Category Archives: Celebrations

Bald is Beautiful

I’ve been hinting at something special going on in our house for a while now, and I’m finally ready to spill the beans. Back in March, Little Cutie found out about the amazing St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and their work raising … Continue reading

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Kids Have Strokes, Babies Have Strokes, Even Unborn Babies Have Strokes…

Seriously. In fact, for infants under one month, strokes happen once in every 2,800 live births.  And for kids ages 1 to 18, they occur in 11 out of every 100,000 children. And Big Cutie is one of those survivors. … Continue reading

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There’s a Little Less Pink and Green in the World

The lovely Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau passed away today. For so many of us Lilly Lovers it began watching our mothers or grandmothers emulate this beautiful fashion icon, but not me. My love of Lilly began with my Grandfather. Ever-dapper, ever-colorful, … Continue reading

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The Funniest & Muddiest Day of My Life

Let me just go ahead and say there’s no way I’m going to completely do justice to the day I had Monday, but I will give it the ole’ college try, nonetheless. It all started several weeks ago when my … Continue reading

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In the Mood for Love {or at Least a Good Sugar Buzz!}

I can never decide which is a tougher day for elementary school teachers: the day after Halloween or Valentine’s Day.  Both involve way too much sugar, but Valentine’s Day includes the added pressure of having to choose the *perfect* card for … Continue reading

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We Rocked

Little Cutie had her 9th birthday party this past weekend. In a bar. Yeah, I’ve become that Mom. OK, in all fairness it was a Karaoke Bar, and they regularly rent the place out for children’s birthday parties on the weekends, … Continue reading

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Blog News Around the Internet

It’s been a fun few weeks at Felt So Cute! First, I heard from Huffington Post, where they featured my Sneaky Centerpiece on one of their “What’s Hot on Pinterest” pieces. Then Seventeen.com included my Yarn and Felt Wreath Tutorial in … Continue reading

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Winterfest Hodgepodge

This past weekend was our school Winterfest.  It was one of those absolutely beautiful late fall/early winter days that was crisp and sunny and just delightful on which to be outside.  Especially in contrast to last year, which fell on … Continue reading

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Rock the Vote

Growing up in Washington, DC, electing a new President was a really big deal.   I’ve been attending Election Night Returns Party since I was about four years old, falling asleep on the sofa, occasionally lifting my head to ask … Continue reading

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Wild for Washi

After much brainstorming, Big Cutie decided on a Washi Craft Birthday Party this year.  Our goal was to incorporate washi tape into as many parts of the party as possible, especially when we discovered that so many of her friends … Continue reading

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