Pink and White (Easy but Beautiful Table Settings)

 

 

I went to a flower arranging workshop last weekend and at the end of the workshop we learned how to make quick arrangements.  You know the type you can make by clipping a few stems and throwing them into a vase.  I've been looking on pinterest for tablesettings with simple flowers on white tables.  (put those words into a search engine and you find all sorts of beautiful photos).  Below are some of my favorites. Now all I need is a lovely white farm table. 

 

 

 

Rachel Riley Clothing (The Prince's Choice)

Rachel Riley has been well known for her children's clothing for years.  But, Prince George has brought the designer to a whole knew level of name recognition.

The Gap's Miami Collection (Serious Nostalgia)

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Have you checked out the Gap's Miami Collection?  It really captures the essence of Miami circa the late 80's/early 90's. 

Happy Friday (May 9, 2014)

Mary Cassatt's Child Picking Fruit
via the National Gallery of Art

Mother's Day is Sunday.  If you haven't made reservations then consider arranging a special picnic for the mom in your life. Pack something delicious then take her and the kiddos somewhere beautiful. Voila you have a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. 

You can pick something up at the store or prepare it yourself.  Bon Appetit has 25 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes. Some, like the Tortilla Española and the sticky buns, are portable.

And my favorite picnic locations are:

• The National Cathedral
• Rock Creek Park (Just of Calvert Street)
• The Portrait Gallery's Courtyard
• The Georgetown Waterfront followed by a walk along the canal.
• The Woodend Sanctuary in Bethesda
• The River Farm in Alexandria

Now for the rest of the weekend:

The EU embassies are hosting their annual open house this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

On Saturday night, head over to the Yards for an evening of circus fun, better known as the Side Yards. 

The National Gallery of Art's  Degas/Cassatt exhibit begins this Sunday and runs through October.

If books are your thing, Nicole Mary Kelby will be reading from her book the Pink Suit at Politics and Prose this Sunday at 5.

Lil Om Yoga is hosting a special Mother's Day event on Sunday night between 7 and 9 pm.

Goop has a great discussion with Brigid Schulte on motherhood, work, and the rest of it.   

The Motherlode has a list of books on Motherhood.

What are you up to this weekend?

Gifts for the Lady Graduate

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I'm pretty terrible at selecting gifts for guys, so I'm going to focus on the Lady Grad in your life. 

Minnie vs. Pixie

I've been a big devotee to the JCrew Pixie.  They are like leggings but the thick ponte material really makes them pants.  Last week, JCrew had a sale on their Minnies and to my surprise I found that I liked these pants as much as the Pixies.

Are you a Pixie fan or a Minnie fan?

Morning Entertainment (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Music Box Theater)

Photo via Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Saturday mornings post-baby sure are a lot different.  If you are lucky, the morning starts at about 6:30.  You could spend the morning in your home biding time until the nap, but let's face it, staying inside can be torture for everyone.  Life's a little trickier now, but that doesn't mean there aren't things for you to do with your little one before noon.    

This weekend baby girl and I had a morning date to see Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's (BMO) Moo Baa Neigh at the Strathmore. The performance was part of BMO's Music Box Series for children between 6 months and 3 years of age. It featured a clarinet quintet and story teller Maria Broom. 

You might remember Maria Broom as Marla from HBO's the Wire. But this Saturday she was Miss Maria, the expressive and sweet storyteller, who led kiddos through 30 minutes of dancing and singing to Mozart as well as some classic barnyard tunes like Old MacDonald.

Miss Maria gets the crowd going on Saturday.

I would recommend this event to other parents for a few key reasons.