It’s that time of year again….Spring! Which, to me at least, means gardening. We try to have a garden every year, just to give the kids Summer jobs. The produce is an added bonus, but I really want the kids to learn how to weed, water, and harvest. My kids actually get really invested in the garden, getting out to water and weed in the morning before it gets too hot, and I find them snacking on snap peas while…
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Who needs to decorate a nursery? Playroom? Laundry room? Up for grabs is a set of Vintage Map Wooden Blocks + a La La Love You poster from Sparkle Power. Total value = $25 + = cute! Giveaway Details: To enter the Sparkle Power Giveaway leave me a comment on this post telling me where you’d put this fabulous set of blocks + poster. If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Email me at allison@petitelefant.com to let…
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As a child, from a very young age, I was a voracious reader. I simply loved to read–from Dick and Jane to Pride and Prejudice. Novels, short stories, biographies, anything. Among my most beloved books was this: Richard Scarry’s Best Storybook Ever. My mom saved my tattered copy and sent it to me last year. Now it’s one of my son’s favorites. It’s filled with short stories and little vignettes where silly animals depict human life in silly ways. From…
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I love this image from photographer Mark Lund. It reminds me that modern, bright decor doesn’t have to be expensive or straight from the uber-chic flea market (which has thus far eluded me). Pretty ribbons on a bright white dresser with a pretty paint color on the wall? Totally do-able. My stylish and frugal sister decorated her baby, Stella’s room in a subtle mix of pinks and reds. She used the super-inexpensive fabric-in-a-hoop idea for a simple, modern wall element….
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You know the fabulous blog by Hostess with the Mostess? I’m completely in love with her site, and she just posted the coolest idea. For your Twilight party. Come on, admit it, you’re having a Twilight release party. Jenn whipped up some clever bottle labels you can swap out for any other red colored drinks you like. Ha, ha, ha. I love it! Download the labels here. Thanks Jenn, brilliant as always. {via Hostess with the Mostess}.
To bumper or not to bumper? It’s a matter of some decision making when putting together a nursery and crib ensemble. I happen to be a fan of the bumper, but it’s so hard to find them without the hazards or over-poofiness, garish embellishments, or long strings for attaching to the crib. Praises to Bumpaire for their development of a safer, better looking crib bumper. Really, if ultra-luxurious baby bedding gives you palpitations, you must investigate Bumpaire. In their words:…
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When I had my first baby, a boy, my sister and her friend made a darling quilt for him. A bit traditional, a bit vintage, it’s darling. With my second baby, my sister wanted to do another quilt but was strapped for time. Lucky for us she found Monaleisa’s etsy shop, laden with darling quilts in refreshing patterns. Really great quilts. My sister contacted Monaleisa, chose colors and patterns, and voila! I now have a most lovely quilt for my…
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Do you love these posters from Sparkle Power? The Pixies happen to be one of my all-time, favorite bands. Mix a lyric from a classic old school Pixies song with some snappy colors and voila! This beauty will go nicely in P’s room. A nice reminder of how I feel about my little girl. $10 Pink & Magenta {via Sparkle Power} 11″ x 17″ Do you need a snazzy, one-of-a-kind baby shower gift? A little something to decorate the nursery?…
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I have a weakness for sea glass. I’ve been collecting it since I was a teenager and serendipitously stumbled upon my first piece while beach combing in Monterey Bay, California. Want to see my first piece ever? How cute is it that I found a heart? It was love at first sight. Do you know about sea glass? People look at me sideways when I tell them I collect it in little jars all around my house. Sea glass is…
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