channeling minnie

i'm hoping this post doesn't send stylist, lindsey foley, into cardiac arrest.  i promise not to wear these things all at once, linds! {maybe just like one or two at a time}

pretty sure i've mentioned my love of valentine's day, hearts and bows . . .

1. heart studs 2. be mine studs 3.trendy bow thong sandal 4.AG ankle heart jeans 5.kate spade heart on your sleeve bracelet, take heart  bracelet and heart of gold bracelet 6. marc jacobs iphone case 7.skinny mini bow bracelet 8.young at heart sweater 9.LC heart sweater 10.pave heart ring 11.bow print blouse 12. j. crew bow coat

could explain why i am SO excited to see minnie mouse in less than two weeks.

lord help us all.

24 and other memories with my valentine

sorry for the late post.  i spent most of the day with the wee valentines.  we went to deliver hugs to daddy at work-  good times {except when c. almost choked on a jolly rancher given by daddy's co-worker - hey timmy, nice work!}

i wasn't prepared with a gift for CBC this year but low and behold i stumbled upon just the right 'something' today.

one of my fave gifts to give are john derian decoupage.  

they fit my gift criterion: something one probably wouldn't buy for themselves, aesthetically pleasing, and meaningful.

i know i've mentioned this lil gem in my mom's day gift guide.  love-love.  and I would gladly accept this as a gift myself {hint, hint}

this beauty would not be cool with CBC, however.

if i was perusing the actual john derian store i could have settled on any number of the following, as they all conjure up wonderful memories of my valentine:

the central park essay 

{we got engaged overlooking central park when we lived on the UWS}

enjoyed many a jet-lagged creme brulee in gay paris

our lobster bake rehearsal dinner

obvs

obvs, again

triple obvs

this cupid would only fly on v-day- altho even that's a stretch . . .

awww, our lil twin cherubs!  adorbs, but again, not quite CBC's style.

as it turns out, the totes appropes start to his 'collection' was on sale at one of my go-to gift shoppes in marblehead, 

c'est la vie.

6.24.05

hey CBC, i'm glad we got married.  i really like you, a lot.

and then on my way out i stumbled upon the perf card . . .

this reminded me that i gave CBC a wheel of pierre robert for his first birthday we spent together {10 years ago}.  it dawns on me now that this was an odd gift - but it was meant to be, or this card wouldn't make sense now - see that folks?  it all. works. out.

happy valentine's day.  remember the love.

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