Shane LOVES snow. He’s been outside for hours in the snow since yesterday.

Love this guy… If I could, I would carry him in my pocket and take him with me everywhere I go…

I thought we were making a snow man but Shane had a different vision.

He told me he wants to make a sculpture by himself.

Shane’s snow sculpture. He’s definitely a serious artist.

Chloe can be very shy outside of home so she’s super excited that she’s going to have her entire classmate of girls over. I know she really misses her friends from her previous school and had a rough time adjusting to a new environment so I’m hoping this would be a great way for her to open up and build closer friendships. Chloe said,”so, my friends will see my OTHER side today” with a big smile.

Andrew and I went back and forth about the idea of having the party at home or somewhere else, but in the end, I thought having it at home would be more special for everyone. Plus I love planning a girly party. 🙂

Nice to meet you my beautiful and sweet guests!

They are all equally so so so silly.

Thank goodness for my awesome helper/babysitter!

Does it look like an unicorn? I had some challenging requests by demanding customers…

Much needed beauty sleep…

This literally lasted a couple seconds.

Shane, eating candy canes by the fire and watching the girls.

Thank you so much for coming and celebrating Chloe’s birthday! ! !

It took me 8 hours to make this tassel garland. It was worth it.

Ta da~
I bought this cake from a local bakery and decorated myself. I chose the most plain looking one then I put this beautiful edible wafer hydrangeas that I ordered from Etsy. Semi-homemade. I’m proud. 🙂

These are also store bought cupcakes and I asked the baker to do a very low frostings. Then I put my own decorations that I made out of marzipan a couple nights ago. I made little flip flops, bathtub, eye shadows, make-up applicators, bows, lipsticks and a mirror.

My birthday girl

Shane’s also very excited.

I also made some tea sandwiches for the girls.

I’m planning on feeding them some healthy snacks before they get to the cakes. I’m determined.

Andrew’s getting the fire going.

Here I am. I’m ready for the girls.

It’s going to be a beautiful spa day for the girls. Can’t wait!

I’m having my friends over for a holiday sale tonight.

Candy cane cocktail.

Thank you for a great turnout! It really was an excuse to hang out with friends and drink yummy cocktails. 🙂

I began the day with arranging flowers that I bought from Whole Foods. I love having fresh cut flowers in the house. They instantly liven up the house.

I’m looking forward to celebrating the long weekend with friends and family!

A few weeks ago, we bought Chloe some fabric paints and markers from a craft store and she made him a one-of-a kind t-shirt for Andrew.

Cool dude! Hahaha.

This part is Shane’s. 🙂

Okay. Um hello, where’s mine??

I’m slowly decorating the house and here’s some of the photos. I framed some of my photographs from Africa, Paris and Alaska along with some art works.

Found this credenza on a craigslist. It’s my first time buying something that was posted on craigslist and I’m not really sure if it’s a good buy or not… paid $300 including shipping. Love it.

This was a big splurge: The carpet from ABC Carpet. Andrew and I don’t agree on many things when it comes to decorating the house. But this carpet, when I picked it out to show him, he immediately was sold. This was a winner! I also got this gold ottoman from One Kings Lane. (Which He had no comments about . ;))

This art work is Shane’s drawing of our old house. So sweet. Now we have our old house in our new home.

Finally finished family photo gallery in our upstairs lounge area.

Two ottomans from vintage store in Nyack, NY. They are perfect sittings for enjoying the fall weather from the porch.

We have new visitors this week.

Hope these ducks stay for a while.