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round about: cameras that paint & blankets that teethe

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I had the urge to talk about the week that wasn’t – but then realized I have that urge every week! I think it’s time to find more ways to be more present in my minutes and hours and days – and a way to remember them. I have some ideas on that actually, maybe [...]

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worth 1000 words: nature girl

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I wish I could be this girl (along with my daughter) every single day this summer. See more of Teagan White’s illustrations.

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let’s have a sunshine carnival

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This post is made possible with the generous support of vine.com. Thanks Vine! I am itching for summer. Itching for it in a way that’s hard to describe unless you’ve been through an endless 7 month long winter. It’s been a cold cold spring, and everything around here is just now, just barely, blossoming. So [...]

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raise your babe’s design IQ

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If one is encouraged to learn their numbers and colors at an early age, surely one should do so in the best way possible? If one’s parents want to ensure their child has a discerning eye, a love for beauty, and , of course, the ability to recognize their numbers and colors, then shouldn’t they [...]

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wrapping up your walls

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We’re planning to move. I say “planning” because there are one too many projects left on this house to actually say that we “are” moving. There are lots of little air quotes all over the place. But I do a lot of house hunting, and I have a dream list of things I want in [...]

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round about: bloggers bloggers everywhere

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Alt Summit is hosting their first Alt for Everyone online conference this week! I was definitely in need of a kick in the pants, some community, and some new information. It hasn’t disappointed so far! In honor of my intense blogging focus this week, today’s round about features a couple of blogs that caught my [...]

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worth 1000 words: custom rolling stock

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Let’s call this series of artist-designed custom cars an oldie but goodie. If I missed it in 2006, maybe you did too! See all of the Fitzu Grand Prix Playsam Cars.

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sling it everywhere!

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Have you noticed slingshots popping up everywhere we turn? Is it just me? They’re adorable, and very retro-cool. Yet, my first thought was: oh no, not a weapon for my kid! But, I’m actually coming around to the idea. It’s a big leap away from a toy gun. More importantly, you can shoot some pretty [...]

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what shall we play today?

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That’s what Collette Bream asks across the top of her Etsy shop, and it sums things up perfectly. I know around this house that question is asked many. many. many. times during the day. Her shop doesn’t give any kind of straightforward answer either. Instead, it feels like I’ve stepped into a perfectly curated little [...]

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peas pass the reality of a princess

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When a young girl enters the Princess phase, there is only one thing to do: drag your feet while kicking and screaming. I might mean that metaphorically, I might not. Either way, I’m looking to find that magical word – moderation – when balancing her interests while reminding her of the big wide world beyond [...]

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round about: gifts from foxes & my pal audrey

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I always like to end the week with a round up of links and a round up of my own week: preferably an insightful tidbit, something useful, or maybe a moment of commiseration. But the only thing I can up with today? I organized/cleaned about 10% of the mess that is my house. I’m trying [...]

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worth 1000 words: love you more

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This seems fitting with Mother’s Day 3 days away. See more in Elissa Hudson’s shop.

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art journaling: a 4 year old’s adventure

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Our trip to the East Coast was full of Big Firsts for our little Birdie. I was determined to help her capture it all in a way that would be meaningful to her. So, we began an art journal – or I suppose one could call it a scrapbook – and let her fill it [...]

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have a little watermelon cat

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Wood plus whimsy plus the Netherlands plus a super silly fabulous name? That’s Watermelon Cat. There is a timeless quality to the designs that makes them feel decidely mid-century, in all of the best possible ways. I’m a big fan of any toy that doesn’t dumb it down for kids, and these toys are cool [...]

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diy: pom-pom chandelier

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OH my sweet heavenly stars. As soon as I saw the photos of Bar’s Chandelier project, I got a little giddy. I have a sneaky feeling that you, dear readers, are going to LOVE this project. Besides, who doesn’t want an excuse to make a plethora of poms? I know I needed one! Here is [...]

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