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Masquerade!

We went double-dating to Phantom of the Opera this week with some friends of ours, and had a great night out! I forget how important it is to get out with adults every once in a while... It's just so rejuvenating! I'm such a homebody; I'd rather spend a romantic evening with an old film and some warm apple pie, cuddled up on the living room couch than an evening out. Only after I do actually get out do I realize how good I feel and how integral it is to our well-being as a couple. I always love going to the Pantages! My husband and I had our first actual "date" there, we saw the Lion King - we shared that as a childhood favorite. Since then we've seen a number of wonderful productions (two of my favorites being Fiddler on the Roof and Rain), but Phantom of the Opera, I have to be honest - I don't think I got it. I guess you must be opera-versed or something, because I couldn't make out lots of the dialogue... That being said, the scene "Phantom of the Opera" was one of the most breathtaking, thrilling, and gripping scene ever. Anyways, having the show on my mind - I can't get over how many Phantom-of-the-opera inspired things I've stumbled upon this week!! They're adorable, to boot!! Who would've known a simple mask could be so chic??

1. French Terry Mask T-shirt

2. Cotton Mask Onesie

3. Canvas Mask Messenger Bag

4. Baby/Toddler Burnout Mask Tee

5. Mask Bandanas

6. 14k Gold Mask Necklace

From the most charming little collection @ Atsuyo Et Akiko.

From the Ballet to the Runway

Everyone knows shades of pastel and flat soles are on the rise, but who knew the ballerina was in the fashion-spotlight?! Perfect for us mums - with ballet you get to mix girly and athletic... resulting in comfortable-chic. Get a load of these images from Chloé Spring/Summer 2011:

The color tones, the textures, the lengths, the accordion-pleats... I'm smitten by the ballet bug!

Learn to Love the Rain

315726794_640 I'm taking advantage of the cozy indoors today... spent the morning out with Freida running and jumping through an empty mall before the hustle and bustle of day began. She's down for a nap now, and I'm finally doing some planning for her birthday party next month.

In case you are stuck indoors with children on this rainy October day, check out some of my previous indoor-entertainment posts:

- snowed-in essentials

- printable PDF fun

- an ideal rainy-day

- no-fail indoor fun

- do the dough

And I'll leave you with Freida's favorite rain song. Now when she sees rain she says "love the rain".

"I love the Rain", by the obviously talented Andreas Nilsson for Yo Gabba Gabba. Enjoy the artistic-genius!!

http://nixonnoxin.com/?portfolio=yo-gabba-gabba

Baby Gifts: Unique Top 10!

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about unique baby gift ideas. Apparently lots of us have friends with newborns and are in need of some gift giving inspiration! Here's a little roundup of my favorite unique baby gift options (all high end products at a range of price ):

1. Handknit Newborn Soaker by tomboyknits $20.00

can make anyone want to squeeze some baby legs!!

2. The Noonie $52.00

cozy zone!

3. Yellow Label Knit Food Rattles from $26.00

adorable, vibrant, and fun!

4. Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottles from $12.49

cleaner, healthier, and super-cute!

5. Puj baby Bathtub $39.99

style + convenience + practicality = baby gift perfection.

6. Animal Print Shop Nursery Art from $25.00

break free from the layette theme.

7. Beaba Babycook $149.95

off to a healthy-mom/healthy-baby start!

8. Yo My Booties Signature Angora booties $60.00

fashion-forward, furry, fuzzy, and way too fun!

9. Bonnie Baby Rainbow Blanket $56.00

classic & colorful baby necessity.

10. Zutano Itzy Bitzy Boutique from $10.00

everyone buys big clothes for later - moms want their babes looking cute now!

Happy gifting, ladies!

And heaps of mazel to all you new mamas out there!

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