Happy Girls are Pretty Girls

Pretty Girl Designs and the very talented Crystal Kluge from Tart Workshop are teaming up for a fun giveaway just in time for the holidays . . . a rubber address stamp . . . made just for you!

To win all you need to do is post your paragraph on the Pretty Girl blog describing what you think makes a "pretty girl".

Is it her big beautiful laugh? Or her kindness to others? We want to know what you think!

Entries will be accepted through Friday, December 3. Once a winner is announced, we'll work with you to design your personalized stamp.

First Birthday

I feel like it was just yesterday that we brought our "little bug" home! We have had so much fun with her and it's been such a treat to see Henry as a big brother! Happy Birthday Cleo bug! xoxo

---------------------------------------

The party hats were cut from paper grocery bags and most other things were printed and cut from scrap paper. My favorite Pretty Girl detail . . . the brass candle holder . . . was on my mom's cake when she turned one!

Go Handmade|Go Local

I recently stumbled across this blog post . . . "101 reasons to buy handmade". Several customers have said to me this year "I really want to support local businesses and buy handmade whenever possible." I, too, have been doing my part by shopping up a storm on Etsy this week (my dwindling PayPal account is proof!) If you haven't checked out Etsy or other online marketplaces like Poppytalk yet, do so today . . . so many fabulous things! Happy Shopping!

Turkey Chili: A Winter Staple at our House

I love to exchange recipes . . . This winter I am going to try and post a recipe once a week. Hope you get a chance to try some of our favs!

Happy Birthday Thea

This was such a fun project to work on. When I arrived at the party I was so busy ooing and ahhing over all the little details that I forgot to take pictures of the things I created.

This was a ladies luncheon/tea party for my little friend, Thea, who just turned seven. Cupcakes, petits fours, miniature croissants, candy . . . but my most favorite detail . . . vintage tea cups. Thea's mom has been collecting them for the past year, so every little girl got to take one home with her.

Thank you for asking me to help with some of the details.

Happy Birthday Miss Thea!

A is for Apple

Tis the season for all things apple! So many varieties, so many colors . . . red, green, yellow . . . love them all! A friend brought this salad to a party this past summer and it was YUMMY!!


Shopping List:

Two red apples

One packaged piece of Manchego cheese

Handful of fresh chives

Two tablespoons olive oil

___________________

Peel and slice apples into small slivers. Do the same with the cheese. (a mandoline slicer works great)

Combine and mix together in large bowl. Drizzle olive oil on top and stir to coat. Mix chives in.

ENJOY!!