I asked my husband to come up with a Father’s Day wish list that I could share with all of you. Here’s what he’d be happy to receive (but not what he’s getting–wink, wink!):
JB, here. I came up with seven great gift ideas for Father’s Day that can be modified for your lifestyle and budget. I probably should have tweaked some price points, but, hey, it’s a wish list, right?… READ MORE!
Welcome to the new Bunny & Dolly! This redesign has been a labor of love over the past month. I worked with the very talented Joy from Sage & Berries, who helped me determine that my style is vibrant yet polished. She came up with a fantastic logo that’s cute without being cutesy and created a layout that feels fresh and clean. Thanks to the new design, you’ll soon be seeing larger photos and more interesting post formats. I’m also in the process of developing unique content, including a couple of regular features, streamlining my categories and tags, and hosting more giveaways with brands that I love.
So let’s get this party started, shall we?
To celebrate Bunny & Dolly’s redesign launch, I’m hosting a giveaway from the fantastic folks at Pinhole Press. I’ve long admired the beauty and simplicity of their high-quality photo products. Compared to the personalized gifts offered on other websites, this online boutique’s modern designs are much more in line with my aesthetic. From photo pads and journals to cards and books, Pinhole Press features a wide range of products perfect for a wide range of occasions…including Father’s Day!
JB has been asking for a framed photo of Levi to display on his desk for months, but we just haven’t gotten around to printing one and buying a frame. Initially I went online to order a framed photograph of the baby from Pinhole Press, but then I spotted their Easel Desk Calendar. Bingo! Twelve photos of Levi are obviously better than one, and its month-at-a-glance calendar format will no doubt be a practical addition to JB’s desk at work. Plus, it’s slim and unobtrusive, which is perfect for a guy, I think.
Want to make a personalized calendar as a Father’s Day gift for your own husband, dad or grandpa? Pinhole Press is giving away one Easel Desk Calendar to one lucky Bunny & Dolly reader! Here’s how to win:
You may enter up to three times (leave a separate comment for each entry):
You have until Monday, June 4th at 11:59pm CST to enter. The winner will be chosen at random and posted here on Tuesday, June 5th.
Good luck!
Bonus for all readers: Get 10% off any Pinhole Press purchase using code BUNNYANDDOLLY through the end of June.
Update: I used Random.org to pick a winner, and the winner of the Pinhole Press giveaway is Jen! Jen, I’ll be sending you an email soon with details on how to redeem your free Easel Desk Calendar. The giveaway is now closed, but the 10% discount is valid through the end of June. Thanks, everyone!
Levi was being particularly loud and adorable in Target the other day, so I made a short video on my iPhone. Please excuse the sideways shot. I meant to film horizontally, but it still turned out vertically.
And yes, employees and customers did actually comment on how noisy Levi was being. Over and over I heard, “My, he’s quite the talker!”
I am equally excited by and terrified of change. I love the idea of new possibilities surrounding a fresh start, but I can’t escape my fear of the unknown.
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been contemplating giving Bunny & Dolly a face lift, but for many months I was afraid to act on my ideas. My mind was plagued with doubts: Would I find a designer whose work I admired and who I could actually afford? Could I commit to a new logo and layout? Was my blog even important enough to warrant this type of investment?
Turns out, the answer to all of my questions was YES. First and foremost, I decided that even if nobody but my family reads my blog (which is actually not true at all), I wanted to make Bunny & Dolly a brighter and more cheerful space for me. After all, I spend a lot of time here! Then I crossed paths with a talented graphic designer who understood my aesthetic and was willing to hold my hand through the process.
The result? Well, you’ll have to wait until Friday! That’s when Bunny & Dolly will be debuting it’s new and improved look! You guys, I’m so excited! I’m also a little bit terrified because I have some big announcements that I want to share with you, starting with this one: Bunny & Dolly is now welcoming sponsors!
Yes, I’m opening up the blog to advertisers. I’m interested in working with small and indie businesses, and my rates will reflect that. If you think you’d be a good fit or would like more information, please email me – bunnyanddolly at gmail dot com.
And one more thing I’d like to announce: Bunny & Dolly will be kicking off version 2.0 with a really cool giveaway that is perfect for Father’s Day! This is a huge deal because I’m a big, big, big fan of the company sponsoring this fab offer. Curious? Be sure to stop by on Friday to enter! And I have many more giveaways scheduled throughout June to celebrate Bunny & Dolly’s relaunch. Hooray!
{images by Cassia Beck: top and bottom}
Aside from last night, Memorial Day and the long weekend were a ton of fun. Here are a couple of photos I took on my iPhone. You can see more on my Instagram feed (find me at @pjfeinstein). I also took a bunch with my DSLR, but I can never seen to find the time to sort through of all those photos!
I cooked dinner!
(Homemade chili, Trader Joe’s cornbread and (gross) organic cherry fruit ale)
Playing in the basement
Briscoe + Breakfast
(homemade blackberry pancakes with turkey sausage and coffee)
After a dip in the chilly pool!
Backyard fun with friends
Tell me: How did you spend Memorial Day weekend?
