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worth 1000 words: spring youth

An image to invoke Spring – let’s hope it works because I know I’m ready how about you? Illustration by Kelsey Beckett.

round about: secret keychains & cardboard tube letters

This week flew by! It’s the first couple of days of March, and I’m already sitting here planning our summer. No, not big vacations that require airlines and reservations, that might make sense to me. No, I’m just trying to plan out a couple of summer camps for Birdie – things fill up fast here […]

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worth 1000 words: tangled hands

Life may seem a bit tangled, or maybe it’s all part of your master plan. I didn’t even see the cat’s cradle at first, did you? Illustration from Sveta Dorosheva.

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round about: galaxy cake & geo embroidery

The week was uneventful, except for the unseasonably warm weather, but let’s not go there! I’m prepping for the Oscars this weekend. No, I will not be having a themed party with snacks and drinks and party games, but I should really clean the bathroom before a couple old friends come over to watch all […]

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worth 1000 words: rainbow wood

It’s amazing to see how newer technologies create patterns that mimic the most ancient of natural forms. Jupiter 3D Panels by Oleg Soroko.

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worth 1000 words: a little sass

There are days when we all need to channel a little sass. This sweet and sassy raccoon has hit it right on the nose.

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round about: valentine pancakes & pin the kiss

It turns out Valentine’s Day is next week, how did that happen? I’m grateful January is over, don’t get me wrong, but it doesn’t really feel like the season of love – at least not yet! Maybe we’ll do a little decorating this weekend, or try one of these DIY’s to get us into the swing […]

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round about: marshmallow seats & cardboard cameras

No matter how clearly we may know that life is finite, when it actually shows up and slaps you in the face, it’s impossibly hard to grasp it. This week we are dealing with a death in the family, and through the heartache the most interesting part is listening to and answering Birdie’s questions. Kids […]

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worth 1000 words: spring dreams

It’s started already, my dreams of spring smells, sights, and temperatures. Mouni Feddag’s illustration is fueling all kinds of spring daydreams.

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round about: x’s, o’s, and pom poms

On the plus side this week, my yoga class was amazing. So good, I walked out of there wanting to be a yoga teacher! Ha! The other plus, Birdie and I didn’t fight while practicing the piano, which feels like a major win. But beyond that this week was rather slow and frivolous. Nothing exciting […]

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worth 1000 words: double up the house beds

I’m going to pretend my next house will have a room this minimal, and this cool. Image via Architecture Daily.

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round about: friendship bracelet pies & choker DIYs

There is a high likelihood that the latest flu bug is about to descend upon my household. The husband came home with the cough, the throat, the chills. If the big strong guy catches it, then we’re probably all goin’ down. So, I’m going to keep this short and sweet, and go get some extra […]

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worth 1000 words: beaded bugs

Would it freak you out to find these three dimensional beauties living on your walls? See more embroidery work by artist Humayrah Bint Altaf.

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round about: bee’s knees & cat’s pajamas

I’m staring at a blank page and realizing I don’t have much to say this week. The week was a white wash of snow and more snow – much like this formerly blank page as a matter of fact. There was some design work here and there, some book reading, some napping, and of course […]

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round about: white elephants & snowy gifts

If you are in the northern half of the US this week, you’re probably feeling the cold just like we are here. I think this morning the low was around -11 degrees Fahrenheit. I hear rumors that on Sunday we won’t even get above zero. I guess that’s one way to bring in Christmas spirit! […]

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