Lara Harrington and her daughter Margot recently spent time with MoPa, guiding us through their eclectic world of curated details both big and little. As a business owner, personal trainer, and mother who loves to share her penchant for family, health and beauty (through bicep reps, of course) – she’s truly inspiring.

What is your all time favorite mom moment so far? It has to be the first time I saw Margot, her nose was so perfect! All I could say was where did that nose come from?

Who or what inspires your personal style? Not sure. Definitely into vintage. I have always admired my cousin Claudia’s style. She’s a seamstress in New York and has always been super stylish.

Who is your favorite style icon? Never thought about it, although I love what Debi Mazar wears in the Extra Virgin cooking show.

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Big & Little {Sherbet Edition}

No sun just yet… to make up for it:  layer yourself in some sherbet hues and call it day. 

String up this little lion light {in this season’s must have color} for baby. 

Get in on this season’s colored denim, mama. Oh… and throw on some sherbet shades for good measure. 

It’s getting bright. 

big: sherbet denim via tangerine 12

shades via madewell 

little: baby lamp via habitat

We absolutely love the sweet stylings of entertaining expert Amy Atlas. Her sophisticated, inspired dessert bars are infused with an obvious adoration for well-crafted, creative, and playful design. In her new book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, Amy shares the secret to creating beautiful and intricately crafted dessert and party tables. With countless recipes and craft ideas, Sweet Designs gives everyone with a sweet spot for Amy’s aesthetic the tools to follow in her footsteps.

We’re smitten, and want to share the love, so we’re giving away a copy of Amy’s book to one MoPa fan. This giveaway comes with a caveat, though: We’d love the winner to share a look styled with help from Amy’s Sweet Designs. Or, maybe an invite to the party!

To win Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It by Amy Atlas: You must be a MoPa Facebook Fan and ADD a comment to this blog post. Winner announced TUE, MAY 15th!

GOOD LUCK, lovelies! 

Amy has changed everyone’s approach to party design. Dessert tables {and how we display food} is at a whole new level because of her. Everything is design driven, deliberate, and never overdone.   

…pages & pages of goodness and Amy’s personal styling tips. 

enter to win: MoPa Facebook & post a blog comment

When I think grey, I think total elegance and refinement… the perfect neutral. 

It’s taken over interiors – easily becoming the “it” color for any room… including baby’s nursery.