Lillian's First Birthday!

Here are some adorable photos of a Lilly Pulitzer inspired 1st birthday party for Lillian at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. Her mommy and daddy, Heather and John, went all out with invitations, address stickers and favor tags. It was really fun designing these fun pieces for their special day!

Favor tags add a special touch to any thank you!

Happy Birthday sweet angel! xoxo Hannah

Contact me at hannahhdixon@gmail.com if you're interested in any of these party items!

Keep Opelika Beautiful

A few weeks ago, some friends of ours, Joe and Angie, got married in our backyard. I know, it sounds a little crazy, at least that's what I first thought! But it actually turned out beautiful and they enjoyed the intimate, family ceremony they really wanted for their special day.

But, it definitely meant we had some yard work to do! I helped out in the flowerbeds around the house, but Matthew had all of the big jobs! He put out fresh pine straw, installed lattice under the back deck and made sure all of the grass was green and trimmed. He even got his first case of poison ivy through all of his hard work! Little did we know, it would all payoff by receiving the Opelika Beautification Award, from Keep Opelika Beautiful, Inc.!

It was quite a surprise, but such an honor! I do give Matthew all of the credit, because he works really hard on maintaining the yard. He was such a good sport and let me get some photos of him so I could show-off his handy-work. Thanks honey...I'm so proud of you!!

Kiwi Patti Paisley

I am seriously loving this beautiful weather! The temperature has been absolutely amazing! We could, however, use a little rain but from what I hear it is on it's way this weekend. :)

Speaking of amazing, today is Earth Day! And, in honor of Earth Day I thought I'd share details on the ever-so-popular green and purple smocked dress that has been the blog header for so long. It is one I always get asked about!

So far, I have made two of these beauties...both for dear friends. I used Michael Miller's Patti Paisley in Kiwi (which is getting hard to find) and the smocking plate is from the book, Geometric Smocking Design by Juliet McDonald. The smocking plate/design is the same one I used in Gorgeous Green. For this one though, I added an extra two rows to the bottom of the design since it was for an 18-month-old. And, the bishop pattern is a classic from Ellen McCarn.

I just love using the same basic pattern with fun, vibrant fabrics. It's crazy how different the same dress can look! xoxo Hannah

Good Friday

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26 NIV)

Vintage postcard image courtesy download from The Graphics Fairy.

Spotty Easter Eggs

It's been a long time since I've decorated Easter eggs, but I thought it would be fun to reminisce and share with you how my mama got creative with some crayons!

The idea is really straightforward. Basically, you melt new or used crayons with a lighter over hard boiled eggs. Obviously, this activity requires adult supervision! Lighter sticks work the best and are much safer.

It is really fun to watch all of the colors drip, swirl and layer! I think Matthew really enjoyed it! His goal was to cover-up all of the white...and he almost did!

I did this one with a girl in mind, and....

...this one for a boy! My siblings and I always enjoyed picking out the colors and believe me, the combinations are endless!

Regardless, these Spotty Easter Eggs are bound to be the most unique anywhere!
Happy hunting!

Sew 4 Home

Right now, Sew 4 Home is one of my favorite sites online! It is sponsored by Janome and is dedicated to helping you transform your space--they also claim that anyone can make their own home decor! S4H offers beginner-friendly sewing projects by making instructions clear and simple. How fabulous is that?

Check out this beautiful Citrus Holiday Hostess Apron pattern/tutorial! It may have been designed for Christmas, but who cares!?! I'd wear Heather Bailey's Pop Garden & Bijoux fabric
all year long! And, if you want more, here's a link to the entire list of Citrus Holiday Dining Room Tutorials. Have fun hosting your next party in style!

Spring is in the Air

I absolutely love Spring! The weather is just right, the birds are chirping and the flowers are beginning to bud! It is amazing to watch everything come back to life after the dead of winter.


The holiday that truly marks the springtime season for me is Easter! Not only is it precious because we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, but it gives me a huge sense of anew. Everything starts fresh! Plus, I usually get a new dress for the occasion...and who doesn't love that?? (Actually, this year I might make one instead...so stay tuned!)


So in preparation for cute Easter clothes for the kiddies, I thought I'd share some of my favorite appliques from SwakEmbroidery.com. Hoppy Easter & hoppy sewing!! xoxo hannah