and baby makes five!

Great news here on the "Hiving Out" front! Lorelei gave birth to her third child last night, a dark-haired and chubby baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing just fine and we wish both of them  - as well as the rest of their beautiful family - lots and lots of love (and rest too!).



photograph by Andrea McClain
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Happy Unbirthday to Lorelei!

Tomorrow is our Lorelei's actual birthday so today let's celebrate her unbirthday! Here's to wishing that Lorelei's today (and, I guess, tomorrow) are full of song and love and cups of tea drunk with a drunken mouse... :)




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Thursday, a Valentine's Birthday, and Etsy

This much courtesy of sarahjanestudios


This year I have truly hit the party circuit......the toddler/pre-k party circuit. We have been to quite a few fantastic soirees. It got me thinking about a Valentine-themed party for the girls with February birthdays. I started looking around on Etsy (of course) and put together a party for those maybe slightly older than the pre-k set, but still little, those gals who could appreciate a tea party filled with hearts and sugar.

This invitation is the perfect combination of Valentine and Birthday....


Queen/King of Hearts- Luxe Birthday Invitation courtesy of NikkiPlott


Some simple, but plentiful, tissue heart streamers would be all that you need to decorate for the tea party.


Tissue Heart Garland courtesy of pipsqueakandbean


A fancy crown for the lady of the hour.....


Heart Crown courtesy of LittleIslandCompany


and some dainty party hats for all of the honored guests.



Love is in the air Party Hats- set of six courtesy of PrettyPaperFactory

Cupcakes are a must and these holders/wrappers couldn't be any sweeter (or more girly).



Valentine's Day Cupcake Wrappers/Holders- Set of 12 courtesy of KidsAtHeartDesigns


Beautiful heart-shaped cookies and molded sugars for the table-


Pretty Pink Heart Valentine's Day Sugar cookies with special added bonus of Pink Molded Sugars for your coffee or tea courtesy of LeChicBakeryBoutique


And some variety in the cookie choices, so you can be sure to please all of your guests.


Mad Hatter Tea Party Variety- Hand Decorated Cookies courtesy of crumblescookies


For those who may pass on the tea, some drink tags for their pink lemonade.


Drink tags from printable doll-themed party pack courtesy of chatchkedesigns


It seems for any party to be successful you need some great activities. What a perfect time for DIY Valentines and pinwheels!



DIY Valentine Kit courtesy of brixtonlane


DIY Pinwheel Peony Kit- Large Handheld choose from over 200 papers- courtesy of crossroadscottage

To keep things festive-ruby, magenta, and pink colored eggs filled with confetti for the party goers to toss and crack.


Fancy Pantsy Princess Confetti Eggs (5 Dozen) courtesy of JokeyYokey


Tiny bags to hold the parting gift of sweets or stickers and the perfect "Thank you"s for the birthday girl to send out when the celebration is over.



Vintage Style Valentine Glassine Candy/Treat Bag Kit with Handmade stickers- set of 20- courtesy of ifiwerecards


White Rabbit Thank You cards- Alice in Wonderland Themed Vintage Inspired- bundle of 10 courtesy of AnistaDesigns

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Birthday

Image courtesy of D-504 via flickr
Happy Birthday to a gal who stands out in a crowd! Enjoy your day , Vivi....may the upcoming 365 days be your best yet.
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a day at the zoo

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This year for my dad's birthday the kids were giving him the gift of a trip to the zoo. They are very excited at the prospect of a day at the zoo with Pop. I knew my dad would love this as well and I set to work figuring out how to present it to him. We don't buy the tickets in advance (we actually take advantage of the local library pass for some of us), so I did not have one to slip into a card. The kids are a bit young to create an artistic rendering of the present, but I really wanted something they could give to him at his party because they are always so excited to give gifts......and then I had an idea. 



I went to Michael's and picked up a white box and a baby elephant - the plastic toy variety, of course. I dug through some supplies at home and found blue raffia, a ticket, and some rub on lettering sheets. Put it all together and they had their gift for Pop! 






P.S. My oldest did wind up drawing a picture of a zoo in the card he gave to my dad.....who promptly said he just loved the "dog with a birthday cake"! Luckily, his mistake was only met with peals of laughter and not hurt toddler feelings....I was glad we had put this gift together for clarification ;).

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Thursday, Arrrgh, and Etsy

happy birthday matey blank card via happydaystudio


So I have an almost 4-year-old pondering what kind of birthday party he would like....there have been a few ideas batted around so far- robots, pirates, sea creatures. Last year it was construction trucks all the way- no waffling or doubt, but I can tell the decision will be tricky this time around.


Now if he does go in the pirate direction, then I already have the whole thing figured out! I love the illustration on these postcard invitations.



let's parrrty set of 9 postcard party invitations via MerryBluesArt


Do I admit I would have him wear something in keeping with the theme? (because I would)

Ships Ahoy Tee via plumtreestudio


I can't believe there is a pdf available that will ensure every guest gets a fantastic hat, eye patch, and....... parrot!


Pirate party hats/ eye patches/ parrots (printable pdf) via HomemadeHappinessNL

The decorations would be simple- flag garland and jolly roger balloons.




Birthday banner/fabric flag bunting via BlueMoonStudios





8 Pirate Balloons via ThePartyFairy


For the party games- pin the patch on the pirate, a treasure chest pinata, and these snazzy crayons next to stacks of paper for drawing your dream ship or the ultimate treasure map.

Pin The Patch On The Pirate Banner via brendalynndesigns



Treasure Chest Pinata via PinataQueen



Pirate Crayons via LiveLoveCraft



Even the cupcakes would get into the spirit of things!

Pirate cupcake topper set- Pirate party via rafikasuhandi


Finally, each party goer could depart with a goodie bag perfect for the party's end- complete with cookies, stickers, and a pin.

Pirate cookie favors via FunFavors



Pirate Stickers Aarrgh via waddlinonion


Badge Bag x10 Pirates via PaperFish


Hopefully the final decision will be made soon- for now I will keep my fingers crossed for the pirates to win out. Ahoy matey!
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Thursday, a Hiving Birthday, and Etsy

"Nest No. 8 - watercolor painting" by Golly Bard


Earlier this week, Lorelei, our fellow Hiving Out blogger, celebrated the big 35. And though I have yet to mail her birthday package (no worries though - she's used to my presents getting "lost in the mail" and taking a week longer to arrive), I think I did okay - thanks to the land o' plenty that is Etsy. After 20 odd years of exchanging gifts, I am mighty thankful for all the lovely things that I imagine Lorelei being happy to receive...

LL loves beautiful watercolor art and I bet she'd be thrilled to own any of these:

"Feathers II- watercolor painting" by Golly Bard



"Autumn Marsh" by watercolorstudio



"County Road I" by watercolorstudio

"Hummingbird" by dimdi

"Hummingbird" by dimdi


Or something to add to her children's book collection (to keep high up and away from her little ones) :


"1951 Winnie the Pooh Vintage Book" via calloohcallay



"The New House in the Forest by Lucy Sprague Mitchell, pictures by Eloise Wilkin
(1946, Little Golden Book)" via betsyandco



"Golden Hours, Set of 12 Little Golden Books (1960s)" via talkingrockbooks


Or maybe some delicate pieces to help fill that cabinet I know she really, really wants (if her husband is reading this then I hope you are picking up on the fact that it's YOU that I'm nudging):


"White Owl Family" by pirdy


"Vintage porcelain ceramic candy dish (1950s)" via wepawaug



"For the Love of White," photograph by Kristybee


"Small Vintage Austrian Plates" via allthingswhite



"Trio of Large Milk Glass Bud Vases" via jwhite2


And because LL's favorite color is green and every girl loves pretty things to wear:


"Olivine Twig Bracelet in Silver" by sweetfindings4you



"Vintage Green Posy Memory Wire Bracelet" by jacarandadesigns



"Vintage Green Leaf and Rhinestone earrings" (clip-ons, LL!) via sustalux



"Arden" by RachelleD



"Tiny green leaf necklace in silver and concrete" by lulubugjewelry



"Lady Art Deco necklace" via everydayglory

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