heart's day duds

one of my weekly posts will be titled. . .


featuring some must-haves for my daughters, nephews, and pups.  {i might just throw in something i'd like ONE of, for moi! but chances are i've already blown the budget on the little ones}

given that one of my mostest favoritest holidays is just around the corner, i thought i'd throw out some ideas for valentine's day garb.

love-loving this heart cardi from mini-boden . . . C & P would be so happy sporting these on valentine's day or any other day for that matter. . .

these bling-bling shoes from the gap are big fun, too!

we are very much about accessorizing around here these days.  it's always a challenge working with c & p's tresses (or lack thereof) but a cute barrette usually does the trick. (for all of three minutes)  

big swoon over these precious felt heart clips. . . 

 unfortunately hats and mittens are absolute necessities this winter!  at least they can be adorable!  more swooning - over this one especially!






and how handsome would my tough guy nephews look in these awesome hand-dyed Ts?  i know they have serious soft spots for their moms (as do i).

and for my four-legged valentines. . .

sweet miss looloo would look quite stunning in this . . . not that my little girls need any more encouragement to give loo hugs & kisses!
and my george, ohhhh george, my very first baby, {much more on this naughty munky to follow} but he's a mama's boy at heart, despite his attitude with a capital "A", so this leash & collar would be perfect for the little devil!


and perhaps mama could wear this sweater on valentine's day!  it would be fitting since c & p have been known to be called peace & love, as well.  

 it all began with this shot from when they were about 3 months old. . .

now things aren't quite as peaceful, but they are still lovely.  
we continued the theme with this year's Christmas card, designed by the ridiculously gifted paige of paiges of style.  much more on paige soon, as she is VERY busy cooking up some serious goodies for my upcoming soiree . . . stay tuned! 
{the actual card was bracket shaped}

wishing you peace & love this valentine's day weekend! 
xoxo

whooo has a new blog?

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lil hoot, that's who!
welcome, my lovelies!
so grateful you've stopped by to see what's happening with my new baby, lil hoot, a party planning {ad}venture and blog. i'm tickled pink to have this stage to share charming goodies and clever ideas that make me swoon, also to chat up my favorite vendors and most delightful inspirations, and last but not least, feature lil hoot's real life parties!

so, without further ado, meet mr. hoot, a lovable fellah created by graphic design crackerjack, ms. lucinda wesson, of chocolate creative design.

ms. wesson honored me first and foremost, with a remarkable wedding almost 6 years ago (feel free to size up the highlights).  she was the wedding planner and quickly became much more. . . i could never ever put our relationship into words as eloquently as she did here . . . so humbled by this crazy-talented lady friend of mine!

then came the opportunity to guest blog at her most fabulous blog - glitter, glue & fireflies - over the holidays - check out the awesome gift guide!
merry Christmas to me!
this was TOO. MUCH. FUN.
out of this merriment, the inspiration for lil hoot was born!

and now you're here! and i could not be happier. . .

expect to see lots of parties, pink, presents, pooches, puns, paper, and pretty things that make my heart pitter-patter or simply make me smile.

i do hope you'll follow me, and i hope you'll comment and participate in some of my daily features (especially "what a hoot! wednesdays" featuring actual quotes from our wee ones that we couldn't make up if we tried), and more than anything, i genuinely hope you leave here with a happy heart.

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. . .and this one's for you, lu!