Category Archives: Kids

05.20.14

juju steal.

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So many people have asked me about the juju hat above E’s bed.  Let’s just say it was a major ordeal getting it and it cost over $300.  So, when I saw that Pottery Barn Kids had this “feathered art decor”  at the price point of $39 – $99, I figured I better tell y’all about it!  Are they from Cameroon? Probably not.  Are there a ton of colors to choose from?  Definitely not. But if you can make the white or the coral work for you it’s with the $200 savings.  (I wish they offered the large in coral.) Nonetheless, they will go fast so get ’em while they last!

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05.15.14

a place to chill.

We have slowly been working on our basement the past few months.  The latest project was this set of orange built-ins.  kiki's list.This is a really big (and awkward space.)  The area on the left is about 9 inches deeper than the other two areas.  Here is the before.

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While this side is pretty much done (aside from me finding a third matching basket at HomeGoods) the other side is a bit more laborious.

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I want this to be an area where the girls can hang out, read a book, or even serve as another bed for sleepovers (the length is that of a twin bed.)  I was just going to just add a custom cushion and call it a day.. but as I ponder it over in my head, the project seems to grow (story of my life.)

So, we will be creating an upholstered bench. Here are some pictures for inspiration.

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Wish me luck!

05.08.14

in case you were wondering….

Lola  |  Kiki's List.Last week a reader emailed me to see if Bailey was ok.  Then I realized, I’ve been Instagraming pictures of the newest member of our family, and have not shared any of her story with all of you!

So here is Lola’s story….

Two and a half months ago I received a call from a Bernese Mountain Dog Breeder that we know asking for help.  She had a Berner (Lola) who was poorly cared for and had lived in a barn her entire life. Her previous owners bred her way too young (she had 10 puppies!) and we think that stunted her growth. A pure-bred 2 year old Bernese Mountain Dog should weigh approximately 120 lbs, she weighed 48. We were thrilled to adopt her and couldn’t wait to spoil her to pieces but were heartbroken that two of her puppies were left behind in the barn.  The conditions in the barn were beyond horrible and the water bowls were frozen solid. I couldn’t bear them being left in the freezing weather without their momma to keep them warm!  So I reached out to everyone I knew and as it turns out, our friends down the street adopted BOTH puppies.  

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Meet my grand-puppies… Stella Bella and Sadie Grace.  Their dad was a Golden Retriever.

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We are so thrilled to have Lola in our lives.  We are fairly certain that she was abused because she is terrified of all inanimate objects and any sudden movement.  She’s now up to 59 lbs. and has come so incredibly far.  In fact, I’d say she’s feeling quite comfortable these days.  Maybe a little too comfortable.  Every time we think we’re almost there with the potty training.. she leaves us a little present.   It may take a little more time, after all- she was raised in a barn!

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Oh, yes.. and Bailey is just fine!

05.06.14

sew fun!

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Last weekend we celebrated Anna Lou’s 6th birthday.  When I asked where she wanted to have it, without hesitation she voted for Little Pincushion Studio.  My girls adore Annabel and her classes.  If we only lived closer, they’d be there everyday!

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The girls had a blast!  It was a beautiful day and and as usual, Annabel had some great crafts!sew fun  |  kiki's list

Cydney Allen of Afton Photography took such amazing pictures and was so much fun to work with!sew fun  |  kiki's list

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We made these ombre cakes in jars.  All of the accoutrements for the cakes are from The Bakers Confections. 

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sew fun  |  kiki's listIt was the perfect day.  We are so blessed!

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