Monday, February 28, 2011

Facebook Likes







The whole "Like" and "Dislike" thing on Facebook is kind of funny to me. I would feel so bad disliking something but on the other hand it is a commitment to say "yes I like this".

However I do love Facebook, how it connects me to others, keeps me current with friends, allows me to share my life and clicking that "Like" button does make me smile.

So now you can LIKE Poplin on Facebook, it will put a smile on your face!
www.facebook.com/mypoplin

Monday, February 21, 2011

Sneak Peek... Vintage Toy Baby Shower

Parties are in my blood, I love planning and preparing for big celebrations. The theme, decor, menu and favors all get me jazzed. One of my best friends is due with her second baby boy...what a wonderful time to celebrate!

My first order of business when planning a party is the theme. A definitive theme inspires all the rest. For the baby shower I wanted something unique yet with a sense of tradition. My friend tends to lean towards tradition and more muted colors so extremely bright and wild wouldn't fit. During my research I came across a Vintage Toy Baby Shower- PERFECT!










There are lots of websites I surf for inspiration, gather pictures and then make it my own. A few of my favs:
~Kara's Party Ideas
~Party Love
~Hostess with the Mostess

Once I had the theme I purchased editable invites
and started working on games. One of the games is "Vintage Toy Trivia", I came up with the idea and created questions all with the help of Google.

Sample Questions:
How many wagons did Radio Flyer continue to produce every day during the Great Depression?
a. 500
b. 1,000,000
c. 100
d. 1,500

Another name for the slinky is…
a. The Worm
b. Stair Walker
c. Lazy Spring
d. Wiggles

My mother-in-law thankfully loves antiques and vintage treasures so much of the decor come from her. Some simple fabric flags, a trip to a quaint little candy shop and finalizing the menu topped the weekend. Just a few last minutes projects and the Vintage Toy Baby Shower will be all set!











Oh ya, I am also stocking my etsy shop with baby items in case anyone needs a shower gift!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

LOVEly

Oh how I love this time of year. Pink hearts hang from my mantel, twenty little mailboxes line the toy shelf and candy dishes overflowing with conversation hearts. I have quite the weekend planned starting with our play group party.










Tomorrow this house will be filled with mamas, kiddos and a whole lot of love. We will play games, make heart shaped pizzas and eat way too many sweets.



















(A little gift for the sweet mamas- check out Creature Comforts for this fantastic tea bag idea)


Then Saturday my best girls are coming over for a night of chocolate fondue, delicious.
Have a very lovely, sweet weekend!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Love Is...

Every year I anticipate February just like kids look forward to Christmas morning. For me, February looks like pink, it is filled with sweets, treats and love. For many this second month of the year is just another cold month that seems to drag on forever even though it's the shortest but not in my house. I adore this second month; planning parties, making catching little cards and homemade gifts.

This year to help us celebrate the month of love I created a "love door". No matter what is going on, where you are in life, how little you have or how much you want there is always something to love. Whether it be the glorious blue and yellow building nestled near the highway that I drive over 2 hours to get to (aka Ikea), the Internet (another one of my favs) or the fact that I am married to my best friend there is plenty to Love. Our "love door" is in the middle of the house, we pass it constantly reminding us over and over how much we have to love.

To create your own "love door" follow these easy steps:

1) Die cut letters from card stock spelling "I Love...". (I used a Cricut) If you do not have a die cut machine you can print letters off the computer and cut out with scissors.













2) Attach the letters to your chosen door (a wall, the refrigerator or window can work too). I just used every day scotch tape.













3) Write down things you love on post-it notes, stickers or pieces of paper with tape on the back. It can be anything you love, small, big, deep or funny.










Everytime you pass this door be thankful. We have a lot to love!