{The Ardent Sparrow}

The Most Adorable Ladies in my Life...

3.11.2010

Leah... Found her feet this weekend! {March 2010}

My little ladies... Enjoying our first day outside {March 2010}

A Year in Review...

3.10.2010

I've always enjoyed scrapbooking and not long after Brennah was born, I thought about how wonderful it would be to chronicle each year of her life (at least the first few years)... With two little ladies around the house, pulling out boxes of scrapbooking supplies just overwhelms me to no end... So I was more than thrilled when I came across 'Scrapblog'... It really is scrapbooking without the mess... And I adore it... It's the most fun I've had in ages! This is a lovely scrapbook of Brennah's second year... Enjoy!

The Most Exuberant Lady in my Life...

3.09.2010

I have watched this video over and over again... I adore it and I know, that as Brennah goes, I will return to it again and again! Everything about Bren in this video is SO her... The joy, the excitement, the love... And I especially adore the rock out session in the middle of the video... It kills me every time...

The Littlest Lady in my Life...

3.08.2010

This is a quiet week here at the blog as I prepare for next week's huge Giveaway... Featuring 15 fantastic Etsy shops and a new winner every day, this promises to be the biggest giveaway yet! Stay tuned and please visit next Monday (and every day next week) to enter for your chance to win!

This week... Enjoy some family time with my girls...

Leah, 4 Months Old (February 2010)

Greece Bound... {Evening Look}

3.05.2010

Black Silk Blazer from 'Net-A-Porter'
Belize Tie Die Wicker Clutch from 'Monsoon'
Lele Silk-Chiffon Strapless Dress from 'Net-A-Porter'
Ribbon Espadrille from 'Matches'
Cascading Earrings from 'Zappos'

Greece Bound... {Day Look}

3.04.2010

Leather Bag from 'Net-A-Porter'
Greek Palmette Bracelet from 'The Met Store'
Green Shoulder Print Fill Blouse from 'Debenhams'
Back Flap Short from 'Wet Seal'
Gold Seagrass Flip Flops from 'Monsoon'
Bijoux Heart 24K Gold Earrings from 'Net-A-Porter'
Melissa Odabash Palm Beach Kaftan from 'Net-A-Porter'

Greece Bound... {Accessories}

3.03.2010

1. Bali Basket Candle Tin from 'Antropologie'
2. Vintage Paloma Picasso Sunglasses from 'Net-A-Porter'
3. Teal Flower Pinny Cover Up from 'Topshop'
4. Kyko Towel from 'Amara'
5. Planet Stripe Embellished Scarf from 'John Lewis'

Greece Bound... {The Hotel}

3.02.2010

Oh... Isn't this everything Greece should be? 'Canaves Oia Hotel'... On the Island of Santorini... Built into the side of a cliff above the Aegean Sea, with a view of the Caldera... Beautiful!

Greece Bound... {The Inspirations}

3.01.2010

Ireland Bound... {Evening Look}

2.26.2010

Warehouse Ruffle Bib Lace Blouse in cream from 'John Lewis'
Luck of the Skirt from 'Mod Cloth'
Purple Ruffle Trim Pumps from 'Dorothy Perkins'
Nisa Draped Cardigan from 'Net-a-Porter'
Flutter Flower Clutch in sheer lilac from 'J.Crew'
Majique Leaf Charm Bracelet from 'Oli'

Ireland Bound... {Day Look}

2.25.2010

1. Easy Flare Pants in Oak from 'Gap'
2. Applique Cardigan in Coral from 'Old Navy'
3. Swathed Gingham Blouse from 'Antropologie'
4. Folklore Dress from 'Mod Cloth'
5. Born Flower Ballet Flat from 'Garnett Hill'

Ireland Bound... {The Accessories}

2.24.2010

1. Leather Journal in Off White from 'Kate's Paperie'
2. Yasmine Leather Bag from 'Matches'
3. East Anokhi Emery Print Scarf in Red from 'John Lewis'
4. Vintage Camera Photo Album from 'Antropologie'
5. Lolita Lempicka To Go from 'Sephora'

Ireland Bound... {The Castle}

2.23.2010

I've always felt, that if you were going to travel to a land of castles, you should stay in a castle... 'Ballybur Castle', a 16th Century towerhouse, is located just outside the medieval city of Kilkenny... It is everything you could dream of... And looks oh, so romantic! Enjoy!

Photos courtesy of 'Homebug'

Ireland Bound... {The Inspiration}

2.22.2010

This week I thought we'd travel (well virtually anyhow) to place I've always dreamed of visiting... Ireland! Happy {virtual} travels!

Egypt Bound... {Evening Look}

2.19.2010

1. The Babylon Dress from 'Mod Cloth'
2. Mauve Velvet & Lime Silk Clutch from 'Clouded Yellow'
3. Beribboned Buds Cardi from 'Antropologie'
4. Sparkling Jewel Bangle from 'Forever 21'
5. Pierre Dumas Excellent Heels from 'Piperlime'

Egypt Bound... {Day Look}

2.18.2010

1. Rosette Pillar White Shorts from 'Ruche'
2. Skinny Striped Silk Scarf from 'Article 22'
3. Getaway Cami from 'Fey Handmade'
4. Cocobelle Ankle Wrap Sandals from 'Garnet Hill'
5. Linen-Blend Camp Shirtdress from 'Old Navy'

Egypt Bound... {Accessories}

2.17.2010

1. Red Stripe Bag from 'Revolve Clothing'
2. Cleopatra Travel Candle from 'Tocca'
3. Aqueous Mosaic Tote from 'Anthropologie'
4. Handmade Leather Photo Album with Vintage Art from 'Leather Maps'
5. Travel Wallet & Passport Cover from 'Aspinal of London'

Egypt Bound... {The Hotel}

2.16.2010

Hotel Al Moudria Louxor

Louxor, Egypt

Reported to be one of the most romantic hotels in the world... Equipped with Turkish baths, an art gallery, massage room, stunning grounds and intimate rooms... Doesn't it look enchanting?

Photographs from 'Baghdad Bride'

Egypt Bound... {The Inspiration}

2.15.2010

Okay... So we're not really Egypt bound... Around this time of year, each and every year, the wanderlust begins to creep up on me... I'm not sure if it's the cold winter or the short days... And of course, with two little girls, our traveling days are over for the time being (and I'm fine with that, really!)... So, I thought it would be fun to take a series of virtual trips... So sit back, grab your passport (!) and enjoy a trip to Egypt! The best part... It's free!

The Inspiration: