Cowboy and Cowgirl Birthday Party - Part 1~

Kids Birthday | Party Inspiration

My kiddos had their 6th Birthday party in January, and I am now finally posting the pics!

As many of you know, I have boy/girl twins, and as you can imagine joint parties are getting harder and harder to come up with a theme for both. But they were both on board and excited for Cowboy and Cowgirl...score!

My inspiration for the invites and the party printables came from Dixie Delights.
You can click here to see her super cute party.

The focal point was the dessert table...of course!

Of course no party is complete without our entertainer - my hubby!

He is always so great at the kiddos parties, you may remember these two...
 My handsome pirate.

And my brave superhero.

As the hoodlums entered the corral, they were to Cowboy Up with a hat and bandana.

And then off to the photo booth for their Wanted shot.

Then we were off to Roping the Steer and the Ring Toss. 

There was some lasso practice for all who were feeling the urge.

And a Ring Toss to test the buckaroos aim.

As they completed the wild Ring Toss, it was onto the Paint Horse Stampede.

They all did such a great job.

We then moved into Branding the Kids - ha, gotta love it!

(of course my darling kiddos were tattooed up and down both arms)

We took a break for a little popcorn, 

And then the cowboy/cowgirl charades began!

In hindsight the words were a bit too easy, but they had a great time none the less.

And what do cowboys and cowgirls do after all that hollerin'...

eat dessert of course!

After the dessert it was time for the book exchange (in lieu of gifts, we had each child bring a wrapped book - everyone brings a book and everyone leaves with a book).

We had them all sit in a circle holding a book, then we stared the music and asked them to start passing the books. Once the music stopped, the book they had in their hands was theirs!

Then it was time to say farewell to the fellow hoodlums.

Stay tuned for Part 2...the details!
Be sure to check out my Shabby Apple Giveaway going on right now!

Chelsea

Shabby Apple Giveaway! ~

Today I am excited to be hosting a giveaway for Shabby Apple! 

I am sure most of you are familiar with the company, but if not let me introduce you.

They have simply darling dresses.

Great skirts.

Adorable kids dresses.

And even great accessories!

 For this giveaway, Shabby Apple is giving one lucky reader this fabulous dress!

You can see more images and a description of the Da Vinci Dress here.

Shabby Apple is also offering a 10% discount - simply enter this code at checkout:

roomtoinspire10off

**Giveaway Closed* *

To win this great dress, "like" Shabby Apple on Facebook and let me know - that's it!

For additional entries (please be sure to leave a separate comment for each):

1. Follow this blog (or let me know you already do!)

2. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this awesome giveaway

I will announce the winner Monday March 19th. 

Good Luck!

Lime Green and Spring ~

Spring | Color Inspiration

Lime green to me means Spring...

Lovely and bright.

Cool and refreshing.

Fun and playful.

 Fresh and clean.

Spring.

all images via Pinterest

How about you?
Is there a color that means Spring to you?

 I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
(be sure to check back on Monday for a great Shabby Apple Giveaway)
Chelsea

Blogging Hiatus...Over! ~

I have been on a little "hiatus"...a "blogging hiatus' that is. 

 source

No, I have not been eating bon-bons and napping, it seems as if "life" got in the way there for a bit. What have I been up to, you ask. Hum...a couple highlights...

My twins had their 6th Birthday party and it was a success. I will be posting some photos next week showing you guys the cowboy/cowgirl theme...it was a swashbuckling good time!

Then 13 of my family members took a cruise to Mexico, yes, 13 of us! I have yet to go through all the photos, but hope to post a few soon as well.

I don't know about you, but I am super excited for Spring (really sun in any form) and getting back out in the yard. I can almost feel the soil and smell the grass...almost.

I also have a great giveaway from Shabby Apple coming up next week, so stay tuned.

I am glad to be back!

Chelsea

Making Me Smile ~

Here is what is making me smile today...

Brilliant yellow tulips -

with lovely green foliage, placed on a tarnished silver tray -

with the fabulous-ness of my new favorite candle (Voluspa Muscari) -

smile.

What is making you smile today?

Happy New Year ~

I am posting this from my Hubby's new Kindle Fire, so I apologize if the formatting is off!

I just wanted to wish you all a super fabulous New Year!
May your "ringing in" be filled with smiles and laughter...

Here is to an amazing 2012!

Cheers! Chelsea

MyMemories Giveaway ~

Giveaway | For You

The very nice people at MyMemories just released a new version of their great digital scrapbook software Suite v3, and would love to give one of you the software for free! 

 

 I recently downloaded the new suite myself and was please to see how easy and user friendly the software was to use. 

Here is my creation!

In addition to giving away the software to one lucky reader they are offering $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - $20 value!

All you have to do is enter this coupon code:

STMMMS50589

***GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED***
**Here is how to enter (be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry)**

1. Visit MyMemories.com and let me know your favorite layout

2. Follow this blog (or let me know you already do!)

3. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this awesome giveaway

A random winner will be picked Thursday, December 29th.

Good Luck!

My Babies are 6 ~

My darling little ones are 6 today. 

Time moves too fast...way too fast.

 Sheer happiness when I look at those adorable faces. 

Those adorable faces that always remind us what is really important this time of year.

Family...friends...those you are lucky to have close to you.

Happy Birthday to my kind, sweet, funny kiddos.

Diesel and Fia we love you!

Packaging Holiday Cookies ~

I am going to make holiday cookies (still undecided exactly which kind) 

for my lovely neighbors this year. 

So in the process of deciding which yummy treats to make, 

I started searching for fun ways to wrap the deliciousness. 

Here are a few to share:

 

 images: 1. countryliving.com, 2. traditionalhome.jpg, 

3-6. marthastewart.com, 7. bhg.com

Do you give your neighbors holiday gifts? 

If so, what?