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Friday, October 5, 2012

I’m feeling Oh.So.Very.GUILTY!



Wow, I really have been absent since April? Holy heck! Thank you to one of my fellow followers for emailing me to check in and make sure everything is okay!! I feel so loved!

With that being said, I’m so sorry my sweet blogging friends and followers! The Sugar Fairy is BACK and I have SO much to share with you!
Life has been hectic, with some ups and some downs….2 Weddings, Little Mermaid Party, A Monster Bash, My 3rd Anniversary, and the passing of a very dear grandmother, and just the crazy everyday life that falls in between!
I don't want to make this post super long and drug out....Just short and sweet! Here are a few of the birthdays and events that I was so lucky to be a part of!




Have a SWEET weekend! You will be seeing lots of catch up blogs soon!
xoxo

Friday, April 13, 2012

live this beautiful incredible crazy awesome sweet fabulous sometimes-messy LIFE and then be THANKFUL for it!

So you guys have made my day and it's official I have missed blogging! Nothing brings a smile to my face than randomly running across pins on Pinterest on the FRONT page that are from MY blog! I know it's nothing terribly exciting but knowing that this little outlet I resort to called blogging is inspiring others and giving ideas on projects and recipes! So I will try my very best to be more dedicated!

Life has been so good to me, I have the most amazing and wonderful friends and family in the world and the saying when one door closes another one opens couldn't be more true! Life is good, business is booming and I'm loving this little thing called life!

 I'll leave you with some photos I snapped this weekend of my beautiful sister and sweet little nephew from Easter!



Life is good!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

calm the storm

I totally fell in love with this and I do think it will need to sit on my console table....
This is a bit of a modern love letter. It is about the times when most of the things in our lives are a touch out of focus or in mild chaos. Beds aren't made, bills may not be paid, you may not be where you thought you would be, but you have one person (or set of people) in your life that makes you feel like you really did something right. Or that makes you realized that you are blessed despite all those things.

For me this person is my husband, but there are also times when this was written for my Mom and Dad, a dear friend, even someone I haven't known that long but have connected with in an important way. Sometimes it's even for myself. It's for your calm in the storm, whatever the storm.

xoxo

Thursday, December 29, 2011

goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfill and life-experiences you desire to experience before you die

“Every man dies – Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross
“The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” ~ Author Unknown


A few days ago, I was surfing online when I came across someone’s bucket list. It quickly inspired me to create my own bucket list.

What’s a Bucket List?

If you haven’t heard about the bucket list, it is a list of all the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfill and life-experiences you desire to experience before you die.

Why Create a Bucket List?

Why have a bucket list? If you don’t live your days by personal goals and plans, chances are you spend most of your time caught up in a flurry of day-to-day activities. Ever feel your days are passing by without any tangible output to speak of? What were your accomplishments in the past 3 months? What are your upcoming goals for the next 3 months? Look at the things you did and the things you’re planning to do next – Do they mean anything to you if you are to die today? Having a bucket list reminds you of what’s really important so you can act on them.
Even if you frequently live by goals or to-do lists, they are probably framed within a certain social context e.g., performance, career, health. A bucket list opens up the context. It’s a forum to set anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to do, whether it’s big, small or random.
It’s just like planning ahead all the highlights you want for YOUR whole life. Even though goal setting is already my staple activity, I still found many new things to do while I was writing on my bucket list. It was an incredibly insightful exercise. What’s more, coming up with the list it gave me a whole new layer of enthusiasm knowing what’s in store ahead!








Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas~Happy New Year!

Dear Wonderful Friends,

This year has been such a wonderful year for me as a business thanks to you. I have met with old friends and made some new ones! I have loved sharing and baking for your bumps, babies, birthdays, and special events. I have loved sharing your joys. I think the best part of being the Sugar Fairy is getting to be a part of your happy moments! Thank you! Thank you for being part of my life! It is a couple days before the best day of the year, Christmas. I thank God for you, for my warm home, and happy family. I hope you have a wonderful, holiday full of celebration and merry making!


Thank you so much for this year.
Kirsten

Thursday, December 15, 2011

pretty much if it involves twinkle lights, count me in


“Dear Santa” - My Christmas Wish List

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Hello Lovlies!! Sorry to have been away so long. This time of year is an absolute circus act in my corner of the world. By the time I have gotten all of my orders filled and parties done the holiday retail season begins. I have been very blessed this year with a fabulous party season (sing it!) and beyond fabulous customers but it has got the elves working overtime (quite literally in some cases...). The elves all need spa days. For real.(Harper and Penny I OWE YOU!)

I love every harried minute of it though! No lie. Christmas is my favorite! I love the hustle and bustle and the energy of it all... pretty much if it involves twinkle lights, count me in! The whole town here it seems is bejeweld with tiny lights and folks are in a generally festive mood. I love it. So, between wrapping gifts, baking, getting my own house ready for Christmas, and trying to get all of the 'i''s dotted and 't's crossed I have been away from the blog, and I've missed you!
SO. 'Tis the season for gift guides! Over the next week I have a bunch to share with you to celebrate one of my absolute joys: gift giving. I am not being the tiniest bit sarcastic here at all. If I could do it professionally, I would. I love trying to figure people out. What makes them tick? What would they never buy themselves? What makes their heart sing? Or, what, in some cases would be super practical and useful, and eliminate one little thing on their 'to-do' list?. These things keep me up nights.
This passion for gift-giving, along with my proximity to the retail/wholesale industry and ever-changing whims makes me, as it has been pointed out, almost impossible to buy gifts for. So, last year, in the spirit of being helpful, and the notion that 'sometimes you have to ask for what you want", I made a list. I sent the list to my family so they might have a guide. It was well received, for the most part (except for by my cousin who found my tastes extravagant...duh.) and has been requested again.
This year I thought I would start the week of Gift-Guides by sharing mine. These are things that I love, have wanted, use often, day-dream of or think are cool. Some are practical, some are extravagant... it is a wish-list after all... and who knows...Santa is a pretty great guy, and I have been very good this year!
Note: I typically very much suggest shopping as locally as possible, but as this is my real list for my real family, and they don't live anywhere near me, I tried to make it as easy for them as possible
1.) Women's Hooded Gilet ~ Joules I wear a puffy vest almost every day. This one is a little puffier, and frankly a little chic-er than the one I have been wearing for a few years. I love the secret plaid inside the hood. Loving what Joules is doing!
2.)Twirl by Kate Spade ~ Nordstrom I am a perfume girl, but am pretty picky when it comes to scent. My family sometimes calls me 'the nose' because I have a very sensitive schnoz. I love the lightness of this scent (though, I loved her original one (now discontinued) more!) plus, it comes in such a pretty bottle!
3.)Woolrich Chalet Slipper Socks ~ Sundance I asked for these last year but they were sold out. These beg for lazy Sunday mornings and a New York Times Syle section and crossword. (size M)
4.Kevia Vintage Cocktail Ring ~ Garnet Hill Oh my! I do love sparkly jewels, but this one looks like it came from a far away land and was made just for me! I particularly love the emerald color with the warm gold. Pretty please Santa? (P.S. I'm a size 6)
5.)Heartsease Bowls ~ Anthro I am actually on a strict one-in one-out bowl-policy in my house, but I just really think these are beautiful, plus, they match my holiday place settings!
6.)Adriana Fabric Tote by Fossil ~ Macys Santa already got the low-down on this beautiful bag (and used her coupons!) but I wanted to put it on my list because it is just so dang gorgeous! (and huge! perfect for my honkin' computer!)
7.)Daphne Crown Tank ~ Anthro this tank is just lovely. You can't tell from the picture, but the embroidery is silver metalic so it has a very subtle sparkle to it. I think it will be perfect over skinny jeans with a cardigan and boots. Which is pretty much my uniform.
8.)New York Times 36 Book ~ Amazon I love the section in the NYT where they show you what to do in a city or town over 36 hours. This book is a compilation of 150 of those places in one book. All over the U.S. and Canada. What a great resource to have around and a fun day-dream book!
9.)Smith's Rosebud Salve ~ Sephora I am totally addicted to this stuff! I have it in almost every bag or pocket and use it all the time. I don't wear lipstick but this makes your lips soft and rosey and keeps them from getting chapped. A perfect stocking stuffer!
10.)TOMS Navy Classics (Size 8) ~ TOMS I have several pair of these shoes and cannot say enough good things about them. I would love a million pairs. They are great to work in all day or walk around town. The best part is, when you buy a pair, a pair goes to a child in need. How great is that?
11.)Kate Spade Bubbly Dot Champagne Saucers ~ Lenox These are a total extravagance, but I love love love champagne saucers and have been looking for perfect vintage ones for years, but all of them have short stems. These are the best combination I have found of classic style, a little whimsy and a great pair of stems. (not unlike myself... tee hee...)
12.)Bare Escentuals SPF Mineral Veil ~ Sephora I use this everyday and could always stock up on it. It's the best loose powder I have found.
13.)Ace Pilot Stapler ~ Schoolhouse Electric I have a thing for utilitarian objects when they are beautifully made, and I have a strange love of staplers. The old ones were designed to last and work forever, the new ones I want to chuck through the nearest large pane of glass. This one takes standard staples too, some of my other vintage ones do not. Inconvenient.
14.) Fresh Lemon Sugar Parfum ~ Sephora I told you I was a perfume girl. I carry this with me in my bag all the time. It is completely lovely and addictive and refreshing.
15.) Josie Maran Argan Oil Primer Mist ~ Sephora I am totally obsessed with Josie Maran's Argan Oil line and this primer mist has been the stand out for me.

Of Course the best thing anyone could give me is time. I would love more visits with my family. More romantic dates with my husband and fun-filled time with my friends. Face-time is always top on my list. Always Always. More hours in the day would be nice too..if someone could figure that out.
So, that's what's on my list! What's on yours this year? Don't be shy! Santa is everywhere!
xoxo

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Bring on the bubbly and the heels!

            6 things I love about this season

1.)Coziness! Having a home full of family or friends or both. Hunkering down in something flannel with something or someone warm. Love it. (image: via)
2.)Christmas cookies! Making, eating, sharing, packaging...the whole nine.  (image: via)
3.)Dressing up! I love parties and the holidays offer more than their fair share! Bring on the bubbly and the heels! (image: via)
4.)The first snow fall. But just the first one. (image: via)
5.)Singing! I love to sing, and I love Christmas music (yes. I am that person) and the possibilities for song are almost endless this time of year. Bring on the classics! (Image: via)
6.)Hall-decking!! Decorating is my favorite! I just can't get enough of sparkly, magical, glittery things. Or anything that smells like a Christmas tree. Need something wrapped in balsam? I'm your girl. (Image: via)
What are a few of your favorite things about the season?
xoxo