little THINGS...Ikea

I believe that most of life is lived in the little things. The big things always get attention (a birthday, a wedding, a new house, a diamond ring etc). I thought that it would be fun to have a section that celebrates the little things. Little touches that cost little time and or little money yet make you or someone else smile.

So here is my first "little THINGS" post.

For me a trip to Ikea is better than Disney World.  I usually make the 4 hour journey because of a new room or office etc but I love the little things that I find there.  This last time I fell in love with these set of 6 small glasses I had seen at my friend Gen's.  They are perfect for everything from wine or juice for my kids.  I grabbed the tray for Charlotte who loves union jacks.

My salad tongs seem to vanish (sand box) and these felt fun a summery.

I hope that your weekend is full of things that make you smile...big or small.

navy tunic

Betsy combed through our Spring Break photos to create an email blast for our navy tunics.

Sometimes even I can't believe that they are all my kids.

nancy gonzalez

These bags by Nancy Gonzalez spotted on Moda Operandi might be the most fabulous things I have ever seen.

I hope that you are all having a colorful Tuesday!

olive us

I loved watching this little video of the Blair children.
One of the girls is wearing something from our line...can you find it?

pretty

It seems like nothing in my life is looking very pretty at the moment.  My husband has been working very late and this is the crazy last week of school.  Field day, talent shows, conferences, graduations, exam schedules, selling books, buying books etc.  With 7 kids in 4 schools this week just isn't pretty but it is still good.

Thanks to a peek on vignette design blog I am taking a one minute vacation to a place and time where I can put my condiments into these fabulous jars from pottery barn.

Ahhhhh, I feel relaxed and refreshed already.  If anyone has seen these in real life can you let me know if they are fire engine red.

I hope that your crazy week has a few vacations.  (Even if they are imaginary and under a minute.)

Tennessee wedding

This Saturday the newest member of our team, Ali,  got married.  The view from the top of a hill in Franklin was breathtaking.

The personal touches were plentiful.

The bride was beautiful!

Here I am with Caroline who heads up our trunk shows and a million other things.

I loved the flowers in the jam jars...

and the adorable flower girls...

more details...

Me, Caroline and Betsy (who creates all of our email blasts and a million other things)

After a delicious dinner everyone had fun dancing...

and at last we got a photo with the popular bride!

I am glad that Scott brought his camera.

chic shop

It is probably a good thing for my budget that Hilary's store is far away.

She did however just add a lot of treasures to her on line store.

Just looking at these glasses make me want to invite friends over for a party.

I hope that you are all having a wonderful Saturday! I have been to two soccer games and am looking forward to a wedding this evening.