hudson's first birthday.

as i was looking back at the past year and considering the things for which i am so thankful, my friend jen collier came to mind. she is such a talented individual, and she and her family bring so much love and light into my life.

i was thinking how quickly the year has passed and just how soon her son's second birthday will be here. i then realized that i never featured his first birthday party.

as always jen did a bang up job for her little one's special first birthday.

picture above copyright jenny collier photography

this "first birthday" set was purchased on etsy. {i've looked for the shop, but can't find the information. i'll add that information as soon as i confirm}. i don't know about you, but i think they are adorable!

jen made all of the fantastic details for the birthday party including the birthday banner, the pennant, the cupcake toppers, the favor stickers, and all other details seen throughout the event.

{the above five photos: copyright imago vita photography}

jen took a few pictures before the party, but wanted to be able to experience her son's birthday with him, so she hired the very talented shannon of imago vita photography.

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{image copyright jenny collier photography}

Twilight: Eclipse!

The Twilight Sage: Eclipse

It took me a while, but I finally jumped on the Twilight bandwagon a few months ago. Travis and I never watched Twilight while it was in theaters, but decided to pick up the DVD one night while at the rental store. We both really enjoyed it and headed out to the theaters as soon as Twilight: New Moon opened. I love to read and considered reading the books for quite a while. I finally asked for them for my birthday in June. Travis gifted me with the entire boxed set ... and I could hardly put them down. I went from one book to the next in a matter of days. I had to force myself to put it down so I could take care of orders. I'm so silly but feel a kindredship with the characters.

In honor of the opening of Eclipse last night, I thought I would share a few of the quotations we created for a Twilight birthday party earlier this spring. Kate picked these quotes from the books; they're some of my favorites.

Bear-y Lucky Baby.

My friend Julie recently had her first baby – a little baby boy. Her shower was held by a few of our high school friends a couple of weeks before the baby was born. The shower was done up in the colors of Julie's nursery. So cute!

We haven't done a bear-themed shower invitation yet ... but I'm feeling inspired. I'll let you know what we come up with. =)

fourteen days of love. day 06.

06. hanging pom-poms

picture courtesy of marthastewartweddings.com

who doesn't love martha stewart? today's love is actually something i took from her website.
i think these DIY hanging pom-poms are fabulous. you can get the step-by-step instructions here.

she suggests using them for weddings, but i especially love them for birthday parties, showers, and girls' night in.

not a do-it-yourselfer? that's okay. we will soon be selling them on the website! in the meantime, if you want to special order them for your upcoming event, contact me at rhiannon@notablynoted.com.