a sweet custom order…

Happy Wednesday!!!

My husband is always up for trying something new when it comes to food.  This morning, he brought this home for breakfast…

1. The Homer … Glazed donut with strawberry icing and tons of sprinkles.

2. The Hypnotic … Chocolate cake donut with chocolate icing, pretzels, crushed Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and a carmel drizzle.

3. The Morning Breath … Chocolate cake donut with chocolate icing covered in Junior Mints.

4. The Mexican … Glazed donut with vanilla icing, fresh sliced jalapenos and topped with a few shakes of tabasco sauce.

Need a closer look…

If you think the jalapeno donut is crazy…check back next week. The menu at Hypnotic Donuts  changes weekly!

My husband’s donut…..the one with jalapenos…of course.

Leanne (of Mrs A in the Cove) is a sweet blog friend of mine.  Her blog is full of wonderful ideas, lovely parties and so much more.  Leanne hosted a Vintage Circus party for her little girl and it is amazing.  It is no secret that I have a weak spot for the Vintage Circus party goods from TomKat Studio.  I love everything about this party…the paper straws, the pink and yellow donuts…I could go on and on!  (All photos via Mrs A in the Cove.)

Now for the Amy Atlas bit….Leanne’s party was featured on Amy Atlas’s blog today!  Amy had lots of kind words about this party including… “And how cute is the mini bunting decoration on top of the cake?”  And yes…that is a direct quote!  I am a bit giddy….big smile on my face right now!   She likes my mini bunting!

Hop on over to Mrs A in the Cove to see the full post…and check out her house photos!  I have already asked her to come decorate my house:)

Happy Friday!

The best way to end the first day of school….

I think they liked them….

The Back To School printables are from The TomKat Studio….of course:)

Brandy…the creative momma behind Simply Creative Insanity… hosted a fabulous party for her little girl.  Pink…Yellow…Brown….party perfection.  This is one happy birthday girl…

An amazing dessert table…

The perfect party favor…

And the cake….

All photos via Simply Creative Insanity.  Check out her fabulous blog for more wonderful creative inspiration and for the full party post! 

The sweet owl shirt is available here.

Happy Monday!!!

My blog posts have been slightly random as of late….just like my day to day life.   Our house construction is causing a lot of craziness, clutter….a general feeling of chaos.   I am trying to keep everything on schedule, organized and clean…but some things are out of my control!

To make myself feel better, I think I should go on a vacation to this cottage….

[All images via My Shabby Streamside Studio via Spearmint Decor]

Just for a week or so….

At the start of summer, I promised my kids we would do a rainbow day….full of fun crafts, cake and cousins!  Since school starts in less than one week….I had to make good on my promise. 

My sister and I started to make the rainbow cake after lunch.  The kids helped us stir the different cake colors…

[Ava sporting her Rainbow Bowhead look styled by my niece, Madeleine.]

While the cake was baking, I had to meet with a contractor regarding our construction.  The meeting ran a little long so my sister was left to put the cake together.  Before looking at the photo…I should share a few things about my sister. 

She is….

• fun
• funny
• an amazing decorator
• a fabulous cook
• way more organized than I will ever be
• my best friend!

and evidently….not a rainbow cake maker:)

And yes, those are her fingers actually holding the cake up so it doesn’t fall off the cake stand.   We laughed…and laughed…and laughed….and then we ate cake.

I can’t wait for next summer’s Rainbow Day!  It is definitely going to be an annual event!!!

We did do an awesome craft…Kid Friendly Marbelized Paper.  I will share how to make that in the next couple weeks!

Amazing garland in every color of the rainbow…and more.  Kristina of Kristina Marie creates fabulous paper garland that can turn any present into a work of art.  All images via Kristina Marie.

The colors are amazing….

She even has limited edition garland made out of children’s books…

…vintage maps…

…and recycled hymnals…my favorite…

I am already envisioning a perfect combination of  colors to use on my mantle, Christmas tree, chandeliers….oh, the options! 

Hop on over to Kristina’s shop and check out all of her goodies!

A couple of weeks ago, I had a birthday.  My husband attempted to buy a lovely Orla Kiely bag for me.  The bad news is that it was sold out.  He was really bummed as he found it on sale. 

The good news is that Orla Kiely’s Fall 2010 line is will be available for purchase in the next few weeks AND I have found a bag that I like even more…LOVE.   

[image via Orla Kiely's Facebook Fan Page]

A little more bad news for my husband….this one is NOT on sale!

played outside…

ate toppings with a little bit of frozen yogurt….

and napped…

What did you do this weekend?