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overnight at Brown County
Instagram bits

Instagram bits

the photos that I capture on Instagram are just little bits and pieces of our life, and it’s really interesting to see what moments I capture {and which ones I don’t} – of course, it seems as if {since I instagram from our iPad} I only capture the things that stand still. Which of course explains why Emma Grace, Ian and John don’t show up very often, but flowers, projects and Olivia do. :)

This week’s post is kind of a catch-up – so you get two weeks rolled into one. Enjoy!Mother's Day RosesMy Mother’s Day rose bush is looking so lovely <3 I’m a rose lover! Especially the soft colors – pink, white, even gray and soft purple – and the full, blowsy cottage types. :)
IMG_2416 I asked – and you answered! This storage dresser in the sewing room might be getting a do-over, and many of you chimed in with your color suggestions. Thank you!IMG_2421 A sweet color combo on the It’s A Girl! cupcake toppers – I normally stamp the girl version with pink ink onto either vintage or white paper, and this customer asked to add some pink on pink – they turned out super darling!IMG_2426 our darling baby being her sweet little self <3IMG_2431 It’s graduation season! These purple stars are the size I normally carry in the shop, and the large gold ones are coming soon!IMG_2433 a custom bouquet of “Congrats Grad!” and “Class of 2013” dessert toppersIMG_2441

John had a week of vacation, and we spent most of it at home {or with my in-laws}. We did get away for an overnight, though! Brown County is Indiana’s largest state park, and quite lovely {and quite!} this time of year. We took the kiddos to Story Inn for the night, and then for a bit of an explore in the park itself the next day. They loved being on an “adventure” so much.IMG_2443 A sweet color combo! These purple and pink butterfly toppers are on their way to a baby girl’s first birthday party :)IMG_2445 And my baby girl just keeps getting bigger! She’s a roller now, and loves to roll her way across the room. She started out on the blanket in the lower right, and made it all the  way to my stash of baker’s twine on the other side of the sewing room. :)IMG_2446

How about you – you Instagram? What do you find shows up as a recurring theme in your photos?

Also, don’t forget to use the shop’s free shipping coupon if you’re planning on stocking up on any summer party goods! It expires tomorrow night, so don’t dilly dally too long :)

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Mother's Day Roses
a recap of love

a recap of love

Did you have a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday? I know it’s a joy-full day for some of you and a bittersweet day for others, and for some of you a day full of sorrow – whatever your emotion, I hope you were able to enjoy the spring day and soak in the ones you love <3

Mother's Day RosesOur Mother’s Day was full of family – both our imediate little brood {who woke up at 7, crying of course … the dreamed-of breakfast in bed might need to wait a few more years!} and my husband’s family.

As far as gifts go, there are two that are making me smile: last weekend John sent me to Lowe’s to pick out some flowers, and I brought home this lovely light pink Knock Out Rose, and it’s already blooming! I LOVE flowers, especially roses, and seeing this out in the yard from the kitchen window has definitely made me feel loved <3

And then yesterday afternoon I went shopping with two of my sister-in-laws for some summer wardrobe refreshers , and I found the sweetest white sundress {and it was 50% cheaper in the store than online – score!}.

Some of the reviews online say that they think it’s a bit short, but being a bit short myself I found it to be the perfect skim-my-knees length :) Now that I’m almost back to my pre-baby weight {notice I didn’t say “shape?”}, I’m really looking forward to wearing pretty little things again! And maybe John and I can go out somewhere? {Sweetie, that was a hint …}

But the best gift? The kiddos coming up to me throughout the day, throwing their arms around me and declaring “happy birthday, Mommy!” or “happy Valentine’s Day, Mommy!” or “guess what? I love you Mommy!” and then near the end of the day {when they were starting to get the hang of it} “happy Mom’s Day, Mommy!”. {melts me every time!}

Love to you all,

XO

 

 

flowers for mother's day
flowers for mother’s day

flowers for mother’s day

In case you haven’t heard, Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday! And of course, flowers are a classic gift {I love receiving them – do you?}.mother's day flowers via the Path Less Traveled I’ve been blessed with two sisters-in-law who are mommies, as well as a mother-in-law who lives nearby. I know it’s not always customary to give gifts to moms other than your own on Mother’s Day, but I enjoy doing it – it’s kind of a fun, low stress time of year to bless the other mothers in your life, and it always brings them joy! This years gifts are the sweetest little pots of African Violets that I found at Lowes, topped with some of my Butterfly Dessert Toppers and White Heart Dessert Toppers. By the way, did you know that the heart dessert toppers are a perfect size to write a short note on?DSC_0066I’m adding these sweet cards from Recipe For Crazy {and saving one to frame for myself – I love this print!} and I know that they will love them. Do you give gifts to mamas other than your own on Mother’s Day? Do you give matching gifts? Mix it up with gifts tailored to each mom? I’d love to hear :)

 

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a Mother’s Day giveaway

a Mother’s Day giveaway

Mother’s Day is just around the corner {is it sneaking up on you, too?} and to celebrate I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway! Would any of you like to win a lace garland, either for you or for your mom? :) I’m giving away two this weekend!

Mother's Day Giveaway from the Path Less TraveledThis giveaway will be short and sweet, ending at midnight on Sunday, May 5th to allow time for it to arrive by Mother’s Day. :)

And to make it even more fun, it’s going to be refer-a-friend style! Both you and a friend {or your mom, maybe?} can win! To enter, just refer your friend(s) to “like” our Facebook page {here} and post a comment mentioning that they have been referred by you. Your entries are only limited by your number of friends – and the best part is, both of you have a chance to win! Monday morning I will draw a pair of names and contact the winners.

Have fun! <3

 

note – this giveaway is limited to U.S. entrants only. All entries will be selected from our Facebook fan page, not from comments on this post.

have you heard?

have you heard?

Have you heard? Lisa Leonard is launching a NEW line for moms!

Here’s a little something from Lisa about it: “It’s finally here– our brand new Mother’s Day line. I’m so excited about our newest treasures for Mom. We will be launching this line tomorrow, April 9th— kicking off the launch with two days of free shipping. Just enter the code ‘ilovemom‘ at checkout {applies only to standard U.S. shipping}.”

I love the new pieces! Especially the Grateful Hearts Wall Hanging – so sweet!

While you’re shopping for your mom or grandma {or yourself :)}, don’t forget the decor for your Mother’s Day meal {by the way, do you celebrate with a special meal like we do?}! Our pink hearts garland and doily garlands would be so lovely, both together and on their own – even outside strung from tree branches if you’re celebrating alfresco! And keep in mind the special discount for our readers, too :)

 

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