P + P's Favorite Finds: Back to School

Tuesday was Mae Mae's first day of Mother's Day Out!!!  She had so much fun meeting all her new friends and she adores her teachers!  I had been a wreck, totally dreading leaving her for the past few months, (the chick had only been to Sunday School nursery a few times and I just couldn't imagine actually getting in my car and driving away without her) and so I distracted myself by stocking up on all sorts of cute school things for her/"me" for the big day!!!

First things first, we had to grab the Oh Mint backpack and lunch sack from Moms 2 Bee... in pink seersucker.

And next came the very important nap mat, which I had made to match the back pack and lunch sack (obviously:)...I found the cutest little circus theme fabric to coordinate with the seersucker and Mimi Made It Designs sewed it all up for me!  And let me tell you, it's so comfy and well made!

Here are the swatches of the nap mat fabric...

And here is Mae Mae's nap mat!  I love how it turned out!

Next was the "First Day of School" sign.  I thought about making it myself, but when I found this cute printable from Dream Weaver Prints, I decided to save myself the trouble.  

All you have to do is print it out and pop it in a frame and it was the perfect photo prop for our front porch-before school-sleepy head photo shoot!

The whole leaving her at school was surprisingly not terrible at all (except when Daddy told her good bye...she lost it).  I was even able to document the entire thing.  

Here are some pics from the momentous occasion! :)

Here's to a great first year of school!!!

XO

P + P

P+P Particulars: Workout Wear

I hate to admit it, but working out has not been a huge priority of mine this pregnancy, between chasing Mae Mae around and trying to keep my swollen feet elevated, I haven't been very dedicated to any type of exercise routine.  BUT all that changes after baby is born!  So what better way to prepare myself for the transformation than to dream about gorgeous workout clothes!  My super fashionable and very trendy sister, Ellie, introduced me to the most fantastic line, Lolë!  Great quality pieces with the ability to mix and match and always look good while workin' it!  Check out some of P + P's favorite finds!

The company is focused on not only looking haute while your hot and sweaty, but on the overall well-being of women.  They offer free classes all over the globe (think yoga, pilates, guided hikes, zumba...) and they participate in community improvement projects everywhere!  Please check them out and feel good about spending money with such a thoughtful company!

   

Happy Working Out!

XO

P + P

P+P's Favorite Finds: Fabrics

Right now I am working on a few projects that have me contemplating some really gorgeous fabric.  Whether you are starting from scratch and designing an entire room around a certain colorway, OR you're working a fun print into an existing scheme, the right fabric can really make such a positive difference! 

Here are a few of my current favorite fabrics...let me know which one you like best in the comments section!

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Can't stop thinking about this last one...it wants to be in my guest room sooo bad!!!

In other news, two of Pad + Party "E-Design" projects are wrapping up right now and I can't wait to share them with you!  

Remember to let me know if you are interested in P+P's E-Design Service!!!  It's really fun and so far I've gotten great feedback!

XO

P + P