Where the Wild Things Are

Two of my favorite things are children’s books and beautiful tablescapes. You can imagine my delight when they are combined. A little while back, I came across an amazing homage to one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, “Where the Wild Things Are.” In light of the recent passing of Maurice Sendak, I thought it particularly apt to share this amazing birthday party from Nikki!

I particularly love the green “fur” table topper, which also lined the back of the invitations!

Max's crown cake pops!

Guests took home "wild things" cookies...and these awesome twig colored pencils that I've been coveting at Anthropologie for a long time!

For more details about Nikki's party and lot's of inspiration, check out her blog!

LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!

“But the wild things cried, ‘Oh please don’t go – we’ll eat you up – we love you so!’”

It’s been over a week since Maurice Sendak died. As I sit here, gazing at my worn copy of “Where the Wild Things Are,” I can’t help but feel a small pang of sadness. The world has lost one of the few great children’s writers and illustrators. I can still remember where I was sitting in my elementary school library when our librarian pulled out “Where the Wild Things Are.”  For the next few minutes, I was entranced by the beautiful illustrations and the world of the wild things, with their terrible roars and their terrible claws. It always surprises me how a story you hear as a child can conjure up some of the most vivid memories. Maurice Sendak delighted generations of children. He (and Max) taught us that with imagination, there is always an adventure waiting. Well, wherever he is now, we can be sure the wild rumpus has begun…

Hello!

Welcome to my (very long overdue) first blog post! I’ve been talking about writing a blog for years now. Why now, you ask?? I guess I finally have something to say.

A little bit about me:

For most of my life, I wanted to go to law school. I went to college with a very specific “life plan.” Well, we all know how that always works out. It never crossed my mind that I would find something more interesting.  I worked two jobs throughout college, and while I studied a lot of American History and Political Science, I really fell in love with fashion, interior design, and business. A couple of years after college, I was recruited to a small, family operated Seattle area toy and baby boutique. After years of designing kids' rooms, nurseries, and dressing parents and their offspring, I finally got the chance to see how to run the business side firsthand. During the late Fall of 2010, I began conceptualizing French Toast (my own children's boutique). After many long conversations, I finally convinced my other (sometimes better) half to pack up our lives in Seattle and move back to our hometown in order to follow the dream of owning my own business. Last Fall, we bought a house to renovate, I started my business online while I search for the perfect retail space, and we both started grad school!

So, what’s my blog about?

In short, things I'm passionate about: my business, party planning, fashion, interior design, and anything for kids!! I hope you'll keep reading, find a little inspiration, and keep in touch!