tree & owl wedding topper

Published on May 2nd, 2010
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This personalized tree and owl pair are are made out of local sustainable poplar wood. They have been drawn, sawed, sanded, details burned (on the front and back), sanded again, painted with US made non-toxic water colors and then finished with bees wax and jojoba oil. The tree is about 4″ [...]

poppy flowers

Published on May 2nd, 2010
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while i know the flowers outside are blooming, i am still a sucker for these organza poppies.
too cute.

fall baby shower-owl theme

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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ok.  i admit it.
i am on an owl kick.
forgive me.
love this owl mobile from pink perch/etsy.  suspend it over the table as a centerpiece, then give it to the mommy to be.  or choose one or both of these vintage ceramic planters as decoration instead.  give these adorable owl onesies from ressicajachel/etsy as presents, wrapped [...]

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 [...]

etsy: anna maria horner

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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i love these super cute cotton flowers by anna!
you can choose either a brooch or hair clip fastener.  i bet she’d make them into ponytail holders though.  in which case, they would make great summer napkin ring holders doubled as party favors!
xo

protein myth demystified

Published on March 15th, 2009
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if you’ve chosen an alternative diet, you’re probably used to meat-eaters asking you “hey, so how do you get your protein?”.
if you’re like me, your eyes glaze over and the same five things come out of your mouth in monotone–dark leafy greens, tofu, beans, avocado, nuts. i try not to judge or [...]

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 [...]

happy heart

Published on February 14th, 2009
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xoxo.