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worth 1000 words: wandering inspiration

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I would love several of these Wander comissioned Travel Postcards framed on a wall to inspire my little Birdie every day – they’re available to download as iPad/iPhone wallpapers too. Great design inspiration, via Grain Edit. (and no, I don’t know what Wander is either, but they’re launching soon and have tons of hype. Reserve [...]

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Swoop Bags:
swoop up every kid-made toy mess

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Toys. Messes. They kind of go hand in hand. When you’re in the glittering toy store dreaming of your kidlet’s countless happy hours playing contentedly and lovingly with all those beautiful toys, one forgets the harsher reality: toys everywhere and underfoot, literally! I’ve had my eye on Swoop Bags for awhile actually, they’re such an [...]

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worth 1000 words: skaters with antlers

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Now these are my kind of skaters, a little woodsy, and a little dorky. The limited edition Skaters print by Ashley Percival is available on Etsy, $30. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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Mike Davis makes the abc’s rock

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Hey folks!  Thank you so much for the warm welcome last week. Today, I would like to introduce you to my good friend Mike Davis, a local graphic designer and one who makes Minnesota very proud.  He is the co-founder of Burlesque of North America, a big fan favorite of the design community here in [...]

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worth 1000 words: a playful staircase

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I’d like to live next door to this bookstore so I could walk these stairs every single day. Bookstore (Livraria Lello e Irmao) in Porto, Portugal found via Modern Kiddo.   Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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worth 1000 words: rabbit journey

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The rabbits, they’ve started their journey! Rabbit Journey Art Print ($30) by Schalle. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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I found the easter bunnies!

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Easter weekend is barreling towards us – I can feel the thump thump thump of the Easter Bunny’s feet pounding the pavement as I type! As usual, I’ve gathered too many things to share, with not enough time to share them all with you. So today, I’m playing catch up, because all of these things [...]

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worth 1000 words: stealth grassy bunny bank

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Would your kid find this in amongst an Easter Egg Hunt? Grass Flocked Rabbit Bank, $22, available at Green Grass Design – there are other grassy animals too! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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hop on the spring train: little korboose

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Little Korboose lured me to her shop with the promise of those adorable bunny pillows($19 and $25) up above.  But her entire line is so in the mood for Spring Love. Brightly wise owls ($25), springy green robots ($25), energetic bicycles ($22), and friendly little chirps ($12) – available on your choice of pillows, onesies, [...]

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spring flings

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I’m a contributor at Houzz.com, a fascinating website that’s kind of like a more in-depth version of Pinterest,  focusing on home decor and design. Seriously, if you need some house inspiration mojo, Houzz is the place to go. So my latest ideabook at Houzz is a list of ways to bring spring indoors – because [...]

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weekly round about #77

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All I really want to do today is find one of these rooms, a huge blanket/pillow, and cuddle up in those tubes. Without interruption. Without work. Maybe I’d bring a book … maybe not. I think I just need a day without expectations – a vacation from my own  and everyone else’s! This week’s top [...]

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worth 1000 words: Pen Pals

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Suh-weet Pen Pal Cheetah and Llama prints from Lab Partners. Hang them side by side, or put one in each kids room? Or send one to a wished-for Pen Pal friend! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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the coolest herman I know

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Need something unexpected for your more playful indoor spaces? Whether it’s playroom, nursery, or kitchen (see those apples?! ca-yute.) Herman Marie’s hand painted wooden plaques are a sweet dose of quirky. I think it’d be a perfect foil to break up a gallery wall of boring rectangular frames. For between $35 – $45, you too [...]

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it’s all in the swing of things

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One day, I will have a swing in my house. It is inevitable. It feels particularly important in the middle of the winter when the act of swinging veers from blissful release to winter survival techniques. Perhaps these super simple Me and U upholstered swings will be the winning selection? In the meantime, I’m getting [...]

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worth 1000 words: baby suommo

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Oh my. This is a baby cradle from Baby Suommo – see their full range of nursery furnishings at their website. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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