FUN SUMMER MUST-HAVES

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, I thought we better round up some fun summer "must-haves." These are a few of my fav-o-rite things...

Sunnylife Australia makes some cute beach paddles.

Watermelon cooler bag. 

Pineapple ice tray set.

I mean, it's a giant inflatable flamingo.

Beach towel.

Make your own pineapple ice cream boat.

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Honeycomb fruit picks from the newly-opened Oh Happy Day party shop.

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PiΓ±ata birthday card.

Pineapple wallpaper.

THE STRAWBERRY GUIDE

Inspired by yesterday's post on our strawberry picking adventure, we've put together The Strawberry Guide. Here's our round up of some of our favorite strawberry items. Let's start with everybody's favorite, dessert!

Lemon strawberry layer cake from The Kitchy Kitchen.

Mini baked donuts from The House That Lars Built.

Strawberry orange popsicles from DesignLoveFest.

Brighten up your day or liven up your party with some strawberry decor.

Tutti frutti pinatas from Kitiya Palaskas.

DIY fruit tissue honeycomb ball from The House That Lars Built.

Fruit inspired party hats from Studio DIY.

Fun for the little loves:

Crepe shop from Kiko Toys via Poppy's Closet.

Fruit rattles from BlaBla Kids via One Kings Lane.

Red strawberry bib from Zigozago via Barneys.

PiΓ±ata basket DIY from Sis of Twink + Sis.

And after a long, strawberry-filled day, there may be nothing better than to unwind with a fruity cocktail.

"Making Out in a Field of Strawberries" from Twink of Twink + Sis.

Happy strawberry season! 

GET INSPIRED FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Nothing like the vision of pink and red hearts to get me inspired on some Valentine decor and crafts.  Now that I'm a mom, Valentine's Day is even more fun because I get to share it with my sweet girl.  And there are genius, GENIUS, people out there coming up with the most incredible DIYs for you and your brood.

The House That Lars Built always has incredible Valentine ideas.  Loving this Polish pajaki chandelier.

Donut and heart piΓ±atas, what?!  Still enamored with mini piΓ±atas, especially these from Little Inspiration.

Speaking of donuts, California Donuts has Valentine letter donuts that spell out things like, β€œI LOVE YOU,” β€œWILL YOU BE MINE” and β€œHAPPY VDAY.”  Cute, right?  

Here's what Studio DIY did with her California Donuts: "Oh Snap!"

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Sugar & Cloth really has a way with arrows. Love how she made these macaroons Valentine-worthy.

Once you're done with your pretty crafts, you can check out Style Me Pretty Living's tips on How to Host a Valentine's Day Party, even though you may be in a sugar coma!