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</div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-56707069472868342372011-05-27T23:17:00.000-07:002011-05-27T23:34:46.448-07:00Sarah Booth PhotographyShea has his first photo shoot with the lovely and talented <a href="http://www.sarahboothphotography.com/">Sarah Booth</a>. The whole experience was fun and the photos turned out amazing. She truly captured his spirit in the photos. I couldn't have asked for more!<div><br /></div><div>If you live in the Victoria area, I highly recommend her services. She not only a talented photographer, but a very delightful person to work with. Her website and blog can be found at <a href="http://www.sarahboothphotography.com/">http://www.sarahboothphotography.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a couple of the photos - amazing aren't they? I almost (for a millisecond) thought he should be a child star :)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5766863539/" title="First Photo Shoot by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/5766863539_f646ae50b9.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="First Photo Shoot" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5767405764/" title="First Photo Shoot by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/5767405764_44b85a6ec8.jpg" width="500" height="318" alt="First Photo Shoot" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5767405578/" title="First Photo Shoot by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/5767405578_ef876fb9ca.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="First Photo Shoot" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5766863351/" title="First Photo Shoot by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/5766863351_b6a4f67757.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="First Photo Shoot" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5767405378/" title="First Photo Shoot by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/5767405378_f9684cd8be.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="First Photo Shoot" /></a></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-2204411774816346552011-04-28T13:49:00.000-07:002011-04-28T13:52:11.317-07:0013 Month VideoWhen Shea and I do the monthly photo shoot, I end up taking many, many photos that day. For his 13 month photo shoot, I decided to put all the photos I took that day in a little video. I think it turned out so cute!<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fnORNLpgY_Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-3133294270518451742011-04-26T22:44:00.000-07:002011-04-26T22:48:56.237-07:00Thirteen Months Old - Shea's Monthly PhotoOnce Shea hit his first birthday, I thought I would be done taking the monthly photos. However, I changed my mind! I got so much positive feedback about the photos, I decided to keep doing them until he is 2. Then I will probably do it every 6 months or yearly - that seems like a long ways away (though I know it will come up quickly)!<div><br /></div><div>Here is the little turkey's photos!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5652957066/" title="13 Months by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5652957066_1ab408f8b6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="13 Months" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5652385865/" title="13 Months by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5652385865_ace44cb9c2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="13 Months" /></a></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-40483478697343533412011-04-25T19:36:00.001-07:002011-04-26T22:41:57.696-07:00Hoppy Easter!I know I am late, but I wanted to share my cupcakes with you all! A co-worker/friend invited us to her house for Easter and I decided to bring cupcakes. My original plan was just to decorate cupcakes with coloured icing and sprinkles, but ever since Shea's birthday, I am kind of addicted to fancy looking cupcakes! So, I did a quick google search and found this link: http://parispastry.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-cupcakes_21.html<div><br /></div><div>They turned out great! It was pretty simple to do. Though next time I would use regular icing rather than cream cheese icing because cream cheese icing isn't pure white and the marshmallows were pure white. I doubt anybody noticed though - well, except me :) I used a jelly bean instead of a m&m or similar shaped candy - I really liked it. I did try to find black licorice for the whiskers, but string black licorice is hard to find in the stores! I think I will buy some and keep it in my cupboard for occasions like this.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5652966700/" title="Easter 2011 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5652966700_4e40cf69ec.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Easter 2011" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had some extra cupcakes, so I just decorated them simply with little chicks that I picked up at Michaels the other day. They are cute too!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5652965024/" title="Easter 2011 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5652965024_458705b8e5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Easter 2011" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I really have to say that I love google - there are so many talented people out there and I love that they share their ideas! Thank you to all that share your ideas!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is Shea looking for easter eggs :)</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5652373209/" title="Daycare Easter Egg Hunt by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5652373209_31cf1e51ab.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Daycare Easter Egg Hunt" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone had a lovely holiday!</div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-41970564365714082482011-04-02T22:23:00.000-07:002011-04-04T21:58:13.256-07:00A Year of Shea in 3 MinutesMy mother saw a video on UTube where the parents took a picture of their child everyday for the first year and then put it in video form. She wanted me to do the same for Shea so badly that she printed the first 5 months of dates and brought them to me. This is the end result:<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DUPBaveKnG8?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="425"></iframe>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-52850470084126906362011-03-22T23:57:00.000-07:002011-03-23T00:03:43.928-07:00The First YearHappy Birthday Lil' Dude!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5552548746/" title="month 12, Shea by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5552548746_b1fb2725a6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="month 12, Shea" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5551963197/" title="month12_mbm by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5551963197_c6b188be36.jpg" width="444" height="500" alt="month12_mbm" /></a></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-51269874514502012992011-03-21T21:52:00.000-07:002011-03-21T22:35:14.621-07:00Happy Birthday Lil' Dude!It's official... Shea is now 1 years old! He is a big guy now. He loves to read his books, play cars, climb the stairs, get chased and play his music instruments.<div><br /></div><div>This weekend we had a monkey theme birthday party for him. We had all hands on deck! Here is my dad helping out by putting the goody bags together (banana bread, finger puppet and chocolate monkey sucker).</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5548808743/" title="Shea's 1st B-Day Party! by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5548808743_fbb5687ebf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shea's 1st B-Day Party!" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My mom found a book that had monkey cupcakes in it and here is how ours turned out! Not too bad!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5548814485/" title="Shea's 1st B-Day Party! by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5548814485_99b092813c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shea's 1st B-Day Party!" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I bought the invitation, banner, gift bag tags, thank you cards and other printable items off of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrogPrincePaperie?ref=pr_shop_more">Frog Prince Paperie</a>. I sent the files to Staples and got them printed there. The banner is amazing printed! It is definitely a keeper!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5549393894/" title="Shea's 1st B-Day Party! by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5549393894_c31ec3b543.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shea's 1st B-Day Party!" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5549395984/" title="Shea's 1st B-Day Party! by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5549395984_35c80ea686.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shea's 1st B-Day Party!" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, his birthday was great! I have had a wonderful year getting to know this special little dude and can't wait to see what this next year holds for him!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5549420578/" title="Shea's 1st B-Day Party! by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5549420578_a6d0ed0bb9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shea's 1st B-Day Party!" /></a></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-15746144121093414172011-03-01T20:22:00.000-08:002011-03-01T20:35:34.985-08:00Slow ProgressA friend of mine was searching my blog and came across <a href="http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2009/07/bag-for-kat.html">this bag that I had made</a>. She requested one for her knitting supplies and since I owed her a hand made craft, I agreed. However, having a 11 month old really restricts the amount of time I am able to sew. I was finding that when I did have the time, the sewing machine would wake him up from his naps. So, I moved the sewing machine downstairs. How do you manage to find time to sew/craft?<div><br /></div><div>That still didn't really help! I have been trying to finish the bag all week and basically I have done the outer shell and the liner:</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5490453625/" title="Bag for Angela by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5490453625_02ed766913.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bag for Angela" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I still need to add the inside pockets and the straps. One day it will be done!</div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-77139413509185716762011-02-23T15:54:00.000-08:002011-02-23T15:56:19.848-08:00Eleven Months Old - Shea's Monthly Photo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); white-space: pre-wrap; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5471953819/" title="month 11, Shea by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5471953819_68a6f6e554.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="month 11, Shea" /></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5472546550/" title="month11_mbm by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5472546550_29893abb40.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="month11_mbm" /></a></span></span></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-26926072193846114392011-02-19T10:23:00.000-08:002011-02-19T10:37:04.649-08:00Monster Shaker + Tutorial<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); white-space: pre-wrap; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5447630998/" title="Monster Shaker by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5447630998_1729c59590.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Monster Shaker" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div>Shake, shake, shake your sillies out with this great Monster Shaker! It is a great way to use up those scraps of fabric (fleece, fuzzy, terry towel, etc) and have fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are giving this monster to a one year old, so we kept the decorations simple so they aren't a choking hazard. For older kids, google eyes and other decorations would be fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>I created a tutorial which you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B1GW4cy5nMK_ZGZjNmU0NzYtZTkyNy00OGNiLWFmZTEtN2JmMzhlYjYzODQ2&hl=en">download from here</a>. It is super simple craft and doesn't take too much time to complete. And for older kids, they could decorate their own monster shakers.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is my first tutorial, so if you find an errors or need clarification, please let me know. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B1GW4cy5nMK_ZGZjNmU0NzYtZTkyNy00OGNiLWFmZTEtN2JmMzhlYjYzODQ2&hl=en">Download Tutorial Here</a></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-19438672522301107412011-02-14T23:57:00.000-08:002011-02-15T00:12:04.647-08:00Fluffy Stuffy BunnyIt's been a year since the Olympics. It is hard to believe! This means some of Shea's friends are having their first birthday parties! Yikes! I am noticing a trend that many of the people are requesting no gifts. The kids seem to have everything they need and so many toys.<br /><br />That being said, I always feel badly not bringing a little something. So, I decided to use the stuff around my house to make some toys for the kids. <br /><br />The first idea I had was to make a small stuffie. My first attempt was making sock monkeys, but that didn't pan out. I found them too boring. Then I found this cute little<a href="http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2011/01/its-fluffy-its-stuffy-its-a-bunny.html"> bunny pattern</a> from Jenny over at <a href="http://allsorts.typepad.com/">All Sorts blog</a>. It was so cute and looked simple to make I had to try to make one. <br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); white-space: pre-wrap; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5447622500/" title="stuffie by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5447622500_52f63ec331.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="stuffie" /></a></span><br /><div><br />The bunny took me about 2 hours in total to make. Not too bad and I would definitely get faster at making these. Jenny's instructions are great and she had some really good tips. I loved how she used the freezer paper - it definitely made sewing the bunny easy and quick. I did add bells in the ears of the bunny - so they flop a little more (from the weight of the bells). I also made a mess at making the pom-pom because I bought fuzzy yarn rather than regular yarn. The fuzz went everywhere once it was cut. So, I had a pre-made pom-pom that I sewed on the bunny instead.<br /><br />I am definitely going to be making more of these little bunnies and I plan on making a super hero cape for them. Once I figure out the pattern for the cape, I will post it on here. <br /></div></div>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-58079008205334986142011-02-05T16:01:00.000-08:002011-02-05T16:06:44.054-08:00Ten Months Old - Shea's Monthly Photo<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5420055904/" title="10 Months by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5420055904_ce4b73ee8f.jpg" width="500" height="351" alt="10 Months" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5420056538/" title="month10_mbm by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5420056538_8655d5626b.jpg" width="500" height="406" alt="month10_mbm" /></a><br /><br />This is Shea's ten month picture! I got a new camera and had a great time using it for these photos - definitely worth the money!.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-45659799368551124152011-01-09T10:43:00.001-08:002011-01-09T10:43:08.666-08:00Christmas Book to look at<object width="425" height="425" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/flashslideshowphotobook/slideshow_pb.swf"/><param name="flashvars" value="xmlURL=http%3A%2F%2Fws.shutterfly.com%2Fpsdata%3FprojectGUID%3D1CZtmLhy3Z04s%26uid%3D003070981603%26size%3D0%26ts%3D1294598567000%26height%3D425%26width%3D425&size=0&ob=0&fc=0&ss=0&sb=0&ft=0"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><param name="quality" value="best"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><embed width="425" height="425" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" name="wrapper" quality="best" menu="false" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="xmlURL=http%3A%2F%2Fws.shutterfly.com%2Fpsdata%3FprojectGUID%3D1CZtmLhy3Z04s%26uid%3D003070981603%26size%3D0%26ts%3D1294598567000%26height%3D425%26width%3D425&size=0&ob=0&fc=0&ss=0&sb=0&ft=0" src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/flashslideshowphotobook/slideshow_pb.swf"></embed></object><p style="width:425px;margin-top:0;text-align:center;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1CZtmLhy3ZuOA&eid=115">Click here to view this photo book larger</a><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=photobook&c2=blogger" /></p>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-34326049614370828162011-01-05T23:04:00.003-08:002011-01-05T23:11:21.940-08:00Wall Stickers for Kids<a href="http://e-glue.fr/fr/stickers-gigakit-c-5_1.html"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://e-glue.fr/images/1/187_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 584px; height: 273px;" src="http://e-glue.fr/images/1/187_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></a><br />Today while browsing <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com">OhDeeDoh</a>, there was an amazing room that used wall stickers from a company called <a href="http://e-glue.fr/fr/stickers-gigakit-c-5_1.html">e-glue</a> based in France. I really enjoyed their take on larger wall stickers! They are quite expensive, but keep in mind they are quite large. Check out the room on <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/my-room/my-room-adencerritos-ca-135909">OhDeeDoh that incorporated them in their small room design</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eazywallz.com/product_images/l/584/35672329_web__99831_std.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 176px;" src="http://www.eazywallz.com/product_images/l/584/35672329_web__99831_std.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/marketplace/eazy-wallz-peel-and-stick-wall-murals-store-profile-136091?image_id=2113704">Another post on OhDeeDoh</a> explored various wall murals. I really thought eazywallz had the best design for wall murals though. <br /><br />All these wall stickers has me itching to re-design the guest bedroom into Shea's playroom!.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-61131307149506672272011-01-05T00:32:00.000-08:002011-01-05T00:44:34.710-08:00Tiles are finally hung<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCrrNrd8cOlBednxh3HSD4u0KcSPLigoKr8C8_S9lvZ68cTpT0_786vwFHtUWK9GTjWGktMy_MfQ_2ZsDhVuPkd64m2bML8QGCbB7OLXzkAwPQ0BDxMdZj38vEghAxOJk_yt17o498HQ/s1600/IMG_0579.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCrrNrd8cOlBednxh3HSD4u0KcSPLigoKr8C8_S9lvZ68cTpT0_786vwFHtUWK9GTjWGktMy_MfQ_2ZsDhVuPkd64m2bML8QGCbB7OLXzkAwPQ0BDxMdZj38vEghAxOJk_yt17o498HQ/s320/IMG_0579.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558619915522523970" /></a><br /><br />DB bought me some amazing <a href="http://www.xeniataler.com/">Xenia Taler</a> tiles for my birthday a few years ago. They have been sitting beside the stove waiting to be hung. My sister got fed up with them collecting dust and hung them above my stove. They look so great! Now when I am cooking, I have something to appreciate.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0dwRDWSW0XuyFktdOTTrNzeCP2u01-ekGQlSGMWw-lbMxDpxjHOXs_JIq6Skirk16HPxGkk1v8NUf9JMwsGhyphenhyphenqlI971F87kpMJ1Pd9kqKQiyiL5n74Wwb5pxspWSIQlpggFV8mr51i0/s1600/IMG_0515.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0dwRDWSW0XuyFktdOTTrNzeCP2u01-ekGQlSGMWw-lbMxDpxjHOXs_JIq6Skirk16HPxGkk1v8NUf9JMwsGhyphenhyphenqlI971F87kpMJ1Pd9kqKQiyiL5n74Wwb5pxspWSIQlpggFV8mr51i0/s320/IMG_0515.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558619045432209618" /></a><br /><blockquote> Steph and Shea discussing how to hang the tiles </blockquote><br /><br />Thanks Steph!.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-36458438089701042442011-01-02T00:22:00.000-08:002011-01-03T23:05:27.330-08:00Nine Months Old - Shea's Monthly PhotoWith all the Christmas activities, I forgot to post Shea's 9 month photos! This month there has been lots of changes, including one tooth and he now likes to stand. He sure keeps me busy :)<br /><br />Hope everyone had a safe and happy holidays!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5322547647/" title="9 Months by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5322547647_5e13b68756.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="9 Months" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5322548169/" title="month9_mbm by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5322548169_1a3565d339.jpg" width="500" height="438" alt="month9_mbm" /></a>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-14949142887489318172010-12-21T15:34:00.000-08:002010-12-21T15:40:09.378-08:00Happy Holidays!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_wZ-jDdEthg3-u1yTLX8Q1Nmi1dcUx6sSs2B1NfKe7luF7ZY-6T_0AK_5vJ7jKPOHzEPicWoQgzWZzImsGZE4DOuN3ZzZ6R5bnG-DtCWBOUTVcN1lri8VuvZmRgdKA6DM_ZDmw7RwXs/s1600/shea_xmas_close_up_processed_4x6_snow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_wZ-jDdEthg3-u1yTLX8Q1Nmi1dcUx6sSs2B1NfKe7luF7ZY-6T_0AK_5vJ7jKPOHzEPicWoQgzWZzImsGZE4DOuN3ZzZ6R5bnG-DtCWBOUTVcN1lri8VuvZmRgdKA6DM_ZDmw7RwXs/s400/shea_xmas_close_up_processed_4x6_snow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553284215839865026" /></a><br />The tree is up. The cards have been sent. Cookies have been made. Presents bought. I think I'm ready!! Are you?<br /><br />My parents arrive tomorrow for the holidays. Everyone is excited to participate in Shea's first Christmas. I am sure it will be filled with lots of fun and Christmas spirit.<br /><br />We hope that everyone has an amazing holiday season! I am pretty sure I won't be making anything new until 2011. So thanks for the great year Blog world and see you in the New Year!<br /><br />I am biased, but isn't he just so adorable?? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoE0LmRiGEfhWG3hLoEc7JgFtHhGlsvVYvl6ylLfp-mAc-66kSkI1mf6pKtk6c6wffiyGl-Yx4Ve51jnuwar5W0iSousOrhPWfOZBkQHb8Ms7DDLpLQ9whUh5FpMIyarGi-wn_UYcBMo/s1600/orna_prcessed_cc_05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoE0LmRiGEfhWG3hLoEc7JgFtHhGlsvVYvl6ylLfp-mAc-66kSkI1mf6pKtk6c6wffiyGl-Yx4Ve51jnuwar5W0iSousOrhPWfOZBkQHb8Ms7DDLpLQ9whUh5FpMIyarGi-wn_UYcBMo/s320/orna_prcessed_cc_05.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553284378212446162" /></a><br /><br />Merry Christmas!!<br /><3 Ariane.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-79081336061867254842010-12-16T10:59:00.000-08:002010-12-16T11:43:30.227-08:00Christmas Stocking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5262611699_7d07b7bf03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5262611699_7d07b7bf03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Some of my friends and I got together and made Christmas Stockings. I used the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/felt-christmas-stocking/2008/12/13/super-easy-snowflake-stocking.html">stocking from Purl Bee</a> for the pattern. I did enlarge it to make a larger stocking and I wanted my seams on the inside, so I accounted for the seam allowance. I used a zig zag stitch to sew on the rick rack and the letters. <br /><br />My sister helped me figure out how to sew on the cuff as I wanted a folded cuff. <br /><br />I think it turned out great!.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-59563945056144899932010-12-08T22:17:00.000-08:002010-12-08T22:19:47.570-08:00Playing Around...My maternity leave is going by so quickly! I made a list of things I want to accomplish while Shea is napping and one item is to update my blog. I have been playing around with different formats, header pictures, etc. I am really liking my Christmas header!<br /><br />So, be patient with me! You may see a different blog each time you visit :).::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-12688378649632879712010-12-04T21:11:00.000-08:002010-12-04T21:41:30.424-08:00Happy December - Annual WreathWelcome to December everyone! Do you all have your Christmas shopping done? I will admit - I am almost done. I only have my dad to buy for and he is definitely the most difficult to find the perfect gift for. Any suggestions??<br /><br />One quick side note - Shea went to see Santa! He was so cute! I know I am biased though :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5233060027/" title="Shea & Santa by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5233060027_a1795ed7b1.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Shea & Santa" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5233583432/" title="my_wreath by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5233583432_50c5415c60.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="my_wreath" /></a><br /><blockquote> My Wreath for 2010 </blockquote><br /><br />Today my friend and I went to the annual wreath making class. This year I had no real inspiration like I usually do and you can tell! I used all sorts of different materials and I now call it the "Spastic Wreath". Hahahaa... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5232990757/" title="pk_wreath by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5232990757_599c6882f4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="pk_wreath" /></a><br /><blockquote> PK's Wreath for 2010 </blockquote><br /><br />PK's wreath turned out FABULOUS! She used cedar this year with some fantastic accents. I really like the cones in the middle. <br /><br />Hard to believe last year we were both pregnant and sick during the class! Now we have amazing little people to enjoy this time of year with.<br /><br />Here are our previous wreaths:<br />2007: no picture taken - boo hoo<br />2008: <a href="http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2008/12/wreath-making-class.html">http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2008/12/wreath-making-class.html</a><br />2009: <a href="http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2009/12/yearly-wreath-making.html">http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2009/12/yearly-wreath-making.html </a>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-45270477215798511562010-11-23T12:04:00.000-08:002010-11-23T12:07:29.789-08:00Eight Months Old - Shea's Monthly PhotoHe is standing folks! Pulling himself up onto furniture and people. He is so busy. Crazy little dude :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5202424148/" title="8 Months Old by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5202424148_541a35296c.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="8 Months Old" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5201826603/" title="8 Months Old by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5201826603_408e6fb625.jpg" width="500" height="234" alt="8 Months Old" /></a>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-36345561149212857102010-11-07T22:35:00.000-08:002010-11-07T22:44:32.079-08:00Happy Halloween (a little late)We had such a fun Halloween! We took Shea trick r' treating to a couple of family and friend's houses and then we hit the fireworks and bomb fire in our community. Shea fell asleep on the way to the fire, but woke up for the end of the fireworks. I thought the noise would scare him, but he didn't seemed to be bothered by it at all.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5134370511/" title="DSC03250 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/5134370511_13a3e8c5b8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC03250" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5134984152/" title="DSC03262 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5134984152_f3e1ee097d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC03262" /></a><br /><br />I did carve a pumpkin - though not as elaborate as my previous pumpkins (<a href="http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-halloween.html">last years pumpkin</a> and the <a href="http://arianephillips.blogspot.com/2007/10/happy-halloween.html">year before pumpkin</a>). Again, we had no kids come to our house. Maybe next year :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5134963800/" title="DSC03241 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/5134963800_1b5cc39850.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC03241" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5134373985/" title="DSC03254 by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/5134373985_a7eb2cbd18.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC03254" /></a><br /><br /><br />I also sewed a friend some floor cushions. I will take a picture of them this week and post a small "how to". They were super simple and they look better than I thought they would!.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-15243540787532767912010-10-27T19:07:00.000-07:002010-10-27T19:12:02.660-07:00Seven Months Old - Shea's Monthly PhotoHe can sit. He can crawl. He eats everything! He is the joy of our lives :) I can't believe he is now 7 months old!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5121730535/" title="Seven Months Old by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/5121730535_6c9c97b58d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Seven Months Old" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianephillips/5121731077/" title="Seven Months Old by Ariane.Phillips, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1427/5121731077_882c16d21e.jpg" width="500" height="313" alt="Seven Months Old" /></a>.::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2054105397594871825.post-39792525337230607702010-10-14T09:27:00.000-07:002010-10-14T09:30:05.207-07:00Fun Halloween Craft<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1JKbkzVSOvW78mmJNnut_6sSN6T_mzJ3jlZmwFld8vAZ7r0JcH4qruBOLX1vxvM4ndYEgb2kgfTu3Cp6EmIDwZhqiegJ-yHpLsMrX8yaVRWUbdbydMxteR9J035GikrIujYXn1xFVrk/s400/jars+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1JKbkzVSOvW78mmJNnut_6sSN6T_mzJ3jlZmwFld8vAZ7r0JcH4qruBOLX1vxvM4ndYEgb2kgfTu3Cp6EmIDwZhqiegJ-yHpLsMrX8yaVRWUbdbydMxteR9J035GikrIujYXn1xFVrk/s400/jars+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I LOVE halloween! I am so excited to dress Shea up and go celebrate this year. I want to put some decorations around the house and I found this easy peasy craft! I am going to go make some right now :) <br /><br />For instructions how to make your own - <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/10/crafty-in-kitchen-mason-jar-lanterns.html">visit Our Best Bites</a>..::. ariane phillips .::.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00803195685640551192noreply@blogger.com0