Fall is here.

 Hazel is wearing a capelet. 

Staple of fall fashion.

That's all.

Peek of the Week - July 13, 2012

What's Peek of the Week you ask? It's our semi-regular Friday feature where we hear all about what cool things you other crafty families and blogging types have been up to. Tell us about your projects, finished or in-progress, a funny kid moment, a personal accomplishment or just something that made you smile.

Each week I'll get the ball rolling by sharing a Peek from our week and then invite you to do the same by linking up to your own post.

Hazel's got a peek for you today.

Do you like her shirt? I've had it in the hopper for oh...12 years or so. It was so cute that I couldn't resist trying it out on our furry babies back before we had all these hairless children. She looks so little! Look at those spindly legs. They've more than doubled in size for sure!

 I think it looked pretty good on kitty Obadiah.

Aw, look at little shorn holiday Amos.  Yes, this week's peek is quite old. I serendipitously stumbled upon the kitty photos recently.

 Pretty darn cute.

And sweet kitty Wendell had a turn in it too. Love the furry babies.

In other news - it's Friday the 13th also know as my birthday! Happy Birthday to me!

Now you!
You could get peeking in three easy steps:
1. Blog about your Peek of the Week - whatever it is. Whatever happened that made you proud, laugh, smile, inspired, excited, or just plain happy - now that's worth sharing.
2. Include a link to this blog or put the Peek of the Week button (on the sidebar) in your post.
3. Link your blog post using the InLinkz button below.

If you don't get a chance to get here on Friday, feel free to link your post up later.
The InLinkz button will be active for 5 days.

Ooops, I did it again.

I found a super cute idea on Pintrest and made one for myself.

This time it's a headband holder made from an oatmeal container. Genius!

Mine:

Theirs:

(original source)

Theirs is made with pretty papers but I used fabric since I have SO MUCH FABRIC. A little modpodge and the little pedestal I found at target and viola! Headband storage ago go. 

Pretty sweet right? I never had need for one of these before but now we have all manner of girlie baubles to keep somewhere. And you can stash the hair clips and bows inside. So smart.

Thanks for the idea internet!

Pink Vintage Hazel

I've said it before. 

Girls really have it over on boys in the clothing arena. 

Aside from the vast expanse of modern day girl baby cuteness that is available, there is a whole world of vintage gown-y goodness.

Much of Hazey's vintage wardrobe was passed down from my maternal grandparents. These pieces are at least 50 years old and were worn by my mom and her sisters and are so dreamy I can hardly stand it.

The rest is from my good ol' Aunt Etsy. She has quite the collection. 

Yumma Yum Yum.

Peek of the Week - December 16, 2011

What's Peek of the Week, you ask? It's our regular Friday feature and it's all about you! I want to hear (and share with my readers) what wowed you this week. It could be a cool finished project, a work in progress, a personal accomplishment, a cute kid moment, or something that surprised you.

If we could peek into your week - what would you want to show us?

Each week I'll share my own Peek of the Week to get the ball rolling, and invite you to link to your blog post about your Peek of the Week. I know y'all are up to cool stuff - we wanna see it!

My Peek this week is what may become a regular feature on this blog. I think I'll call it...

5 Minute Mania. 

5 Minute Mania refers to a project idea that jumps into my head and I drop everything if I can and get it done in a fit of single-minded mania. 

Por Exemplo: This headband.

The other day I had big nap-time plans to have a snoozy photoshoot with the Hazemeister. I collected a stash of props and set up a quick backdrop and perch and got her good and sleepy. Then I got the itch for her to have a sweet little poppy headband to wear. 

 Enter...the 5 minute mania. 

With singular focus I scurried up to the sewing room and without hesitation got going on this little gem. It was so easy it really did take about five minutes. 

Ok...maybe seven.

 And I love it.

Peek of the Week - June 24, 2011

You're fixin' to freak over this week's peek.


Our Friday feature - the Peek of the Week - is all about you! I want to hear (and share with my readers) what wowed you this week. It could be a cool finished project, a work in progress, a personal accomplishment, a cute kid moment, or something that surprised you.

If we could peek into your week - what would you want to show us?

Each week I'll share my own Peek of the Week to get the ball rolling, and invite you to link to your blog post about your Peek of the Week. I know y'all are up to cool stuff - we wanna see it!

Here's my peek:

A few weeks back one of my favorite blogs, Secondsister Suaviloquy shared a delectable pattern for a little gal's pinafore. She raved over how sweet and easy it was and she. was. right!

Beginning stitchers and novice seamstresses (I'm looking at you Sunny B) - this is your pattern. You will so easily make something so cute that you'll feel unstoppable at your machine.

I mean, just look:
I can. not. wait. until there are fat little arms sticking out from those armholes.

And that sweet back fat will be appropriately showcased.

So much potential for sweet embellishments - a little rick rack, some embroidery, appliques or flowers - and they're reversible to boot!

I mean could you just squeal?

I'm totally squealing.

Most of these are heading over to Fabric Bliss and will be available in my shop real soon. I'll let you know. I say most because it's so hard not to keep every piece of cute girlie gear for Lil' Sis. For sure the tiny one in the middle is for her, with a matching pair of bloomers that I'm still dreaming up. Oh the cuteness.

Do you have some cuteness to share? Fabulous, because now's your chance.
Here's how it works:
1. Each Friday I'll post my peek of the week, and give you space to link us up to yours.
2. Blog about your Peek of the Week - whatever it is. Whatever happened that made you proud, laugh, smile, inspired, excited, or just plain happy - now that's worth sharing.
3. Include a link to this blog or put the Peek of the Week button (on the sidebar) in your post.
4. Link your blog post using the InLinkz button below.

If you don't get a chance to get here on Friday, feel free to link your post up later.
The InLinkz button will be active for 5 days.

Hats Off

Saturday we found more than just biscuits at the farmers market. One of the new booths this year sells the sweetest little crocheted hats. Oh my word.
Little sister got two and a little clippy to add to her accessories shelf. We're praying she has a normal human head (unlike her brothers) and will fit the yellow newborn hat for at least as long as it takes my shutter to click. Fingers crossed.

These sweet little cuties can be found at marilijean.com!

A Word About Girl Clothes

I love having boys. Love the toys. Love the energy. Love the rough. Love the tumble.

Love how boys love their Mama.

If this tummy baby had been a third boy - sweet. Bring it on.



But she's a girl. A teeny baby girl. Oh so sweet.



You know there is one area where girls have it over on boys, hands down:

Girl clothes.

I mean come on.



My dear friend Selena (and yes, winner of the giveaway - I swear there was no funny business there), upon hearing we were having a girl declared, "Break out the tub!" Because she knows. She's been around since the beginning of the girl clothes crazy, which started hmmmm, 'round 13 years ago.

Back in college I worked at Gymboree (the retail store, not the activity place). Actually, I've worked in three Gymborees since college. I started working there when the fella and I were dating. And I bought bag upon bag of baby clothes.

I'm still not sure why Eric didn't flee the scene. Nothing will freak your boyfriend (then fiance, then husband) out more than bringing home clothes for your unconceived children. But thankfully he doesn't scare easy.
The thing is, when you're buying clothes for hypothetical people, girl clothes really jump out at you more than boy clothes do. Seriously...look at the sweetness.

So 8 years later when we became pregnant with Eli and found out he was a boy, I dug through the tub and tallied things up. I had 31 pieces for girl, 5 pieces for boy, and 6 pieces that could go either way.

Girl clothes man. I blame the girl clothes. Oh - and the discount...not too shabby.

A little story on this onesie - it was one of the first things we bought when we were pregnant with Eli, before we knew he was he. Eric has no idea why this is funny. He has no pop-culture references, which I find super adorable.


Just look. How could I resist. I'm not going to totally girlie her up. She'll have a hearty portion of hand-me-downs from her big brothers. But she's got tubs full of girlie cuteness too.

As a side note, Eric does not care for this last outfit. But in my defense, I purchased this little gem before our nation was introduced to that infamous beret-wearing D.C. intern. To him, it screams Lewinsky. But all I see is cuteness.