I am a sunshine girl – the sun energizes me and makes me happy. It’s only fitting that one of my favorite days of the year is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year (or one of a few at this peak time) – which happens to be today! On a side note,…
Author: Jessica
sukey molloy :: i am happy! cd {giveaway}
Sukey Molloy‘s I Am Happy! is a lovely album of nursery music for the littlest and biggest of littles. Sukey’s sweet voice is so soft and lovely, but at the same time it is excited and lively – just perfect for babies and toddlers. Her kind tones wrap the child in a very friendly and encouraging…
thirsties :: modern cloth diapers duo diaper {giveaway}
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to own and review a number of Thirsties products (read here and here). Today I would like to introduce you to the Duo Diaper! The Duo Diaper is essentially a Duo Wrap made into a pocket diaper, with the same outer shell of 100% polyester with waterproof urethane…
rotten cupcakes :: unique wearables, art prints & other curiousities {giveaway}
Rotten Cupcakes – not something you’d want to eat, but DEFINITELY something you’d want to wear…. it’s not a real cupcake, it’s a line of gorgeous hand knitted and uniquely designed berets! Each beret is one of Julie Mack’s original signature designs. And 3 of her designs are named after beers (Delirium Tremens, Twisted Thistle…
monorail studio :: screenprinted art prints {giveaway}
Monorail Studio is a highly professional Etsy shop offering very cool and hip art prints, which are screen printed by hand by creators Daniella and Sandrine. Their prints feature classic icons, but with a modern pop art flair. I chose Fly Away because it makes me think of the exhilarating feeling of freedom. Do…
breanne holden :: whimsical prints and original paintings {giveaway}
If you like whimsical art prints, and owls in particular, I have the Etsy artist for you! Breanne Holden has beautifully detailed and brightly colored owl prints that would be perfect for baby’s room, a child’s room, or anywhere around the house! Let’s face it, owls are HOT in the design world right now –…
lucky hanks :: smiles are contagious, spread them around! {giveaway}
You might remember my review of Lucky Hanks’ Big Crazy Balls. I mean, really, how could you forget that gem? *wink* Well, today I have a very girly and luxurious product to bring to you from the Lucky Hanks line :: The Angel Cowl *angels singing* I am a summertime girl through and through, so…
vipp :: it all started with a bin…
Look at that photo of Lily’s changing area. Notice anything especially awesome? Well, besides the rainbow of fluff on the shelf. Did you spot it yet? It’s the gorgeous bin by Vipp that has become our new cloth diaper pail! I have never felt so design-savvy! The bin is very chic and modern, with a very…
boot stroot :: strap + boot = stroot! {giveaway}
I’ll admit this right now… I’m a hippie at heart (right, that was a surprise, I’m sure – ha!!). I LOVE flared jeans… but I also LOVE boots. Flared and boot cut jeans hide my adorable boots! But I can’t tuck them in because there is so much fabric – they just bunch up and…
hank player :: warm and fuzzy accessories {giveaway}
Back before Christmas, I reviewed the awesomely comfortable and stylish tees from Hank Player. I’m happy to report that Jim still loves his “3 Monkeys” tee and wears it all the time, and Lily’s “I Am The Future” tee is our go-to playtime tee because that comfortably stretchy tee is so easy to slip on…
kelly o’neill :: the artist of life {giveaway}
This is my refrigerator: Why yes, I AM obsessed with magnets and photos… how’d you guess? *wink* Naturally, when I came across Kelly O’Neill Art on Etsy, I fell in love with her mini Polaroid style magnets! I’ve always wanted a Polaroid camera, but have never owned one (I know, what an injustice to my…
sara b. illustration :: fairies, mermaids & angels for the heart
Jim and I really appreciate fine art and have many art prints hung throughout our home. We want to instill the same love of art in Lily, so I had been searching for something really beautiful and artistically inspiring to start her collection. Lily’s room is decorated with many things (read: mommy can’t choose just…







