tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41917393389106172212024-03-14T08:25:02.750-07:00A little bird told me...Kariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02678492850582526715noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191739338910617221.post-37043207655923750472011-06-02T11:50:00.000-07:002011-06-02T11:53:04.823-07:00Birthday Outfits!I am in the process of planning my kiddos' birthday party. They are both October babies and although they are four years apart their birthdays are only sixteen days apart. So, alas I have decided to throw them a joint party. I just can't imagine throwing two big parties in a three week time span....Seriously, I think I'd go crazy! It was hard deciding on a theme that would fit both of them. Ava's four and a half and a serious girly girl, and this will be Max's FIRST birthday! So after browsing some of my favorite blogs, and Etsy of course I decided on a Sock Monkey theme! One of my first tasks was deciding what Ava and Max would wear. I could not be happier with what I've chosen! Ava is going to wear this darling knot dress.<br />
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Max is going to wear this super sweet jumper.<br />
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You can can find both of these adorable outfits at 3 Lil' Muses Etsy shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/3lilmuses?ref=seller_info">http://www.etsy.com/shop/3lilmuses?ref=seller_info</a><br />
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How do you choose a party theme? Where do you find your favorite party pretties? I'd really love to hear from you!<br />
~KarieKariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02678492850582526715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191739338910617221.post-11163296249613744902011-04-19T15:29:00.000-07:002011-04-19T15:29:38.821-07:00Hippity Hop! Just in time for Easter!Are you planning a get together for Easter? Do I have a treat for you! This week I'd like to share some adorable Easter party printables. Simply Creative Insanity created the following printables, and you can purchase them here <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69661317/easter-bunny-printable-collection?ref=em">http://www.etsy.com/listing/69661317/easter-bunny-printable-collection?ref=em</a> The entire set is only $5.00- What a great deal!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So, there you have it. My first blog post! I would like to give a shot out to the fabulous Dawn Hiatt of Elemental Images </span><a href="http://www.elemental-image.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.elemental-image.com/</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for shooting all of the images above. So, now that I've "shown you mine" will you PLEASE show me yours? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Happy planning! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">~Karie</span></span></td></tr>
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