Friday Faves | Wild Purple

As a photographer & mom of 3 stupidly beautiful children, I have had the privilege of working with many vendors who gift us some AMAZING pretty things to feature on my blogs.

I'll be honest, most days, my big girl camera sits on my dresser, under a pile of clean clothes, unused. I am too busy wiping butts, noses & faces to take the time to lay on the floor, outside my kid's bedrooms waiting for the perfect shot. Occasionally, I make those shots happen. The beauty of people sending us pretty things to model is that it forces me to take the camera out, and now, those pictures are in my family yearbooks forever.

This week, I want to brag on The Wild Purple. I can't tell you how much these women have blessed my family with such fun stuff. When they heard about the boys' Cowboys & Indians party, they immediately asked if they could make a special cowboy bunting for the party. I obvi said yes immediately!

In addition to some cute scarves and the bunting, they sent the most darling head pieces for Maddie & I.

Go check out their fun things over at Instagram, Twitter, & Pinterest! You'll love their shop!

The Twinjas Turn 1!

I like throwing parties. I get a lot of shit for the over-the-top parties I throw for my kids. Yes, it's mostly for me, but isn't that ok? I mean, I like to have fun decorations, I want a theme, I want people dressing up to match the theme, and dammit, I want a little pomp & circumstance over my kids' birthdays. 

I digress. 

The boys turning 1 was no different. The first birthday has to be awesome. Well, at my house it does. 

I wanted to do something fun for these two. Cowboys and Indians. I spent countless hours discussing options for clothing, decorations, and cake flavors with a handful of GRACIOUS vendors, and below you will see my vision come to life. 

Special thanks to Babette's Feast & Catering, Sweet N Swag, Little Mr. Ties, The Wild Purple, The Printed Palette, & A Little Hipster for all of the amazing gifts you donated to make this party happen. It was everything I had envisioned! 

A special thanks to my main girl, Maren freaking Miller, for snapping pictures while I rangled children, ate cake, carried babies, and shielded my offspring from the monsoon that decided to blow in the second this party started. 

The most amazing cakes by Babette's Feast & Catering

 Vintage cowboy bunting from The Wild Purple

 Shoes: Sweet n Swag, Jeans: Old Navy, Suspenders: Little Mr. Ties

Shoes: Sweet n Swag, Leggings: A Little Hipster, Tee: The Printed Palette, Headband: yours truly 

Best Damn Bachette Recap | Episode 2

Britt cries.

Men go home.

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I kid, I kid. But, for real.

In true Chris Harrison fashion, he drags out the painful, "They chose Kaitlyn because you aren't wife material. But can I show you to my suite?" spiel. Could he BE anymore dramatic?

Chris to Kaitlyn: "Unfortunately, you have to go back in there & talk to that room of uggos."

Kaitlyn: "OMG. I think I'm going to throw up."

Me too, Kaitlyn. Me too.

And I'm sorry, why are we not kicking #teambritt boys out the door? We know they wanted Britt, but we're keeping them around? Like, what? Runner-up is good enough?

Cocktail Party

Joshua: "I welded you a rose." Thank you?

Ben Z: "I'm a fitness professional. There's nothing more rewarding than taking a fatty and helping them look hot." Really? Nothing? How about being a doctor and saving lives?

Buddha: "I'm confused right now. My soul sister is gone and I feel like the eagles have soared away. I want to drink of her fountain, but now I need to dig my own well." Whatever he's smoking, I want some.

Jared: "You are so sweet, so pretty, and I'm so happy you're here, so please don't vote me off. I voted for Britt, but now I'm #teamkaitlyn just 15 minutes later."  If that's not sincerity...

JJ: "I have a kid. Rose, please!"

Tanner: You guys, he's a dentist. He needed to check her teeth with his tongue. Relax. 

Shawn B: I didn't know Ryan Gosling had a younger, available brother. 

First impression rose goes to Gosling 2.0. Good choice, Kaitlyn. And hot kiss. 

Rose Ceremony

Let's be honest, we're picking based on looks. So, if you're ugly, peace out. 

Chris, Ben H, JJ, Joe, Kupah, Boy George, Ryan B, Joshua, Buddha...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to have a dramatic aside with Brady. "This has been a really difficult party for me. I have known Britt for 40 minutes and I want to have her babies, so I'm going to run all over Malibu looking for her. Byeeeeeeeee."

Clint, Corey, Jonathan, Cory, Ben Z, Tanner, Captain Hook, Justin, Jared

And with that, the sex therapist, stripper, & the junkyard specialist are all headed home, and with it, our dreams of kinky drama.

But then, oh, but then. The previews were the best part of this episode.

Nick is back because he still has no life or job. 

The moaning. The freaking moaning. Kudos to Kaitlyn for being the first person to admit that she had sex with someone on the show. I mean, they all do it, but she just had the stones to admit it. 

Who do you hope she picks? Who do you think she sleeps with? If you want to know who she sleeps with, Reality Steve tweeted it last night HERE! Leave comments below! And don't forget to enter to win your Bachelorette tee here!