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August, 2011

Thursday August 11th, 2011

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before & after: elegant bathroom makeover

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My friends tease me for this, but I will go on record as saying that I think the bathroom should definitely receive the most love and consideration when renovating a home. I’ve seen scores of inspirational bathrooms, but this extensive renovation by graphic designer and illustrator Anile Prakash comes close to my vision of a…

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before & after: flower shop renovation

Has anyone noticed how many beautiful independent flower shops are popping up around the country? There was this gorgeous NYC studio renovation by Poppies & Posies; this beautiful floral studio that Sarah shared with us just a couple weeks ago; and now another lovely rustic flower boutique from Kristen and Katherine of Root 75. The…

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before & after: porch makeover

Seeing as we are definitely in peak porch season right now, this simple, stylish porch makeover could not have come at a better time. Rachael took it upon herself to fix up this neglected area of her rented home, and in the end, her landlords were so pleased with the results that they plan to…

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new: letterpress cards from studio slomo

Studio SloMo was one of my favorite booths at this year’s National Stationery Show. Sarah Wymer’s colorful letterpress cards are already sunny, but her latest collection has summer written all over it. Inspired by her native Texas’ sweltering summer, Sarah decided to create a series of cards inspired by summer treats like watermelon and popsicles….

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Wednesday August 10th, 2011

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diy project: personalized paper party cups

You know those DIY projects that cause you to slap your forehead and think: of course! These personalized paper cups from the folks at Sticky Cake Inspirations are just that. The execution is simple and clean but also extremely versatile. I’m picturing the hundreds of fun variations you could use — different shapes, photographs, fabric,…

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caitlin mociun + baggu

I’m officially a Baggu hoarder. Seriously. I cleaned out my closet to prepare for the book tour (Verdict: I need to stop buying so many stripes.) and found a sad forgotten pile of Baggu bags in the back corner of my closet. With those rediscovered bags added to the pile, I think my total comes…

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the good life cookbook

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Normally, I wait until Friday to post anything food related, but I couldn’t resist this gorgeous new book. Suzy from A Friend of Mine design studio in Melbourne sent over this beautiful new cookbook that Pan Macmillan publishers asked her to design and art direct. The Good Life is the latest cookbook from chef Adrian Richardson…

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shannon garson ceramics

You guys know how I feel about polka dots. Though stripes are my true Kryptonite, seeing dots on something always makes my head spin. I’ve gotten better at turning around and walking away from polka dots, but I still have a hard time resisting the initial “Ooh . . . dots” reaction. The same thing…

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back to school tech & accessories

Nothing creates a wave of dread in my mind like the phrase “back to school.” Other than the learning part, I was never a big fan of school, and while I tried to get excited about buying new pencil boxes, I knew what it meant: another year of cold classrooms and stupid teenage drama. However,…

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Tuesday August 9th, 2011

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living in: the sound of music

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Whatever your feelings about musicals now, it’s undeniable that every little girl has dreamed of living in The Sound of Music at one point or another. Most first viewings happen at such a young age that being 16 going on 17 seems an utter impossibility. It’s hard not to still dream about singing on mountaintops,…

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biz ladies: how to organize your life with online tools

biz ladies: how to organize your life with online tools

Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Elizabeth Grace Saunders, a life coach for bad time managers and the founder of Real Life E. Elizabeth empowers clients who feel too overwhelmed, frustrated and guilty to accomplish more with peace and confidence through her Schedule Makeovers. In this post, Elizabeth offers a comprehensive comparison of some of the best…

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butterflies and moths

I’m not normally a big butterfly person, but ever since we did the butterfly dome project with Amy and Jessica for Design*Sponge at Home, they’ve started to grow on me. These colorful new butterfly and moth prints are from Shay and Jeff at Bee Things (you can see their awesome Dallas home right here). Each…

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kirath ghundoo

Earlier this year I got to share some beautiful wallpaper from designer Kirath Ghundoo. Kirath is back with a brand new collection of seven wallpaper patterns: Iso, Pesia, Aztec, Lavish, Stack, Geo and Mosaic. They’ll be on display at next month’s 100% Design in London (I want to go so badly!), but for those of us…

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nolan pelletier

The fact that I’m a crazy cat lady is well documented. But at least I’m in good company. Half of my friends are equally obsessive about their cats, so I think between my cats and theirs, I’ll be surrounded by fuzzy paws for the rest of my days. Which sounds pretty good to me. Artist…

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Monday August 8th, 2011

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sneak peek: kelly of kelly oshiro design

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Designer Kelly Oshiro spends her days creating beautiful events, so it’s no great surprise that her home feels like the perfect backdrop for a party. She’s lived in this Santa Barbara house with her husband, Sam, and dog, Mira, for just a year and a half. For both her events and her home, Kelly loves…

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sneak peek: enrique arellano + libia moreno

Enrique Arellano and Libia Moreno have filled their Mexico City home with humor. From the tombstone sink to the bathroom fixtures made from garden faucets, this couple doesn’t take itself too seriously. During the day, Enrique works as a freelance designer, and Libia sells and designs traditional Mexican textiles and crafts. But on the weekends,…

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