Inevitable Yucky Moments

There are certain yucky experiences in life that every new momma will be forced to endure throughout her first go around. First shot. {check} First fever. {check} First cough. {check} First tantrum. {double check} First sandy poo diaper. {check} First bug eating.{yes, check} The list goes on. Well today, this momma experienced her first spill with Baby W. And not the kind of spill where his bottle empties onto my freshly cleaned kitchen floor.  No, I’m talking about the kinda spill where your precious little baby falls {…Read More…}

Floating Around in My Mind

Soooo, I have all these thoughts for posts lately–but none are substantial enough to stand on their own.  Which is why I have decided to post this smorgasbord of the things floating around in my mind as of late. Here goes: Something magical is happening in the state of California right now. Something so glorious that my taste buds have been dancing a little jig ever since they heard the good news. Two words: Cafe Rio Two more words: Pork Salad That’s right folks–Cafe Rio {…Read More…}

Barn Owl Primitives GIVEAWAY {with a bonus twist}

GIVEAWAY ENDED Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP?!  Because today I am super excited to announce our latest GIVEAWAY from Barn Owl Primitives! And y’all remember how much I LOVE my very own BOP sign {you can read about my love affair here} Well, this week you have a chance to WIN a piece of the Barn Owl Primitive awesomeness for yourself. One lucky WINNER will get this insanely cute ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ sign: I’ll give you a quick moment to wipe off the drool. {…Read More…}

Jumping on the Etsy Bandwagon

Little Miss Momma heads to Etsy I recently decided to take my love affair with Etsy a step further…  And I’m excited to announce that I just launched a  Little Miss Momma Etsy shop full of super neato accessories that make me smile. Here’s the only problem with filling a shop full of goodies I love… I want to KEEP everything for myself! Here’s a quick peak at what you’ll find in my shop: Oooo, how I hope you like love what you see! Visit {…Read More…}

Doily Banner TUTORIAL

Paper Doily Banner TUTORIAL So I have seen a few of these doily banners out there in the blogoshere and the world of Etsy–and I knew I had to try one out for myself. And, I also think my button obsession is expanding into the doily arena–which means you can expect a few more doily tutorials out of me in the future. Now honestly, this is perhaps the easiest craft project you’ll ever embark on–not to mention, its perfect for party decor {baby shower, bridal shower, luncheon, Easter, {…Read More…}

Party Box Birthday Party {off the hook}

I love my readers. And I especially love how stinkin talented they are. Take Jessica, for example. She has a gorgeous blog called And she recently posted about the Rockin birthday party she threw for her adorable 2 year old daughter named Charlotte {Charli for short}. Those cheeks and this party, make me want a little girl of my own–BAD! Super chic, super girly, super awesome! Get ready to be inspired for you next party. This flower arrangement is a gorgeous conversation piece, and a {…Read More…}

Meet Barn Owl Primitives

{Meet Barn Owl Primitives} Brace Yourselves… Because I’m not sure you’re ready for the complete and utter awesomeness of our newest sponsor! Allow me to introduce you to Oh Barn Owl, Barn Owl How do I love thee? Let me count the ways No really, I am totally in love with E.V.E.R.Y single item in their shop. Barn Owl Primitives hand paints and distresses beautiful and unique wooden typography word art signs that will knock your socks off! Wanna see what BOP sent me in {…Read More…}

All The Little Things

Completing yesterday’s daily challenge {compile a gratitude list}, proved to be just what I needed. My list went on and on and on… Now, I had planned on sharing this list with you–but let’s face it, you aren’t really in any mood to read my four page list. So, I decided to focus my gratitude list on All The Little Things that I am grateful for. I am grateful that my Lil guy still likes to cuddle with his Momma. Yes, I realize that I {…Read More…}

How to Stay Positive

This little girl has it ALL figured out. I’m serious! My personal challenge for the day: Gratitude List By the end of the day I will compile a list of ALL the many things {blessings} that I am grateful for in my life.  And I will try to remind myself that my trials can be viewed as blessings–because its all about a positive attitude, right! What are you grateful for?

Charm Design Clutch Purse GIVEAWAY

Who ever said there was such a thing as having too many purses? Well, maybe your husband–but for the sake of this post, his opinion is irrelevant. Because today you have the opportunity to WIN another purse for your collection. But not just any ‘ol purse! A purse so glorious, so totally fab–that I just had to have one for myself. Remember this little bundle of awesomeness that I bragged about last week?  Well, I am thrilled to announce that this totally rad shop, will be sponsoring a {…Read More…}

Lucky Love Stitched WINNER

I am excited to announce the WINNER of the LOVE STITCHED GIVEAWAY is Comment #39 Party Box Design! CONGRATS! I am sending you an email with the details now!

Mommy’s Memory Box

Mommy’s Memory Box I’m an only child. And maybe that’s the reason that as a child I was obsessed with my Momma’s stories about her adventures {and mis-adventures} with her brother and sister.   From the time they dared each other to jump off the roof so they could feel the “zi-zee’s” in their feet, to the time they convinced the neighbor girl to lick the melted Popsicle in the freezer until her tongue got stuck–these were stories I made my mom and aunt tell me over and {…Read More…}

Meet Charm Design {i heart purses}

Have you ever felt like going out for a night on the town, just so that you can show off your new outfit or accessory? Well that’s exactly how I felt after getting this super hot wristlet purse in the mail from Charm Design! How amazing is this purse, right?! It was love at first sight! Muah! A few reasons I love my new clutch to pieces: I can pretty much wear this clutch with any single outfit I own. It is big enough to hold my {…Read More…}

Feature Love at BCD

Hip Hip Hooray! Little Miss Momma and one of our super easy summer tutorials is being featured over at Blue Cricket Design today!  Don’t you just LOVE Becca at Blue Cricket Design–I sure do! And how stinkin cute HOT is she! {I told you so} Head over to see the tutorial and check out all the other amazing projects she has as well–I dare you! {Click HERE to see ALL of her fun tutorials} I am in love with her spruced up grandma handbag–you’ll see!

Things That Are Official #2 {in pictures}

Things That Are Official This Week {in pictures} #2 Baby W officially gnaws through my furniture like a little puppy.  Baby W had his first official bite of Lemon Sorbet. And it was not his favorite. But birthday cake IS officially his favorite. It’s official: Baby W is beginning early prep for his future career on the Olympic track team. This is his starting gate position. I have now seen my first movie at the theatre ALONE! And it officially made me cry–three times. {Clarification: the movie {…Read More…}

Shelf Design

Living Room Shelf Makeover {re-design} This has been on my “to do list” for months now. When winter ended I knew my shelves needed a punch of springtime color–but the addition of a high maintenance rugrat in our home put those plans on hold. Last night, I was reading one of my favorite blogs–the Pleated Poppy.  And she lives in my dream home–all the custom finishes, furniture selection, paint color and wall decor–I am IN LOVE with all of her choices! After reading the Lindsey’s post about redesigning her {…Read More…}

Love Stitched GIVEAWAY {and a discount}

It’s time to announce a GIVEAWAY {and a DISCOUNT} that I am crazy excited about! {Trust me, you’re going to want to WIN some of this glorious awesomeness} Allow me to introduce you to Love Stitched And their beautiful line of custom couture accessories. One lucky winner will receive the elegant ‘Claudia” necklace AND a “Little Lou” hair pin in the color of your choice! How sweet is that?!!!! Check out some of my other fav’s in her shop: One of the shops most popular designs, {…Read More…}

Let’s Get Organized, Shall We

PART I {the embarrassing part} You know when you’ve been out of town for a while, and then you get back and you feel like your life {and home} have turned into complete chaos during your absence? Well that’s exactly how I felt after getting home from: Where our family welcomed back my hubby’s parents from their 3 year LDS church mission in Leeds, England. We had such an incredible time with our family. Baby W had a blast with his older cousins. He spent the entire {…Read More…}

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