Category — Design

Rock ‘n Glide

In my search for a glider or rocker to put in the nursery, I’ve come to one conclusion: most of these chairs are ugly. But I did manage to find a few that I like (but probably can’t afford).

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May 6, 2010   No Comments

I should have hung out with the FFA boys a lot more!!

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April 22, 2010   1 Comment

Free Falling into spring

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April 19, 2010   No Comments

Accessorizing Your iPad

With the release of Apple’s iPad, a whole new set of chic carrying cases are hitting the shelves.

The Cloak from Quirky

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April 19, 2010   No Comments

Week in Review

Here are the things that I’m loving this week!

Apartment Therapy’s tutorial on how to turn a bookcase into a bar.

bookcase

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April 16, 2010   4 Comments

Saving the World, One Shoebox at a Time

Bea forwarded me this link today about a partnership between Puma and designer Yves Behar to design a more environmentally responsible package for shoes. The result is “The Clever Little Bag,” a bright red PET (recycled and recyclable) bag that contains a folded piece of cardboard and a pair of Pumas. Read more…

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April 14, 2010   No Comments

O Dogwood, O Dogwood. Ode to the Cornus Mas

Hello Friends!  Happy Friday!

Every Spring, we here in Kentucky get a magnificent opening show from the intoxicating, famous yet humble Dogwoods. Their subtle and quiet beauty reminds us (especially ladies) of the powerful beauty a gentle, gracious spirit can hold.

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April 9, 2010   No Comments

The icing on the icing

I’m helping a dear friend get some ideas and inspiration for her wedding and came across some cute cake-toppers.  Of course there were about 80,000 (love)birds so out of rebellion, I ignored them.

All of the below are handmade by Etsy sellers.  What did you use on your wedding cake?  Or if you’re not married, do you have an idea of what you’d like?  Something traditional or something unique to you and the bride/groom?  Or forget wedding cakes…  what about a simple birthday cupcake?…  Any ideas crafty, creative friends??

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March 8, 2010   1 Comment

Goodbye white walls.

With a little Starling due to arrive in late September, my husband and I have to figure out how to creatively decorate a nursery in an apartment where you can’t paint over the white walls. So, I’m currently researching wall decals to inject a little color into our baby’s life. Here are a few that I found at Spunk Sprout.

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February 23, 2010   4 Comments

in my dreams? or dream come true?

I am on a slow fall from a point about halfway up sugar mountain and it’s only 9:40am!!

Another birthday in the office and this time my honey KitchenAid and I made the “best darn sugar cookies ever” with my own touch of almond frosting.

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February 23, 2010   1 Comment