wild for this present

My go-to gift for the latest round of 2 year-old birthday parties has been this Catherine Ledner book. Beautiful enough to sit out on a coffee table- but a favorite among the toddler set as well.

i spy: amy atlas-inspired tables!

Imitation is the best form of flattery, right?

Amy Atlas' name has become synonymous with highly-styled, fabulous, dessert-laden tables. The look has been copied around the globe. Did she 'invent' the look? What do you think? Martha Stewart Weddings has done brilliant 'dessert buffets' for years, but Amy has created so many gorgeous tables in this style that there is no doubt the look has become her own.

*If you guessed the top photo was Martha Stewart and the all-pink bottom photo was Amy's, you were right!

Tables above from: martha stewart weddings; scissors.paper.cake; sharnel/cupcake company; shauna young; baby lifestyles; amy atlas

flower power

Another brilliant party from Brooke for her daughter's 4th birthday. A fitting 'flower' theme for this California girl!

spring is around the corner...

There is such a delay between when I complete the designs for a collection and when it gets to the stores, that I almost forget when new things actually arrive. I was so excited to see some of the spring Hicks Paper Goods collection is now available at Polka Dot. I had so much fun designing it- I hope you like it, too!

A couple of selections, above: ballerina; party cow; pink candle cake; easter bunny; easter eggs; ice cream sundae; and moving announcement.

banner love

I adore, adore (!) these hand-cut letter banners / garlands from ms crafts department, katiedid and care's finds. Fabulous!