Pitter-patter.

Here's the piece I picked up at the Old Flamingo that made my heart go pitter-patter.

The Mr. about had a heart attack when he saw what I brought home.  I plan to spray the wood white.  I'd leave the pink if I could convince my husband but I'm afraid no amount of favors will change his mind on the color.

A while back a blogging friend, Elisabeth emailed me a photo of the same headboard she found on her local Craigslist and asked my opinion.  I told her I'd buy it in a heartbeat if I lived in her same city. She ended up passing on it.  She did, however, send me some photos she found on Style Swoon of some "after" photos that someone else re-furbished..

  Yea or nay?

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Old Flamingo.

Last week my three little men and I were going stir crazy in the apartment.

I made them a proposition...a trip to the park in exchange for a trip to a furniture store.

DEAL.

After the trip to the park we found ourselves at the Old Flamigo in Holladay, UT.  We were actually lured in by the ugliest snow cone shack you've ever seen.  They were operating out of an old grey camper that was sitting in the parking lot with a line of people a mile long. Surprisingly the sugared snow was delicious.  Anyway, the Old Flamingo had all kinds of interesting vintage treasures.  I loved most everything but there was one particular piece that made my heart go pitter-patter which I'll share with you tomorrow.
In the meantime, check out a few of their things...

 

If you're in Salt Lake and looking for a fun field trip

(or a cold, tasty treat sold out of an old grey camper) check them out here.

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Backyard Bash Shopping Sources.

I should've know better than to blog about things without sharing where I found them.
I was flattered by the many emails asking where I found the items used for my backyard baby blessing bash. Here's the scoop:

Glass jars: You can get these just about anywhere including
 Crate and Barrel, Target and Walmart.

Cupcakes: So Cupcakes.

Drink dispensers: HomeGoods.

Labels: Erin at Designer Blogs.

Go here to download all the free printable labels.

Glass milk jugs and striped straws: Shop Sweet Lulu.

P.S. I'm in love with this shop!

I could have easily purchased one of everything and planned a party around each item they sell.
Check out some other beautiful things they carry...

 

Happy partying!

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A backyard bash.

The Mr. blessed our littlest man at church this past Sunday.

Afterwards we hosted our family for a luncheon on the back patio

(since the house is in a state of serious construction).

We spruced the patio up as best as possible

so hopefully people wouldn't notice the peeling paint falling off the ceiling. 

We started with this:

We unpacked a few boxes stashed in the basement storage and came up with this.

The refinished table looks great thanks to Natalie.

Erin, from Designer Blogs made up these labels for me. 

She sent me the PDF then I printed them.

The star of the party missed the whole thing.  He did however, wake up in time to supervise clean up.

For a list of shopping sources see here.

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Introducing 4 Men 1 Lady.

Our new blog is live! What do you think? It may take a few days for everything to transfer over. You may have even noticed that we have a new web address...www.4men1lady.com. If you log on to our old address you'll automatically be connected to our new address.

So many fun new features all thanks to Erin at Designer Blogs. I came to her with a list a mile long of things I wanted for my new blog and she delivered and even added things I didn't know I just had to have.

I HIGHLY recommend her! Go here to check her out!

Thanks Erin!

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Cha-cha-cha-changes!

Since there have been so many changes in our lives (new baby, new move, new state, new house) why not change our blog around too? Thank you for all the input on ideas for a new blog names. Starting this evening (fingers crossed), my blog will have a new name and new look all thanks to the talented Erin at Designer Blogs.

So long old blog.

Stay tuned.

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Growth charts.

One of the things my boys are obsessed with is their height (or as my 3 year old puts it, "how much am I"?). We had a special spot to measure their growth on the garage wall in AZ but then we moved and so went our growth wall. Imagine my delight when I came across Growing Up Vintage growth chart boards!

As part of their sponsorship, they provided us with personalized growth charts. Now my boys each have their own growth chart to track their development. When they move out when they're 30 they can take their boards with them and track memories with their own children.

Liz is the artist behind the beautiful boards. She can personalize them with a beautiful design, initials, or just leave them plain. Check out some of her work:

I chose three boards with my boys initials.

Oye.

Everything a competion.

Someone doesn't like being the smallest.

Not only will you love your board but your purchase will be helping Liz and her family with a special quest. Liz started her etsy shop to generate a little income after she had to quit her job because their baby of 2 months was diagnosed with a genetic liver disease requiring many hospital stays and appointments (see blog here). After a successful liver transplant for their girl they're ready for their next family member to join them. It's been a long road and their hopes for another baby has led them to Ethiopia and they couldn't be more thrilled. Your purchase will be aiding them in the adoptions costs to bring their newest baby home.

For a limited time you can get 10% off when you purchase your own growth board. When you checkout enter coupon code: "THREEMEN". Go here to shop now!

Interested in advertising? Contact me for rates.

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Procedure.

Is it normal for a three year old to have a pimple?

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