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I absolutely can NOT wait. Our newest baby is going to be...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:32:00 -0400

I absolutely can NOT wait. Our newest baby is going to be released in one week! If you’re near DC, you should stop in!

How wonderful is this book-mobile? It would look great in a kids...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:54:00 -0400

How wonderful is this book-mobile? It would look great in a kids room… and SO easy to do!

Get me an old hardback book now!

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Who wants to buy me this lovely vintage ring?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:07:16 -0400

Who wants to buy me this lovely vintage ring?

Love these prints by caitlinfoster! Wish I could have something...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:58:44 -0400

Love these prints by caitlinfoster! Wish I could have something like this on my wall…

Am I the only one who swoons whenever I walk into Forever 21 and...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:14:57 -0400

Am I the only one who swoons whenever I walk into Forever 21 and see this white + gold wallpaper? It’s wonderful!

bargain shopping

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:56:53 -0400

I love this simple mug and plate that I snatched at TJ Maxx. Very a la Leif’s Dipped Spice Set, but for a much happier price ($3)!

Makes me want to pour some tea and sit outside in the breeze for a while.

"It’s hard to have original ideas when you are surrounded by people who all have the same experiences..."

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:27:22 -0400

“It’s hard to have original ideas when you are surrounded by people who all have the same experiences as you.”

- Jonathan Harris

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love + laughter

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:58:19 -0400

I have had so much fun with my family this weekend. I hope your weekends were as rewarding as mine. There is nothing more soul-charging and rejuvenating that loving and laughing with others.

Last Friday, we had tickets to see the NYC Ballet when they performed at the Kennedy Center. The program included Who Cares?, Fearful Symmetries, and West Side Story Suite. Of course, they were all great, but I loved Fearful Symmetries because of the warm red pallete for the costumes and the more modern approach.

photo © Paul Kolnik from NYCBallet.com

My sister, a dancer, loved the whole thing. Here we are - for once I’m taller! (Thank you heels!)

On Saturday, we headed out to Mount Vernon, which was absolutely gorgeous. The skies were as blue as ever. The whole estate was amazing - we walked around for hours! It’s so nice just to escape the “city” sometimes.

My personal favorite part of the day were the adorable animals. My sister and I couldn’t get enough of the lambs!

How cute is that?! Anyway, if your weekend didn’t do it, I hope this week is filled with love, laughter, and those that mean the most to you. There really is nothing better.

Kinda cheesy, but I love the concept. I want one! (via...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:22:05 -0400

Kinda cheesy, but I love the concept. I want one!

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So creative! Hope you had a happy Easter!

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:54:00 -0400

So creative! Hope you had a happy Easter!

Happy Easter weekend everyone! My family will be here in around...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:31:31 -0400

Happy Easter weekend everyone! My family will be here in around an hour, and I can’t wait. I’m so ready to spend some quality time with them, something I don’t often get to do since I’m so far away from home. I’m sure it will be a refreshing and rejuvenating weekend.

Speaking of Easter, check out these awesome naturally dyed eggs from sweetfineday! I love the deep hues that they got. Maybe something I’ll have to try in the future…

anthropologie: An aerial view of Dutch tulip fields. Nature...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:17:34 -0400

anthropologie:

An aerial view of Dutch tulip fields. Nature makes modern art!

via: Iran Proud

repurposed: easter egg dye

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:11:40 -0400

I hope all of you have wonderful plans for Easter/Passover! My family is coming to visit me tomorrow, and I simply can’t wait to see them!

There’s another great thing about the Easter season - really cheap dye! My friend Marlena and I bought a pack for $2 at CVS and spent the afternoon creating some really cool pieces of paper. (This is for our newest edition of AmLit, but more on that later!)

I think the best method was just dipping and letting it seep up the paper. We used a very cloth-like paper so it absorbed quickly.

Here are our finished products! I can’t wait for you to see what we’re going to be doing with them next!

T-Rex Trying is series by Hugh Murphy that’s sure to give...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:35:00 -0400

T-Rex Trying is series by Hugh Murphy that’s sure to give you a few giggles. “T-Rex Trying To Do a Cartwheel” is by far my favorite though. You can even get this cute guy on a t-shirt!

kids @ katzen

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:22:05 -0400

A couple weeks ago I received an last-minute opportunity to photograph Kids @ Katzen, a mini art camp at the Katzen Arts Center in DC. What a fun event! Check out some of these budding artists:

So I know these cut t-shirt scarves are all over the internet,...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:19:10 -0400

So I know these cut t-shirt scarves are all over the internet, but here’s my version. I love it! Such a quick, easy DIY.

I used this tutorial from Mr. Kate.

I absolutely adore this simple fireplace setup spotted at...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:15:00 -0400

I absolutely adore this simple fireplace setup spotted at design*sponge. What I would give to have a brick fireplace like this…

So excited for the possibilities!

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:13:06 -0400

So excited for the possibilities!