Ring of Fire? not what you want to hear when about to give birth.

So it's a day past my due date...and my baby updates i get via e-mail have been mocking me congratulating me on the new arrival...little do they know i'm still suffering it through. contractions that make me bend over in pain have been coming on and off for the past month. getting more and more strong as the weeks have gone by. 


my sister was visiting and of course had to inform me that if i went natural she heard it feels like a ring of fire. (i'm thinking if this baby comes fast, going natural might be my only choice.) fabulous imagery right? yeah..and to make it even better my husband has been singing johnny cash ever since. fabulous.

one of these days we'll get this baby here even if i have to force her to make an appearance. 
lovingly force her. :)


our pastor came over for dinner the other night
 and brought dessert.......

I've been keeping myself busy with my mom who is visiting by taking advantage of this "down time" to do some more prep for sophia's 2nd birthday party coming up at the end of the month. 

and for those of you wanting to see me in all my hugeness glory.... here you go. 

Color Inspiration Boards - Touch of Pink

I came across these fabulous inspiration boards over 

at Santa Barbara | Chic They are amazing. be sure to check out their archive of inspiration boards.. they are full of great ideas to get you feeling creative! Whether you are planning an event..a room design.. or just wanting some eye candy.. you will love these.

Shades of Pink

Strawberry Fields

Cherry Blossom

Pink and Green Fun

Pink and Blue

no baby yet. today is my due date.. so instead of focusing on how uncomfortable i am...i'm cutting out hundreds of small felt circles as my mom sews them together to make a garland for sophia's party. :) keeping busy! hope you are having a great day.. and thanks for all the well wishes.

Day in the Life: favorite bargains, blogs, recipes, style tips & mommy moments

Favorite Party Theme via Thoughtfully Simple - {Play} House Warming Party

Favorite DIY Idea via Bridesmaid.com - Butterfly Wine Glass Place cards

DIY Tissue Pom Poms

We all love simple easy diy projects that add major impact to a party... here's a great tutorial by martha stewart. you could use any color..go with any size.. and make a beautiful custom detail for your party!

How to Make the Pom-Poms

You'll need tissue paper and 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire.

 image found via goosie girl

source - marthastewartweddings.com.. 

Hanging Pom-Poms

1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging.

Here's some great examples of how to use this diy idea! 

starting with my favorite one...

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i also love these.. via thesweetestoccasion.com

BABY UPDATE:Well we've been in triage 2 times this week with false alarms. i AM progressing...so hopefully i'll go sometime soon. The contractions are getting stronger and stronger. Sophia is such a sweetie though how she comes over when she see's me hurting..kissing my belly and saying "all betta!!"

i'll keep you posted!

Life Update

Some of you have been thinking i'm off giving birth..but no. 

life just got crazy so i haven't posted in a couple days. here's an update. can't make this long... having contractions..i need to lie down.

7 Creative Cupcake Ideas + Sophia's Party Sneak Peeks Continued

One of my go to sites is realsimple.com and i love their post on 7 creative cupcake ideas! you should know by now i love cupcakes..besides being cute and inexpensive, they are easy!

easy doesn't mean boring.. you can create some lovely desserts with these tricks! 
check out their post for all the details.

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I came across this cupcake recipe that sounds amazing. and it doesn't look to bad either. :) yum!

Raspberry-filled Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 

with Raspberry Buttercream

via laurasrecipecollection.com

I'm linking up to these parties for monday! link up ladies!

Sweet & Simple DIY's for Summer Entertaining

I really feel like a few little details like these
 add such a special touch!

even if you're just having a little get together with friends... simple easy touches like these show you care! plus they are adorable. :)

DIY Pom Pom Napkin Ring

found via inspire the bride

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Tools Needed for Pom-Poms: Colored tissue paper, floral wire, and satin ribbon
Step#1: Cut four sheets of tissue paper into five- by 10-inch rectangles. Make 3/8-inch accordion folds.

Step#2: Fold a 18-inch floral wire in half and wrap around the middle of the folded tissue paper and twist.

Step#3: Trim ends into a rounded or pointed shape.

Step#4: Carefully separate the layers of the tissue papers, pulling each layer toward the center.

Step#5: Use the extra wire to make a loop on the back of the pom-pom. Insert a 12-inch piece of ribbon through the loop.

Step#6: Tie ribbon around the napkin. Voila: a fabulous flower-like napkin ring to dress up any table!

DIY Miniature Fabric Flower Garland 

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Step 1: Fold your fabric and use the spool of thread to trace a circle. Then cut the circles out.

Step 2: Take one circle and fold it in half.

Step 3: Take the half circle and fold it in half again.

Step 4: Then take your circle and stitch through the bottom. Continue this step, adding at least 6 circles on top of the first.

Step 5: Once you have sewn all 6 circles, connect the petals together by stitching through each one at the corners and then tying off the tread with a double knot.

Step 6: Next, cut 3 yards of thread and add on the flowers one by one.

Project created by Dolci Odille


I'm linking up to these parties today!