Ambrosia Creative

The kids and I created this papier mache igloo using just vellum paper, glue, and a balloon. It was messy fun (okay, and maybe a tiny bit stress when goopy glue went flying because of the kids’ over-eagerness!)

Find the full tutorial at Bloesem Kids.

Last week, I did a guest post at DotComsForMoms on some clothing pieces for fall.
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And hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! My mom and stepdad visited and we sort of cheated with our Thanksgiving feast by ordering Harris Teeter’s prime-rib takeout, pies from Trader Joe’s, and even some sushi. Not your typical Thanksgiving dinner but everyone here (besides me) was adamant about NO turkey!

We’re so happy to announce the newest addition to our family! Mara Noelle joined us Kirks on the 16th. We’re all in love, and the boys have been so sweet and enamored with her.

Even at a nice 8lbs 8oz, she still feels tiny to me (and conversely, the kids seem gigantic). And she’s super cute, so I’ll probably be posting/Instagram-ing tons of pictures of her from here on out!

{Instagram pics of Mara at 2 and 1 day old}

I think many a blogger/designer/fashionista was stunned when these glitter Miu Miu booties from the fall 2011 collection debuted a while back. So far, I’ve seen painted nails and a cake inspired by these amazing shoes. The silver and gold glitter screams holiday and cheer to me, and so felt inspired to experiment with some packaging ideas.

I had some gray, round Paper Source labels on hand that I coated with spray mount, then sprinkled with gold Martha Stewart Fine Glitter. I did the spraying and sprinkling in a very large paper shopping bag to keep the mess in check. So that my round labels would be easier to pull off, I went ahead and removed the ‘negative’ label area.

And I punched these silver medallions out of silver glitter scrapbook paper and tied off with velvet ribbon.

Church doesn’t start until 1 in the afternoon, so mornings are slow-paced and quite nice (until 12:15 or so, which is when it gets crazy and Kai refuses to wear socks/tie/belt because it’s itchy/tight/uncomfortable and Dax acts like he can’t put on his pants so he lies prostrate on the ground and I’m trying to stuff my hippo feet into heels two sizes too small).

But since the kids like to get up unbelievably early as most children do, there’s a need to fill the time. So on Sunday, I cut some sticky notes in half to make sticky triangles since I have an ongoing addiction to triangles. Quiet, creative play for the kids. Easy cleanup too.

Totally random, as I never do any style posts, but this is what happens when your wardrobe is whittled down to only three tops and a single pair of pants. And I might as well call this a fantasy getup because I doubt Thakoon and Miu Miu will ever grace my closet, but I can’t help pining for some of my non-pregnant style favorites. Like high waisted skirts, structured blouses that can be tucked in, tights, and super high heels. As reality has it, I am waddling around in leggings and flip flops, trying my best to manage with an extra 45 lbs. Yep.

Thakoon Cape Jacket :: Madewell Blouse :: Young Frankk Brass Collar :: Anthropologie Skirt :: Need Supply Co. Tights :: Miu Miu Sparrow Pumps