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We're wishing for a snow day this weekend! Last time it snowed in Auburn, Matthew and I were on our way home from visiting my sister Audrey and her husband Jake in Hendersonville, NC. Unfortunately, we spent most of the day stuck in snow traffic in-and-around Atlanta. The trip normally takes about four hours, but that day it took eight! So, it was already dark by the time we got home. We did manage to roll up a quick snowman on the back porch to grab a few pictures. He was all decked-out with gumball eyes and a bottle cap mouth!
Needless to say, I think King could live without it all! I'm still keep my fingers crossed!
A couple of weeks ago, Matthew and I co-hosted a couples shower at our home with Bradley and Isaac Robertson for our good friends Andy and Stacey Jordan. They are expecting their first child, Oliver Liam, on January 25th. We couldn't be more excited for them! If I know Stacey, Oliver will be completely spoiled...the way every child should be!
I was super excited about hosting my fist baby shower, and I wanted everything to be special. So, I had my mother, Rita Carr, paint the stork illustration that I applied to the invitations. After that, the nesting theme was born and I literally when crazy!
I knew I wanted to make Stacey a diaper cake, but I wasn't sure how I was going to "dress" it up. After looking at several online, I decided to make burp cloths to cover each tier so that the fabrics coordinated with the shower. I think it turned out pretty cute, especially with the bird nest topper. Plus, she got a total of 5 new burp cloths! Who doesn't like that!?!
Since it was a couples shower, we had to have a gender friendly menu! *L* So, instead of girly finger foods, we had meatball sandwiches, antipasto squares, seven layer dip, hot wings, rotel dip and chocolate covered bird nests cookies for dessert! It was all so yummy! Definitely a menu to keep!
Bradley and I thought blue hydrangeas would be perfect, and since mine were blooming like crazy mid-November (weird, right?) we used them everywhere!
My sister, Audrey Walter, made these gorgeous wreaths for the front doors. They were the perfect touch, and I've been enjoying them ever since. Thanks sis!!
And, yes, they were the lucky winners of the Tiger Corey Bubble. It should be perfect for little Oliver next football season! And, isn't Andy hilarious in this photo?? *L* Now I have a good idea of what Oliver will look like wearing the outfit!! :)
Congratulations Andy and Stacey!! xoxo Hannah
Well, it seems that it was time for another baby shower and, yes, another Corey Bubble by Maja's Heirlooms! I'm pretty sure that you all think this is the only thing I'm capable of making, but they are super easy and so cute! I just can't resist! Plus, the more you make, the better you get at making them. I'm pretty sure this is the best one I've constructed so far!
The smocking plate is Tiny Tigers by Chris Pearce. I had a hard time finding it online, so if you come across it at a smocking store, be sure to pick it up. It's absolutely the most adorable tiger I've ever seen! It's so much fun to make with several bullions and french knots.
But, for now, I promise: I will not post another Corey Bubble. At least for a bit! I'm finishing up a few other goodies that I can't wait to share, and I'm sure you'll all love! xoxo Hannah
My wonderful sister, Audrey, saw an article in the October issue of Southern Living with these adorable Easy Owl-Ween Treats. She made them for the kids in her neighborhood for Halloween.
I thought it would be a yummy dessert for my monthly Supper Club with the girls. So, I recruited my sister-in-law Abbie to help assemble. I think I'll hire her again....she did an excellent job!
I had the time, I would learn how to knit! Then, I would make this adorable Pumpkin Patch Hat from youcanmakethis.com. 
I think the little outfit is pretty cute, too! Happy Falloween! :)
If you're an avid sewer like myself, you're aware of the occasional "hand-sewing" that is required by most projects. It could be anything from a button to a hem, but most projects do require using the old-school needle and thread. Unfortunately, I'm not the best thread-knotter! I have always struggled with it...that is, until I became a fan of the wonderful fabric designer, Heather Bailey!
She has a tutorial on her blog (yes, isn't that sad *L*) for those of us who need an quick and easy answer to the knot! It has really saved my life, especially with smocking. So, definitely check it out! You'll be glad you did!
