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Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Monday, April 5, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesdays are for Mood Boards.....Easter..
As I am watching the Northeast become Waterworld and my basement a swimming pool, I am reminded of the glorious colors that will be sprouting like crazy once this horrid rain has stopped. Easter has always been my favorite holiday, and as I was bringing the books out for the monster, I was reminded of one of my favorite books. The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard. It always brought immense joy to me after a long winter, as the colors seemed to jump right off the page and awaken my senses. But what about those lovely pastels you say?! Don't worry I've got that covered as I am seriously loving H&M's new Garden Collection. How cute would this dress be for a wedding?? And what's even better..they are made with environmentally friendly sustainable materials.
Plucked Petals Measuring Spoons: Anthropologie,Purple Earrings:, Martina Satin Peep-Toes; J.Crew, Egg Lanterns:Anders Gramer
Cupcakes:Polka Dot Bride, Florist Measuring Cups: Anthropologie, White Dress: H&M, Bracelet: Anthropologie
Cupcakes cups: Wemetinabar, Dress:Neiman Marcus, Verdant Acres Dinner Plates; Anthropologie, Lips:Imgfave
Egg Carton Flowers: vi.sualize.us, Girl Image:Chris Everhard, Vintage Poster, Dress: H&M, Bowls: Anthropologie
LSW
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Let your imagination grow..Music
Music has always played a huge part in my life. It all started with my brother and I running and dancing around our parents house to their John Denver and Peter,Paul and Mary albums (yes..albums). Later came the likes of Shaun Cassidy and dare I say Debbie Boone, which really had a short shelf life compared to the Rolling Stones. And how can I forget "Grease", which my parents had to endure for 9 hours straight on our yearly expedition to Vermont. High School began the years of the mixed tape (yes tape..I did say it). Sitting with a stack of albums and/or the radio and patiently recording song after song....(only those brought up during this time can honestly comprehend the dedication).
Finally, in college came the CD and sadly my albums were packed away in boxes.
Unfortunately, I didn't get the musical gene, that was given to my brother who taught himself to play any instrument and now creates operas for animation. Nonetheless, I love music so much that I have had to put myself into iTunes rehab.
When our monkey was born, I was forced to delve into the world of "Baby Beluga" and "Fruit Salad". Well, thank god for our really cool and hip friends the Taylors, who transplanted themselves back home from Seattle. Last June, for the monster's birthday, they gave him the most amazing CD ever! It has traveled through 4 states and now has a semi-permanent home in our kitchen, ready to play at any given time. So who are these musical geniuses that entertain kids while not allowing their parents to go insane, you say? It's none other than Recess Monkey. Based out of Seattle, 3 elementary school teachers decided to form a band, write music about life as a kid and voila, genius was born. Ok, I know what you're thinking..Kid's music? Really, Lucinda? I can personally guarantee that you will love this. It is by far one of the best driving CD's ever. If you like Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Bare Naked Ladies, The Beatles and Squeeze then this group is for you! The melodys are great and perfect for car singing and the lyrics..don't get me started! I absolutely love how they used their imagination and focused on every day topics that kids deal with like Lice, Sack Lunches, Getting/wanting a pet, new shoes and ice packs . It's like Larry David for kids.
In all seriousness, I would even consider their "Firefly Lullaby" as a first dance at one's wedding.
So fill your Easter baskets, give it to Parents who've had ENOUGH of "Fruit Salad" and spread the word that Kids music doesn't have to be unbearable but enjoyable!
Oh, and if you can hum just a few bars of "Haven't Got a Pet Yet" for Steven Taylor, you just might get a smile or even a wink...
My Favorite: Sack Lunch
The Monster's Favorite: The Teens
Thank you Crista, Steven, Olivia, Gabriella and Jackson for making this world a better musical place!
LSW
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Let your imagination grow..The Curious Garden
When I saw this post on one of our favorite blogs Oh Joy, my heart skipped a beat. Created by Peter Dungey as an
public art installation piece, it sends powerful yet inspiring messages to all of us who reside on this wildly spinning globe. One of my passions since moving into our antiquated farmhouse has become gardening. It is truly an art form unto itself. Not just about mixing colors, it's timing, weather and giving up control (which is extremely hard for me). But I'm learning and so is my little monster. His Momee (Grandmother) also shares in our passion and this Christmas she gave him one of the most beautiful books ever published. It mimics so closely to what artist Peter Dungey created that it gave me chills up my spine. The Curious Garden by Peter Brown is a must read! I won't even spoil the story, you just need to get it!
Easter is my favorite Holiday. It is all due to my mother who outdid herself every year. It's not just about the bunny but the change of seasons and getting into that Garden! In our house, the Easter Bunny brings way better gifts than Santa. So this year, I thought I would get an early start on those Easter posts. I found some amazing basket fillers that would make any Bunny jealous.
Getting into the Garden.....Kidstyle..
1. Sagaform Kids Gardening Tool Set: $9.95 at Wrapables2. Kids Watering Can Garden Kit: $19.95 at Wrapables
3.Kids Garden Tools bag: $12.99 at Target.
4.Buzzy Kids 4 pc Garden Tool Tote Set: at Target
1. Insect pocket identifier..figure out what it is before you touch it! $10.95 at gardeningwithkids
2. Ladybug House. Now maybe they will get out of mine! $34.95 at gardeningwithkids
3. Butterfly feeder and Nectar $18.95 at gardeningwithkids
4. Praying Mantis Pagoda. What every Mantis dreams of...$21.95 at gardeningwithkids
1.Tickle me Plant seeds. The plant moves when you touch it! $9.95 at gardeningwithkids
2. Based on the Old fable Stone Soup: Stone Soup Garden Kit: $25.00 at Calliope
3. Personalized Garden in a bag: $16.95 at Wrapables
4. The Eggling (Check out their website!) Comes in various plants, herbs etc: $8.49 at Perpetualkid
So cheers to some new small green thumbs!
LSW
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Easter Inspiration...Martha-Chicks & Eggs
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Easter Basket Inspiration....books
Easter is by far my favorite holiday, (not the religious one but the fabulous commercial one). The chocolate, the jelly beans, the colored eggs and most importantly the hunt. Growing up at the Smith house, the Easter Bunny put on an extremely serious hunt. The bunny did not discriminate in size or age and jelly beans and chocolate eggs were so well hidden that they were often found at Christmas. My favorite book at Easter is one that my mom passed down to me, "The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes". It is truly a book that was ahead of its time. Written in the thirties, (and written by a man), it is really the only book out there that sends the message to girls and women, that you can be anything you want to be. It is a book that I lovingly pass down to all my friends daughters. I have now passed it down to my son who is enraptured by the beautiful illustrations and that someone could have 21 children. It makes a perfect addition to the Easter basket (or Birthday Gift) and can be found in hard cover at The Land of Nod.
Monday, April 6, 2009
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