Very Merry Mood

Marabou / Very Merry board by Marabou. See more Minted photo Christmas cards

We are starting to feel very festive here in the Northwest & have created a mood board inspired by our Very Merry holiday photo card. Please take a look, like & share our collage!   

 

Funny Little Valentine

For Us, For Him, For Her, For Me, For You, For Offspring, For Pets,

Memorable Mugs

With the weather outside so frightful, stay warm & cozy with these fantastic mugs. They will have you reaching for your favorite beverage time after time!

This vivid triangular mug belongs in my possession. 

by Sonodesign.

Pantone has announced it's 2012 color of the year as 17-1463 aka Tangerine Tango! This color has been a favorite of mine for years. I am happy to see it recognized as a leader of the pack! 

by Pantone.

You can never go wrong with a monogram! 

by Indigo.

The Very Merry Gift Guide!

a. Alexander Girard Nativity Set: $800 b. House & Hold: $120 c. Nos Da Blanket by Donna Wilson: $279 d. notNeutral: $18 e. Fawn & Forest: $150 f. Marabou Stationery: 15 for $35 g. Jonathan Adler: $48 h. Lekker Home: $115

12 days and counting! xo

Check out our "Very Merry" holiday card design available now at Minted.com!

Gifts That Give Back!

Throughout the year my husband & I encourage our daughter to participate in activities that promote her self-awareness, as well as compassion. This year we gave Ava the option of selecting from 3 charities to endorse & she choose, Same Sky. An organization that provides employment to HIV-positive women in Rwanda struggling to lift themselves out of poverty. These bracelets are naturally dyed with Rwandan textiles & adorably adorned with hand-blown glass beads. Ava intends to on gifting these bracelets as tokens of friendship. I couldn't be more impressed with her sincerity or sense of style! ♥

A is for Ava

I often come across prints that I love, but when I stumbled upon Editions of 100, A is for rebel print,  I immediately thought of my daughter, Ava. She is the most amazing human being I've ever known. The true definition of joy. We will be celebrating her 4th birthday on the 30th of this month. On her first birthday I gifted her with this print, The For Like Ever poster wrapped up my feelings in a nutshell. What else could describe the unconditional feeling of love I felt for her? This year she will receive the print above. Is she a rebel? Yes. She is her mother's daughter. Ava is also kind-hearted, beautiful, intelligent, hilarious & adventuresome. The best attributes of her father & I were bestowed upon her. 

My hope is she'll love the framed prints she's been gifted throughout the years, that she'll proudly display them in her home once she departs the nest. If not, I'll be happy to hold on to them for her.  

finders keepers: father's day

Mark your calendars for June 19th and take a browse through our fashionable finds for modern papa's! Show your baby daddy some love this Father's day with our special Finders Keeper picks. These cool finds are guaranteed to put a smile on the man or men in your life. Think of this gift guide as a testament to your man's amazing style & originality. 


For my husband's 1st father's day, I created a hardcover photo memory book filled with highlights of our daughter's first year, along with a sentimental, tear-jerking note. This June we will be celebrating his fourth father's day. 


So, in honor of the man of my dreams. I wanted to spice things up with some fun & quirky keepsakes. Items he could take to the office, show his friends & cherish as a reminder of how cool his baby's momma is. 
If your looking for the ultimate personalized gift we suggest this correspondence. Discount code available on our home page! 


Featured Picks: A. Sass and Peril, B. #1 Dad Trophy, C. Cheddar Money Clip, D. Allot Pocket Square, E. Fisticup, F. Whiskey tasting guide, G. Book, H. Altered Antique Plate, I. Personal Library Kit

eleven alternatives to candy

When Valentine's day is on the horizon super stores stock the aisles with tons of sugar, recalled stuffed toys & run of the mill cards. So, naturally your first instinct may be to reach for a box of cavity covered hearts or corn syrup lollipops. February 14th is a day to express your love, you shouldn't have to worry about things like tooth decay. That's why I've complied a list of sweeter than sweet gift alternatives for the little person in your life. Earth friendly and non-toxic, these gifts are guaranteed to earn you a super squeeze or a sloppy kiss, which ever you prefer.

For the perfect compliment, check out our modern Valentine's Day stationery line.

1. millergoodman, playshapes. 2. columbia forest, love wallprint. 3. normann copenhagen, airplane mobile. 4. momoll, farfar play barn. 5. automoblox, c9 sports car. 6. imagiplay, pop up lion. 7. ding, 3 floor garage. 8. sirch, max push car ride on toy. 9. naef, ornabo wooden puzzle. 10. naef, tona wooden drum rattle. 11. naef, kaumi baby teether.

Marabou Design + Pregnancy Magazine

Run don't walk to your nearest news stand to purchase Pregnancy Magazine's May 2010 issue! Marabou has taken over the Must Haves! I had a blast selecting the items featured for the Updated Heirlooms article. Research was a breeze! I only traveled upstairs to my daughter's room, made a list of treasures & spent the rest of the afternoon reminiscing. As our daughter's 3rd birthday fastly approaches, I say goodbye to her first years & accept her new title "Toddler", I look over the little lovelies that have documented her young life, take a deep breath & smile.

To purchase the personalized stationery "Bear Grass" featured, log on to Minted.com! http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-ASZ-PST