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i want my MOMA!

Published on February 11th, 2010
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MOMA has been on my mind lately.
for one–my dear, sweet friend (and fullbright scholar) dara worked on the bauhaus exhibit,
two–the recent yoga at MOMA. (for those who don’t know, i am big into yoga!)
and now 3. for valentine’s day.
i had been avoiding this “holiday”. while not newly single–newly embracing single–i just didn’t have the stomach [...]

doily news! super cute upcycle newspaper coasters

Published on September 5th, 2009
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these are pretty cute!
cute for being something you don’t really need. but, i do appreciate the repurposing of otherwise wasted materials. each pack of 100 sells for 16 bucks. very cute hostess gift!
also, make for pretty cute crafting supply.

miniature rhino • star-crossed lovers embroidery sampler

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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etsy store, miniature rhino (aka jessica marquez–recently featured on daily candy) has some super sweet embroidery offerings.
i love the constellations. i can’t wait to gift a pair for my next bride & groom. i want to have one of each lover’s constellation made. i think it’s just dreamy! but i also love the “carved in [...]

gift registry at green depot

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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i love green depot!
and any earth-loving bride & groom will too because they have an online gift registry!
whether you want to start your new life together by painting your walls, installing CFL lightbulbs or attacking it hardcore with full-on renovations like icestone countertops , sinks or new carpets/tile–you can ask your guests pretty please for [...]

a good egg: paloma’s nest

Published on March 15th, 2009
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ahhh spring.
it’s just around the corner it would seem. and with it comes baby chicks & bunnies, peeps and fresh, new sprouts poking up thru the earth.
the eternal symbol of life–the egg–has also gotten in the mix and hens will be laying overtime to provide enough raw materials for the countless (sigh) egg rolls [...]

greyhound vintage valentine’s

Published on February 12th, 2009
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i am a sucker for a sweet face, and these pups are pretty cute.
photographer barbara karant combines her love of greyhounds & imagery with these vintage inspired valentines. while none of the money goes to charity, it is still nice to see someone spreading the word about the plight of these sweet creatures.
what lots of [...]

pepper & chocolate

Published on February 12th, 2009
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put some heat in your sweeties’ belly on valentine’s day. underscore the romantic beginnings of the spice trail & the mysterious allure of fragrant spices with one or all of these treats. pepper coupled with deeply rich cocoa gives you a one-two punch guaranteed to score with your lover.
make up a batch of [...]

best way to get your green on…

Published on February 11th, 2009
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literally!
featured etsy artist, adorn jewelry has already graced the pages of better home & garden (as well as countless gardening blogs) so i’m not blowing doors here. i just wanted to show the love–as it ’tis the season for such things–and spotlight a super cute idea.
while it is faux moss, the spirit of [...]