Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Reading Rainbow...

Do you remember that show? It was on PBS right after Mr.Rogers. I am not sure if it was the catalyst to my love of reading, but I do know that it made me want to read MORE. I loved my childhood books so much that I have made my parents move these books 6 different times, 5 different states and over the course of 30 years. Thanks Mom and Dad! So, now that I have my own home (and a basement to store stuff in) I have all of these great books to share with my children someday.

We love reading to our son and have since he was born. We have started quite a collection for him that hopefully he will grow to love and cherish as he gets older. It's interesting to see what books our son likes, which ones he wants nothing to do with(Sandra Boynton books...). And there are definitely a few that are showing wear and tear because they are read almost every day.

Here is just a short list of some of the crowd favorites so far...



This was an early favorite. It has bold colors and pictures of baby faces. he still loves it and kisses the babies in the pictures! BABY BOO




This is by far Julian's favorite book. We also have the book "Dogs" by the same author. It has a bunch of touch and feel items, flaps to lift and tags to pull. It's been a hit since he was 5 months old.



This is such a cute counting book, with lots of fun images of ten little babies. There is a lot to look at, and Julian likes to point at them and ask questions like "What's that"?




I really love this color book. It has the most adorable pictures of babies dressed in all different colors. It's a very "pretty" book and a good way to teach colors.


This book was a gift from our friend Amy, and it has turned out to be one of Julian's favorite books. It has lots of colorful pictures and highlights different scenes from Chicago. They make this book for many of the major cities. 


if your child likes planes, trains, cars...this is the perfect book! The colors are amazing, and the illustrations are really very cool. We read this book almost every day!


We just discovered this book at the Library last week. It is a spectacular Alphabet book using all works of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. My son loved it, and I enjoyed seeing all of the different art they used to spell out the ABC's.

What are your favorite Children's books?

Monday, March 15, 2010

Swap-A-Rama

It's Monday...another gray day here in Kansas City. But, you know what? I am not bummed because I have a brand new wardrobe hanging in my closet. Oh yes, the clothing swap was a SUCCESS! Shannan and Amy hosted the most darling old school sleep over style party complete with the most tasty gourmet junk food (pics here), and the cutest decor and a wonderful night of swapping clothes and hanging out with the girls. I finally got to meet Jessie from this amazing style blog, and she is just as darling as she is in her daily style posts. 

Everyone drew a number, and that was the order we went in. So, when it was your turn you got to pick any 2 items. Of course everyone had their eyes on some of the same items. Like the vintage zodiac boots that I was trying to squeeze my toes into. But since I was #3, I missed them, and now miss  Gigi will be sporting them. No hate though, because I got this...

real rabbit fur cropped jacket...LOOOOVE, have always wanted one like this!

and here are my other favorite items I scored




I will channel my inner Zoe with this rabbit vest...




perfect for spring in Kansas City


you know how I love birds...


love the bright colors, and so cute over skinny jeans or leggings


SO cute, and very "Anthropologie" looking...


I love a nautical chain print...

I highly recommend a swap party with your girlfriends, we had such a great time. We are hoping to do it again...maybe even next season?!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

I am going to a party...


hosted by these 2 hilarious and chic ladies...



it involves alcohol, whoopie pies and a clothing swap...

Seriously, what is a girl to wear?!

I will be hopefully be back to report some good "swapping" on Monday. Have a great weekend everyone!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Just in time...

I can't believe we are "springing ahead" on Sunday. FINALLY, longer hours of daylight and a sign that  summer is just around the corner! I can't help but think about really cute clocks. I looked high and low for one for our nursery, and it's definitely an essential in our sons room.  There are so many cute choices out there, how does one choose?!

for the modern nursery...by Decoylab $68






Printed image Pink Cuckoo  by Decoylab $28




I saw this at a store here in Kansas City...this will be MINE, if we ever have a girl. Hot Pink Cuckoo $16 (seriously...$16!)



I love these, so cute and they ring with an animal noise. Land of Nod $16.95




cute for a boys room...AND personalized! $19.99 by Olive Kids




Shabby chic and very pretty...$158





These clocks on Posh Tots are beautiful. They come in 16 different colors-pretty much any color you would be possibly be looking for $175

Cheap and Chic

A few months ago I blogged about Forever 21's line, Love 21. Their more contemporary "modest" fit. But, I had never seen it in person. To my excitement, our Forever 21 just recently started carrying the line and I was so thrilled to be able to see the silhouettes and fabrics in person.  I was very giddy, it is really a VERY cute line. This may be going a bit far, but there were some pieces that were a touch Marc Jacobs and they had some excellent prints (which I am very picky about). The color palette was fresh and interesting and I am not lying when I say that I could have brought 20 some items to the fitting room. Unfortunately, I was with an antsy toddler that wanted to get out of his stroller. So, another trip, and hopefully some purchases later I will return back with some more feedback.

until then, here is some eye candy to entice you...although, the pictures don't quite do it justice! It's much better in person!







My personal Fave...Sequin Blazer $32.80. I would wear this with everything!!!




For some reason I can no longer find this on the site... you may be able to find it in stores...


 AND, for those in Kansas City, we are getting a huge brand new store on the Plaza. Many people are not excited about this "low end fashion" store coming to a high end outdoor mall like the Plaza. But, you know what? I am thrilled. At least it will bring people down to the area and cause some excitement (which the plaza is lacking these days). My husband joked and asked if I would tent outside to be the first customer in. Probably not...but I won't waste time getting there, I just don't want to fight the teenage crowd.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Seersucker, Polka dots and Stripes...

We got the Chasing Fireflies catalog in the mail last week and I couldn't help but flip through the girl stuff. It is just too adorable for words. I love their dresses because they fall somewhere in between sweet and modern. Nothing too frilly, yet age appropriate.

If you are needing an Easter dress, this is a great place to start. Each dress they have is very different, and I think there is something for everyone. I had a hard time narrowing it down, but here are my personal favorites:

Perfect Polka dots...







Nautical Stripes...





Cheerful Prints...




and these bloomers....



And the icing on the cake? Super cute ribboned ballet shoes...






Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Carrie Bradshaw: Fashion for the ages...

Back in December I thought it would be fun to re-watch all of the old SATC episodes from start to finish. I love Netflix...I finish one and get the next DVD just days later! As I watched old episodes, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. It brought back all of my memories of being single, living in Chicago, having the time of my life with my girlfriends. Now, I can't say our stories are as good as the ones on SATC, but we do have some that would make you fall of your seat.

 It's amazing how much that show affected fashion and culture at the time. "girlfriends" and cosmos, bare midriffs, tube tops and cargo pants with heels, big flower pins, the perfect "root growth" in your hair, name jewelry, fur coats, big hair, classic Ray Bans, Fendi Baguettes, Manolos... just a few of the trends that Carrie Bradshaw and the other girls inspired. It is also crazy to me that the clothes she wore almost 10 years ago, still look PRETTY good today. Her style, which was eclectic, colorful and ever evolving, will always inspire me. I cannot WAIT for the 2nd movie to come out this summer. I am sure it will not disappoint.

Just a sampling of some of my favorite looks...she really could go from girly to bohemian, and even edgy in a heartbeat. I love it.

The big flower pin and the Dior bag...


What I wouldn't give for that hair! Signature bold prints...




Throughout season 2 and 3 there was a lot of bare midriffs




remember the big cuffed crop jean? I can't help but think that Carrie had something to do with it...



a great fur and red shoes.





that gorgeous Oscar De La Renta dress...so classic, so beautiful




I always LOVED this dress




A look from SATC Movie #2 The shoes are spectacular.

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