balloon round-up

Since we are still in a celebratory mood around here, I thought it would be appropriate for a long-overdue balloon roundup! Thank you for all of the well wishes...they meant so much.

photos from...tim walker; a cup of joe; martha stewart; black eiffel; amy atlas; creature comforts

tickled pink!

We just found out we'll be having a GIRL at the end of October... I had just gotten myself used to the notion of possibly being an all-boy mom. But we are definitely excited! Pink, here we come.

images from: katie did; absolutely beautiful things; cup of joe and inchmark.

pretty up your drinks

I'm still smitten with these stirrers, from Miss Pickles, via Poppytalk.

more outdoor loveliness

I love this simple snack, eaten al fresco (from all stripes).

outdoor baby shower

We just experienced one of the most humid, hot, miserable days of summer thus far, so I can't imagine wanting to host an outdoor party at the moment...but I'm California-dreamin' with this beautiful shower. More here.

...via beach bungalow 8