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I recently ran across this v.cool site that lets you turn the instagram photos you take on your iphone into real live magnets. Everyone looks better in instagarm, no? Too cool not to share with you guys!

THREE

Lets go fly a kite!

Sweet three year old

The bane of my existence. Don't look too closely.

Jolly festive

Harper helped make this little banner.

 Pink milk

Umbrella favors

Bubble mosh pit

A spoonful of Sugar

Grant, channeling his inner Mary Poppins.

Don't worry! This is just a kids cocktail ;)

xoxo

This year's class V-day cards! Original idea from here.

Happy Valentines Day, dears! Birthday party pics coming soon...

My name is Christian and I'm a Birthday-aholic

Did you ever have that one friend in college, who was utterly and completely crazy? You know, the one who went all out for everything? I did, her name was Lauren and she's still one of my dearest friends.

Lauren was the one who you'd study with at I-Hop until about 1 a.m. before calling it a night and when she met you all fresh and chipper the next morning for the exam you'd ask how much longer she'd stayed awake studying and she'd say, "Girl! I just came straight here from I-Hop! I've been there all night! Sherry who works the 4 am shift hooked me up with some free breakfast - I'm good to go!"

And when you and your girl gang decided to wrap your current frat boy boyfriend's (turned hubby) house, Lauren was one the one who suggested also shoe polishing the cars and forking the yards oh and "lets also get some maxi pads and put ketchup on them and throw them at the front door!" Ewwww. We had to reign her in sometimes, that Lauren. She was nuts. In the best possible way! But, nuts.

I have officially crossed over into Lauren territory with the following carousel for Harper's Party. I need help y'all. 

The back of the book reads: "Hours of fun for the whole family!" Yikes.

Via Montebello + a Giveaway

I'm wildly obsessed with this new e-shop, Via Montebello. Created by a chic American mother of two who just returned to the U.S. after living in Italy for a few years, Via Montebello showcases the impeccable style of Italian easy-living and makes it accessible all in one spot. Can't you just almost transport yourself there by poking around this gorgeous site?

The Via Montello philosophy:      

A life of unhurried passions, of lingering over cappuccino,
A life of enjoying beauty and making things beautiful,
of opening champagne just because it’s Tuesday,
A life of gathering with friends,
a home filled with warmth, with authenticity, with a story.
A life that is inspired, beautiful and simply enjoyed.

So you can see why when the lovely Lauren over at Via Montebello contacted me to offer up a giveaway, I couldn't say YES fast enough.

One lucky Bird & Bravery reader will be chosen at random to receive a gorgeous Elena braided wrap ($110 Value). All you need to do is go to the site, look under 'European Chic', 'Scarves', find the braided wrap, and pick out which color you'd choose if you won (feel free to drool over the cashmere while you're there.) Leave your color choice in the comment section below and then cross your fingers! Want TWO entries to win? Just share this link on your FB page or Blog, then come back here and comment again. You'll be sharing the love, and entered twice to win.

Elena Braided Wrap in 'Antracite'

A winner will be chosen by random.org this Friday. Good Luck!

UPDATE: I used random.org to generate a random number for our winner. The lucky number is 4, Katierosefitness! Thanks to everyone for participating. Have a great weekend!

This and That

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Is it just me, or are the days zooming by at an alarming speed lately? I'm already really looking forward to the lazy days of summer and it's just barely February! In the meantime, lets waste a little time on the internet, shall we? Here are some links you might find interesting...

Goodbye travel mugs & sippee cups, Hello cuppow.

And another way to go glass.

Awesome remodel of a tiny Abilene abode. (Thanks Kate!)

10 quick dinners for hectic weeknights. 

My absolute favorite print mag is now taking e-reader subscriptions. (Though I'll stick with print!)

How to do a fishtail braid. (Spotted by my amazing hairstylist.)

Your favorite Madewell looks on the cheep.

TOMS flats! 

Swoon.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Image via etsy

Hello, dears! Here's hoping you find more sunshine then grey today. Some inspiration for a little winter cheer...

Image via etsy

How darling is this little felt garland -- it would be so simple to make, too... 

Image via etsy

 Fun for a party or in the kid's rooms.

Image via A Lady's Findings

I'm always crushing on mercury glass. Old or new, love, love, LOVE.

Image via Barry Dixon

This room is sophisticated without taking itself too seriously.

Image via Design Sponge

  Just when I think I'm more of a traditional entry type gal, this modern door comes along to give me pause.

Image via Pink Wallpaper Design

 The kids would really love this.

Image via From the Right Bank

 Happy-maker.