The Kid's Room

This week I'm sharing the kid's room. We have an extra room but with all of the visitors we get we like having a guest room. So that leaves a baby boy and toddler girl sharing a room. I was excited for the challenge. Since we have a small house with no extra space for toys their room is also the play room so I decided to get our toddler a bed that holds a crib size mattress so it wouldn't take up so much space. Also I had sheets from Land of Nod that were from Evangeline's nursery that fit the mattress and that way the kids could have coordinating bedding. If you'd like to see our nursery photos from our loft in Philly click here. Below are a few photos of their 'adventure' themed shared room...enjoy xoxo.

I bought these little chairs at a flea market years ago before we even had kids...they are my favorite!

Her play kitchen fits perfectly against the back of the crib.

Our storage solution for the space...a metal shelf with 6 Ikea boxes for toys and other storage needs.

The reading nook. I'm a sucker for this knock off Eames rocker. 

The changing station. I replaced the knobs on this Ikea dresser with some fun ones I found in the Anthropologie sale section:)

Emmerich's crib...with a beautiful blanket made by a dear friend.

And the art work above his bed.

Evangeline's Toddler Bed.

And her art work.

It's Been Too Long!

Hey Misc Magenta followers! It's been more then a year since I last posted anything and A LOT has happened. Here are the highlights...

We got pregnant (again)...

We moved to the North Carolina mountains...it was hard to leave Philly but we are loving life here.

We had a baby boy...Emmerich Charles born in January.

I started my own health and wellness company with Arbonne...I love throwing little spa nights for people a few times a month.

And a  fun bonus of our summer...buying a moped! (p.s. I've gotten a lot faster since this video was taken:)

Thanks for sticking with me even though I haven't been consistent. Life is busy with 2 little ones but I love this blog and hope to continue doing it a few times a month. I have some fun ideas and hope to incorporate my daughters love of snacking into a monthly diddy...ha!

Check back next week for a post that is a little more creative. xoxo

Baby Shower Tea Party

This weekend I hosted baby shower tea party for a friend. Here are the details...enjoy xoxo.

Tea bag invites I created.

The decorations.

Momma to be's place setting.

The table.

The spread. Scones, devonshire cream, quiche and fruit.

The momma to be with the pretty pink tea! 

Delicious tea options.

Tea time!

I had the ladies write funny or encouraging 

notes on diapers for those middle of the night changes.

Raclette Dinner Party 2014

Last month we hosted our 4th annual progressive raclette dinner party. We start with appetizers at the neighbors and then end with dinner at our loft. Always a good time. For pics from past years click here and for instructions on hosting your own raclette party click here.

Ready to party!

Drinks at the neighbors.

So much cheese!

And the Meyer lemon iced raspberry yogurt cake I found here.

Easter Dinner

Hope you all had a happy Easter! We hosted dinner at our house with 2 other couples. It was a beautiful low key day starting at church, then having appetizers/dinner and spending the rest of the afternoon in our courtyard playing bocce ball and basking in the sun. 

The Easter candy bar!

Appetizers and champagne cocktails. We had goat cheese/honey with crackers, deviled eggs, and homemade caramel Chex Mix.

The colorful table...I grew these little pots of grass in less then a week!

Each person had a mini Easter basket filled with candy on their plate and a dyed egg with their name on it as their place setting.

Ready to eat! Ham, bacon wrapped asparagus, rolls, scalloped potatoes, and a colorful salad.

The fun (childish:) dirt cups I made for dessert.

E loved her Easter basket...still playing with the empty plastic eggs 4 days later.

DIY Chandelier Do-Over

I have had this Urban Outfitters chandelier for over 4 years now and I loved it but am ready for something new. I haven't found another plug in chandelier I have loved so I thought I would change up the one I have by adding chicken wire of course...ha! Here is what I did...

My chandelier before.

I needed chicken wire, yellow paint and a brush.

I painted the chicken wire the same color as the chandelier.

After letting it dry I molded it in a circle around the chandelier and attached the wires together.

My final project! I love how it is different enough to keep me happy until I find something else.

Before and After...have a fabulous rest of the week! xoxo

Evangeline Turns One!

After weeks of posts about party prep leading up to this I am finally posting E's party pics! I love this party planning stuff so when I decided I wanted to throw a 1st birthday party for our little lady my creative wheels started turning. Of course a hundred ideas came to my mind and I finally settling on the bright colors. I had seen a bright colored mural in our neighborhood that I thought would be a great backdrop for a photo of her. After taking the picture and actually having it turn out I was excited to go with this theme! (above is the photo we used for the invitations)

Party favors and party hats!

Bagel bar and a bowl of donut holes!

Also a yogurt parfait bar, 'E' shaped Rice Krispie bars drizzled with white chocolate, lots of fruit, a bowl of Cheerios for the little ones and of course birthday cake!

'Happy Birthday to you...'

Yeah, she loved it!

Opening her gifts after the party was over. She loved all the paper and ribbons!

Family photo:)

And the 12 month board from a few weeks ago. (her party was before she actually turned 12 months..therefor the missing photo)

I can't believe a year has flown by and how much love and joy this little lady has brought to our lives. Can't wait to see what's in store for this year. xoxo