A whale of a tale ...

As I was waiting for my friend Caroline to pick me up for the evening festivities,

I was doing a bit of shopping on the web 

and came across this Betti Terrell Dress (for Coco, of course) ...

Betti Terrell Girls Sleeveless Pink Seersucker Dress - www.bestdressedchild.com

and between the pink seersucker and smocked whales 

I couldn't help envisioning an adorable pink and green whale party.

Pink Babe Invitation with Whale Motif

And then I thought, wouldn't a whaling theme dinner be great, 

with a tablescape full of scrimshaw and Nantucket baskets, 

Tim Parsons' Scrimshaw Piece from www.nantucketbaskets.com

Nantucket Basket from www.bestofnewengland.com

so thought I must have blue and other colors ... 

and other pieces for the inevitable follow ups ...

Blue Babe Correspondence Card with Whale Motif

Green Babe Calling Card with Whale Motif

Of course, now I want it in other motifs (soon to come!!), 

and so begins my newest collection - Babe. 

Classic and preppy and perfect for any age!

Enjoy,

Muffy

A Sticky Situation

We now offer stickers!

The crab and alligator are the first ones up on

www.muffywritesanote.com - more styles to come very soon!

These are great to have on hand to stick on a bottle of wine for a party, affix to a dish you're
 delivering to a neighbor or seal up goodie bags for children's parties.

So fun!

kisskiss,

Muffy

PINK ALERT - Pantone announces 2011 Color of the Year

Hip hip hooray for Pantone's choice for Color of the Year - Honeysuckle pink! They describe it as ...

A Color for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.

While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life. For more visit Pantone's website.

Of course, I totally agree and am humming "Think Pink" a la Kay Thompson in Funny Face, as I write. Check out some of my current favorite pink products ...

Trina Turk Pillows from Neiman Marcus

Beverage Tub from The Macbeth Collection

Clipper Calling Card from Muffy Writes A Note

The Cane Event Invitation from Muffy Writes A Note

Pink Polka Dot Sleep Socks from Susan G. Komen online shop

Can't wait to see what other goodies are to come!
xoxo,
Muffy

Ahoy Mates!

I'm so excited to have found Nautical by Nature blog by Kate,
filled with anything shore-inspired a girl could want.
Now, I can't stop thinking of the warmer days ahead
and summer on the boat.

Check it out at http://www.nauticalbynatureblog.com/

Here's how my daydream is going.....

I grab my bag...

and a couple of the kids (dressed appropriately, of course!)...

and we're off!

SOS!! We need refreshments! 
No worries, I always roll with a bottle of Chardonnay.
Check out my glass.

And I always use a coaster!

When it gets chilly we wrap up in a cozy blanket.

Ahhh.  I can't wait for summer!!!!

All images from Kate's blog www.nauticalbynatureblog.com

Thanks, Kate!!

Walk down the aisle Newport style ...

One of my closest friends is getting married this summer and asked for my help in planning. She wants an outdoor reception a la Jackie Kennedy ... well, who wouldn't?!!! So, in my quest for new ideas and inspirational sources for putting on such a soiree, I came across Newport Event Planner Nancy Swiezy's blog www.anewportaffaire.blogspot.com.

With bits of inspiration - old and new - 

and great tips and advice for any type of party, 

you won't want to miss out on this one!

Blog: www.anewportaffaire.blogspot.com
Website: www.anewportaffaire.com
Event Planner Nancy Swiezy

With all these new ideas, the wedding's going to be a blast! Until now, the only thing I had down was the gift for the groomsmen ... Nautical Monogram Note Cards, available at http://www.muffywritesanote.com/Everyday-Occasions/Personal-Stationery/Nautical-Monogram-Note-Card-p171.html

Photo of Jackie Kennedy by Toni Frissell 

   The Library of Congress and The JFK Library

Valentine Gift Tags

How cute are these goodies for the kids to give to friends?!

The Heart Gift Tag is just one of many styles available at www.muffywritesanote.com

Check them out - and as a reward for Muffy's Blog followers.... enter code F&F for 25% off at checkout!

Happy Valentines Day!

Hud's Duds

Coco has been up to her old tricks lately and sweet little Hudson has been a frequent victim.

At least she didn't find my lipstick and mascara this time!

Making a list, checking it twice...

A list of New Year's Resolutions, that is!  Normally my lineup would include the old favorites: phone mummy more often, drink less (ok, during the day), use the good china, golf more, hire bridge tutor for Chip, yada yada yada... But this year my mantra is keep in touch! And right now I can think of about a zillion things to dash off a note about. 

With these adorable note cards & stationery, why not??!!

Feeling crabby today?

This adorable crab stationery ought to cheer you up.

Just added to our site today!



As always, thanks for looking!

Kisskiss,

Muffy