Spring inspiration collection

It's almost officially springtime! My favorite season has always been Spring because of the fresh feeling of rain, the beauty of bright greens and the atmosphere of rebirth in everything; humans, animals and nature.

I'm feeling fresh flowers, lots of pinks, greens and whites.



I'm feeling some spring cleaning and the need to fill up my frames with some fun artwork!



I'm feeling energized and motivated to keep working out and getting stronger. I'm trying real hard to get the beginner trophy on the Nike Fit app and it's way awesome! Also, my new jump rope is about to be my best friend.





I'm feeling sooooooooo ready for a road trip. Mike and I are planning lots of Utah trips because we realized that we haven't really explored this gorgeous state together besides Moab (where we met).





I'm feeling like wearing flowy dresses, pretty colors and soft textures.









I'm also feeling like painting a million abstract pieces and springtime bouquets but like when am I not feeling that? haha





photos via Pinterest

cutest little cloth garland

What to do with your scrap cloth that's too small to make into anything big but just TOO PRETTY to throw out....?

make your own cloth garland!

I picked pastels and mixed up patterns for the most perfect springtime party garland.

DANGEROUS KNOWLEDGE: you may love this project so much that you may not be able to stop making them....

Seriously this project will not disappoint.

Did I mention that it's NO SEW

There are literally three steps so let me list them as on the best Pinterest Project professional would do:

1) cut ribbon strips [any size you like!] from your scarp cloth pieces

2) then [hot] glue the pieces to string [I used embroidery string]

         {I  ironed the strips so they were easier to glue}

3) hang the gorgeous garland and have a party!

 These garlands are the perfect party decoration and so easy to hang up/ store! 

Just fold the cloth pieces over on top of each other and tie the excess string around the bundle.

I like to tie little holes on the end of the string to make hanging up easier. 

So excited to use these cute decorations. such a great excuse to plan parties!

Ladybug Valentine Party!

 Ladybug Valentine Party!

Valentine's Day is coming up fast this year and what better way to celebrate than to throw a little party!

This is the perfect Ladybug themed Valentine party for your kids and family

 Start out with some cute Invitations for your child’s friends!

Once your guests have arrived, start off the party with a Valentine Story!

Little Lovebug is a sweet little Ladybug who follows her heart and serves others. She goes on many adventures with her friends and finds the secret to happiness.

Read all about her exciting and heartwarming adventures HERE! 

  The perfect Lady bug stories are found HERE and HERE

You can use your iPad, smart phone, or computer to read to the kids!

Here’s the Grand list of Ladybug themed party ideas!

Ladybug Games!

·         Pin the dot on the ladybug’s wings!

·         Ladybugs with different numbers on their wings--Learn to Count to Ten!

·         Hide little cut outs of ladybugs around the house and have a search!

·         Ladybug Bean Bag!

o   Toss some red bean bags into a Cardboard cut out

o   Practice tossing and catching!

o   Have a Bean Bag hunt!

§  Hide the bean bags and have your kids find them!

Decorations

o   Red ladybug balloons!

o   Red and pink streamers – everyone will LOVE walking through a curtain of streamers!

o   Ladybug decorated cake!

§  Red frosting

§  Or Cupcakes! With rainbow M&Ms for dots!

§  Or Cake Balls shaped as ladybugs

Crafts!

o   Cut out little lady bugs from red paper and decorate their wings!

o   Cut out construction paper hearts and tape them around the house/room

Your kids will be sure to LOVE this Ladybug themed party!

This Valentine party is sure to be a success! Your guests will love reading the valentine stories and playing the Ladybug games!

Be sure to look for photos of Ishel's party coming this week! Happy Valentine's Day!

beginning Sophomore Year of college

Time doesn't just fly by, IT SPEEDS!

It has been so long since I've blogged that I honestly forgot that I had a blog.

That's pretty bad...

So here I am at college once again, beginning a new semester as a sophomore. Life is so good because I'm done with my general eds and finally diving deep into my major! (Art Education) It is amazing and I love it.

My roommates are fantastic and so beautiful! Shelby's cousin Taylor and her friend Tess moved in with us and we've instantly bonded! Our new roommates Brittney and Kate are so sweet and loving. We are so excited for this semester and the new adventure we're embarking on.

Shopping and kittens

I love new clothes! And I love them even more when they cost less!
I found this super cute and comfy maxi skirt that I will be wearing everyday. Haha also my new favorite pink shirt, it's so soft<3 data-blogger-escaped-br=""> Before shopping we got to hold little kittens! Made me want one so badly
Also we tried on wedding dresses. The sleeves were so huge i dont know how my mother dealt with her big poofy ones on her wedding haha :)

19th Birthday Party!

 Birthday Party was PERFECT

Haley and Shelby planned the best birthday party for me this saturday!

There was food, fun, and friends.

We played Hacky sack, ultimate frisbee and MESSY TWISTER!

They bought the most beautiful white heels for me that I am completely in love with!

A bunch of friends were there at the park and we all just had the funnest time :)

Cheesecake cupcakes!! Most delicious treat ever!

 MESSY TWISTER!