Tutu Twirls

Several of my friends make adorable tutus for their girls. I decided to give it a whirl... Cali came with me to the fabric store and we rummaged up and down the tulle and organza aisle together until our cart was full of pretty colors. She LOVED all the teal and blues!



Lexi's dance studio colors are purple and black, so we decided to surprise her with a tutu made in these colors. So fun!

Petals, Feathers and Butterflies

I had so much fun putting this newest collection together. To place an order, please visit www.rufflesandsprouts.com or contact me directly at heather@rufflesandsprouts.com. Enjoy!

Second Grade!

Our beautiful second grader! It was so fun to see Lexi happy to be back at school this morning.

Lexi with her new teacher... It brightened my day at the end of Lexi's first day to see her come out of her new classroom with a huge smile on her face. Whew! We're off to a great start.

Girls each Debut a Sleek New Do

Both of our girls received adorable haircuts yesterday. Chlorine and sun damage take its toll each summer, so it's become a tradition to have at least four inches taken off before school starts each year. They were super excited to sport their new looks.

Lexi's hair seems to be getting curlier with each passing year. With the added weight of long hair gone, her hair bounced up in pretty waves.

Cali loves her new look! She tells everyone she has her hair cut just like her Aunt Stephanie now.

Ready. Set. Crawl?

Cade is reaching, edging and scooting his way towards a fun, new milestone. Our little roller is about to become a crawler!

Custom Order for Angie B.

Ordered 4 headbands, 2 petal snap pairs, and 1 large flower clip. Customer requested all accessories to have yellow incorporated for her to wear when her husband is stationed in Iraq.

Seven Months!

Hard to believe our little guy is 7 months old today! Teething, rolling, and watching him balance on his hands and knees are just a few of the fun things we're witnessing Cade do right now. He's on the move! We love to hear his laughter and coos.

Fun Days of Summer

We love summertime fun! Magical moments... where mother nature provides the perfect backdrop to relax and have a good time together.

Nothing beats fun afternoons with friends spent at the pool. Relaxing poolside, watching my girls swim and play together in the water, is always a treat.

Custom Order for KaraLyn D.

Placed order for 1 headband and 1 petal snap pair. Requested hair accessories to match dress she made for her granddaughter's birthday. I was given fabric from client to cut into petal shapes and incorporate into design. Photo of dress was emailed.

Colors mixed beautifully together. Ended up making a few variations for client to select from. Will use extras as gifts.

Reaching New Heights!

Whether they're practicing their split jumps on Grandma's trampoline OR being launched into the air by their Uncle Brendan after swim lessons... our girls are reaching new heights this summer!

Custom Order for Lisa L.

Client ordered 6 petal snap pairs and 5 haute little headbands for her daughters to wear. The accessories were made to match a few specific dresses and dance wear.

To place a custom order, please visit www.rufflesandsprouts.com.

Project Dollhouse

Current project in the works is fixing up a dollhouse for my girls that was built in the 50's. Recently refurbished with a fresh coat of white paint. Crisp and clean.

Aren't the green shutter accents simple and chic? I can't wait to decorate each room with wallpaper, furniture and floor paint. Plan is to design one room each month... and finish by Christmas.

Custom Order for Michelle F.

Ordered 10 single petal snaps for her daughter. Client emailed me the list of colors and size she had in mind. I had so much fun putting this sweet collection together.

To place a custom order, please visit www.rufflesandsprouts.com.

From the Garden to our Table

Fresh herbs are easy to grow and they don't demand a special garden or bed of their own. You can slip a few basil plants among the roses or edge the front of a summer flower bed with parsley.

A new survey by the National Gardening Association shows that 43 million U.S. households plan to grow some of their own parsley, thyme, strawberries, tomatoes, beans, peppers or other crops this summer.

Challenging economic circumstances appear to have raised awareness of the value of homegrown crops. A package of basil seeds costs less than $3. You can sow the seeds right in the garden and your investment returns a flavorful profit all summer long. At a grocery store, a small plastic bag of fresh basil leaves, enough for a day or two, costs $3 to $5.

You can learn more about herbs at www.herbsociety.org.

Special Order for Mary O.

Requested a few cute accessories for her granddaughters to wear in their hair. With no specific colors specified, I enjoyed the creativity involved in putting this collection together. The 4 Petal Snap pairs are 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. The 4 larger single Petal Snaps are approximately 2.5 to 3 inches. Some of my favorite pieces are in this collection.

To place a custom order, please visit www.rufflesandsprouts.com.