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Uncategorized • April 9, 2012

Themed: Breakfast At Tiffany’s

We had a Breakfast of Tiffany’s themed day yesterday, and everything was perfect-I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Here are a few photos from the day.

Aren’t the table settings just darling?
My adorable sister, Gabbi, and I.
My dear friend, Carrie, giving a speech. We all started crying… she’s a great speaker. 
haha. In the next picture we all have our Tiffany blue napkins out to wipe our tears. 
Each guest received a strand of pearls in their Tiffany & Co. bags
Little blue cupcakes.
Some of the lovely ladies. 
(Love Audrey at the head of the table.)
My best friend, Tessa.
Outside of the beautiful restaurant. It was the perfect 
little venue for a perfect afternoon.
Outfit Details:
Dress: Bar III via Macy’s
Sandals: Zara
Pearl bracelets: H&M
*Photos by my nana.
xo.
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  1. Head to Toe Chic says

    April 9, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Looks like you had a lot of fun! I love the theme and you looked beautiful!

    Xo,
    Angela
    Headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:49 am

      awww, thanks love! <3

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  2. Noelia B. says

    April 9, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Great that the subject was elected Breakfast At Tiffany's, you look beautiful with pearls! Congratulations on your wedding!
    http://vidadecoloresbynoelia.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:50 am

      thank you! I am very excited for it. xo.

      Reply
  3. Katie- Hems for Her says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:51 am

    Love that dress and the theme! So cute!

    Reply
  4. Rachels Lookbook says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:10 am

    Elle! you look absolutely drop dead gorgeous! Love the theme 🙂 and you look absolutely amazing! 🙂 Your heels and dress are perfect!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    http://www.rachelslookbook.clom

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:50 am

      aww, thanks 🙂 you're so sweet <3

      Reply
  5. alison*elle says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:17 am

    What a perfect theme for a bridal shower! I have been looking for a dress like the one you're wearing for ages, too bad we don't have Macy's here 🙁

    xo, alison*elle

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:49 am

      awww what a bummer! You could always try to order it online at macys.com?

      Reply
  6. kiki says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:19 am

    greaaaat dress. love it so much. <3
    follow you now! 😀

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:51 am

      thanks, dear! xo.

      Reply
  7. Ioana-Carmen says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:49 am

    You are so beautiful darling!

    Fashionspot.ro

    Reply
  8. Carol says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Love the theme, you look so beautiful!
    Visit my blog 😉
    xx

    http://undisclozetdesires.blogspot.pt

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:51 am

      visiting your blog right now 🙂 thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  9. Fashion Diaries says

    April 9, 2012 at 10:19 am

    hope you had a great time!! love your outfit…

    http://www.e-fashiondiaries.blogspot.com/
    stop by sometime ..if you want..:-)

    xx

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:51 am

      thanks for your comment, getting ready to visit your blog!

      Reply
  10. miestiloesmimundo says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    So beautifull pics! You're so elegant and the party seems so wonderfull! 🙂 Do you want to follow each other? Tell me your opinion 🙂 xoxo
    http://miestiloesmimundo.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:52 am

      hello 🙂 thanks for your comment!
      xo.

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    this looks like so much fun! What a great idea! I have been in search of the perfect peplum, and this dress looked like it was tailored for you!!! Amazing!!

    xO Rachel

    glamhampton.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:52 am

      thanks! I actually found it the DAY BEFORE the shower! haha, I was panicking for a little black dress- I'm super lucky they had this one at macy's 🙂

      Reply
  12. Estefanía J. says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    ABSOlutely amazing dear!!! And you’ve got a gorgeous blog too!!!
    Check out my blog and if you feel like drinking a sip of ABSOstyle with me, we could followed each other by GFC + Bloglovin’ … 😉 I’ll be waiting for you!!!

    KISSES!
    Estefanía J. ABSOstyle

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  13. Shawna Hynes says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    These photos are lovely – looks like you had a wonderful day! Adore your dress, & the Tiffany's theme (it's what I've always planned for my wedding too haha 🙂

    <3 Shawna
    Serpentine Streets

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    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:53 am

      awww, yeah, the theme was fabulous. Audrey is one of my favorite icons.

      Reply
  14. Nancy says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    What a cute theme! =) Looks like it was a lot of fun…and a few tears of joy! =)

    xo,
    nancy

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:53 am

      haha, yeah it was sooooo hard not to cry!

      Reply
  15. Vicky says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Such a great idea!!! love it!

    The Golden Bun | follow | Twitter

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  16. Ashleigh Nicole says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Gorgeous dress!

    xo Ashleigh

    http://www.thedaileigh.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:53 am

      thanks, Ashleigh!

      Reply
  17. Jules M says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Aww congrats! Looks like such a great, personal shower. My bridal shower was also Breakfast at Tiffany's themed! It was so fun dressing up for it, especially since Audrey is my fave style icon.

    http://creativelystylish.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:54 am

      awww fun! I'd love to see pictures! have you blogged about it? 🙂

      Reply
  18. Tonya says

    April 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    You look so beautiful! And it looks like you had a wonderful time 🙂
    Congrats on your upcoming big day!! How exciting!

    Reply
  19. Dana says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Looks like such a fun shower – and you look gorgeous!! Looks like you had a fabulous time!

    xo
    Dana
    http://bigcity-farmgirl.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:54 am

      thanks, dear! I really did 🙂 xo.

      Reply
  20. Lena's Blend says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:44 am

    Looks like you had a lot of fun, congrads and you looked perfect for the occasion. That dress looks like it was made for you, good pick.

    http://www.lenasblend.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:54 am

      thank you! xo.

      Reply
  21. Wida says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:09 am

    Wow, your so lucky to have great friends! This is all so lovely.

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:55 am

      yes, I agree, I am very very lucky to have such great friends 🙂 thanks for your comment! xo.

      Reply
  22. tiny dancer says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Oh my! Your dress is perfection – what a gorgeous silhouette:) Looks like the perfect theme for a bridal shower 🙂 Thanks for sharing the pics!

    Tasia

    Reply
  23. Megan says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:53 am

    This is so cute! What a sweet idea, I love the Audrey theme 🙂 You looked beautiful, those heels and dress are perfect for the occasion.

    How exciting that your wedding is so close! I'm actually getting married the 2nd of June, so the weekend before you! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by, it's going to be here before we know it. 🙂 Hope wedding planning has gone smoothly for you!

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:56 am

      omg! i've been following your blog for a while, and had no idea that your wedding was so soon! congrats, lady! we should talk wedding 😉

      Reply
  24. Annie says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress! Looks like it was such a fun day…and those cupcakes…YUM 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:56 am

      haha, they were delicious 🙂

      Reply
  25. ★ JASMINE ★ {BarbieBombshell} says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    just found your blog and i LOVE it miss!
    you are gorgeous, way too gorgeous!
    looks like a fabulous time!
    happy to be your newest follower <3
    happy tuesday!
    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:56 am

      thanks, Jasmine <3
      xo.

      Reply
  26. Amy says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    You look so great! I love that dress!

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

    Reply
  27. Hanna & Christel says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Beautiful dress!!

    <3

    Reply
  28. K.I.S.S. says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Great blog and inspiring post, my dear! It would be great, if we follow each other:
    kisses,
    http://www.keepitstylishandsexy.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:57 am

      I will take a look at your blog- thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  29. Nikol Schiller says

    April 10, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    What an adorable idea for a bridal shower!! I love it! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:57 am

      Yes, I was super lucky I have such creative friends and family 🙂 xo.

      Reply
  30. Giovanna says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    So cute! Love your dress! The theme is adorable! Looks like a fun time! Congrats! I'm following you too!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
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    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:58 am

      thanks, dear! Glad to have you follow along!

      Reply
  31. Seeking Style says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    You look stunning! And congratulations!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

    Reply
  32. Emily Devine says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Just came across your blog – love it! Your outfits are adorable. I love this peplum dress! I'm following you also now:)

    Emily
    http://a-devine-life.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:58 am

      thanks, emily! xo.

      Reply
  33. Catalina says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I was going to comment on all the fabulous party details but my heart was stolen by your peplum dress and those. shoes. Gorgeous.

    I love your blog and I'm following now 🙂

    Catalina @ City and Burbs

    http://cityandburbsblog.com

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:58 am

      awww, thanks, Catalina! <3

      Reply
  34. Emily says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I love this party, and your peplum dress is to die for. You are just all around gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment. I am following you!!
    Creamy

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:59 am

      yay! glad to have you following along! 🙂

      Reply
  35. Lyosha says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    fab party! looks like a great idea! so classy and… every girls like this theme!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog
    P.S. great blog!

    Reply
    • livingincolorblog says

      April 12, 2012 at 3:59 am

      thanks, sweet lady!
      xo.

      Reply
  36. Francesca says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    love this pics and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
    Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad 😀
    kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/

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  37. The Fashionable ESQ says

    April 12, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Adoring your dress and shoes. The shoes…total love!
    Xo
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

    PS hosting a giveaway, stop by 🙂

    Reply
  38. Crystalin says

    April 13, 2012 at 3:35 am

    Lady, you look absolutely stunning! That dress is gorgeous and those shoes, um hi! Really great look 🙂

    In the City with Crystalin

    Reply
  39. naive says

    April 19, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    nice dress 😉

    Reply
  40. Anna says

    April 24, 2012 at 8:33 am

    You look absolutely amazing!fab party! Check my blog and if you like follow me on Bloglovin, Twitter and GFC. Kisses
    http://www.glamourchocolate.blogspot.com

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  41. Abbys-World-Closet says

    April 25, 2012 at 4:35 am

    You look stunning, and I love your shoes!!

    Reply
  42. Cara says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Oh my goodness gracious lady! Katella deli?! My mother in law gets all of her baked goods there for parties! SO RAD. You're so gorgeous and I'm in love with that dress. xoxo

    Reply
  43. Lulu Mari says

    June 27, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Nice dress
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I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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