Unique LA shout out #2-H for Hannah

*LA medium plate-sweet huh?*

I'm still getting through the humongous list of participants that will be joining us at the Unique LA summer show. The list is long and fabulous...take a look for yourself here.

H for Hannah is another vendor we're really excited to meet. Cute London gal turned west coaster byway of NY designing beautiful china plates, cups, vases, meal sets like none you've seen.

I love how she's made fine bone china not stuffy and cheesy...even though it has a little souvenir flavor...beautiful and genius!

I know I should buy the LA one...but I'm thinking of getting a mix match set...how cute and very citizen of the world would my kiddos be;)

Happy Friday!

Here's four of my favorite friends in one of my favorite movies (I saw this one in the movie theater when it originally came out -yep...I'm that old;) singing one of the best covers-evah!

Happy 4th to you all-enjoy your weekend!!

What's on the Menu?

It’s amazing how much you forget in 2 years. Add regular forgetfulness to baby brain mush and its amazing you can get out the door with keys, bag, & oh yeah…kiddos.

Boy Wonder numero 2, at times, makes me feel like a rookie mom. Not only is every baby different (soooo different!) but trying to remember what comes next in sleeping patterns, floor exercises, toys, teething, & eating…well…its like you’re the newbie mom again. Yes…it makes it exciting and new-but frustrating and challenging to be perfectly honest (I know ya feel me mamas!).

The point I’m getting to. Its intro to new solids in our house right now. Top that with my lil man has super sensitive skin and is allergic to a few things already…I’m extra careful of what I’m giving him. I love that you can get organic baby food just about everywhere…but nothing compares to the feeling I get when I can make it from scratch in my favorite appliance right now. I love to cook…and cooking for lil man is the best. What I forget is what to cook.

Here we go. Simply Baby Food Recipes. Fantastic blog with not only instructions, but for me…it triggers inspirations for new foods and food pairings. Love that she breaks down her recipes into categories like picky eaters and popsicle recipes (boy wonder numero 1 and I have already tried the yogurt & cantaloupe one. YUM!), just to name a few.

A lot of the recipes and tips are pretty basic…but when you are coming to the table with a baby brain…basic is just what you need:)

Unique LA Shout Out #1-Hello Hanna

So we’ve found out a few of our neighbors that will join us at the Unique LA summer show. Hello Hanna is the first one I’m excited to see.

Super cute paper company (if I haven’t said this before…I love paper-stationary, real books, etc.) that makes everything from place mats to cupcake stands (check out their wishing tree…such a great idea for birthdays, showers, anniversary parties). I love how simple their designs are…but as they say…simple so you can add your own creativity to them if you want. They’ll give you a few ideas with your purchase…or you can use just on their own.

Loving these place mats above that include stickers so your kiddos can customize. Actually I can see the Hubs customizing his own to be honest;) Boy Wonder #1 loves helping me prep & set the table…he’ll be all over these place mats!

First shout out of the summer show…Hello Hanna!!

Summer Movie Express

I am a self claimed movie junkie. I love all movies good and bad (I think I've said this before). Bottom line, my boy wonders...will probably end up being junkies too:)

Looking for summer fun deals to do with my nieces and the boys (well, BW2 will not benefit from this deal) I saw that Regal Cinemas are doing their kid summer movie express again. I remember taking my niece a few years back & I'm so happy they are still offering it! Local Regal theaters will offer $1 movies (and of course all of the goodies your wallet can splurge on at the concession stand;) for the summer.

Just type in your zip and a list will pop up with times, dates and titles (Uh...I think we're in for Charlotte's Web fo sho!).

Love it...and with Boy Wonder who has yet to sit through a movie...for a buck...its a no brainer;)

Happy Friday!

I'd serve your Sangria in this pitcher if I were you-gorg!

It’s Friday and the first weekend of summer so to me that means partake in a summery beverage of your choice. On the menu this weekend…Sangria.

I’ve tried many different recipes (yes, I’m a 39 year old wino-and proud-don’t judge;). The one that I prefer is the one without the added alcohol, so you can actually taste the wine. I love this one below, simple, refreshing and you can still cook (or tend to children) if you have a glass. I was in line at the market a few years ago and a cute little old lady a la Mrs. Roper was behind me. She simply stated “Oh honey-are you making Sangria with all that fruit and wine?” I said yes and she gave me the absolute best tip ever. Instead of adding any club soda or sparkling water and ice cubes…make your ice cubes out of sparkling grape juice and add those to your pitcher. Not only does your Sangria not water down…you don’t need too much sugar...love it.

4 Tbls. Sugar (to your liking)

1 cup water

1 bottle red wine (since we’re not adding all the hard stuff to it…make it a decent bottle…nothing too fancy-just something that is tasty to begin with) I love this one

1 orange thinly sliced

1 lime thinly sliced

Any other fruit you wish & however much you want-strawberries, pears, pineapple, etc…

Dissolve sugar in water in large pitcher. Add wine, fruit, & grape juice cubes. Stir until cold. Pour into glasses making sure everyone gets their fruit serving for the day;)

Happy Summer!

Salud!

1st UNIQUE LA-Summer show!!

We're in again!!

We're so excited that Pinky Swear Designs was chosen to attend the first Unique LA summer show! This will be the first Unique LA on the west side and its sure to be a super fun weekend.

Saturday & Sunday July 30th & 31st at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica (I know...what a fantastic location!) over 250 artisans and their goods will be there offering you the best of the best in apparel, art, home decor, stationary, food, wine, spirits, jewelry (uh-that's us) and a lot more of course.

We'll highlight some of our new neighbors in the weeks to come...in the meantime...mark your calendars!!