henry + marie’s playroom!

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I’m so excited to finally reveal our playroom!! We’ve been working on the space since moving into our home 3+ years ago, and after some renovation + love, it is a space we all enjoy! If you’re a regular reader, you know that our home is fairly monochromatic…I prefer neutrals, and lately, a lot of white. You’d be hard pressed to find anything boldly colored in the rest of our home. Needless to say, I think I got it all out of my system in the playroom! I wanted it to be cheery and inviting, since it’s a finished basement with limited light, it needed to be bright.  The space also functions as our media room now, and it’s a cozy retreat for my husband and I in the evenings. It’s a very functional room, one that will grow along with the kids. Land of Nod agreed to contribute some pieces to the room, and as a loyal customer of theirs, I couldn’t be happier to have their participation. They continually impress me!

 

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freshly picked review + giveaway!

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Henry and Marie are big fans of Freshly Picked moccasins–its pretty much all they wear (as you may have noticed). So when I got the offer to do to a review + giveaway, I jumped at the chance to share the moccasin love! If you’re not familiar with the brand, let me fill you in. Susan Peterson founded the company in 2009, when she created moccs for her son Gus out of scrap leather. She has grown the now incredibly successful business (did you catch her on Shark Tank?!) from a mere $200, and is an inspiration to me as a small business owner. They are so thoughtfully designed…buttery soft leather for comfort, a soft sole to assist walking, a snug fit so they won’t come off, and of course, the most stylish colors!

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holiday cards from minted + a giveaway!

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I’m actually quite giddy about our holiday cards this year…the gold foil design from Minted, the overwhelmingly cute photo of ALL my babies (taken while tree hunting), and the fact that we managed to make it happen!! Having been a fan of Minted for a few years now, I’m thrilled about their new foil stamped cards, as well as their continued collaborations with indie designers from across the globe. If you haven’t yet designed your holiday card, don’t despair-there is still time! Minted is giving one lucky reader $150 towards any order. If you’re not looking for holiday cards, don’t worry-they have so much more to offer. I’ll announce the winner on facebook so follow me there…happy shopping + good luck!

 WIN $15o MINTED CREDIT…THREE WAYS TO ENTER! 

#1  visit Minted + leave a comment here with your favorite design!

#2 share the giveaway on facebook

#3 share the giveaway on twitter

You will receive one entry for each action (please leave a comment per action). Entries must be posted by Thursday, December 5th to qualify. The winner will be drawn randomly on Friday December 6th, contacted by email and then announced on facebook soon after. Please do not leave your email in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $150 USD total value. Open to U.S. residents only. 

 *holiday cards c/o minted…as always, these opinions are my own*

UPDATE-THE WINNER IS…ANGIE R!

THANK YOU ALL FOR PARTICIPATING!

stars + stories

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As the daughter of a librarian, I couldn’t be happier about my children’s love of books. I started reading to them before they could see past their noses, and even though at the time I felt a bit silly doing so, I’m so thankful I did. They devour books-in our laps, together, and even sitting alone in the quiet (which I find amazing at only 15 months old). Reading is a huge part of our day, but especially upon waking and before bedtime. This weekend we all piled into bed with our pajamas and favorite reads…and of course I grabbed the camera. The light was just too good, and the kids, too beautiful.

 *marie + henry are looking super cute and comfy in g.nancy star pyjamas*

winter water factory – a giveaway!

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I first learned of Winter Water Factory when I was gifted outfits for my baby shower, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Their designs are classic, yet modern, with fun + vibrant prints and colors. Every item is crafted from 100% organic cotton and made in the USA, which is such a bonus when the design is so awesome. I personally love the story of artist Stefanie Lynen’s transition from medical school to crafting and fabric design…it’s inspiring! The Fall 2013 collection was just released-Marie is wearing the rocking horse baby dress + Henry is in the long sleeve romper, both in the fun winter forest print! I don’t often dress them in matching outfits, but I fell in love with the whimsical print and bold color and couldn’t help myself. I’m so excited to team up with them to offer one lucky reader a $100 gift card! Good luck + happy shopping!

 WIN A $100 GIFT CARD…FOUR WAYS TO ENTER:

#1  comment with your favorite item from winter water factory

#2 “like” winter water factory on facebook

#3  follow winter water factory on pinterest

#4  tweet a link to this post + reference @fleurishing@WWFactory

You will receive one entry for each action (please leave a comment per action). Entries must be posted by Tuesday, October 1st to qualify. The winner will be drawn randomly and announced here on Wednesday October 2nd! Please do not leave your email in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $100 USD total value.

 *winter water factory provided these products for review, but this post and opinions are my own*

UPDATE-THE WINNER IS…LINDSAY HOFMANN!

THANK YOU ALL FOR PARTICIPATING!