Vintage flair School Valentine Holder

needed a quick {yet CUTE} Valentine holder this year for Kendy Lou. . . 

empty Oatmeal container? check!

pretty paper? check!

crepe paper? check!

cute Valentine bric a brac? check!

grab glue and double sided tape and we are good to go Houston! 

super cute and easy {with a little dash of retro!}

came together quite nicely if i do say so myself ;D

Mustache Valentine *FREEBIE*!

Happy Day of Love peeps!!!

here is a valentine freebie just for you :D

just add a mustache (paper, stick on. . . ect) 

and your good to go!

california dreamin'

while the snow/cold can be super groovy it is certainly *not* my fav kind of weather. . . 

bout this time of year when i am feeling BLARG! about Utah winters the song California Dreamin' is a common rotation on my playlist. 

thinking of you in particular Anaheim ;D can never forget about you!

even Poppy is wishing we were visiting the mecca of the mouse. . . *sigh*

new year, new resolution and a whole new retro plants

retro plants. . . *sigh* my blog. 

well, my blog i *used* to post on. . . 

stuff happened people. 

like, A LOT OF "STUFF" HAPPENED!

three years of "stuff". . . 

a move, a baby, another move, divorce, school, disneyland, health issues, three kiddos, dating, release of not only ONE but TWO!!! Hunger Games movies and then add in the general life hud that we all have. . . 

i am looking at you never-ending laundry! *shaking fist angrily* 

so, you know, *STUFF* and it surely "happened"

all of it muy importante and all of it kept me *super* busy! 

like, c'mon. . . three kiddos with one madre to conquer it all??? 

ya. . . BUSY, single momma right here!

it is a new year. 2014, to be exact peeps and i am ready to put the time that is needed into my beloved "retro plants" again.

darn straight!

2014. . . 

a new year with my new resolution to craft, love, play and share it with all you wonderful peeps in the world. 

i have loads to say and share so i am pretty stoked bout it. . . hope you are too and that you like it retro AND that we see you around. . . so stop by from time to time to see the happenings of "my blog" in this new year (^0^)!

70's Grocery LOVE

loving this new kit by AliceApple over at Kitschy Digitals!

wouldn't it be great if all packaging were this neat-o and groovy anymore???

get a hint america. . . nostalgia sells! 

i would buy food just because of the packaging. . . 

i HAVE bought food just because of the packaging! (^0^)

am i the only one folks?

kits used: 70's Grocery, Vintage Bedding, Happy Home

new digi page featuring my cute jude with all this retro food love. 

jude *loves* to rub the yarn that his "babies" (aka: blankies) are tied with. . . 

calms him down EVERY TIME he is in a hot mess mood. 

it is a hoot to watch!

victory tour

love the look of the Catching Fire posters. totally "capitol" if you ask me!

oh boy, that was pretty cheesy. even for this gal.

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Jude is 2

our baby Jude turned 2! 

i am a *wee* late posting but, with all that has commenced in February i am amazed i am doing it at all. . . 

let's just say that the biggest contributor to that is the sickness van has camped out here FAR too long. . .  

go back down to the river where you belong!

McQueen's #1 fan

i love this little guy. he is so full of life and *so* smart! 

he is spoiled rotten by us three ladies of the house and boy, howdy! does he know it ;)

he is obsessed with cars. OBSESSED. 

you will not catch him very often without one in his hands and if he doesn't have his cute,fat fingers gripped around one he is asking, "cars! where r u???" 

of course a "Cars" themed bday was in order. he was in heaven. we celebrated with a fun party here at our new place (^0^)

Radiator Springs. . . cutest little town in Carburetor County

Indy, Jude and Kendy. . . cake time

Happy Birthday Baby Jude!

let the terrible twos commence.

good thing your a handsome devil little man. love you.

outdated!

oh goodness! this blog is mucho gusto outdated. . . 

time to re-vamp. . . 

and RE-COMMIT to blogging.

took some time off you might say. . . 

just a little space of time, really. . . only two years!

feeling more sure of where i want this blog to go and i am definitely sure of where i want my life to go.

some things in life are *THE BEES KNEES* when they are outdated. for example: dishware. 

everyone loves a good vintage pyrex bowl, right??? 

i am so right everything else seems wrong. (name that movie!)

so the point is. . . this blog is WAY OUTDATED and i am not pleased with that.

going to take some time to re-tool and get back out here in the online world. . . {i have missed you!}

keep checking back. the kiddos and i have many adventures to share.

Kitschy Digitals Grand Opening!

Kitschy Digitals is NOW OPEN!

Danielle Thompson (creator of Kitschy Digitals) has culminated the *best* sources for kitschy digi goods and kitschy product (with INCREDIBLE designers)! 

Go and check out the new site and why not do a little shopping why your at it??? (did i mention their is *freebies*!?!)

I am so stoked and proud to be part of the KD creative team!

So many exciting projects are to come from this retro plant momma!

 Little Indy

 

 awesome needlework patterns (frosted pumpkin)!!!

 

psst. . . hey! 

you can also get 15 % off your entire order at KD up until tomorrow. . . 

just type in this promo code when checking out: 

GrandOpening15

 

lots of love to you all (^0^)

Holy Sneak Peek!

sneak peek at SUPER exciting things to come over at 

Kitschy Digitals. . . 

full reveal on Monday so stay posted peeps!

so *happy* to be part of the fun (^0^)

Shabby Apple Giveaway. . . WINNER!!!

and the winner is:

Heather K. Miller;

comment numero uno!

congrats honey. . . 

Shabby Apple and I will email you for all the winning details

thank you to everyone who entered this *amazing* Shabby Apple giveaway here at Retroplants. . . i know we both appreciate your love  (^0^)

. . . and a HUGE special thanks to Shabby Apple; your shop is vintage heaven!

Shabby Apple Giveaway! don't miss out.

what did that say? that title post? what did it say?

did it say a giveaway? for reals?

a Shabby Apple giveaway??? 

oh goodness yes!

i know. . . its rad.

Shabby Apple is graciously giving one of you readers out there a chance to win a $50 dollar gift card to their *AMAZING* online shop! EEKKK! 

Shabby Apple is the perfect mix of classic chic and retro-licious goodness.

their products are to die for. . . and i mean DIE FOR. 

from arts and crafts to kiddo clothes to jewelry. . . 

 you name it your gonna want it.

their woman's clothing is phenomenal!

they have clean lines. . . vintage inspired looks. . . and modest to boot.

another cool thing about Shabby Apple is their collections;

with names like "65", "oh la la" and "twin palms" you know your gonna be viewing some serious eye candy! 

well take a look. . . i pretty much have a huge crush on all their dresses:

Tres Jolie

Tropical Sunshine

Bellissima

Ipanema

Look of Love

One for My Baby

Tinsel Town Skirt

see? glorious. 

wouldn't the last white frock be the perfect wedding gown? 

i want to have each and every one in my closet and at my disposal.

i warned you. . . MAJOR CRUSHING going on over here!

 

*SO*. . . 

if you are interested in entering (which, why even state the obvious, right?) then follow the eligibility requirements below:

1) leave a comment here at retroplants with your name and favorite item for sale at Shabby Apple. . . it can be a dress, a top, a skirt, a craft, kiddo clothes. . . doesn't matter! us inquiring minds just wanna know. . .  it's hard to choose but don't worry. . . your other "favs" don't ever have to know! ;)

2) next go to. . .  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791 . . . and "like" Shabby Apple on their facebook page. . . you know you wanna anyway.

3) last, make sure you have a USA shipping address.

4) and guess what??? presto, done! cat's meow.

you must enter by midnight May 17th 2012. . . so hurry!!! 

that gives you a week to get typing and clicking. . . 

a winner will be chosen at random on May 18th 2012 and announced that day.

one more neat-o thing for you retroplants readers. . . 

if you are perusing Shabby Apple and find something you just gotta have (its guaranteed to happen) then type in this coupon code at checkout retroplants10off to recieve 10% off any purchase! so generous, right!?! hurry though. . . this coupon code is only good for thirty days so get to shoppin'.

good luck to all you wonderful peeps

and thank you *heapfuls* to Shabby Apple for hosting this most exceptional giveaway! 

i am one retro lady in love with all that Shabby Apple has to offer.

*one entry per person, please*

motto of the week. . . becoming what we want

been finding the *best* quotes and mottos as of late. . .
wanted to share.
perhaps this will be a weekly "thing".
i will try; scout's honor!
(keep in mind i flunked girl scouts)

feel free to print and use for well, FREE.
linking back is always appreciated . . . let's share the love peeps! <3
(^0^)

Hoppy Easter!

love from us Plants!
Karli Indy Kendy babyJude

Vintage Banners

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Team Peeta

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i am on the Hunger Games band wagon people!!!

went to see the movie over this past weekend and it blew my mind away. . .
it was epic. . .
that's right. . . i used a cliche word to promote this movie.

sorry Twi-era. . . time to move over for the girl on fire and the boy with the bread (^0^)!!!
did i mention i was team Peeta!?!

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if you haven't read the books i would recommend it. . .
quick reads with high impact.
i literally read all three books in three days. . . a book a day keeps the Capitol away!

Nate Williams

fell in love today with Nate Williams.
holy illustrations.
from patterns to prints this guy knows how to draw em'.
wouldn't mind a few of these plastered on my walls. . .
heck! wallpapering our entire space with the patterns above would be
*so lovely*!
(notice how he signs his name. . . ekkk! also. . . i am totally smitten with the Mr. Tea pattern. . . ingenious!)

Millennium Fun

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i LOVE this pic of Harrison and Carrie. . .
a little bit of Millennium Falcon silliness!
isn't it awesome that other nerds out there share these pics!?!
thanks geeks.
i am right there with ya.

anyone been to see Star Wars Episode 1 yet?
i wonder if the 3D is really that neat-o?
i can't stand Jar Jar but i love Liam Neeson. . .
so i am on the fence as to making the effort to go.
i will *DEFINITELY* be going when a New Hope comes (^0^)!

Happy Day of LOVE

Happy Valentines from us to you!
xoxo
Karli Indy Kendy Jude

Happy FIRST Birthday Baby Jude!

i can't believe it. . . my little baby Jude is officially ONE YEAR OLD!
oh how this year has flown by!
i cannot express the love that baby Jude has brought into the life of my two little girls and myself.
he is what makes our little fam whole. he was meant to be.
he is *SO* special in my eyes. . .
not only is he my only boy. . . he came at a time when hope was hard for me to find.
he radiates joy. he radiates hope. he is an angel. Jude is perfect.
i am so happy and proud that i get to be his momma.

Jude is a very smart, happy baby. so happy!
his smile is infectious and he has the sweetest giggle.
he loves to eat. . . A LOT.
he loves to play. (especially with electronics!;)
he loves to snuggle.
he loves to flirt! goodness this boy flirts. . . i am in trouble when this guy gets older! good gravy.
Jude has taken his first steps and i am sure he will be running circles around us girls by summer!
he is mischievous and literally finds it hilarious to do things to rile up his sisters. . . he purposely ruffles the feathers in our house all the while sporting a HUGE two tooth grin on his cute, fat face! it is a hoot.

Jude is rough and tumble and certainly ALL BOY.
i love this little guy and cannot wait for all the fun and adventures we will have together.
although i am taking the time to enjoy him as a baby. . . he is growing up to be quite the little man.
Happy Birthday my Baby Jude!
we love you!