Friday Favorites

Definitely on my bucket list (not the elopement part - it's too late for that! Just the picnic on a beautiful mountain/hill top a la The Sound of Music).

Such a sweet and simple birthday party.

I've been obsessed with her artwork for a long time, but now I'm also obsessed with her hair.

And definitely trying out this hair tutorial (as soon as I get a curling iron lol!)

On my wish list (although I so wish it was still available in the emerald green!)

In love with these adorable handmade dolls - every detail spot on is  right down to the adorable little bear purse.

Dollhouse nerd alert - freaking out over this dollhouse. This would totally be my Barbie's dream house.

DIY play kitchen perfection.

The cutest kids' tee ever.

And the happiest print.

Happy happy Friday! xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites

We've had a fussy evening, so not much time to write - hope you enjoy the pictures! If you'd like to see more you can follow along on Instagram @alovelylark. Happy Friday! xo, Lauren

Lovely Links

I haven't shared any Friday links for quite a while now, so I thought we were due! Here are six lovely links for your weekend:

One: The prettiest handmade gift wrap

Two: An adorable room for a little girl

Three: The best way to give a gift card

Four: An amazing IKEA hack

Five: A lovely little bunny 

Six: A whimsical DIY sweater

Merry Christmas everyone!!! xo, Lauren

Lovely Links

I wish I had a wallpaper stash so I could make one of these.

Love this simple little DIY.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

The prettiest hair.

Amazing tissue holder (that's right, I said tissue holder)

Bright idea

New prints over at Banquet!

Gorgeous paper sculptures

Lovely little links:

Started working on Violet's play kitchen. (Stay tuned, more to come!)

Lovely little swings.

Adorable handmade teething rings

New favorites from Ferm Living

I Throw My Hand Up in the Air Sometimes

I didn't quite get around to this post this week, so the first group of links are a bit thin. Sorry inter webs - I'm sure you have a lot more to love, I just didn't find it/save the link/pin it this week!

V's been waking up between 4AM and 6AM every morning which I'll have to admit isn't working for me much while still trying to get over jet lag. Feeling a bit zombie-esque these days! But then I just take a look at the above photo and think, who cares? I mean how can you care about something so silly when you've got a kid like that? Pure joy.

So anyway, better late than never, here you are:

Your children want YOU.

I really really want to make one of these.

Raising successful children

Over on A Lovely Lark this week:

Recipe for a play kitchen

A little mountain retreat

Violet's bedroom (Finally!)

The loveliest birth announcement

Lovely little links for the week

I did a guest post over on Buy Modern Baby this week:

Woodland accessories for your wee ones

And lastly my first post on Apartment Therapy Family:

Five Fresh Sources for Kids' Bedding

Have a lovely weekend!

xo, Lauren

Lovely Links

As you read this we are on our way back across the Pacific. I'm going to miss my sister and brother-in-law, and especially the handsome little guy pictured above something fierce. Luckily I have the trip ahead on which to focus to help take my mind off the fact that I'm leaving them far behind.

I'm actually fairly nervous at the moment - our trip here went much better than expected, so I'm hoping for the best but expecting the worst on the trip home. I just feel like it can't be that easy! Please keep your fingers crossed for us!

In the meantime here are a few of my favorite things from around the web this week:

I could think of so many uses for these

Dressing like summer.

Ah two of my favorite things: polka dots and cake

And some more cake love.

Call me!

I could work here.

And I could definitely sleep here. Or here.

And a few of my favorites from over on A Lovely Lark:

Lovely little spaces: One . Two . Three

Lovely little things: One . Two . Three

Lovely little art.

Adorable way to announce a bun in the oven!

Recipe for bath time fun.

Happy Friday!

xo, Lauren

Lovely Links

Happy Friday all! I'm currently packing like a crazy person for our trip to Australia. I'm going to keep this photo in mind when it gets hairy during our flight(s). Serenity now...serenity now...

Here are a few links for your weekend - hope it's better than ours is bound to be!

Genius idea for traveling with littles.

Completely in love with these curtains. I'd like three for Violet's room

Seriously stunning home.

Pretty pajamas

One of each please!

Polka dots + stripes.

Perfection.

I loved my wedding bouquet, but if I did it all over again I might just choose this.

And posts from A Lovely Lark this week:

Beautiful monthly baby photo set up

A nursery starts with art!

Up, up and away!

Pop of green.

We leave bright and early tomorrow for Oz*, wish us luck - I have a feeling we're going to need it!

xo, Lauren

This is where I want to be print by Kurt Rahn via society6

*We have a house sitter and an alarm system

Lovely Links 7.6.12

Please transport me here.

Rainbow bridesmaids - so fresh and fun!

Perfectly peachy nails.

Adorable fourth of July pies.

Festive confetti programs

Such fun packaging!

So true.

Fresh fashion illustrations (via Nicole)

I NEED this.

And over on A Lovely Lark:

Keeping things personal

Furry friends

Gray + coral nursery

I loved this so much I bought one for Violet's big girl room.

Such a smart idea.

Neon + neutrals

And more lovely links.


Happy Friday! 

xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites 6.28.12

Thanks so much for all of your support on the launch of my new little corner of the internet! I'm pretty excited about it and hope that you'll follow along with me as I work out all of the kinks. I was amazed when I glanced at my calendar that we have NO weekend plans. That seriously never happens. It's a welcome relief as this week has been jam packed with play dates, contractor estimates, meetings, trips to the zoo, launching the new site, and babysitting our babysitter's four kids (she's a saint). We're pretty spent, so I'm looking forward to an obligation-free weekend. And speaking of the weekend, here are a few fun links for yours:

The professional photos from this wedding I posted about a few weeks ago are just stunning! Worth a second look for sure.

Summer fun in a jar.

How to do a perfect top knot.

A timely upholstered headboard DIY post from YHL - thanks guys!

Super sweet mama + little girl moment.

Edgy bed sheets - one of each please!

Bridal shower in a box. Yes please.

The things that we do that our children see.

I get by with a little help from my man.

xo, Lauren

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My absolute favorite thing this week? Spending ENTIRE DAYS outside with my favorite little person. The weather has been perfection - a light breeze, warm but not hot temperatures, and no humidity. The teepee has been our second home - we've been reading books, having picnics, breathing in the fresh air, and doing a lot of snuggling.

And in the online universe this stuff isn't so bad either...

Totally making the DIY pom pillow in this tutorial.

Pretty amazing stairway before + after

A pretty picnic basket that you can make yourself.

Completely in love with Anna Spiro's new line of wallpapers for Porter's Paints.

Lovely printable wedding table numbers

I want this bathroom. Or really any room with Julia Rothman's wallpaper for Hygge & West.

Love this addition to Nicole's living room. If I had a place for the larger size of the botanical print I would totally own it myself. I'll just have to stick with my mini version for now.

Violet would spend hours in this (okay maybe half an hour which in toddler time is like an eternity). But still.

Super cool dollhouse. The wallpaper tree - gasp!

Tips for traveling with a toddler. Thanks Jen - I'm going to need all the help I can get! Looking forward to part two.

How is it that Liz is always so right on? Re: Your Child is Not Special

This has to be hands down the most beautiful baby shower I have ever seen.

Every woman wants a man who loves her this much. So much that a post about his birthday turns into a love letter to her. [Kevin if you ever decide to start up a blog make sure it's full of lots of this gushy stuff.]

Happy weekend! xo, Lauren


P.S. You can follow me on Instagram @withtwocats

Have a Relaxing Weekend!

I'm so excited...in just a few short days I'll be home with my babe for the summer. First plan of action: put some blackout shades on her windows and hope she learns the art of sleeping in :) Hey, a girl can dream, right?

A few fun links for your weekend:

Sweet & simple nursery

Staircase shelves

What a fun way to sleep!

Pretty party supplies

Shop update with lots of goodies over at Quill & Fox

Finally - an easy way to manage my takeout menus

The cutest party photobooth

Cheeky little bikes

Cross-stitch cookies

Genius! rainbow table

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren


P.S. Image via my Instagram. You can follow along @withtwocats

Friday Favorites + True Love

We had a special delivery to the H-Haus yesterday thanks to the lovely Lori Marie. She sent us one of her beautiful dolls, Merriweather, and Violet is IN LOVE. She took that doll everywhere with her yesterday - to the park, down the slide, on the swing, in the stroller, she fed it her snack and snuggled her and lovingly stroked her hair. I love seeing her start 'mothering' her own babies, it's so sweet. (I also have one of Lori Marie's medallion pillows and daisy chains. Yep, I'm an addict.)

We're so looking forward to a LONG Memorial Day weekend and I'm really excited to take Violet to the parade - she gets so excited about them. Having a child really does make everything fresh and fun again, doesn't it?

I also want to say a special thank you to a few heroes in my family: my Papaw, Uncle Tim, brother-in-law Randy, and cousins Donny, Shanna, Justy, and Tim - Thank you for your service to our country!

And without further ado, a few favorite links to kick off your holiday weekend:

Pretty printable envelopes

Custom constellation artwork for your little one

Can you be in love with a paper cup?

How to replace backgrounds in Photoshop

The sweetest wedding

Is the American Dream changing?

I so want to wear this crown.

Happy Friday!  xo, Lauren

P.S. I've opened an Etsy shop where I'll be selling custom silhouette portraits - check it out here!

P.P.S. Follow me on Instagram - @withtwocats

Friday Favorites

A few fun + carefree links for your weekend:

An adorable DIY dollhouse.

Eight ways to pimp your lemonade.

You smell.

A worm party and a dirt party!

The basics of herbs

DIY avengers bookmarks - so fun.

1940's hair how-to.

Make your own graphic tee.

Play with your food

Be a Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios!

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren


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FRIDAY FAVORITES

I'd love to live in a space with this vibe.

Links that have been inspiring me lately:

on freedom

on work life balance

on taking control of your life.

on living with less.

on remembering the little things.

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites

I can't wait to see how this nursery turns out.

Possibly the sweetest photo ever.

Possibly the sweetest child ever (other than, of course, my own ;))

Ridiculous cuteness.

In love with the wallpaper in this space.

DIY 'inlay' dresser and a lovely terrarium how-to.

On working moms and myths.

Sweet and simple party favors.

Free arrow brushes!

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites

Love this gorgeous party set up featured on Amy Atlas' blog. I'm going for a similar color scheme for Violet's birthday party.

Fifteen minute flower garland!

Everything about this wedding is so pretty.

I'm guilty of this (but she is so right - it's silly)

Love it when I see a glimpse of real life.

Some places never lose their magic.

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren

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Pretty food styling.

A family - beautiful.

Simple but lovely little party.

New favorite blog (via the boo and the boy)

Love Max's letters to his little sister-to-be and Jen's weekly parenting ups and downs.

Touching and thoughtful series by Ryan Marshall.

No words.

xo, Lauren

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I think this is beautiful.

So is this.

If I had space for a play room in my home, this would be on the walls.

The Marketer's Guide to Pinterest.

I can already tell that this is going to be gorgeous.

A simple tip to help keep the sparks flying.

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Rifle fabric!

Definitely giving Violet these for her birthday.

Must try this.

A pretty paper flower frame from the Paper Mama.

Keeping sweet baby Arlo in my thoughts and prayers.

Love this honest post. 

Last but not least I'd so appreciate your vote over on the Homies - today is the last day :)

Happy weekend!

xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites

Pinterest love.

I think this is an important read for any breastfeeding mother.

One day she will be older...

I need to get on top of this.

I would have slept here as a little girl:

[the smell of bacon and eggs coming from the kitchen, the sound of cartoons, hot cups of coffee and a tiny human streaking through the house in just underwear] - sounds pretty perfect

I'm definitely going to be playing around with this.

Makes sense of my own ambiguous disdain of licensed character toys + give her choices

What were you doing on 10.10.10?


Happy weekend! xo, Lauren

Friday Favorites 2.17.12

Love this home tour from Katie's Pencil Box.

Fifty-six ways to market your business on Pinterest.

Can't wait til my kid starts saying funny stuff.

Definitely creating one of these ASAP.

What a fresh take on a traditional corsage:

The prettiest wedding.

Downton Abbey mania!

On working mothers and missed opportunities. Liz is always spot on.

Well said. This too.

And last but not least, have you seen The Take Home Series over on Pacing the Panic Room? Pretty video hair tutorials for you to play with this weekend!

Happy Friday! xo, Lauren