favorite four $ frame.

While @ a local thrift store this week, I knew I had to have this frame.  

I mean look @ that detail? 

sigh...

It had no price, but she said she'd find one for me & it'd be @ the check-out 

{huge fear sinks in; what if its $10, I can't do $10} 

Nope, 

$4. 

{gasp} 

I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

I am learning that there is nothing you cannot do 

without a lil bit of paint 

{& a lot of love}. 

XOXO, 

Kate

Linking this up here:

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 and update, here:

My summer babies...

I am lucky to have a very talented husband who can capture the beauty of my children
so much
that it makes me cry.
Thank you, Chris.

GIVEAWAY: Sugar & Spice & 7 days 'til everything nice

Well its 7 days (hum, maybe more like 6 1/2) until the Swanky Baby Vintage Fall 2011 Collection Debuts.  

I don't think anyone is more excited than yours truly. 

Some basic info, but will be posting throughout the week.  

August 2nd is PRE-ORDER day. 

Corporate's plan is to go live at 10 am. {technology may have its glitches}. 

Some items are EXCLUSIVES only.  

Once they are gone, they are gone. 

{this goes for that pretty little skirt you have been seeing}. 

Therefore, I will be available ALL DAY if you have any trouble placing your order @ 

My Consultant Site

 Call me, email me, text me. 

I am here to answer your questions & get you the items you want.  

Like...

Our famous triple ruffled leggings? 

3 colors

Green 

Blue 

Brown

Hostesses who have already booked shows: Swanky Baby Corporate is on top of things.  The ONLY things that may sell out before your show are the exclusive pieces.  My website will list what is exclusive and what isn't.  If you are IN LOVE with an exclusive piece, I highly suggest you get it on PRE-ORDER day.

FINALLY, Please visit my Swanky Baby Page"found on the blog homepage for more debut photos, information about booking a show, hostess rewards, etc. 

Now lets get to the GIVEAWAY: 

RULES: 

1) MANDATORY: You must like my blog & add a comment on how you found me; i.e., Facebook, MIS, a friend, etc.  

2) Extra entry

**visit and like MilleMorganMedia

I will announce a winner midnight of August 2nd! 

You will win the Heavenly Bliss Tee in size Medium 4/5; this coordinates very well with some of our fall items.  

More updates to come during this exciting time for all Swanky Baby Vintage Lovers! 

XOXO, 

Kate 

just peachy

Remember that $5 dollar wooden desk on garage sale find day? 

Well I got a little peachy with it; okay a lot-3 coats later...

& here is her finished product :) 

This sweet little desk may be finished, but it has just opened more ideas to completely re-do the guest/craft room. 

XOXO, 

Kate

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& updated on Monday 8/1, here:

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my 'theGREENurbanite' bag; LOVE!

While at the Knoxville Market Square's Farmer's Market yesterday, I came across one of those "I have to haves." I visited the adorable, unique booth, "TheGREENurbanite."

The owners are adorable, sweet, and easy to talk to talk to.

& to boot, it was only $7!

It holds just about anything a mommy needs.

If you are ever at the FM, make sure to check them out; also visit their website for information on living a Green lifestyle.

garage sale finds!

Ohhh my, it was a sweet GS day to spend $7.

Ah, fashion treat...

These days I don't get to buy myself "the perfect shirt" @ whatever the cost like the old days.

However, with a little visit from my mama, I got a royal fashion treat, this 2 way tank/tube top shirt from

Free People

I'm in love & hope ya'll don't get sick of seeing me in it almost every day

& continue to leave it to Lana {mom} to find the perfect necklace to

accompany my new BSF {best shirt forever}

Thanks for making me feel cool again, mama!

coming soon {again]

If I had a {couple} hundred dollars

I would be eating up some of these goodies.

Man, it sure would be nice to just order away,

then wait patiently on the little knock-on the door.

RebeccasArtCloset

& IN LOVEEE with this; wonder if she'd send it to me to review ;)

RetroMemories

PRRINT

madebyhank

OrdinaryMommy

Honeymoon Phase?

I thought being a stay-at-home (SAHM for those who like acronyms) would be like this everyday.

Yes, it has those moments, but so far, this is so good. Yeah, yeah, I think the honeymooon phase will pass. It doesn't hurt that its summer & I keep us busy with lots of activities.

My babies are happy.

I am more laid-back,

I love that I can just 'play' and not have a million other things on my mind.

I have been able to be creative in new ways.

LOVE my new kitchen curtains; in the process of re-doing my kitchen so stay tuned.

& who doesn't love summer foods?

& Hazel's dressings on just about anything I eat?

I am blessed,

less stressed & really taking in every moment.

XOXO,

Kate