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𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕪𝕝𝕖 𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕣 • 𝕞𝕠𝕞 • 𝕙𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕣 • 𝕗𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕠𝕟

We’re here for the fun



May 10, 2020

Have you ever tried searching for neutral & masculine party decor on Pinterest or Google? Well, I have, and there really isn’t much out there! Typically when I plan an event or party it is filled with colors and themes that coordinate with my home decor and my Instagram feed. If you follow me on Instagram you will know my feed is known for pops of pink and teal most days! I was struggling with how to throw a casual birthday party for my hubby all while giving him all of his favorite things (and have it fit in with my typical aesthetic). I figured out a genius idea, well, so I thought anyways… all neutral with pops of black & whites and then his girls would be dolled up in pink! I think we nailed it! How about you?

The key was keeping things super casual, very neutral, and mostly minimal. Guys don’t need (or want for that matter) a lot of fuss, am I right? We covered our dining room table with brown craft paper and a great black and white striped paper for a little extra pop. It’s a excellent pallet in order to add accessories or treats in any color and have it work for any occasion.

I always get all of the best items from The Party Darling! She has all the perfect decor, tableware & accessories for all things party & holiday! Here is a list of all the goodies I used for this party!

Cups 
 Plates 
Napkins 
Flatware Set 
YAY balloon - Gold 
15" Gold Orb Balloon 
15" Silver Orb Balloon 
Paper party fans

I love a good neutral pallet. Some of my favorite tableware and home accessories are linked here as well!

White bowls
Black bowls
Wood Lazy Susan
Gray Marble Lazy Susan
Wood & Metal Rack (similar)
White Cake Stand
Wood & Marble Cutting Board
Gold Flatware
White Rectangular Serving Platter
White Swoop Serving Bowl
White Dinner Plate
Square Snack Bowl
Ice Cream Scoop
Brown Craft Paper Roll
White Craft Paper Roll
Black and White Paper Roll

Cheers & Happy Birthday to my main squeeze and the one who makes all my dreams come true! Here’s to the next one!

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2019, I am coming for you!



January 24, 2019

How in the world did I get into this thing called “social media influencing & blogging”.  What is influencing anyway?  Am I really influencing people to do something, feel something, or think about something?  When I consider that even being a possibility I am super intrigued and I get excited.  I love making friends, talking with people and being social, so this felt like the perfect fit.  I guess it all began during my pregnancy.  I thought, “Let me start using Instagram as an official organized picture storage platform to document my pregnancy & life with a baby and possibly meet some other moms that I could chat with and get advice from”.  Well, it has been perfect for that and so much more!  Never did I think I would become friends with people all around the U.S. & some in other countries.  I mean, actual friends.  Friends I talk to daily, vent to, get advice from and hang out with in person.  It honestly is so cool.  In addition, I never thought I could have so much fun.  I knew it was possible but I never really thought I it would be me.

One of those amazing relationships that have blossomed through Instagram is my girl Bonnie Stone @haveakidtheysaid.  She has decided to start a mom blog challenge with some incredible women in order to promote creative blog posts and social media support!  She has challenged us to join along in blogging at least once a month.  Genius or crazy?  The jury is still out if you ask me!  I suppose my answer will be derived after I see how long it actually takes me to write this one blog post (yes, I have opened and saved it about 20 times so far, and counting).   And, umm, did someone say challenge?  That’s all anyone has to say and it’s ON!  Who can relate?  But in all seriousness, I am scared shitless of this challenge. It’s hard to explain but I will try.  I feel like I am pretty witty in person but I don’t think I’m captivating or exciting when I write/blog.  I have never really felt comfortable or confident writing.  I second guess myself.  I suppose it’s because I have time to see and hear it out loud and have the ability to backspace the hell out of the stuff I don’t like.  Whereas, when I shoot from the hip in person, I typically just end up inserting foot in mouth if I sound like an ass (which may be more often than I like).  By the way, where is the backspace button in real life?  Anyway, back to the real reason for this blog, each month either Bonnie picks a topic or we come up with one collectively and what is more fitting to start out 2019 than, “goals for the year and how you will take care of yourself?”  So, that leads me to this first blog post… and it goes a little something like this!

That girl right there, pictured above, is my reason for this post!  I started this social media journey about a year and a half ago when I found out I was pregnant with Hendrix.  It’s insane to me that she is already ONE and how fast time is truly slipping through my fingertips.  Some of you may know (more of you probably don’t) but my journey to becoming a mom was a very long one!  11 years, the loss of a precious baby, IVF and she’s finally here.  Wow, that sounds so simple and straight forward when I type it out in black and white, but God it was anything but that!  What I can say is, I always describe it as “an amazing emotional journey that was worth the wait”.  Hendrix is our heart walking around in real life.  She is our best creation.  (We also can’t believe we kept this little human alive and thriving for a year!  Yay, go us! :))

I had been dreaming of a family life like this for as long as I can remember and it’s finally here – and more amazing then I could have thought it would be.  Ok, maybe my house could be on the inter-coastal and I have a large boat out back on a dock, but everything else is pretty damn near perfect! Ha!  Motherhood has been beautiful and has filled me up more than I imagined.  I feel my most authentic self for sure!  I am honored to be Hendrix’s mom, a wife, a daughter and friend to many.  One thing I never thought was going to happen was to create friendships from a social media platform like Instagram.  At times it has been slow and arduous but it certainly has provided me with so many awesome connections and collaborations.

As Hendrix’s first birthday was approaching I knew I wanted to make it super special being that I prayed and waited so long to celebrate her.  In reality I knew going all out was more for me but I went there anyway…and it was freaking amazing! 🙂  So how does this tie into my goals for 2019 you ask?  Well, my ultimate vision is to use Instagram as my primary source of income.  Don’t get me wrong, I am still using it for the reasons I mentioned previously, but after utilizing the platform I clearly see the potential and am ready to tap into it.  I am just now, after creating content for a good year and a half or so, starting to see steady income & product incentives.  Ultimately I am committed to blogging and creating content that others love and get excited to read, follow, like, & comment on!  So this mom blog challenge is the perfect opportunity to put that into action! 

WHITE CUPCAKE STAND & DINNER PLATES: SOPHISTIPLATE @SOPHISTIPLATE

The reason for me focusing on and building my blog platform is to support amazing brands and companies who are willing to trust me to represent them in the best light.   I mean, after all, it’s a mutual benefit and gain to collaborate with companies.  In planning Hendrix’s 1st birthday, there were so many details I wanted to include.   I reached out to several companies to establish collaborations.  Many declined, many did not have space in their calendar, and a few agreed and graciously sent us product!  I am so appreciative!  Don’t get it twisted…again, that sounds so simple and straightforward, just ask and you shall receive (from some), but no, it’s quite the opposite.  The business of blogging & creating content on social media is seriously a TON of work.  There are many hours of researching companies you want to represent, communicating the benefit you bring to them as an influencer, creating the content (meaning taking 383,938 photos to get the 1 or 2 perfect ones), wrangling kids if you have them, battling the elements like weather, editing the photos, creating captivating captions, posting at the perfect peak time, and then spending hours engaging with your audience.  Phew, I am exhausted just thinking about it!  I now see why so many people give up on it so easily when the likes and comments don’t come in and no one is knocking at your door to collaborate. 

Here’s the thing for me, I lead with love and am open and supportive with this community and it has reciprocated!  I have shared what I have learned and experienced.  I refuse to be stingy with it.  I receive tips and advice wherever possible, taking things with a grain of salt.  I am not the first, nor will I be the last person to blog and post content on social media, so I am committed to enjoying it to its fullest. 


I will leave you with some other beautiful pictures from the party! 

X<3 X <3 , Jen 

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Photography Courtesy of Crystal Swass @blue.anchor.love

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thank • you to all the teachers out there • i thank • you
to all the teachers out there • i don’t know how you do it but i’m glad you do! • for anyone who’s last minute scrambling on teacher appreciation gift ideas, here’s the little gift card holder i made for the staff at hendrix’s school • i used card stock i had at home • swipe to see the card inside the holder • 
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DIY steps:
✏️ trace a gift card in the shape of a pencil just a bit wider and taller than the gift card using the pink color paper resembling the the eraser
✏️ cut out with scissors
✏️ use the orange pencil color paper to create a rectangle and hot glue the sides and bottom to the pink paper to create a pocket
✏️ cut a strip of gold or silver paper to create the metal ring and hot glue on the orange color paper being sure not to close the pocket
✏️ cut a triangle shape in light yellow for the wood and use glue stick to attach
✏️ cut a lead shape from black paper and adhere with glue stick
✏️ use fun ribbon and thank you tag
happy • easter we hope you’re all having a bl happy • easter 
we hope you’re all having a blessed, joyous day so far! • these little bunnies had the best time hunting for eggs (in the house) • yup, you heard it right, the bunny was sneaky and left a note that he hid all the eggs inside the house this year! 😆• the bunny brought me a dash everyday egg cooker and i will say, it’s amazing • what’s your go-to breakfast and is there something special you like to eat on easter? • i had a perfectly cooked poached egg over toast thanks to the little gadget! • where has it been all my life? • check it out in my stories! 
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baby • face we interrupt the diy crafts for some baby • face
we interrupt the diy crafts for some cute pics of bodhi! • same squishy, sweet baby face, just a different day • swipe to see • where did my nugget go!? 
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can’t • stop • won’t • stop bodhi bringi can’t • stop • won’t • stop
bodhi bringing you all the smiles • this kid! (swipe to see endless cuteness) • has this month been flying by for you? • i can’t believe we are halfway through march • next thing you know we’ll be saying we are halfway thru the year! • woah!
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jump • for • joy who’s happy it’s friday? jump • for • joy
who’s happy it’s friday? • what’s something you’re looking forward to this weekend? • hubby and i are off to celebrate the gift i got him for valentine’s day - dinner date, a miami heat game, overnight hotel stay and breakfast! • can i get an “amen”? • in the mean time, for a laugh, see my jumping photo (in reverse) and my attempt to get a cute photo in front of a gorgeous pink garage door (I need that door in my life) with my babe who didn’t want to take a pic! LOL • comical 
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cheesin’ a girl after my own heart • what’s cheesin’ 
a girl after my own heart • what’s one thing you’re proud of that you did this week so far? • look at that smile for these flowers • she helped me put them in the vase (aka @target dollar spot oversized mixing bowl) and was so proud • i hope she continues to love flowers as much a so do • swipe to see all goodness and some other close up details that flew by in my reel from the other day 
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big • visions do you make a vision board regular big • visions
do you make a vision board regularly? • i haven’t in a very long time and this felt so good • aside from being with a ton of fun and amazing women it was refreshing to creatively represent big things i’ll be up to this year! • thanks to @modernmaven for hosting us and always holding us to our highest vibes! • good vibes only 💕🤙🏼✌🏼
leap • of • faith what’s one thing you wish leap • of • faith 
what’s one thing you wish you had the guts to do but just haven’t • i would love to own my own company - think huge event space and adorable coffee & floral shop! • who’s in? • the name of that brand? • i’m not sure but something florida because, duh! • speaking of…one of our favorite florida brands is @beallsstores - thanks to them for these vibrant, fun outfits! • swipe to see the cute details
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what’s • up what’s the next fun thing you ha what’s • up
what’s the next fun thing you have planned? • i vowed to keep the parties to a minimum scale from here on out BUT when i see this kind of joy on my kids faces and these fun pictures it makes it really hard 😖 • i’m not going to lie, i have been scoping out 2nd bday party themes for bodhi’s bday (in july 🤣) • i know, i know
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