Bunny Princesses

To say my girls are girly-girls is a gross understatement. My girls are GIRLY-GIRLS (all caps are necessary, believe me).

No, these pictures are not in preparation for Halloween... this is just your average every day in the Hopkins household, when the bunny princesses come to play.

Once upon a time, I actually got to use my make-up on myself (weird thought, I know!). But now my eyeliner, lipstick, and hot pink glittery eye shadow have a better use - whiskers, noses, and magical princess sparkles. I do have to say in all honesty, my favorite part of being a mom (besides the hugs and kisses and 'I love you, Mom's which are all very nice) is when my girls insist they go paint chip shopping at the hardware store dressed as their bunny princess alter-egos, and scowl at anyone who calls them a kitty-cat.

Because it should be obvious. They are bunny PRINCESSES, can't you tell?

Happy Friday!

xoxo,

The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Someone You Love...

... is an Elegant Snobbery ACEO.



Haha, just kidding.

But seriously, I wanted to let everyone know (especially the ACEO collectors and ACEO wannabe-collectors) that I've just added 5 new ACEO prints to the shop.

Don't know what an ACEO is? - An ACEO (Art Card Edition and Original) is an art trading card. They measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches, which is traditional ACEO size. They are wonderful little collectibles, and the perfect way to own awesome art and prints without breaking the bank. Think baseball card only WAAAAY cooler.

Anyway, the holidays are just around the bend and these tiny little collectibles make EXCELLENT stocking stuffers! And these colorful, fun little prints are the perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of art collecting!

So, head on over {HERE} to see which ACEO prints you can grab for only $3.50 a pop... and head on over {HERE} to see my collection of original art cards for sale!

xoxo,

Happiness is...

... discovering that, even after nearly 5 years of marriage, my husband still doodles my name when he is talking on the phone.

xoxo,

Best Show Ever!

I haven't been into soap operas since my pal Elena and I used to run home every day after 9th grade to watch Days of Our Lives. But now that I have discovered Ikea Heights (thanks to Jessica - LOVE her blog and shop) I am once again a fan of melodrama.

Four episodes, shot secretly during store hours in an Ikea store... Fantastic!



Happy Sunday, folks!

xoxo,

Happy 300th Post to Me!

Okay, so this post is my 300th post, which feels like a very big deal.

When I started my blog almost exactly two years ago, I never imagined that people would actually read it. Now, not only do I have readers, but I have made so many friends through blogging and you all have been an amazing community of supporters for me. I love and adore each and every one of you (mushy mushy mushy, I know. But seriously)!

If it wasn't for the support of my blog readers...

click image to read my first Elegant Snobbery post!

I NEVER would have opened up my Elegant Snobbery shop in the first place!

You've been there for me during all the major events in my life in the last two years. From putting in an offer on our first house just this past week (yay!), to our stressful move last summer, to encouraging me through my 50,000 word National Novel Writing Month goal last November (I never would have done it without you), to the horrible night when Annelie drank solvents and I learned just how scary being a mom can be (that post still makes me shake!)

click image to read post!

Some of you have been following my stories since my first month of blogging (Cathy! Janell! Natalie!), some of you I have had the pleasure of visiting with in person (Melanie in Louisiana! Holly in Oregon! Tia in Texas! Anne in Arkansas!) and all of you remind me on a regular basis, that I'm not the only mom on the planet who is being driven nuts by her non-napping, high-energy, tantrum-throwing kids.

I truly can not express my thanks to all of you for becoming a part of my life and making blogging so much fun for me - But I'll try my best... with a giveaway!

I'll be choosing one winner next Saturday, September 12th, for a $25 Elegant Snobbery gift certificate (also good for my paperie shop). You can keep it for yourself, or I can send you a digital certificate to print out and give as a gift... either way, I hope you like it!

How to enter: leave me a comment on this post and make sure I have a way to contact you.

I look forward to sharing the next 100 posts with you all! Thanks again!

xoxo,

Home, Sweet Home

I hold you all 100% responsible for the fact that ...

THEY ACCEPTED OUR OFFER ON THE HOUSE!

Thank you all so much for all the finger-crossing, prayers, and well wishes... we are so excited we can hardly see straight. Next on our list of things to-do: have the inspection done on the house... and then we can close within the month. Wow, so exciting!

So, I have to share, because it is completely appropriate and very hilarious - I drew this picture when I was 10, of what I expected my future to be like. It had an essay attached, which I unfortunately lost, but I still remember the fact that I wanted to be a colonial farmer living in Williamsburg, Virginia (I was a very... shall we say 'unusual'.... 10 year old, just in case you were wondering).

Um. I thought churning butter and washing clothes on a metal wash board sounded like a mighty fine life. I also couldn't wait to stick the world's largest magenta bow over my farmhouse door. hmmmm...

I may or may not be putting a ginormous bow on my house-to-be (leaning toward the may not side), but I can't wait to scour every craft room photo and little girl's room photo that flickr has to offer, as I gather ideas for how I'm going to decorate my place. I actually get to paint the walls any color I like! Wooooot!

Please keep those well wishes coming as we get all the house stuff sorted and I'll keep you posted! Eeeeeee, I'm so excited!

xoxo,

Think Happy Thoughts..... Think Happy Thoughts...

Okay, everyone. I would love it very, very much if you could all think happy thoughts in my direction... today we are putting in an offer on a house (a house, our very first house!) and are SO excited, as it is the cutest house ever and we want it very, very badly.

After shuffling our kids from tiny apartment to tiny apartment for the last 5 years, we are completely ready to settle down for a while, and this is the house we want to settle in. Awesome location, excellent elementary school, four bedrooms (one will be a craft room, just for ME!), a living room, a family room, and a huge backyard... I'm freaking out from excitement, if you can imagine.

So close your eyes, cross your fingers, and project those happy house thoughts in my direction, if you don't mind!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

xoxo,