bella with us...

Y'all have a great weekend!  xoxo

  

 

  

 

    

Commissioned Portraits

One guess who this child belongs to.  I knew immediately once I saw the zebra wallpaper (oh, the memories at Gino's) and striped sailor shirt. 

{Image via Cecilia Roberts}

UPDATE:  psssst...It's Kate & Andy Spade's daughter, Bea 

Paris vs New York

My old NYC roommate just introduced me to the blog, Paris versus New York.  It showcases comparisons between the two cities in a creative way...

Shannon, I'm going to make my own Dallas versus New York

comparisons so you'll move back down here!

Sugar

I think everybody should have a little sanding sugar on hand just in case.  No, seriously.  I recently had made some lack-luster cupcakes and jokingly asked my mom if she had any pretty sugar on hand and she did!  It totally saved the day.   

Have a sweet day!

Jack and Lulu

I have been searching for a new calendar for my office and I think I've finally found it...Jack and Lulu's 2011 calendars have arrived and I'm loving it!

It has been raining non-stop here. 

Stella says there are lots of petals on the ground. 

{Image via Leslie Miles}

1000 Cranes - 2 Find Love

My husband's cousin had a wedding celebration this past weekend in New Jersey.  I thought it was so cute that they included an origami crane in their invitation. 

Shortly after I received their invitation, I coincidentally read about this project via One Sydney Road. 

Since we were unable to make our way up North for the celebration, I decided to write a message on the bird in honor of their union and set it somewhere for somebody to find.  I wrote "find love" on the wings...

And I placed it on a bench in front of a movie theatre in hopes that somebody would find it.  I imagined somebody on a date finding it and secretly tucking it into their bag. 

I chose this theatre in particular because of the street it's on...

Congratulations Bob & Steff...wishing you love, laughter, and happy ever after!

xoxoxo

{Image via Lil Cherry Dimples}

 

The Ladybug

The Ladybug wears no disguises.

She is just what she advertises.

A speckled spectacle of spring,

A fashion statement on the wing....

A miniature orange kite.

A tiny dot-to-dot delight.

~J. Patrick Lewis, "The Little Buggers"

That little pumpkin she is carrying is a flashlight and she took it to bed with her.  What fun it is to be a kid!