NEW sponsor.

Another great sponsor to tell you about today!

My Lovely Little Suitcase  is an adorable Etsy shop with all kinds of goodies.

I asked Lane to introduce herself & her shop to you..

 ...
"Hello lovely readers of Love and Twenty Toes!
If you don't know me already my name is Lane and I'm from the blog My Lovely Little Suitcase. I'm not here for my blog though. I'm here trying to grow my Etsy shop. I sell a variety of goodies, everything from vintage cameras to handmade journals and confetti so be sure to take a look! I've just had a shop update as well so there's lots of new items, even more of a reason to stop on by!"

... 

Personally, I am drooling over this confetti..

and love love this butterfly garland.

great for little girl's bedroom decor or birthday party decoration..hmm..

happy shopping :)

xo.

new fabric wrapped headbands.

I think these are my new favorite accessory.

 have seen these fabric wrapped headbands around & I have been dying to make them to add to my collection at Preen.

They are durable and well wrapped-

& I always use the cutest fabric :)

They are so dainty & cute.

  They are pretty much one size fits all.

They are not available yet, I am working on them- I will surely let you (local readers) know.

I have been wearing one all day & have already had people ask me where I got mine.

what do you think ladies?

xo.

oscar & ollie anniversary code.

oscar & ollie is so excited about their anniversary this weekend-
they feel like spreadin' the love.

From today until Sunday (10pm EST)

you can get 20% off anything in the Etsy shop [excludes custom or made to order items].

 to receive your discount just use the code:

TWENTYANNIVERSARY

happy shopping :)

xo.

Easter baskets.

I wanted a DIY Easter basket idea but just wasn't finding the "perfect" one.

I found these baskets 50% off -- ended up only being $4.

I decided to spice them up a little bit myself.

If you know me, (or if you don't) you know that I like a very simple, clean pretty.

I had the idea of just using fabric, I have lots around, and really you don't need that much for this.

The width and length really depends on the size of your basket handle.

I like the frayed edges of the fabric.

I used two different colors of fabric- tied them together on one end of the handle and wrapped & crossed it tight until it got to the other side.

I love how just the little bit of the fabrics colors and textures really add to the basket.

I had some thick twine in my craft bucket too.. which I thought about using ribbon or even fabric too.

I just super-glued the bow on.

How simple.

How sweet.

 I think fresh flowers are a perfect addition to any Easter basket.

The Easter bunny knows I am picky & understands that I wanted to make my own baskets.

He still fills & hides them for the girlies :) 

xo.

NEW sponsor.

I am excited to announce that Love & Twenty Toes has its first sponsor- 

I don't think there is a better way to introduce you to oscar & ollie,
than to let Amanda tell you a little bit about them and their products in her own words..

"oscar & ollie is a handmade paper goods & personalized gifts for kids company based in NYC.  I make everything completely by hand and use all non-toxic lead free paints & finishes.  I LOVE custom orders and working with people to make gifts that will match nurseries or kids' room decor (such as picture frames, mirrors, wall hooks, stools, & peg boards). I make greeting cards for all occasions, custom invitations, & treat bags for birthday parties or showers. I'm always happy to make all of my paper goods in custom colors or designs."

 You can browse the website here: www.oscarandollie.com

If you don't want to go through Etsy you can email her directly at: amanda@oscarandollie​.com

and like them on Facebook here: oscar & ollie Facebook page.

I have already been browsing for gifts & those adorable painted eggs are perfect for baby's first Easter.

I love all of the beautiful paper goods, I'm already making a list of what I want.

I love these beautiful cards for a special birthday.

I am also excited to share that oscar & ollie is going to extend a great offer to my readers :)

Follow my blog so you can check back this week for the promo code.
*UPDATE: find promo code here

xo.

gimme s'more.

..ok let's get right to it because I know you all will want to make & eat these right away.

if you don't eat them someone will, they are delicious.

What you will need- the s'mores basics:

• graham crackers
• large marshmallows
• chocolate melts

 this is another super simple dessert to make.

I started with breaking the graham crackers in half and placing them on wax paper.

I cut a large marshmallow into three parts for each cracker.

helpful tip: I had a glass of water handy for when my knife got sticky-

just a little bit will help- use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.

I melted the chocolate by following the instructions on the bag.

I was trying to think of a way to pour the chocolate on them with getting a clean drip off the side- instead of the chocolate hardening and me having to break it to even the sides up- it doesn't look as pretty

[does that make sense?]

so I had the very clever idea of placing each cracker on top of a marshmallow- 

then pour the chocolate on top.

it did work but I had a couple that toppled over,

but after they dripped a little bit I moved them to a flat surface.

Then comes the fun part of decorating them.

I just used colorful sprinkles [& a little love].

-- make sure you sprinkle while the chocolate is still melted, when dry they will not stick!!

I popped mine in the fridge for 15min and they were good to go eat.

see how the sides look clean and round instead of chocolate everywhere or it broken off the edges?

make sure you share too..

s'mores aren't just for bonfires anymore :)

these are super easy to take on the go.

enjoy !

...

and just because they are so sweet--

meanwhile..

xo.

weekend wrap up.

the best things in life are free..

but I'm not going to lie, I splurged on these shoes.

They were actually on sale so I don't feel too bad -- now if only I could find them in my size!

I did a little "photo shoot" with my girls last Monday and I am just cracking up at some of these pictures.

My youngest daughter, Josie, is all into jumping. It is the most hilarious thing.

When I am trying to get their attention, or trying to get them to hold still for pictures- I usually say I am going to tell them a story..

you can see here (the first picture) Josie is already getting bored with the story.

& Maddie is on it.. as usual.

Jumping..

still jumping..

here is one a little later.. still jumping.

mid air!

We had a good, relaxing weekend. Spent Saturday at the park with my husband and the girls & Sunday afternoon shooting a family session.

Yesterday I had my camera out and just playing around after lunch.

No, I didn't make those cute chick cookies. Cheryl & Co did.

Don't you just love Maddie's fingernails too! 

I am not usually a toy buyer, but while we were shopping the other day I came across this cute little bunny.

How could I pass him up?

He even has a cute little pink tail.

I think he will look cute in the girls room, on a shelf.

I have been bookmarking ideas for Josie's 2nd birthday party.

So far I think my choices are narrowed down to..ice cream OR just 'pink'

themes.. I have so many ideas.. blah.

Is anyone else drowning in the sound of basketball on tv and your husband's yells (of excitement &/or disappointment) every five minutes??

xo.

happy Friday.

Hello friends!

It was a happy Friday indeed..

 ...waking up to see this is my blog feed

::Design Mom::

you should definitely get to know her & her website if you don't already!

Today was a busy day to say the least.

But it flowed nicely & it helped that the girlies were in good spirits all day.

We spent the afternoon with my sister, in a cute little town near us.

When we were little we used to live right around the corner.

It was just fun to walk around & there is a yummy little ice cream place that opened today.

They have the best little shops too.

Everything is so colorful, I knew I couldn't leave my camera behind.

I am a photographer, what do you expect?

I don't ask my girls to pose while we are out- and believe me I do not take my camera everywhere we go.. 

when I say " say cheese" .. this is usually what I get..

although, it is so adorable, I can totally tell she is faking, haha.

My favorite day is just wearing my camera around my neck and snapping when & what I want.

Whether this be at home or just a day of fresh air.

I like to find inspiration everywhere - 

not just in faces.. but that is still my favorite :)

I didn't realize how many pictures I took until I got home.

all kinds of cute painted benches.

knit on some rocks & trees.

colors everywhere.

Maddie collected rocks & sticks in their bag along the way.

come on sis..

.. met a sweet little friend..

 

I can even take a picture with a baby on my hip...

love the baby in the back ..& that bear may be wearing some silly bands now.

I love purple stairs.

hold on let me fix my purse..

still got my purse..

my sister let me take her picture-- well- I don't know if she really had a choice. 

She is a natural, I literally went snap-snap & they were perfect..

made our way to ice cream.. 

so I made my sister take a couple :)

& then the best part of the trip- for the girlies at least ;)

xo.