2009 April

14 Apr

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Childish Clothing – $500 Shopping Spree!

Update 4/21: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered – nearly 600 of you!! Alas, there can only be one winner, and that lucky (and randomly chosen) person is… commenter #374 – Nikki, who said, “I think the WIllow-4 Sweet Cupcake onesie is adorable. It’s just one of the many [...]

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13 Apr

Modern Design… for the Birds

I’m loving these ultra-contemporary bird feeders & shelters from cool online shop feel more human…especially the sleek circular feeder by Eva Solo ($60) pictured above!

Pictured above: Nesting Bird Box by Eva Solo.

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Read more → Posted on April 13th, 2009 at 7:02am

13 Apr

REAL PARTIES: Little Miss Birthday

categories: birthday party ideas, real parties

Get ready for a dose of “Real Party” inspiration that’s pretty much beyond adorable… just like the pint-sized guest of honor!
Created by mom/hostess Jess Newman for her daughter’s 3rd birthday, this “Little Miss Birthday” theme would be fun for older girls too! Read on for all the details behind this perfectly sweet & sassy celebration, [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 13th, 2009 at 5:00am

10 Apr

Bright & Crafty Easter Eggs

categories: easter, fun for kids

There’s more to Easter egg decorating than what comes in a box! Give your eggs a fun, crafty look this year by dying them in extra-bright shades of your favorite hues, then decorating them with ribbon, stickers, thin strips of scrapbook paper, and faux flowers. Use clear-drying glue to attach the details.

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Read more → Posted on April 10th, 2009 at 8:35am

10 Apr

GIVING BACK: Operation Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, get inspired

I’m really excited to share this post from Amy with you today. Hope you’ll take a few minutes to read on, get inspired, and learn how you can be a part of this celebration too!
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Hello, fabulous HWTM readers. It‘s Amy Belle Isle from Stem Parties again. How have you been? Me? Great! Thanks for asking. [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 10th, 2009 at 8:05am

9 Apr

“Barbie-licious” PINK Drinks (Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap – Part 2)

categories: bachelorette, cocktail recipes, theme parties

Just realized that I forgot to post these pink drink recipes earlier from Barbie’s 50th Birthday Party – sorry about that!
Recipes for all 4 (aptly named!) signature drinks from the Colin Cowie-designed bash are below. Cheers!
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Barbie Doll-icious!
1.5 oz Knob Creek
1 oz Cranberry
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.75 oz fresh OJ
.75 oz fresh Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Combine all the [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 9th, 2009 at 1:02pm