This week’s Mini & Me is florally inspired! So fun to start pulling out the dresses and light sweaters from the closet for some sunny days at the beach or park! These items are fantastic additions to any closet! Is anyone else as excited as we are to start soaking in some Vitamin D with our little ones?!
What are some of your favorite Spring items?
mini: Little Fashion Gallery me: Kate Spade
Mini: Gap Me: Anthropologie
Mini: Zara Me: Seychelles
Mini: Nordstrom Me: Anthropologie
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring long hours stuck inside the house. If you are starting to run out of ideas on how to keep the kids occupied during the rainy days of Spring, here are a few fun ideas for you!
LOVE this idea from The House That Lars Built to create animal masks and and put on a play! This specific DIY is based on the Cheer Up Mouse book, but you can make fun masks for other stories too!
Color with Mimi is another fun idea! There a bunch of printable coloring pages for all ages to enjoy!
Design Mom came up with a list of 10 great books for Spring that you and the kids can enjoy together. Read them aloud, or make a fort for your kids to enjoy them in!
This spidery activity isn’t just Halloween specific. This could potentially occupy a kid for hours! Get creative with painters tape on doorways, hallways or windows for some fun games!
Finally, Lets Explore has created a “ways to play” monthly calendar with great ideas specific to every month!
What are some of your favorite rainy day activities??
We just love the idea of giving the kids somewhere special to use their imaginations, play and get creative! A Beautiful Mess has some amazing DIY ideas for your kid’s play room or even in their bedroom! Check them out below!
Putting these additions into any room is the perfect way to inspire some good old fashioned playtime with no technology!
Love is in the air, and so are babies. Well, maybe. Whether you are expecting or not, a little nursery inspiration never hurt anyone! We LOVE these ideas for boy, girl or gender neutral nurseries! Just for kicks, we’ve added a few items that would be a great addition to a room!
Circus Themed Nursery, Polka Dots, Flight Inspired Room, Clear Crib, Awesome Nautical Wonderland, Rylee’s Whimsical Nursery
How fun are those ideas? What little boy wouldn’t love a giant pirate ship to play in? We love the whimsy inspiration of the other rooms for little girls too. Here are some inspirations for room accents and decor!
1.Scalloped Armoir 2. Modern Dresser 3. Rocking Chair 4. Bassinet
Are you planning for a new nursery? Or updating an older one? Share your nurseries and kids rooms with us!
Spring is upon us! Now is the time to break out the colors, the florals, the brights and the bolds!
One of the greatest things about Spring is waking up to flowers that bloomed over night, don’t you think? Or pulling out some new sun glasses while finally getting to start working on that tan!? Spring is a time of new beginnings and something about the air just seems so fresh and rejuvenating. Tell us what some of your favorite things about Spring and what is on YOUR Spring wish list!
Flower Vase, Matthew Williamson Round Glasses, Fox Dreams by Kelli Murray, iPhone case, Anthropologie One Piece
The end of another month and more inspiration to take you into Spring! All of these DIY’s are simple, fun and perfect for some new Spring time additions to your home! 
Utility Bucket from Design Sponge, Seashell Candles from Design Sponge, Watercolor Flowers from Kelli Murray Larson, Sweater Pillows from Making Nice in the Midwest
Share some of your DIY projects with us!
For this week’s “Mini & Me” series, we are featuring Hello Apparel, a clothing line by Hello Merch that was started in 2008 as a way for artists to “manufacture and sell merchandise online and on tour, without giving up their rights by signing major label-style merch contracts.” The line is so simple, clever and adorable for adults and minis alike!
Their clothing line features sweatshirts, tees, leggings and more closet “staples” that are great for lazy days or adding a fun element to a simple outfit!
Check out their clothing line and tell us what your favorite items are!
images from Hello Apparel
Hello Apparel Blue Champ Pullover, Hello Apparel Kids Pullover , Heart Adult Cotton Leggings , Hearts Kids Leggings
image from Kelli Murray of her darling daughter rocking the Hearts Kids Leggings
In the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day, we are dreaming of an Ireland vacation. Lush, green and full of friendly people, Ireland is a dreamy adventure vacation. There are so many great sites to see so let’s get inspired!
Blackrock Castle: A castle built in the 16th century near Cork by Queen Elizabeth the I to repel pirates and other invaders. It now holds Ireland’s first fully interactive astronomy center!
Blarney Castle: A medieval castle that is famous for the Blarney stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence if you kiss it upside down.
Cliffs of Moher: A beautiful destination overlooking the Atlantic ocean from almost 400 feet above sea level. The cliffs have appeared in numerous films such as The Princess Bride, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Leap Year!
The Giant’s Causeway: An area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns from a volcanic eruption. ”Legend tells of an Irish warrior Fionn, who built a causeway to Scotland. One version of the legend tells that Fionn was challenged by a Scottish giant, Benandonner. Now Benandonner was much much larger than Fionn, so he tried to think of a way out. His wife, Oonagh, came up with an ingenious idea. When Benandonner crossed the bridge looking for him, Oonagh disguised Fionn as a baby and tucked him in a cradle. When Benandonner came, Oonagh told him that Fionn was out woodcutting, but he should be back soon. She showed him ‘Fionn’s son’. When Benandonner saw the size of the baby, he had no desire to see the father! Benandonner fled home in terror, ripping up the Causeway behind him, so the ‘enormous Finn MacCool’, would not follow him
Guinness Brewery: If you are a lover of the Irish brew, or even if you aren’t, the brewery is quite a site to see! Get the inside scoop on the making of the beer and end the tour in a room with 360 degree views of Dublin!
The Mourne Mountains: A granite mountain range with the highest mountains in Ireland. I mean, does this picture not entice you enough?
NewGrange: A prehistoric monument built about 3200 BC, which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids. Nobody knows for sure what is was for, but most likely has religious significance. The circular mound had tunnels and carvings inside. It is aligned with the rising sun and is filled with light during the winter solstice.
There is so much culture to experience in the small country! Who is dying to go now??
image from Kinfolk Magazine
The ol’Irish holiday is just around the corner, and whether you like to celebrate out on the down or at home for a quiet dinner, we can all agree that you can never go wrong with some good ol’fashioned Irish fayre! From side dishes to dessert these items are sure to bring the friends and family together for some celebrating!
Who doesn’t love some delicious potatoes? Try this Colcannon Potatoes recipe or if you want to switch it up from the traditional dish, here is a healthier Sweet Potato version! It’s safe to say that a traditional Irish meal isn’t very “diet” friendly, but who can resist some homemade Irish Soda Bread?? On the lighter side, this Guinness and Onion Soup is a unique dish to try alongside the traditional main dish of Corned Beef and Cabbage. Of course, who wants to leave out a chocolatey treat?! Try these Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes as a fun twist on dessert.
How are you going to be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day? Share your favorite traditions with us!
March is a time for Spring and a time for green! Conveniently for all those Saint Patty’s day lovers, Pantone announced their color of the year is emerald green. So, in honor of the 2013 color AND the Irish Saint, here are a few green things for you to swoon over.
If you didn’t love the color before, these items might have you changing your mind. They are perfect for year-round use paired with the right accessories! We all need a little pop of color in our wardrobe don’t you think?
Essie Mojito Nails, Anthropologie, Seychelles Footwear, Kate Spade, Pantone Emerald Case
Going green doesn’t just have to refer to saving the planet, right?! What are some of your favorite green items? Who else is a fan of celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day??
