Thanks for all the kind words on yesterday's post. I feel like I need to be somewhat apologetic when I put up posts like that. I know that many parents don't have the time or the inclination to throw elaborate parties like we do - we just show our affection in different ways. There is a whole competitive mommy thing out there in the interwebs and I'd hate to have any of posts make my readers feel 'less than' or less stellar than who they are. We're all just trying to love our kids, right.

With the chaos and clutter finally cleared away (okay, maybe the dining room streamers are still up), I was craving some lightness and peace. This little vignette on my dresser is just the airy feeling I needed. The painting is from here and the old star is from here, two of my favourite stores in the city to look for vintage treasures.