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I'm officially obsessed with this scarf { from Madewell }.  I love that it's got the feel of a thicker, larger scarf with the classic look of a silk scarf.  The other versions are cute, too! These Kendra Scott earrings ( remember these (they're called the Danielle)?  Still wear them just as much as when I first got them). Any new faves you all have found?

Is this arrangement not absolutely gorgeous?  The flowers and the sweet vase (teapot?). {Via Pinterest  via Style Me Pretty}

Such a goof.  Seriously.  I don't know where she came up with this face.

For our home, I would like. Happy Christmastime.   {Found via Oh So Beautiful Paper }

As the holidays get closer (YAY...Christmas music is PLAYing in the Kemp household!) and I have a few more school breaks in the next few weeks, I thought I might try to do some holiday gift guides!  If nothing else, other than to keep track of ideas for future gift-giving.  :) And to start...for the baby girl (easiest.)! {Item links below} {Clockwise from top left:  Safari Block Set ;  Mirabelle the Bunny ;  Wooden Push Duck ;  Striped Felt Flower Bow ;  Adorable Squeakie Toys ;  Sweet Security Blanket ;  Land of Nod "Not-so-Jumbo Rattle" ;  Chickadee Hat Garden } Also, here are more all things baby posts and favorite baby products .

Eloise received a very special gift today.  A sweet giddy-up horse from Mama and Papa Modali before they move.  It was Deepika's when she was little, so now we have a little bit of Auntie Dee in our house.  Eloise thoroughly enjoyed riding it, and I know she'll continue to as the years go on.  Also of note - everything is completely intact 27 years later.  Including the directions and sound effects.  Yep.  :)  Hopefully it lasts 27 more!

Aren't these the sweetest little slippers (from Garnet Hill )? p.s.  Eloise currently wears these  shoes most days from her Auntie Deepu.  People love them. I love them, too. :)

of the Shabby Apple Giveaway is...Rachel!  Yay! Rachel, if you want to e-mail (colleen.staff@gmail.com) me your info (phone number, address, and size you'd like), we'll get it all set up! :) Thanks to everyone for participating.  Hopefully there will be more soon!

A little Patty for our little patty-cake?  Yes, please! { Patagonia Baby Down Vest } Ah, Patagonia.  There was a point in life when I was running a lot, I was climbing a lot, and well, I was in college.  And I had a pair of pants ( this pair ).  Sometimes I wore these pants running, then climbing, then to bed, then to class, then anywhere else.  It was disgusting, I realize now.  But they were the most magical pants (finally had to retire them).  I wore them with my fleece , and I was oh, so comfy and warm.   Anyways, even then, people sometimes thought they were dress pants.  And they always made me feel thin(ner).  Now that I am back in "college," even though I spend most of the day sitting on my behind and I have no need for work-out clothes, I'd like that collegiate comfiness back.  Which is why I am asking for new Patty for Christmas.  EA and I can match.  

Dear Eloise,  I'm sorry I haven't been keeping your up with your updates the past few months.  So, this will be a little catch-up for months 8 and 9.  A little list of all the fun things you do. * You love to play.  Like, LOVE it.  So much so that the past few nights you've sat on a blanket in the living room with your dad and I and played with all your toys for a few hours straight.  This includes: banging toys on other toys.  Banging toys on furniture.  Banging toys on people.  Knocking toys together.  Pulling toys out of toy bin.  Hugging stuffed animals.  Pressing buttons.  Eating toys. * You love paper.  Not a surprise - you are my daughter.  The only problem is that you love to eat paper.  You recently ate a piece of the developmental screening sheet Cookie brought us.  So that solves that.  Unfortunately, this also includes non-board books.  The other day you were "reading" Pat the ...

Hi, all!  Yay...it's a giveaway! See the  skirt  above?  You can win it!  S habby Apple has offered to give away a free  Adelaide  skirt to one lucky reader!  Woohoo!  Shabby Apple sells lots of adorable vintage style dresses (the one below is one of my favorites!), cute maternity dresses , and even some little girls dresses! Entering will be very simple. A few notes...the skirt can only be shipped to a US address and there cannot be any exchanges. 1.  To enter, you must "like" Shabby Apple on facebook ( click here ), then leave a comment below letting me know you did so.  That's it. 2.  If you would like extra entries, you can do the following, leaving a separate comment to let me know you did each (for instance, if you did all four, you would have four separate comments): + Tweet the giveaway +  Share it on facebook + Follow or subscribe to Pink Holidaze (if you haven't already!) Shabby Apple has is also offe...