All Eyes Pointed North West

She's here. Baby North has made her debut. Love them or hate them, no one can deny that the spawn of Kimye is pretty darn adorable. But then again, was there ever really a doubt?

 

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Royal Baby Fever

It’s been quite the week for celeb babies. Penelope Cruz quietly gave birth to baby #2. Jimmy Fallon became a dad, and also proved that he’s really great at keeping a secret. Oh yeah, and Will and Kate welcomed the new heir to the throne. George Alexander Louis was presented to the world last Tuesday, golden easel and all. Proving that the “Kate Middleton Effect” is genetic, George’s blankets and various baby accoutrements have been selling out all over the UK!

For everyone out there still suffering from Royal Baby Fever, have no fear. You can still pamper your little prince or princess in Royal fashion (and thanks to some very American designers).

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Save the Date

Hello lovelies. It’s been a while since my last post, so if you’re still reading…THANKS! Way back in January, I promised myself that I would get better at this blogging thing. Or at least more consistent. But, alas, life gets in the way. In my case, it’s wedding planning. Remember back in August when I casually mentioned getting engaged? Of course, it’s all very exciting in the beginning, but we immediately decided to wait until February 2015 to enjoy a very long engagement. With grad school, home renovations, and running a store, waiting seemed like a necessity. That all changed a few months ago thanks to my mom. Out of the blue, she asked why we were waiting so long. I reiterated all of the “busy” excuses, but it was too late. She had already planted the seed. I ruminated about it for several weeks and after a fateful weekend in Seattle, we found a perfect venue and the date was set! We are getting married in just 232 short days on February 1, 2014 (our 7 year anniversary)!

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Thinking Outside the Carton

Easter Sunday is fast approaching! For a little inspiration, I’m posting some of my favorite finds from across the web. Today is all about the egg. This year I’m trying to think a little outside the box (or carton in this case)…

Chalkboard Eggs

 Eggs with Mustaches

 Needelepoint Eggs

 Pantone Eggs

 Polka Dot Eggs

Painted Eggs

 

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The Luck of the Irish

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Julia's Picks: Wonderful Wizard of Oz

 

I know the Wizard of Oz was released nearly 74 years ago, but a remake still feels “too soon.” Regardless, I LOVE the Wizard of Oz and couldn’t resist pulling together some of my picks to create the perfect Oz inspired nursery. I especially love the Blazing Poppies wallpaper!

For the Walls: Anthropologie Blazing Poppies Wallpaper $148

Furniture: Room & Board Moda Crib and Dresser $1099 & $1499 | Land of Nod Retro Rocker $375

Accessories: Pediped Red Glitter Maryjanes $38** | North American Bear Topsy Turvy Doll $28**

Reading Nook: Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair $79 | Clothbound Edition Wizard of Oz $16.99**

For the Floor: Capel Rugs Jagges Yellow Stripe Rug $628

**Coming Soon to French Toast!!

Etsy in Real Life

Etsy.  If you haven’t heard of it by now, I can’t begin to imagine where you have been for the last few years. Etsy is the go-to place for all things handmade and vintage. It’s a crafter’s dream, or for those of us who can be craft-challenged, it’s a great place to find those things you dream of making, but just…can’t. Maybe I’m the one that’s been living under a rock for the last few months, because I just discovered one of the best things that have ever happened. Ok, maybe that’s overhyping it a little.  

This last holiday season, Etsy opened a pop-up retail shop in SoHo. Now, my first thought was, wha?? So, how does that work? They had artists creating work right there in the shop. They ran crafting workshops. And had guest curators, like the Queen (Martha Stewart), selecting a wide variety of Etsy items to showcase.

I love this idea for a couple of reasons. As a business owner myself, I can attest to the greatness of the internet. You can get your products to a seemingly infinite number of customers, who can purchase at any time. But you miss the interaction. My favorite part of owning a business is interacting with my customers, learning about their lives, and sharing wonderful items with them. You just don’t get that over the internet. I also love instant gratification. Sure, I order stuff online, but only because I have to. If I can go pick up an item I want, when I want it, then I’m always more likely to buy. The Etsy Holiday Shop marries these two ideas perfectly. It gives the opportunity for customers to have face-time with the shop owners/artists, and creates an impetus for future online shopping! So genius. I hope they continue to create pop-up shops, maybe all over the US. Watch the second video to see a few of the showcased artists.

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