Sister really are the best!

So, I don't have a sister in real life, but my best friend Heather has taken on that role for for many years now. We are not related by blood at all, but get asked quite regularly if we are sisters, or better yet...twins! She really is precious too me. She's the one person I can tell everything too. We can discuss our dreams and our hopes and we really believe that we will get there one day. I love that. The kid and I just spent the weekend with her and her super duper Husband.


We relaxed, had beers and discussed our futures...it was divine,
and JUST what I needed!




My favorite local brew


Saturday morning we spent channeling our inner redneck with our lovely friends Trisha & Jamie... at GATORLAND!!


Despite the freezing temps & the rain we actually had a pretty good time. It's crazy how many alligators are there...quite freaky actually!


Sunday morning came way too fast. We had brunch with all the lovely ladies...






and then the kid and I headed home.

It was a wonderful weekend and just what I needed.
I have so many ideas in my head right now, I feel
totally inspired and ready to DO everything!
I have never been so glad to see a month be over...
Goodbye February...Hello March!
There will be MANY updates in my etsy shop this month
along with new blogs and new creations!! I can't wait!
I see the future, and it looks AWESOME!

So, I like got my hair cut and stuff.

It was in desperate need of some attention!!

Before:



and after!!



I've never dyed my hair before...ever!
But I think I love it!!

Our "Alice Party" Prep Continues...

The kid & I made some stuff for our upcoming Alice in Wonderland Party...

Our AWESOME welcome sign, made by the kid!



I carved these to be used on tags for our cupcakes & drinks.



Am I the only one that finds these kinda weird....?

and the kid started working on some place cards for the table


We are having SO much fun!!

Three New Stamps For Tonight

I am really trying to get the hang of letters, I am not that good at it.
But the new material I am using is WAY better than my previous stuff, so yea!

I am going to just keep practicing :D



I think I can improve this little guy too...



Just in case you were interested in the stamp material... "Cuts like Buttah"

To those of you surrounded by snow...

...I thought of you on our first warm day we have had in ages.



Maybe this will help warm YOU up!

xoxoxoxox

Started buying stuff for our Alice party!!

Stopped by Goodwill today and picked up some super cute mis-matched tea cups & saucers for 49 cents each! woot!!



This one is my favorite, it has a little chip and everything. Aw!


I bought this awesomeness on etsy!

King of Hearts Garland by handmadebyannepotter on etsy.


and a bunch of these for the table

Paper Butterflies by jaimemancilla on etsy.

Now I need costumes and a BUNCH of playing cards.
This party is so fun to buy for!!
Got an idea for me...let me know, I can use all the help I can get!
xoxoxoxo
Nikki a.k.a. The Queen of Hearts!

Now thats just silly!

So, there I was, just making some doodles...






When my mind began to stray...



Oh yeah!





Looks tasty & delicious!!!





Then the kid got in on the doodling! Her's are WAY better than mine!

Why yes, that IS a Ninja carrot!!



Skillz, she has dem!



Fun happy night...I love it!
We even rocked out to Contra - Vampire Weekend, so good!
xoxoxoxoxo
Now if only I had some REAL beers...

Happy Valentines Day Lovies!

xoxoxoxoxox
So, this year I'm single on this crazy day we all love and hate and love some more.
I gotta say, when you're NOT single it's a lot easier to get into the Valentine spirit.
However, I have so enjoyed many Valentine themed things this year in spite of myself.
Seeing all the cool DIY Valentine projects so many of you
posted over the past few weeks has been really cool and VERY inspiring.

The kid and I had so much fun making homemade
Valentines last week :)




The realized I am incapable of making those finger hearts...


My boss bought all the girls at work roses and they were delivered on Friday.
awwwww :)


and I made a tiki for my Threadless Valentine, Mr. tikimasters!


So I really had a lot of Valentiney funtimes.
I love my friends and family so much and one great thing about
having a kid is that you have an automatic Valentine every year :D
So far thats working out great, prolly wont last forever tho... I'm thinking
right around her 13th birthday I wont be her Valentine anymore.
But for now I'll take what I can get!



I hope all of your Valentine Day's were spent with loved ones, chocolate & cupcakes!!
xxoxoxoxoxoxx
Nikki

Party Idea #1

So...My kid will be 10 years old in less than a month.
That is serious business...double digits!!!
So I want to throw her a beautiful party.
I am going to blog a few different ideas and
I would love to hear some feedback/suggestions from
all of you. She's decided she wants to just have a small
family party this year so it will be fun without
all the crazy hooplah of a large party.
Sweet :)

My first idea is an Alice in Wonderland Bash
I was thinking mad tea hatter hats for everyone.
Tea party decor, but in bright fun colors.
Crazy smiley faces, cupcakes, fancy dresses...
I could go on and on!!!


King of Hearts Garland by handmadebyannepotter on etsy.


party picks by pinkcherrymama on etsy.



hatter's tea party hairclip by savagekitten on etsy.


Alice Necklace with Layered Paper Heart Pendant by TheSpacesInBetween on etsy.


lots o' alice cuppies by the amazingly talented be cheery on flickr!!


These Bread Butterflies by hello naomi on flickr are adorable!!!


Princess, Pea and Tea Hat by Lisa Kettell on flickr. Visit her blog too!

So many awesome ideas for this theme!!
I could do this ALL night!!
If you have any cool ideas and want to share them with
me I would LOVE to hear them!
xoxoxoxox
Nikki