Huckleberry Grace: The Blog

Favorite Things

1. LeapFrog My Pal Scout

2. Step2 Push Around Buggy

3. In My Pond Finger Puppet Book 

4. IKEA Play Tunnel

5. Fisher Price Classic Chatter Telephone Pull Toy

6. B. Toys Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Cube

7.  Bunnies by the Bay Rutabaga Bunny Plush 

8. Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Click N' Learn Remote

Gold Rush

 

1. Signature Clover Necklace by Stella & Dot

2. Gold Diagonal Stripe iPhone Case by Kate Spade

3. Cece Metallic Ballet Flats by J.Crew

4. Chronograph Leather Strap Watch by Michael Kors

5. Metallic Gold Jet Set iPad Case by Michael Kors 

6. Gold Herringbone Pillow by Gailbraith & Paul

7. Sequined Crepe Dress by Vince 

8. Mira Collection Candleholders by ZGallerie

9. Gold Nail Polish by NARS

10. Chevron Paper Placemats by Layla Grace

11. Chantilly Lace Chandelier Earrings by Stella & Dot

12. Flashlight Cosmetic Case by Nine West

13. Gold Bangle Set by J.Crew

14. Eternal Dinnerware by Lenox

Back to School Guide

1. Kid’s Headphones by Urbanears (Great for the bus!)
2. Lunch Box Cold Packs by Pottery Barn Kids
3. Personalized iPhone & iPod Touch Cases by Huckleberry Grace
4. Settlement Backpack by Herschel Supply Company
5. Personalized Water Bottle by Huckleberry Grace
6. Reusable lunchskins® Snack Bag by The Container Store
7. Girls’ Selima Optique for Crewcuts Scout Glasses by J.Crew
8. Dinosaur Sandwich Cutter By Sweet Baking Supply
9. Personalized Pencils by Lillian Vernon
10. Personalized Lunch Box by Huckleberry Grace
11. Personalized Pencil Case by Pottery Barn Kids

Our Favorite Diaper Bags & Accessories

1. Nylon Stripe Stevie Baby Bag by Kate Spade

2 . Be Prepared by Ju Ju Be

3. Powder Room Case by Petunia Pickle Bottom

4.  Boxy Backpack by Petunia Pickle Bottom

5. Charlie Bag by SoYoung

6. Scout Journey Pack by Petunia Pickle Bottom

7. Zippered Wet Bag by Itzy Ritzy

8. Be Quick Organizer by Ju Ju Be

9. Coromandel by PacaPod

Make a Statement

Nothing makes a statement quite like a great necklace; such a simple way to dress up an otherwise casual outfit. Here’s a look at a few of my favorites. 

1. Bamboleo Necklace by Stella & Dot

2. Clock Pendant Necklace by Tinley Road

3. Maasai Seed Strands by Bauble Bar

4. Zahara Bib by Stella & Dot

5. Beaded Pineapple Quartz Necklace by Wendy Mink

6. Desert Bloom Necklace by J.Crew

Brodie and Liam's First Birthday Party

Tom and I had a difficult time deciding on a theme for Brodie and Liam’s first birthday party. Robots, superheroes, and vintage airplanes were all top contenders, but we finally decide to go with Toy Story. I remember falling in love with the original Toy Story when I first saw it at the theater with my best friend in elementary school, and it has been a favorite ever since. There is an entire aisle devoted to Toy Story at our local party store, but Tom and I agreed that we wanted the style of the party to be more classic, so we went to work. I designed the invitations, pendant banner, food labels, straw flags, favor tags, and thank you cards using Adobe Illustrator. The boys’ great grandmother designed and made the personalized party hats. While the boys did not keep them on long (they were so much more fun to play with than to wear), the hats were by far my favorite party detail. We purchased the candy jars and individual cupcake stands from Hobby Lobby. Rather than buy glass milk bottles, which can be a bit pricey, we recycled Starbucks Frappuccino bottles as seen at Teal & Lime. We ordered the paper straws and paper candy cups from The Sugar Diva. One of my favorite party planning tasks was shopping for the candy at our local vintage candy shop. I can’t wait to take the boys there when they get older. There was a first birthday photo shoot taking place while I was shopping; so cute! Tom did an awesome job on the Mr. Potato Head and Alien cake pops. Check out this great tutorial from Bakerella. We displayed the cake pops in small shipping boxes and used marshmallows to represent foam packaging. Tracylyn at Simply Sweet Bakery did a fabulous job on the cake and cookies. They were both a big hit! The party was a blast and it was such a special day of celebrating with our dear friends and family.  

 

Celebrating the First Year

Where does the time go? I can't believe the boys are already a year old. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were bringing our little guys home from the hospital! Chocolate cupcakes, milk, and lots of hugs made for a great day. 

Robot Birthday Party

{left to right, top to bottom: Robot cake from Bunny Cakes, Personalized robot plate from Huckleberry Grace, Invitation from Bunny Cakes, Personalized favor bag from For Your Little Monkey, Digital party pack from Jayme Marie Designs, Bib from Bunny Cakes, Birthday number tee from Happy Family, Napkins from Bunny Cakes, Favors from Bunny Cakes, Dessert table from Eye Candy}

 

Sunny Day Sweepin' the Clouds Away

{left to right, top to bottom: Invitations from Libby Lane Press, Favor bags from Buggy’s Basement, Cake Pops from Bakerella, Favor bags from Little Beane Boutique, Polka dot cake from Chickabug, Sesame Street Cupcakes from Annie’s Eats, Personalized Party Hat from Gingersnaps Kids, Food Labels from Eleven Cupcakes, Cookies from Sweet Elizabeth, Water bottle labels from Kara’s Party Ideas} 

Favorite Things

 

1. Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo Jumperoo: Liam loves the jumperaoo and now that the boys are both crawling this has made mornings so much easier!

2. Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack: This simple classic has quickly become a favorite.

3. Singing Light-up Frog: It took a little getting used to (the sound is a a bit intense), but this has become a fun addition to bath time.

4. Oball with Rattle Toy: Another favorite, the finger holes and flexible design make grasping the ball easy.

5. Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Musical Table: Unlike most of their other toys, this one is large enough for them to both enjoy at the same time.

6. Sophie the Giraffe: Admittedly, I initally laughed at the thought of spending $20 on a teether, but what can I say, it has been worth every penny.

7. On the Night You Were Born: Okay, so they rarely sit through the entire book, but it is too sweet not to be included in this list.

8. Vtech Baby’s Learning Laptop: Not as much fun as the real thing (they love my computer), but they do seem to enjoy this quite a bit.

9. Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Center: While Liam could spend hours in the jumparoo, the exersaucer is Brodie’s favorite. It’s so fun to watch him figure out how all of the different activities work.