Peter Rabbit Themed Birthday Party

After quite the break from blogging, I'm back! 

Life has changed so much since I've last been on here.

We have moved into our new home, I worked on the production team for the Mark &Estel show at New York Fashion Week, found out we are expecting baby #2, and so much more. 

I will try to blog soon about our life updates! 

April 4, 2015 we celebrated Eli's 2nd birthday by throwing a Peter Rabbit themed party. 

I chose Easter weekend so we could incorporate some fun Easter activities as well! 

I had so many fun ideas but thought this is his last baby party
 and next year he may have an opinion on the theme!
(I was dreaming in baby blue and pinstripes!).

So as most of you know last year we had Eli's Camping themed party 

(which you can see here) at the park. 

Well since that was quite the adventure in setting up morning of the party I decided to have a home birthday party this year thinking it would be easier... wrong. 

I don't know if it was just the sheer exhaustion of the 1st trimester + having just worked New York Fashion Week + just moving into a new home but I was definitely more exhausted this year pulling Eli's party together this year.

Here is our Peter Rabbit Themed Birthday Party:

  

 Here are some fun, personal pictures from the party:

Vendors: 

Cake, cookies, Peter Rabbit garden cupcakes:

Sweet Life Cakery 

Invites, thank you tags, thank you notes, food card labels, water bottle labels: 

Etsy shop papernplay (all pre-made) 

Chalkboard sign, welcome sign, vintage Peter Rabbit images, large cake table backdrop: 

Etsy shop pluriellondon

Banner, birthday hat: 

Etsy shop langello

Easter bunny costume: 

Ebay (worn by Eli's sweet godmother, Jana) 

Petting zoo:

Grisham Farm McKinney, Texas

I also want to extend a huge thank you to so many family and friends for helping me with Eli's party! 

Thank you to Mitch for patiently helping me for a month crafting, printing all the paper goods to keep cost down, drinking 35 Starbucks cappuccinos to I could use the cute glass bottles for the babies (LOL) , setting up, tearing down and being the wonderful husband and daddy you are! Thank you to my Nana for making most the food, helping me craft, letting me sleep, and cleaning up my whole house after the party! Thank you to my sister-in-law, Molly, for making the beautiful carrot cupcakes and delicious cinnamon rolls. Thanks to my mother-in-law for making the yummy sausage balls and to my brother, Ryan, for picking up the catered food from Market Street. Thank you to Megan for making the cute bird's nest! Thank you Uncle Marshall and Uncle John for helping set up, building, and hiding all the Easter eggs for the hunt! 

Thank you to Aunt Jana for volunteering to be the Easter Bunny and for playing the character so well (I swear I tried to hire someone!!! Lol). 

Thank you to my dad and Ashley for chasing Eli and being so considerate and helpful as I was consumed setting up the party! 

It truly takes a village and I am so appreciative of mine! 

Lastly, thank you to all our family and friends near and far who came to celebrate Eli, sent gifts and cards (they poured in for weeks!), the phone calls, the FaceTime chats and for loving my sweet baby Eli so fiercely! 

He certainly felt loved by so so many! 

Eli, you are the light in many lives!

Your tenacity and spunk for life is vibrant! 

Your calling is vast.

You will certainly change the world for the best! 

xoxo, 

Lauren 

Marie Claire Master Stylist

 Hi! It's me, Lauren, I'm back! 

Sorry that I haven't been updating as often as I'd like, life just seems to stay busy. 

I'm p-p-p-puuuumped to share with you all that I have been selected by
Marie Claire Magazine as a Master Stylist!
Hip Hip Hooray!

I am beyond blessed to work with such a company that affords me such cool opportunities!
Here are the looks I put together that were reviewed by Marie Claire!

The 1st look is using 3 of Marie Claire's Fall trends including Colored Fur, Sweater Dressing and Over the Knee Boots!

This next look includes the MC Fall Trends Apres, Over the Knee Boots and Western Wear inspiration. 

 This look includes one of my personal favorite trends the Robe Coat.

 Being a Texan I chose to include a full Western Wear inspired look.

 This trend really stretched me as a stylist but I absolutely love the way it turned out.
It includes a Duster Coat and menswear inspiration.

 Lastly I built a very chic yet cozy look including a Robe Coat.

You can shop every piece at KeatonRow.com/LaurenStack.

I have a funny personality quirk in that I cannot set still {which is quite annoying for my poor family}.
But, I have channeled my energy by setting goals to help me accomplish some dreams!
I encourage each of you to set short term and long term goals!
You never know what you will accomplish if you keep your eye on the prize!

All Glory to God, I am nothing without Him.