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Let's face it...this time of year is crazy for everyone...crazy fun...but still crazy! Throw planning 2 birthday parties, training for a marathon, planning Disney vaca, my basketball number getting retired, a family mini XMAS vaca, producing the Spring 2012 Posh Principessa line, planning Cinderella's Posh Tea Party all during the month of Christmas... and you get one busy momma :) So, where have I been...why have I been MIA?? Although, I rarely do custom orders anymore...I have done quite a few this month for my Posh Princess and my Posh Prince. I'd love to share...so here it goes... I will show you a sneak peek of one of my many projects...my son's birthday party (more pics to follow after his party :) We did a superhero theme for him and I HAD A BLAST. Here is one picture taken by http://www.blisseleven.com/ that we did for the invites. I love them . Super Roc melts my heart and this is why...  So, after 15 years...my basketball number 21 got retired at my high school. The minute I found out...I knew just what my daughter would wear to the ceremony (yes this is a priority, ha). I found an old Final Four shirt of mine and turned it into a dress. Now our high school colors are not the most fun, no pink and green, but watching my daughter run around in my old final four shirt was priceless... Here is another pic from that night that I will forever treasure. My parent's don't read my blog, so they won't ever see this but I will feel better getting this out there in the internet forever land...  They truly are the most amazing and supportive parents in the world. I had so many people come up to me that night congratulating me on my hard work...but really...they should have been congratulating my parents. They have been the best role models, teaching me hard work and dedication...they gave up their lives (basketball became their life) during my basketball years. They supported me, rebounded for me countless hours at the gym, took me to games/practices, cheered like no other, never thought twice about forking over the money for yet another tournament/team/league, etc. THANKS MOM AND DAD...I love you :) Onto the next project...DISNEY...need I say more. We are going to Disney and I am going to do the Goofy Challenge (half marathon, followed by a full marathon the next day). I am super excited to take on this challenge and to celebrate it with my family at the most magical place in the world. So, what does this mean for a mom who sews...I better get busy. I made an outfit for each day for my daughter and one shirt for my son, along with some signature books. One "dress" she already had and she can wear it as a tunic now :) Hopefully time will allow for me to make lil man one more thing. But here is my progress so far... (The best part is that I only bought ONE yard of fabric for all of these. The rest were scraps or fabric I already had...YEAH!)  Last but DEFINATELY not least... Cinderella's Posh Tea Party. We have been busy working with KJS events and Bliss Eleven to bring you the most magical mother/daughter date. We will have glamorous activities that are going to make your posh princess feel like the princess she is! Tickets will go on sale the week after the holidays!! Stay tuned for more details... Here is a sneak peek of more to come...  P.S. Happy Holidays :) 
 Cinderella and Posh Principessa are pairing up to bring you the new Spring 2012 line at our upcomoing Cinderella's Posh Tea Party. Grandmas...aunts...friends...moms...this is the perfect event for you and your daughter. Let her feel like the princess she is at the party enjoying glamourous activities, fashion, shopping, and lots of fun. Don't forget your camera and signature book, as Cinderella will be there for photos. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.poshprincipessa.com/ under the Cinderella's Posh Tea Party tab. The princess tickets are $20 and the queen tickets are $22. The price includes a princess lunch, pinkalicious tea, and a dreamy dessert. Each princess will receive $10 Posh Cash and other coupons from local businesses. Other activities (may be an additional cost) : Hair and make-up, feathers with http://www.mybellezasalon.com/Exclusive personalized princess artwork with http://www.myhandyworks.com/Mini tea party photo sessions (see photos below) with http://www.blisseleven.com/These are by appointment only. Each session will be 5 minutes and you can do a mommy/daughter pic, friends, or a pick of just your princess. Purchase this add-on at checkout. 1 princess -$25 2 princesses (in one mini shoot)-$40 3 princess (in one mini shoot) -$50   Cinderella's Posh Tea Party will be at Once Upon A Bash in Maplewood, February 18th, 11-1. Tickets are limited. Go to http://www.poshprincipessa.com/ for more information. Hope to see you there!
We have always said, the typical Posh Principessa outift can be worn all year round (and for many years). Lately, we have been doing just that. The Flower Power outfit from this summer is still one of my favorites, so I would be sad to put it away now that summer is over. I am SO glad we don't have to. For the fall, crisp days...LAYER, LAYER, and LAYER some more. Any of the tank tops or dresses can be worn with a plain shirt underneath. (You can get plain tees at Children's Place or Target.) Layer the skirts and dresses with tights. And if it was really chilly, layer them with a jean jacket and throw on some boots. Layering is in, so why not take advantage of it. In fact, let your princess dress herself with as many layers as she wants. She will have fun doing it, be warm, and feel proud she picked it ALL out by herself. In the first picture, I let Ava layer it herself. Although, she did a little TOO many layers. But, after we took off the tu tu she had OVER the skirt (and left the one she had under) and we took off the bright purple eye shadow she had on her neck, we were out the door. This dress is from our 2010 Fall line, Sealed With a Kiss. It was one of our most popular dresses, so you probably have one. Well, go get it out of the box downstairs because it has ONE more season left in it :) The sleeves become three-quarter sleeves and it is the perfect tunic this year.  And of course, we always pair up our outfits with a Pocket Full of Posey headband because they are just the right finishing touch :)
I couldn't resist this pic. Ava's teacher at school (who is amazing) mentioned the kiddos should be dressing themselves. It helps them become independent and feel proud. So, when I called Ava's name that is was time to go...she came out of her playroom like this. "Oh My", I thought! We don't have time to change and after all, it looks like she worked really hard on this outfit! Plus, she couldn't be more proud. So, after a quick pic, out the door we went with pink glitter high heels (you can't see them), dance bow in, tutu under tutu, 3 Brookie Cookie Bow's necklaces on, and a shade of lipstick (glasses didn't make the cut). When we walked into the meeting, I just smiled :) They knew we were there and Ava was so happy the entire time...a job well done.  I couldn't post all the pics of Ava and not my son...So, here is a pic of my little principe and I. I just love his smile :)
So, we have enjoyed the pumpkin spice lattes, they have been nice, but we are READY FOR SPRING to get here :) We have purchased some of our fabric and the majority of the line is designed. We are super excited to share it with you. Stay tuned...
What an exciting time of year...the launch of a new line. I want to give a big thanks to BLISS ELEVEN for your hard-work and continued support AND Pocket Full of Poseys for always making the most adorable hair accessories for each and every outfit. I also want to thank everyone else who helped make props for the 2011 photo shoot. For all those photographers out there looking for new ideas or for the moms planning an upcoming party...I will list the (AMAZING) companies below their product.
Meet our new POSH family members :)
Fall In Love
(Streamers by FashionLUVBug www.etsy.com/shop/fashionluvbug )
Ruffles Galore
I Believe
 Snow Adorable
Ooh La La
Autumn On My Mind
We are WOWed by the orders and compliments on this line. Remember that there is limited quanities for our 2011 line. So if you can't decide which one...get both...before you get neither :(
I also can't write a blog and thank people without thanking my daughter. She can't read, so she won't be reading this but...THANK YOU AVA...YOU ARE THE BEST! Ava makes it fun and unforgettable, to say the least!! I dug out a picture from our 2009 Fall Line shoot with Bliss Eleven (Laurie Nowling Photography back then). Oh how my posh princess has changed :)
 
2011 Fall line .....................................Fall 2009 Line
Another big thanks to Emma, our Spring Contest Winner from the Bliss Eleven, Puddle Ducks, and Posh Principessa Model Search. She is a doll!!!! Her sweet personality made it so easy to get some great shots. We are so lucky to have her represent our clothing line in the upcoming Puddle Ducks ad in the St. Louis Kids Magazine. Stay tuned...
 YEAH EMMA :)
On the personal side of things, I wanted to share this FUN idea. Ava loves to draw and is constantly coming home from school with artwork. So, like every parent, you wonder...what in the world am I suppose to do with all this. You hate to throw it away. (and if you have they ALWAYS seem to find it and can't believe that it was in the trash ;) So, I went hunting for the magical idea of where to "store" the artwork. I fell in love with this idea. We got a piece of glass made (from St. Charles Glass and Glazing in Wentzville) for our kitchen table. It is slightly lifted off the table and we can slide Ava's masterpieces right under the table. SHE IS SO PROUD...it looks neat...is a great conversation piece... and is easy to interchange the art. We can stick pictures, draw personalized place mats, store artwork, etc.
Happy shopping on the Fall 2011 line :)
Two months have gone by since I have blogged... please forgive me ;) We have been busy, busy, busy... Besides finalizing our Fall 2011 line, we have done it all: Six Flags, Grant's Farm, the Zoo, Magic House, Hurricane Harbor, Planet Fun, Swimming almost everyday, etc.
So, it hit me the other day...I realized that my life often feels like it does when climbing a mountain. Every morning, I start at the bottom, and I think of all the things that need to be done. As the day progresses, I take tiny steps up the mountain (rarely stopping for a break or water). I keep climbing up the mountains as I do laundry, dishes, work on Posh, clean-up, run errands, etc. I try to check all the things off my "Things To Do" list as I move up the mountain. Some days climbing the mountain is easier than others. And some days, we climb a lot faster than others. But who cares as long as we make it to the top, right? Then there is that occasional day, when we hit a road block and I just want to turn around and go back down the mountain. When I want to stop though, my kiddos keep pushing me. They motivate me to keep going and going. For the most part, we have a blast climbing the mountain...we manage to laugh a lot and sometimes we even cry. We LOVE when Daddy isn't working and he gets to come with us!! And I can't thank my parents enough for all the times they help me get to the top. When we get lucky, we pass by good friends and family going up the same mountain too. We try to explore as much as we can along the way, and I know we are building memories each step we take. When I (we) get to the top of the mountain, the kiddos are snug in bed, and I collapse as I prepare for another fun climb tomorrow ;) Here is one picture I captured on a recent climb... :)
Since I have started this journey of "mountain climbing", I have also found quite a happy place. I finally figured out a happy balance of being a mom, wife, biz owner, friend, etc. I mean, let's face it, us moms put too much pressure on ourselves. We try to do it all and we are people pleazures. We wear so many hats; we are incredible. I figured out one hat that really fits good... and that's the hat I have been using to climb all day. And by no means am I saying I look good in this hat, or that I am a perfect mom, perfect friend, or perfect biz owner. But I am trying my best and the hat is working...I am getting to the top of the mountain each day. I mean come on...I even managed to clean out the filing cabinets this month (and threw away receipts from 2004????) It only took 33 years, but I came to the realization...what I don't get to "explore" on the way up that day or what doesn't get done on the list, will still be there the next day (unless your hubby or someone does it for you and that's even better :)
So while I am very motivated by my kiddos to go 100 miles per hour up the mountain, I am also quite motivated by my customers too. I enjoy chatting with you, emailing you, and talking with you about your Posh "needs". A perfect example is when I got to work with this amazing mom. We chatted about making the perfect outfits for her upcoming Bliss Eleven photo shoot. The outfits looked adorable on her kids...I mean could this picture be any cuter?? I am so inspired by seeing beautiful kiddos like these in pictures or on the street with Posh clothes on. It is like "getting a gold medal" at the top of the mountain :)
During our last few months of climbing, we were able to complete our Fall 2011 line, and we can't wait to see all the princesses and princes in their Posh clothes. We are exited and have heard by more than one person "this is our best line yet"!!! WOW! That makes me so happy. The line is a little different than in the past...it is smaller...in more ways than one. We are offering about half the items compared to our 2010 Fall Line. And we made less. What does that mean...it means that each of the items in this line, have extra details, and were created with extra love. WE LOVE each item and hope you do too:) We made less (and will not be reordering). So, when they are gone, they are gone. This will make them even more extra special. So, if you are debating... don't debate too long...you don't want the items to be SOLD OUT :)
We will launch our new line at the beginning of September. We are so excited...our photo shoot with Bliss Eleven is less than a week away. We have teamed up with some great stores too for our props that we are using at the shoot. FashionLuvBug ( www.etsy.com/shop/fashionluvbug), Polka Dot Market ( http://www.polkadotmarket.com/), Paper Addict ( www.etsy.com/shop/thepaperaddict) are a few. Check them out and stay tuned to see their adorable props.
As much as I would love to share all the pics we have taken on our recent journeys, that would take too long...after all, we have to keep climbing... So, I tried to pick the most exciting thing my son did and the most exciting thing my daughter did. BUT our climbs/journeys have been so fun these past few months....I couldn't just pic one, so here are a couple :)
Rocco standing :) (thank goodness for fast cameras)
Ava skiing on BIG GIRL skies was sooo exciting!!
Rocco scooting...oh how those mountain climbs are really getting fun :)
Ava, my lil fish, having NO fear going down this HUGE water slide.
Ava has been shooting hoops lately. For those of you who know me, I was a basketball junkie growing up :)
We got to play with our adorable cousin Ella this month. And not to mention my Grandpa turned 91. (He is so amazingly strong on the inside and out!)
Here is a pic of Me and my hubby after I ran the San Francisco marathon. Running over the Golden Gate bridge was priceless. P.S. My shirt says "I Love Ralph" since the day I ran was our 7 year anniversary :)
Time flies when you are having fun...Another month has gone by; I just can't believe it!!! I wanted to start this blog off by sharing a super cute store that I found called Brookie Cookie's Bows. Her page is www.etsy.com/shop/brookiecookiesbows! She made this custom rolled rose necklace that you see in these pics. She has the cutest stuff. Make sure to check out her store and tell her we sent you :)   P.S. The hair accessories are from Pocket Full of Poseys. She made them custom to match these outfits. Check out her facebook for some new headbands that she just made that are very similar to these! I love to do this blog for a few reasons! The main reason is I LOVE LOVE LOVE to look back at the month and reflect on everything. So, yesterday as I sat down to look at my favorite things from the month, I pulled 16 pictures into my blog folder. Wow...we must have had a fun month, huh :) So I narrowed it down a little...  In case you didn't see this on our Facebook Fan page, one of our FAVORITE items ever made is going to be in our fall line...our patchwork pants. They will be made with different fabrics, but here is an idea...  We just had my son's 6 month (really 5 month) pics taken with Bliss Eleven. We couldn't be more happy with the pics. So, we are REALLY happy to announce we are pairing up with Bliss Eleven, again, to do a super fun...one day only... exclusive to Posh Principessa customers ...event. Most likely the event will be in the middle of August. Stay tuned...
It has been a long time since I wrote, so I don't even know where to begin :) My weekly blogs have become monthly blogs, but I am sure you mothers understand. A long list of things to do everyday...praying just to get a couple of things on the list crossed off...the blog always seems to get moved to the next day's list (and so on). I think a mother's day should have at least 5 more hours a day in it, don't you :) Anyhoo... I thought I would start with this picture!! This is a picture taken from Bliss Eleven Studios of my daughter and her two of her besties :) The thought of this morning puts a permanent smile on my face! To sum it up...it was a magical morning. Watching Ava laugh, smile, and hold her friends' hands was simply adorable. Laurie did an amazing job capturing it all. When more pictures get edited, I will post a few more, but here is one sneak peek... (For all those moms with little dancers out there...I know it is recital and picture time for dance, I would definately consider setting up a shoot with Bliss Eleven. It was so fun!!)
Happy Be-lated Mother's Day to all...Mother's Day has definately become my favorite "holiday". I had a great day. We celebrated by having a tea party with my mom and kids. We dressed up in fun clothes, hats, rings, necklaces, etc and had "tea". Watching Ava's light up when Mimi put on her clothes was priceless. And when she wanted to do cheers with Mimi, that was even better. I just can't thank my mom enough for all the values, love, and laughter she has given me. I hope I grow up to be just like her one day ;)   I finally made time to re-do my posh princess's room. I used all the fabrics from our previous lines and had a blast doing it!! The room is almost done. All we need to complete it are some of the adorable prints from the dance pics Bliss Eleven just took!!! The frames were made to match the bedding and came from Delta Girl Frames. Sarah was AWESOME to work with. Her shop is www.etsy.com/shop/ellachamp :) Stop by her shop and tell her we sent you!!  Reflecting back on the month of May, I couldn't not post this following pic...it is definately a highlight. Mimi taught Ava to pump on the swing...ALL BY HERSELF, so I no longer have to push her. YEAH!!!!!! And another highlight...Rocco can sit up (for the most part). We have a shoot with Bliss Eleven coming up...so we have been practicing a lot so he can sit up and say cheese for Laurie :)  Here is one of the items he will be wearing in his upcoming shoot...love how it turned out and can't wait to get his pics taken in it ;)
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