Kristen's Fairy House

The kids and I watched a magical movie yesterday afternoon, Kristen's Fairy House. It's a documentary-style movie that is only 40 minutes long...and each minute is beautiful, simple, relaxing and inspiring.

This film is a true story that follows a little girl named Kristen and her Aunt Tracy (Kane), a storybook artist, as they take a week-long vacation to an island off of Maine. They build fairy houses, Aunt Tracy sketches, and they simply enjoy the outdoors and all the magic it has to offer.

Aunt Tracy says that being an artist isn't about learning to draw, it's about learning how to see. I love that lesson for my children! And I love that they immediately started sketching fairy house plans for when the snow melts. It's going to be a magical summer!

Kristen's Fairy House is $13.49 at amazon.com and ships FREE with any $25 order. Why not add some of Tracy Kane's fairy-inspired books to go with it?! There's Fairy Houses, Fairy Boat, and Fairy Flight...all sure to make your little one view the world as a more magical place than they did day before!

Boden's Diminishing Sale

If you haven't seen Boden's spring offerings yet this year, now is the time to check them out! Right now through tomorrow you can get 20% off by following this link. Come Friday the discount goes down to 15%. And Saturday, it's down to 10% off.

Mini Boden has the usual striped baggies, toweling beach cover-ups, adorable bathing suits, cool graphic tees and hard-working sandals...but they have so much more this spring as well! Check out the girl's jewelry and the boy's watches! The colors and styles of each piece of clothing is sure to please both parents and children!

One thing I love about Mini Boden (and Boden) clothes is how it photographs. The bold graphics capture my children's summer vibe perfectly...chill, excited, full of wonder and ready to explore at a moment's notice.

The Boden women's collection is a bit more sophisticated this year (although there's plenty of the usuals you've come to know and love). I've noticed more metallics and smaller prints. There are a few bags and shoes with my name written all over them!

Visit bodenusa.com through this link to take advantage of the diminishing offer...but hurry, the best deal expires tomorrow!

And if you need a little pick-me-up, check out the video of the Boden team shooting the Mini Boden catalog...it just screams summer fun!