Milieu Design Group's Kids Craft Suite

March 9, 2011

Martha Stewarts Dreamers into Doers is a Community filled with amazingly talented women. Last fall we met Margaret Norcott, Principal of Milieu Design Group through Dreamers into Doers. Her work is flawless and fabulous. We were totally smitten with this Kids Craft Suite she designed for the Atlanta Symphony Show House and Gardens. We knew we had to share it with you.

Be prepared to be inspired. And enjoy …

Did you see the color pencil mural.....And the window seat storage.

Really, Can you imagine having this in your home? Our kids would never want or need to leave their playrooms if they looked. Every Detail is perfection.

Now we want to run out and redecorate our Playrooms.

We told you it was Stunning.

This amazing space has been featured on Living Locurto, Project Nursery, and The Daily Decorator Blog, just to name a few. Honestly all things MDG creates are fabulous and Eye Catching. In fact their Beverly Hillbillies set from The Next Cool Thing Event has been invited to be showcased in The Atlanta Home Show. And Margaret will be speaking there too.

Off to color, paint, cut, sew and craft (we were inspired) by this space.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Paint by: Atlanta’s Paint Doctor (Archie Deese). Window Treatment by: Giordano Window Treatments (Donna Giordano). FLOR Tiles by: InterfaceFLOR (Atlanta Showroom). Chairs & Desk Lamps by: Room & Board (Atlanta Showroom). Womb Chair & Green Stones by: Knoll Furniture (Atlanta Showroom). Folk Art provided by: Matilda’s Cottage. Custom Recycled Violin & Recycle Sign provided by: re-Inspiration Gallery. Fabrics: Kravet Fabrics, Duralee and Trina Turk for F.Schumacher. Vendor information and Photos from Living Locurto

Take it Personally by Christine and Tuscanycreative {Giveaway}

March 7, 2011

Are you ready for this weeks Giveaway?
2 great shops that make us smile.
We hope they make you Smile too.....

Take it Personally by Christine offers Invitations with Personality.

Creative Illustrations that start with your photos! Invitations, Banners, Favor Labels, Lawn Signs and much more!

So cute right....

We thought so....

Get ready for some more 'cuteness' from Tuscanycreative.

Hand Made Gifts for kids and babies.

Sweet Creations that can be customized for your favorite kiddo.

We adore these sweet toys.

And since they make us Smile.

Since there is nothing like a handmade gift with a Extra Special Personalized Card.

And since any Personalization is Special and Extra Savvy.

We are giving away a $50 shop Credit to Take it Personally by Christine and $15 Shop Credit to TuscanyCreative.

Congratulations Kristen Walker, you are the winner of the Take It Personally by Christine and TuscanyCreative GIVEWAY!! Please contact us at www.thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com

To Enter to Win

1) Follow Take it Personally by Christine on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan!

2) Visit Take it Personally by Christine and Tuscanycreative and tell us your favorite products

3) Subscribe to Follow our Blog (on the left hand side)!

4) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!

5) Follow Tuscanycreative and The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!


Winner will be chosen on Sunday March 13, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US only. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Rainbow Crayon Holder

March 3, 2011

When I saw this idea from Mom's Crafty Space floating around on the Internet, I(Amy) knew I had to make it for our Rainbow Play date! Our kiddos are really into coloring right now and we, as always, are into organization. We just love how clean and pretty the crayons in our house now look sitting on a shelf in each of our kids playrooms. This crayon holder was so simple and Savvy to make! It also is a great way for your kids to learn their colors and a little organization too!

Supplies Needed:

1- 1x3 piece of wood

6 tin cups (I used a box of Del Monte fruit cups)

Spray Paint in all colors of the Rainbow (Acrylic Paint will work too)

6 screws and Drill

Steps:

1. Paint your 1x3 white and let dry. (or any color you like)

2. Soak your fruit cups and peel off labels and left over glue (I just dumped all the fruit out into one large container to eat later)

3. Spray Paint your cups. This way is faster and easier but if you do not have all colors of the rainbow, acrylic paint works fine on these cups too.

4. Once dry, set on top of your 1x3 space them apart evenly and screw down in place.

Photography by Racz Photography

So simple. So Savvy. So Fun!!!!

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

{Feature Friday} Spaceships and Laser Beams Snakes and Snails Brunch Time Dessert Table

March 4, 2011

This Fun Friday Feature was sent to us by Stephanie of Spaceships and Laser Beams You may remember we featured their truly classic 'Vintage Car Collection' back in October. We just love their newest birthday collection, 'Snakes and Snails'. Stephanie created this spectacular "brunch time" dessert table.

Spaceships and Laserbeams is a one of a kind printable site that they only sell boys/gender neutral supplies. Stephanie mentioned that she gets so many comments about people not thinking that boys parties can be as beautiful as girls parties. So Stephanie wanted to do something to show that this isn't the case. And WOW!! did she prove those wrong!!!! In addition, the Snakes and Snails theme is for the younger set. The thought behind this table was to be able to show how you could have a sweets table for the brunch-time party first birthday party. Typically, there are more adults than kids at first birthdays so Stephanie thought it would be a great option. The birthday details could also be easily swapped out for a baby shower.




We just love how the pinwheels are carried from the backdrop to the table and placed in the sweet cinnamon rolls.


Yummy Carrot muffins in Grass Cupcake Wrappers

Food Labels always add fun and color to your table.

Cake bunting is a huge party trend and their coordinating party circles make it easy to create this as a your cake topper.

These adorable party hats can be dressed up with coordinating colors of ric-rac and scraps of fabric.

A great party favor are these green apples with 'Thank You' tags attached with twine. Simple & Sweet.

Here are some Savvy Things about this Collection and Spaceships and Laserbeams

Spaceships & Laser Beams is an Etsy collective of friends. They sell DIY printable party supplies just for boys. They like to say "Consider us a no princess zone. The 'Snakes and Snails' collection, like all collections, was created by a professional graphic designer
All of the beautiful illustrations are 100% original and drawn by hand, they won't be found anywhere else
Each piece in the Snakes and Snails Collection can be purchased individually or as part of a Party Kit
Spaceships & Laser Beams believe that happy childhoods are about making every day feel special, 5% of all sales goes to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign -- to help young boys grow in to strong young men.

Visit their Etsy Shop or follow them on Facebook. You can also follow at www.spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/blog.

Credits:

Spaceships and Laser Beams team -

Jodene (Printable Design)

Mike (Photography)

Stephanie (Set-up)

Cinnamon Buns provided by Goodness Bakeshop (goodnessbakeshop.com)

Thank You So Much Stephanie for sharing your Amazing talents and Adorable Collection!!

You truly are one of a kind!

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

Queen B Hat Giveaway

March 3, 2011

We like a good hat. One that fits right.
Looks Cute
And coordinates with some of our favorite tee's.

We would like to introduce Queen B Specialty Clothing.
A California based business. Formed by two friends who wanted to bring cool, fun, & edgy products to women everywhere for an affordable price.

Since we are big time HAT girls.......AND

Because We are Having a Bad Hair Day

And We need a good hat today and

Because a Good Hat is a Necessity.

We are giving away this Sassy and Savvy Hat from Queen B Specialty.

To Enter to Win.....

1) Following Queen B Specialty Clothing on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan!

2) Visit Queen B Specialty Clothing and tell us your favorite product

2) Subscribe to Follow our Blog (on the left hand side)!

3) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on facebook, and come back to let us know you are a fan here!

4) Follow The Savvy Moms Guide on Twitter, come back and let us know your following our tweets here!


Winner will be chosen on Sunday March 6, 2011 at 8:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Open to US only. Winner needs to contact with their shipping address and the personalization details
within one week of the end of the giveaway. Winner will be chosen using random.org. This is a sponsored post for The Savvy Moms Guide.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri