Safari Theme Passport Stamps

A customer reached out to me on Etsy to create some unique passport style stamps for her son's 7th birthday. They are planning a zoo scavenger hunt party (kind-of awesome). Each kiddo gets a passport book and a map of the zoo with 7 destinations. For every stop they make they get a stamp in their passport. That is some hard core Mom planning, she gets an A+ in my book. Here is a look at the stamps I created for her:

I think these are a fun addition to any birthday invitation or envelope. I've added two of these safari stamps to my shop, available here. Leave a comment below if you would like to see more of these in the shop! 

Friday Freebies - Happy Easter print

I've been wanting to start a new section of the blog where I provide some free goodies for you. Every other Friday I plan to provide some instant downloads that you can print off and frame around your home, at your wedding, for your desk.. etc. Its basically a win-win, as I get to design something fun for myself, as well passing some free content along to you! Happy to kick off this first edition of "Friday Freebies" with some seasonal Easter prints. Usually I am not a big pastel girl, but paired with minimal text and the "Let's Brunch" line, I think these prints are modern and sorta hipster-y. 

I did a horizontal 7 x 5" solid color version, seen here:

As well as a plaid Gingham version seen here:

Above is a look at the 4 colors I did in each design, for a total of 8 available prints. All you have to do is click on the link below, print it out at home and pop it in a frame. I love me some white frames with white matting, as it goes with any occasion or decor. Scroll down to download your FREE easter prints now!

You can download the free 5x7" Happy Easter prints here:
1. Solid Pink - horizontal print
2. Solid Mint - horizontal print
3. Solid Lilac - horizontal print
4. Solid Yellow - horizontal print

5. Gingham Plaid Pink print (vertical)
6. Gingham Plaid Mint print (vertical)
7. Gingham Plaid Lilac print (vertical)
8. Gingham Plaid Yellow print (vertical)

I also rounded up some cute Easter table scape ideas on Pinterest. Check those out here!

Baby Girl Nursery - design plans!

Well we are about 4 months away from Baby Girl's arrival! I'm 23 weeks and feeling her move like a maniac. I'm still a little lethargic this trimester, but overall I cannot complain. Pregnancy is very good to me. No nausea or morning sickness... actually the opposite, wanting to eat all the things (aka sour patch kids.) But its time I started thinking about her nursery. Luckily we have 3 bedrooms upstairs, so we are converting a guest room in to a nursery, but still keeping the queen size bed in the room. Which does present some challenges, but I just overall love the interior design of this room so much (probably more than my Master Bedroom) so I don't have the heart to start from scratch. 

We were lucky enough to have the talented Tara Bielecki shoot some newborn shots in the room, I'm telling you, the light in this room is so good. Here's a few photos from that shoot where you can get a sense for the current room design. Before I knew we were having a girl, I had started this Pinterest board specifically for the room. A boho southwestern elegant space that will now be overrun with children's books and stuffed animals. 

Things like the bed, gold antlers and mirror will all be staying in the room. We'll basically be occupying the direct opposite corner for baby girl. Luckily being the second time around, we have a better sense for what she needs, and can keep some overflow in her big brother's room. Now for the good stuff. I started a Pinterest board for some not too girly, boho southwestern-y vibe spaces here. And I came across this gorgeous mint colored room from Happily Hayley. Check out her blog for more images, such a great little girl's room. And I'm lusting over that Lulu & Georgia Elodie rug. 

This nursey from Emerson Grey Designs has the most fabulous West Elm rug and great artwork!

I love the neutral vibe of this room, it has pink but it is not overwhelming. Photo by Marisa Grabowy Photography.  

Here is a look at the mood board I put together for our nursery. I first discovered the felt ball garlands and that really inspired the color scheme for the whole room. Can't wait to hang these over her crib. I already have a jute rug in the room, and the rocker will be "borrowed" from her brother. The artwork is a steal, mostly from Michaels! And I'm 'splurging' on the Lulu & Georgia Elodie Pillow since the rug just isn't in my budget. All the sources are below!

1.  Felt Garlands from Etsy | Starting at $18
2. Elodie Pillow from Lulu & Georgia | $79
3. White Crib and Changing Table combo | $299
4. Grey Rocker from Nursery Works | $499 (luckily we already own it)
5. Sheepskin Accent Rug | $79 for a 3x5' 
6. Pom pom basket | $19.99

7. Gold Hello sign | $8.99!
8. Mint and Gold Foil Ampersand artwork | $10.19
9. Cactus art print | $86 for a 18 x 24" print unframed

10. Polka dot crib sheet | $14.99
11.  Navy chevron crib skirt | $44.99
12. Grey Triangle crib sheet | $21.99
13. Coral Pillow | $16.99
14. Chambray Coral/Pink Curtains | $23.97
 

All things green

I don't know if its the spring time weather, or all the plants at Home Depot that have me seeing green lately. One of my summer goals is to revamp our backyard. It is in desperate need of sod, outdoor furniture and general attention. I'll spare you any 'before' photos as its just too tragic right now. In more positive news, I just wrapped up a Eucalyptus theme shower invite. Is eucalyptus the hardest word to spell, or is it just me? When the client sent over her Pinterest board for some green design inspiration, I knew I was going to love working with her on this baby brunch invite. I was so inspired by her pins, I decided to put together my own eucalyptus shower inspiration for you!

And if you are interested in my eucalyptus invitation, here are some more photos. This shower is unique in that it celebrates three out of town mom's to be. So the client asked that I include an insert with registry info, and requesting that guests send items directly to the moms in their home states. Such a smart idea. I could easily see this insert as a "build baby's library" card as well. 

Wedding Inspiration Wednesday - Navy

Hello hello! I want to start a regular feature around here called "Wedding Inspiration Wednesday." Every week or so, I plan to share wedding tips, color palattes and inspiration for all you engaged (or soon to be engaged) humans out there. Let's kick this navy party off with an Ohio wedding featuring blush pink accents and vintage details.