Shoes & Other Things!

 

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My mom bought Brynn a pair of TOMS shoes! When you buy a pair, the company gives a pair to a child in need. The packing is so neat, giving you a bag for the shoes & a sticker! I love the back with the TOMS tag sewn on!

I picked up a pair of MISSONI shoes for Brynn at Target! These were way too too cute to pass up! I wish they had them in my size!:) As the inventory goes down, I think the line is going on clearance! :) Time to stock up before it's gone for good!

The pink mocassins are so warm & so precious (the inside is faux leopard fur!:) And the boots are my favorite! Brynn looks ADORABLE in them! You can pull up the sides for a taller boot, or turn them down, for the faux fur to show!:)

I placed an order for this fabric from Spoon Flower!

I spent quite some time on the site...just lovin' all the different fabric!

I picked this out, in particular, because it's similar to David Hicks "La Fiorentina" fabric,

which I DROOL over when I come across it in design magazines! I wanted this fabric for above my kitchen sink..a lil' homemade curtain..but I ordered quilting weight (not-knowing-what-I-was-doing) and so I need to find another use for it, being SO thin!

These are my dream pillows, by David Hicks. I LOVE this pattern!

I picked up this cutie-patootie cookbook and reminded me of Brynn.

 It's so colorful and has tons of yummy looking recipes!

 

I used fresh rosemary on red potatoes and it was so good, and made the house smell so good! We had asparagus and farm-raised tilapia with them! Everyday around 5 pm, I put on my trusty "Williams Sonoma" pink apron and try to whip up something healthy (& tasty) for the fam! It's been a process, but I have COME TO LOVE COOKING and BEING IN THE KITCHEN! Practice pays off!:)

A good snack that I've made a couple times is spinach & artichoke dip. I loved these MU chips I found at "Price Chopper." I use 2 boxes of "Stauffers" cream of spinach, and add a can of artichoke hearts and top it off with parmesan cheese! IT-IS-SO-GOOD!

My recent Bella by Karah project is working with the event manager at THE BERG! The lovely space where Doug & I had our vow renewal party! I am created the space's personal stationery, as well as, a postcard for them to mail to brides. Here is one of the designs I presented to them.

I have been keeping 3 plants alive in our house! (2/3 are shown here.) I love having something green and lively in each room. One day, we'll do a garden (the kids would love it too!)

A friend I met at Univ. of Iowa, asked me to create baby shower invites, and that they be gender neutral. So I did orange paisley & elephants (which I can never resist!:)

{Thank you for continued support, Emily. You are a top customer at BBK!}

I've used this orange dahlia flower & quite a few invites I have done this fall. These were for a wedding shower.

Brynn was a lil' puppy for Halloween! This was Evan's "Pottery Barn" costume from last year (They have the CUTEST costumes!) Evan wanted NOTHING to do with dressing up this year..but Brynn will wear any accessory...a hat, scarf, sunglasses, bows.SHE IS ALL GIRL!:)

My lil' boo boo is not feeling the best! Praying it's nothing! He's been extra cuddly and sleeping in. Trying to keep him hydrated and giving him fever reducer! xoxoxo Evan Michael!

Cheers to 3 years! Doug & I had the best party on November 1st, 2008!

What a magical night with our family & friends!

Signing off...enjoy your week! Love, Karah

Nell Hills and other things!



I decided I needed something with a botanical feel for my house. I used kraft paper from Michaels and white acrylic paint.

This is what I came up with..a white fern on khaki. I put one on the kids toy/book shelf in our "den."

And the other one on our mantel.

Dinner one night this week was farfalle pasta with butternut squash sauce and tomato basil foccacia. {Doug enjoyed this very much!}

My "Nell Hills" purchases. 3 horn frames and fabric remnants! I am in love with this store! After Doug listened to me go on and on about how much I loved it...he said "Do you want to go to the one in Atchison?" So we may be headed there sometime to check out that lil' town and do some shopping!

fabric piece used as a table runner.

check it...DURALEE!!!!!! {Good stuff.} This remnant was $3!!

Another fabric remnant from Nell Hills, being used as a table runner.

Two more new cookbooks to add to my collection!

I found another Penguin classic book at TJ MAXX! Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen!

Brynn was 13 months on Oct. 7th! She's so sweet & so fun!
{Working on her 1 year pics now!}

TGIF! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

XO, Karah

www.bellabykarah.com / www.bellabykarah.blogspot.com

I love autumn!

Fall is here! My favorite time of year! I love sweaters, boots, jeans, Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks & attempting to make or bake fall-ish type food and treats!

 

Our front step.

These are my new purchases from Francescas! I LOVE THAT STORE! They had a sale (buy 1 article of clothing, get the 2nd 1/2 off!) I thought these were good for a fall wardrobe. I was imagining all of them with my camel-knee-high-Steve-Madden-boots!:) -->except of course the striped number will be worn with jeans AND the boots!

"The best part of waking up." These two yummy things, are an attempt to make my own pumpkin spice lattes at home!
 DEE-LISH!

My NEW cookbooks! Can't wait to attempt some new meals!

Planning to make the pumpkin spice cookies this week. Brynn likes "Ella's Kitchen," squeezable treats when we're on the go (they're MOSTLY no-mess and look at that flavor...sweet potatoe, pumpkin, apples AND blueberries!) Evan & Brynn are both loving "Earth's Best" pop snax in sweet potatoe cinnamon!

 

 

I bought a new light for above our kitchen sink (purchased at Home Depot.) It matches our sink hardware perfectly! I also did a "no-sew" curtain/shade above the sink. I loved that fabric (found at JoAnn Fabrics.) I bought a yard and a half and hung it with clips at the top on the curtain rod and pinned up the sides.

Here are some invitations I did for a local wedding. An orange dahlia-type flower is fitting for a fall wedding!

My fab-find at TJ MAXX! A penguin classic, Little Women! I wanted to collect the fabric covered classics for Brynn. I had seen them at Anthropologie for $20 and I found this for $12.99! I hope to find more at other TJ's

I would LOVE to find some khaki/orange pillows like these! I looked on etsy.com and will continue to keep my eye out!
I want to throw more orange accents into my kitchen and family room!

I did end up buying ONE THING at Target from the Missoni line! This cosmetic bag, which I love. Many times I had more in my cart, but for some reason I always ended up putting everything back!? BUT this lil' guy made it all the way to the check-out!

Brynn turns 1!

My princess turned 1 on September 7th! We had her party the following Sunday! We had a blast! The party was at my parents house with our family & friends! Brynn has brought so much joy to our family & seeing her and Evan interact is my favorite gift!

This past Sunday, I participated in "Head for the Cure" race! It was such an awesome event. Our team, Sullivan's Sunflowers, was in honor of Susan Sullivan! A strong, beautiful woman, who happens to be one of my best friend's Mom!