On my inspiration board

this shawl. these words.

this bracelet. these boots.

xo

Amanda

Today I am inspired by...Lulie Wallace

Flowers for Lori by Lulie Wallace

tablecloth.bootees.vase.crown.jacket.brooch.headbands.

xo

Amanda

Today I am inspired by...my fern

wallpaper. art print. yarn. dress. ring. bowl. mitts.

xo

Amanda

Today i'm inspired by...Cobalt

There is a new addition to the Thornton household! We have recently adopted a Labrador/Australian Shepherd puppy from a local shelter, and it's a boy! We've named him Cobalt and he is 10 lbs of cuteness and destruction! Chewing on everything,peeing everywhere, running around like crazy.... this past week has been a blast.

*sarcasm* 

Yet, aside from the expected destruction of puppies, he is GREAT with the girls,loves to cuddle and actually has a fondness for carrots and turns his nose to bacon...interesting little vegetarian dog. He is suppose to be my husband's dog, as Pip is mine, but there is an unspoken truth that Cobalt might actually love his mama more- gasp!

The adjustment with Pip has been the biggest obstacle, as Pip has turned out to be quite the jerk with other dogs -_- its been a week since we've adopted Cobalt, and they have become sooo much better with eachother, but its still a daily stress of mine. Aside from the stress of a new puppy, there are the perks! The cozy,cuddle moments, watching Evelyn giggle as she plays with him, the smile on Casey's face as Cobalt comes bounding to him when he gets home from work, and my favorite: chuckling at the way he still suckles in his sleep. I'm telling you, if this dog had a thumb- he'd suck it in his sleep. And my second favorite puppy perk is puppy shopping! These days, shopping for a puppy has become as fun as shopping for a baby with all the selection out there. I thought i'd share a few finds with y'all here...

source: collar. dog bowls. rope toy. treats.

All these goodies make me wish there was such a thing as a 'puppy shower'

is that weird?

xo

Amanda

Waldorf Inspired Christmas List

Recently I've been reading into Waldorf education, and how I can properly set up a preschool/kindergarten environment for my girls through this method of learning. ( What's Waldorf? This website can answer your questions far better than I ever could.) Though the idea of homeschooling is still new to me, I know that I do not want my girls to attend Nevada schools, and with Evelyn turning 3 soon, My husband and I are strongly considering taking 'education' into our own hands until the military moves us again. 

With Christmas around the corner, I found this time to be the perfect opportunity to stock up on some Waldorf inspired toys for my girls.  I thought it might be fun to share some of my favorite finds with y'all here on the blog :) 

wooden play kitchen// pots and pans//enamel play dishes

ChickADee play set// rainbow stacker//rainbow broom

beeswax crayons//modeling beeswax// play silks

Doesn't everything look uh-mazing?!

And if any of you know any good Waldorf themed books/websites/magazines/blogs, i'd love to hear about them!

xo

Amanda

This Waldorf classroom is so inspiring for me. I'm going to recreate this natural wood atmosphere with its emphasis on 'open-ended' toys for my girls' playroom. I think the hubby needs to take up woodworking...
xo Amanda