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Saturday the lovely ladies of LLH Designs, Morning T and Holly Mathis hosted a fantastic mini Design Flea Market chock full of charming finds from their respective design work. I had the distinct pleasure of browsing and visiting with some new and super fun blogging friends, Sarah at Water Water Everywhere and Ellie from Elzabelz. [...]

For the sweet tooth, this really, really cool cake server by Magisso. A lovely contemporary twist on boring BUT VERY NEEDED kitchen utensil. Find a store near you here. This inspires me to find a new cake or pie recipe. Got one to share?

Benjamin: Mommy! Look at the clouds! Me: Yes… what do they look like? Him: [Softly] Shadows. Me: Is it wonderful? Him: [Whispering] Yes….

Yesterday Benjamin and I were so excited to go to the mailbox. You see, we both knew it was the day we would receive our very first letter from Leah at sleepaway camp and I couldn’t wait to share with him what she had written and see his little face light up. The amount he [...]

My old high school friend, Shannon, wrote a thoughtful post today and it has stuck with me. You should go read it. Also say hi to her – she’s awesome. And she’s right. For all the great things social media and this digital age brings there is a side that can feel defeating. Isn’t it [...]

I’ll admit it. I’m slightly obsessed with Fiona Paxton’s beadwork. Her pieces walk the line between statement and every day wearable, depending on the color combinations and size of the necklace. In every case I just drool over the bit of sparkle and the texture. What I do not drool over is the price which [...]

Sunday we dropped off Leah at her sleepaway camp.  This is her third year going, but the first year she will stay for the “big kid” session of 3 ½ weeks.  That’s kind of a lot.  It was also the first time Benjamin made the trip with us.  Here are some favorite outtakes of the [...]

Today’s story comes from the lovely and stylish Elizabeth. We’ve all been handed fashion wisdom by our mothers and grandmothers – sometimes it is impeccable advice, sometimes it is time to add your own twist to it. This is one of those times. As a little girl I have fond memories of spending the summers [...]

These jewels were sent in by the lovely Knighton, who y’all should follow IMMEDIATELY not only for her wit but her great inexpensive wine blog as well. Plus? She finds stuff like this ALL THE TIME. This makes getting organized and the basics in communication SO MUCH EASIER, doesn’t it? I see stocking stuffers and [...]

You guys! Want to help me cross off a life list item? OF COURSE YOU DO. While at BlogHer ’10 in New York City, I want to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s not only a Life List item for me, but also right before I turn 40 and, really? I think celebrating in NYC [...]