12/04

new {i see me} book: goodnight little me

We are BIG fans of the I See Me books, not only as bloggers looking for great gift finds, but as mothers.

My son is one and a half, and LOVES to read books. We have a couple I See Me books, and love that they are personalized for our sweet boy. It makes reading more personal, special and fun. They are fantastic, unique gifts for babies and kids for birthdays, showers and now during Christmas time (hint, hint! This is coming up soon).

When we received our new I See Me book Goodnight Little Me, we stopped in our tracks to read it immediately! First of all, I love the larger size of the book. I also love the rich colors and seeing my son’s name spelled out on each page. This book presents a sweet parade of animals and lullabies page to page with whimsical illustrations. This sweet books is written by Jennifer Dewing and illustrated by Mary GrandPre, known for her magical illustrations from the Harry Potter series.

Books being the best resource for learning, we point out all the animals in the parade on each page, count the letters of his name, point out each letter of his name. There is so much to look at, read, and get lost in our imaginations in this book. It is the perfect book before bedtime and for all ages. Right now he likes to just listen and look. Before I know it we will be teaching him to read this book himself. My son will always have this book in his collection, with a special dedication written inside from his mother and father.

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goodnight little me

goodnight little me

goodnight little me

{Images via I See Me}

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12/02

holiday craft party ideas

Nothing sounds more fun to me than getting together with the ladies, sipping on some vino or bubbly, grubbing on a cheese plate and doing crafts! Seriously, my kind of party. Some talented bloggers recently hosted some fun parties we’re going to share with you today. Make a date, buy the supplies {don’t forget the wine} and have some DIY fun.

Mary Costa Photography, Mix & a-Mingle Holiday Craft Party by Studio DIY

Melanie, a really talented blogger behind You Are My Fave {from Colorado like us}, let us share her Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Party idea with us. So cute, and looks like a great time. For a full tutorial, please visit You Are My Fave. Photos by Nicole Coleman.

Gather some old books, visit a library $1 book sale and host a DIY party to create a Book Pages Tree like Organized Clutter did.

Sugar and Cloth made an adorable Color Block Ornament Garland at their holiday party. See how here.

Paper {whites} hosted a lovely Holiday Craft party for her book club and the festivities included a cookie exchange, champagne sipping and gift tag creativity. Look at the goody bags below {I want} and look at more details here.

{images via Mary Costa Photography, Organized Clutter, Sugar and Cloth, You are My Fave/Nicole Coleman, Paper {Whites}}

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11/12

Holiday Paint Chip Ideas

Paint chips are more than just samples to bring home to see what looks good on the wall next to your kitchen…they are the source of fabulous DIY, colorful projects! While I love so many day-to-day paint chip DIY’s, we love these particular projects for the upcoming holidays.

Paint Chip Table Runner, Eclectically Vintage
Impress your Thanksgiving or Christmas friends and family with a colorful, maybe even ombre table runner, made of paint chips.

Owl Paint Chip Wall Art, The Homes I Have Made
Owls are so relevant this time of year, and personally, I think they are hoot-rific. This framed Owl Paint Chip Art would look great for a fall entry.

Now that you have Owl art for Thanksgiving, you will need a framed piece of art for Christmas. This one is perfect by The Red Thread Blog

Paint Chip Trees, Hubby Made Me
Omg, we just LOVE these trees for gift tags! Cinnamon stick trunks – oh, what cuteness!

Paint Chip Gift box, How About Orange
Wrap your small gifts this year in a handmade, paint chip box.

Paint Chip Snowmen Bookmarks, Bam Crafty Mammas
These adorable snowmen are sold out, but you can totally re-create yourself! And, instead of ornaments, make them into bookmarks! It would be a great craft to do with kids on a snowy day. 

Paint Chip Banner, Rebekah Gough via A Bit of Sunshine When Skies Are Grey
This DIY would make for a lovely Merry Christmas sign, JOY banner, etc for the holidays. 
 

{images via Eclectically Vintage, The Home I Have Made, The Red Thread Blog, Hubby Made Me,  How About Orange, Etsy via Bam Crafty Mammas, Rebekah Gough}

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12/23

Last Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

If you’re like me, you’re still not done with Christmas gifts this year and Christmas is less than 2 days away. Don’t panic and take a deep breath. You’re not too late {well, a little}…just make your way to target or walmart, craft store or your closest “carry almost everything store” and make one of these lovely, thoughtful and DIY gifts. Channel your ‘inner-Martha.’

Nail Polish ‘MistleTOES’, Supreme Courtney

Holiday Cinnamon Stick Candle, Paula Deen 

Personalized Hot Cocoa Mug, Mountainside Bride

Grinch Pills, Craft Fabulous

DIY Recipe Book, The 36th Ave

Reindeer Beer {fun party favors for your friends}, friend via Facebook

Money Tree, Then She Made

{images via Paula Deen, Craft Fabulous, Mountainside Bride, Supreme Courtney, Then She Made, The 36th Ave}

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11/15

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I know, I know, the holiday season is everywhere. Tinsel lights. Christmas trees. Ornaments. It can be overwhelming, but I say, “Tis the Season!” The holiday cheer is at Tutto Bella now too. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I love this time of year for so many reasons.

We will have a variety of posts for you this holiday season.
{I’ll fill you in on a little secret…we have spectacular features coming up with fabulous giveaways…Tre Sorelle’s Favorite Things…stay tuned for that because you won’t want to miss it}.

First things first, an Advent Calendar. My parents had one for us girls growing up and I couldn’t wait to see what was hidden in the pocket for me every day. I loved the tradition and the joyful spirit it brought into our home. I wanted to create that same sense of excitement for my kids, so last year I purchased the Santa Advent Calendar from Pottery Barn Kids.

But, if you have the DIY bug in you like I you, you are going to love these unique Advent Calendar ideas from talented DIYer’s across the web.

Santa Advent Calendar, Pottery Barn Kids
{this is the one I bought…I love it}

Baby Sock Advent Calendar, Martha Stewart
{for a full tutorial visit here}

Magnetic Holiday Calendar, Twig and Thistle

White Christmas Ornament Advent Calendar, Love Nordic

Kraft Paper and Twine Advent Calendar, Pinterest
This reminds me of the famous song, “Brown paper packages tied up with string…these are a few of my favorite things…” {nothing like Sound of Music to make me smile…yes I admit, I love that movie}

Daddy’s Advent Calendar, 2 Little Hooligans
{my hubby would love this advent calendar with treats like beer inside}

Barn Wood Advent Calendar, All Things Thrifty
{this would be so cute with a small hook and a variety of ornaments hung next to each number}

I love the idea of using family activities instead of candy and goodies like Kim at All Things Simple did for her family.

{images via Pottery Barn Kids, Martha Stewart, Twig and Thistle, Love Nordic, Pinterest, 2 Little Hooligans, All Things Thrifty, All Things Simple}

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