Cabbage Patch Kids Return to the Second
Generation

post from From Marriage to Motherhood on 31 August 2011 10:10:05 PM. © From Marriage to Motherhood

My mom called me from Toys-R-Us today, where she was perusing the aisles looking for toys for....who else....Ilah. I've noticed in the past month that Ilah is taking to her little baby doll that my mom got her this past Easter and puts it in her little My Little Pony Car and drives it around. Ha! She also shares her snacks with her baby, and tucks it under her arm and takes it for walks around the house. What a good little Mommy : ) Ilah has plenty of stuffed animals, but baby dolls, not so much. A few months ago I purchased her first one that we will give to her as a gift on her second birthday. But my mom didn't want to wait until then {in case you haven't noticed, she spoils Ilah} so she headed out today to buy Ilah her very first Cabbage Patch Doll!
I can't remember the exact age I was when I got my first Cabbage Patch Kid {maybe 6 or 7?} but I just LOVED mine. Back in the 80's when they first came out, Cabbage Patch Kids could hardly stay on the shelves and parents were on a mission to score one for their child. I remember my first doll was named Melissa. Then came Faith. Then Leon. The ones that came after were equally loved...I just can't remember their names ; )
I remember the old school dolls had hair made of yarn, their body's were plush, and they came with their own birth certificate.
I fully got in to these dolls. I had the playpen, the car-seat...I had it all. Even the Cabbage Patch "record"....and I still remember the song: "Cabbage Patch Kids...growing in the garden....Cabbage Patch Kids...growing in the sun. The most amazing thing about a Cabbage Patch Kid...is that each one grows to be a special one". Ha ha! All these years later and I still remember that song! Classic!
I love that Cabbage Patch Kids are still around. My mom still has some of my old ones {the one's whose hair I didn't cut!}...and I'm excited for our Ilah to get one of her own! I loved being "mommy" to my Cabbage Patch Kids and I know Ilah will too.
A few years ago when my husband and I took a trip to the mountains {in Helen, GA} we passed "Babyland General Hospital". It was seemingly in the middle of nowhere - it caught my eye for that reason, and also because the sign said "Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids". Say what?!

The home of the Cabbage Patch Kids is right here in Clevland, GA - about an hour and a half from where I live. I still think Ilah is too young to visit but what a super fun trip that will be in a few years!!

The "hospital" is massive! And it's always decorated so pretty for Christmas. That would be a great time to go.
I read a lot of great reviews about Babyland General Hospital - they have SO MUCH going on there!! And the cost of admission? FREE!!

Cabbage Patch "Kids" have changed since the "old school" days but they are still super cute....
Cabbage Patch "Babies"....

And now, just released, is this new line of Cabbage Patch Dolls....
Measuring at 14?, these dolls were made to match today?s kids? Skaters, Prepsters, Artsy, and more!

And out on the market already are these "Pop N' Style Me" Cabbage Patch Kids....

You can create lots of fun and funky hair styles in your dolls hair, with different hair clips. Too funny!
I love that this brand has dolls of different ethnicities.
And lastly, have you seen the Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John McCain and Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch dolls from 2008? Hilarious!!

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Old Montreal Wedding: Amelie and Daniel

post from Principal Planner Talks on 31 August 2011 10:09:36 PM. © Principal Planner Talks

Hi Hi,

August 20th was craaaaaaazy. We had two gorgeous weddings and I'm excited to share one of them with you tonight. Amelie and Daniel came to us with a modern + clean vision for their big day. The only problem was that they had booked a venue that was ALLLLL wrong. After explaining the importance of the event space to them- they trusted us and moved their dream wedding to the Scena in Old Montreal. This is a decision these two love birds will never regret. Simple and perfect centerpieces from the girls over at O.xide Design, Stationary by Chandelier Blanc, Cookie Favours by L&V Sweets and my awesome team made this wedding everything A+E had ever wanted.
Principal Planner created a beautifully detailed wedding to fit them perfectly. Secrets from the planning process: Daniel had a soft spot for our sweet tables. He wanted one created for them that would really wow their guests so we really BROUGHT it for him. The night went on without a single hitch and we are proud to have been there every step of the way. Congratulations go out to both of you. Here are some details pics of the night taken by Monique Simone Photography.

For pictures of the beautiful dessert table we designed for them- check out our facebook fan page!
A xo

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Creative Gift Wrapping

post from Wedding Soiree on 31 August 2011 09:04:00 PM. © Wedding Soiree

There is always something special about getting a mesmerizing wrapped gift. Recently, we found this newspaper and shirt wrapped gift via Country Living. The Ready-to-Wear step-by-step instructions by Jenn Playford, author of Wrapagami, Victoria, British Columbia. "Inspired by Japanese furoshiki (fabric wrapping cloths), Playford found a new use for a thrift-store shirt and brooch. Not only is the result eco-friendly, but, as Playford points out, "when you remove the brooch and unpin the shirt, you've got three gifts in one."

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Breaking News: Priscilla of Boston is Closing
Their Doors

post from Wedding Blog on 31 August 2011 07:09:22 PM. © Wedding Blog

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High SPF Sunscreens for Daily Use

post from Hooked On Beauty on 31 August 2011 02:41:26 PM. © Hooked On Beauty

I’m always happy to test out a new sunscreen. I’m absolutely devoted to wearing one daily on all exposed skin, which is easier than ever thanks to improved formulas that you can barely tell are on. It’s true that the best anti-aging solution out there is a good daily sunscreen. Check out these light in weight, heavy in protection formulas a… Read More...

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Masha and Jen together at The Barn in Ithaca

post from Frank DiMeo Photography on 31 August 2011 02:36:10 PM. © Frank DiMeo Photography

I first met Masha when I did her portrait for a project at Cornell. I didn?t immediately recognize her name when Jen emailed asking about my packages and said that I had photographed her partner before. When I looked her up online I was delighted to find that she is using one of [...]

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Of Wedding Rings And Metal Detectors

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 31 August 2011 02:10:24 PM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

Considering the number of wedding rings and engagement rings that are lost in the garden or out on the beach, you would think that people would either be a bit more careful about their rings in places like these ? like taking them off ? or have found a way by now of retrieving these [...]

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The five rules of a drama-free wedding planning

I've noticed in planning my wedding that people are questioning my decisions a lot more than they usually do. People, especially families, don't tend to question other life decisions as much as they do weddings. With that in mind, here are five rules for wedding planning that are incredibly sensible.

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