garlands

these garlands make me happy. they are made by a french artist and you should really go check out her slideshow of all the cool places these garlands are photographed. i think they are so cute and fun, and another good way to use up my tiny paper scraps that i can't seem to ever throw out. this must be the reason why i've been holding on to them.

                                                            

                                   seen first on ohhappyday, my favorite blog

inspiration

this is jacob's nursery. (his crib is in the other corner).  very gender neutral because matt and i wanted to be surprised when i gave birth, and i decorated the room for either a boy or girl.  the whole bird theme started when i spray painted this tiny tree from our backyard and perched little craft birds on the branches.

now this little tree will serve as inspiration for a baby shower i am throwing for a friend in 2 weeks.  the theme?  "nesting".

these cupcakes will also make an appearance at the shower.  my sister would love them as she is addicted to frosting-coated cupcakes.

and this mobile will be the centerpiece in the living room. i just love mobiles.  afterward i can hang it in jacob's room.  it looks so easy to make.  i have so many extra scraps of cool paper and this will be the perfect craft to use them.  

                                                                                 photo via rare device