{Fabulous Things} Dolce Vita Mia on Etsy: Gorgeous Headbands, Hats, Bows & More!

Mia from Dolce Vita Mia and I became fast friends after she offered to host an auction back in July, for Kate McRae after reading about Kate here on the blog. Mia is local, and though we haven't met in person yet, she is sweet as can be.

Not only is she sweet, she's also super creative and runs fabulous Etsy shop, Dolce Vita Mia. Dolce Vita Mia carries handmade bows, headbands, hats & onesie sets using gorgeous fabrics including Heather Bailey designs (my fave, also a local).

I recently reached out to Mia and asked if she would be willing to design a hat to match Kate McRae's snowflake t-shirt (via Modern Frills) for her upcoming birthday. Of course, sweet Mia said yes and sent me not one, but two hats for Kate.

After she posted the hats, she created a headband in the same color scheme, which I promptly had her hold for me to purchase for Marley, my BFF's one year old (snowflake party this weekend)! It is ADORABLE! While I was shopping there, I decided to pick up one of her vintage inspired flower headbands as a little treat for myself! It's darling! Check these out...mine is the one in the top left corner...
Because I was shopping on Black Friday (I knew there was a freebie involved that day in her shop), Mia was kind enought to send me a fabulous freebie...a set of pink satin ribbon clips with rhinestone details! These are so perfect for my daughter...I LOVE them!
You probably get my point by now, but I had to share this fabulous Etsy shop & owner with you! Now, go visit her and get some gifts or treat yourself to a little something! You deserve it!

Thank you, Mia for your support for Kate McRae.
Read more about Kate here.

Find Mia ~ Dolce Vita Mia:

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{New to Shop} Tweet Holiday Printable Collection - 50% off TODAY ONLY!

Finally! I justed added another set of holiday designs to the shop! You all have seen my "Modern Holiday" collection, and this one I call "Tweet Holiday" because of the sweet little birdies included on the designs! These are whimsical and fun with a little twist on traditional Christmas colors!

More photos coming soon of the the "fancy border" gift tags & placecards that are included in the collection!

Get your set HERE today!
Introductory Special TODAY ONLY ~ 50% off ~ $5.00

{Kate McRae} Sweet 6th Snowflake Birthday Celebration!

If you read this blog, you know that I've been moved by Kate McRae's story. I follow her mom, Holly's blog but often wait a few days between reading because it upsets me so much.

Kristina from Modern Frills emailed me offered to create a custom shirt for Kate's upcoming birthday. Kristina's email sparked the idea of contacting Holly to see if I could help with Kate's birthday celebration. I had always wanted to reach out to Holly, but I really never knew what to say. Holly accepted my offer and without trying to be overbearing, I offered to do whatever I could...decorate, cupcakes, a special outfit, photography, gifts, anything to make Kate's day special. I sent her links to my most popular parties, and Kate chose the Red/Aqua Snowflake party! It is likely that Kate will be in the hospital for her birthday. I will just follow Holly's lead with how she wants to celebrate. If she wants to wait until she is home, or do something to celebrate in the hospital.

In the meantime, Kristina with Modern Frills designed this PERFECT snowflake shirt for Kate. Isn't it gorgeous? The quality is exceptional and Kristina was so efficient and a pleasure to work with on this. Visit her SHOP to see more of her adorable designs!

I have several other offers to help with the party, and I will post more as things progress!
If you would have an item you think would fit with this theme, or would like to send a birthday gift for Kate, please email me at kim@thetomkatstudio.com!

Thank you, Kristina for this wonderful idea.
I hope we can help make Kate's birthday celebration her best yet!

Martha & Me: Great Minds Think Alike! :)

Martha and I are on the same wavelength this holiday season!
I couldn't resist picking up her latest issue, with the aqua & red cover! LOVE it!

This issue is FULL of great holiday ideas! Pick one up!

See....two peas in a pod, Martha & I.....
My aqua & red snowflake party inspiration post!

hee! hee! :)

Also, did you notice my aqua & red Etsy finds in my sidebar?!
Super cute stuff for this theme!

{Cupcake Monday} Sweet Holiday Cupcake Ideas!

Good Morning, my lovelies!
Happy Monday!

Today I'm sharing the prettiest holiday cupcake decorating ideas I could find around the web!
Gorgeous holiday cupcakes on a gorgeous tiered stand....
what's not to love?

{via FanPop}

How about this little snowman cupcake? Isn't he sweet?
I love how she tied a bow around the cupcake liner!
I'm going to have to try that trick!

{via Asa ~ Hello Sugar on Flickr}

While the two above may be a bit difficult for your average baker, this next one seems to be much more user-friendly! M&Ms, frosting, ribbon....ladies, we can handle these!

{via Taste.com.au}
Get the recipe & instructions HERE!

and don't miss...
This fabulous collection of holiday cupcake ideas from Jeanne Benedict of Celebrations.com!
This candy cane cupcake idea she shared would be really easy to create!

{via Celebrations via Wilton}

Hop over to see more great ideas from Jeanne!

Have a great week!