From the monthly archives:

February 2007

The Laundress

February 21, 2007

Browsing some new-to-me blogs yesterday, I came across the lovely Holly’s Plate and her post about theThe Laundress. Things like this are easy for me to love. I get a kick out of people or companies who understand how to make ordinary things seem precious. And though I’m not likely to buy these luxe laundry [...]

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One last Valentine Report: Juliane’s Cookies

February 21, 2007

Remember the too-intimidating-to-actually-make cookies on the cover of this month’s Martha Stewart Living? Well. My dear friend Juliane made some. Apparently she’s hard to intimidate. And the real life ones were even prettier than the ones on the magazine. And she brought them in a darling little box with a window-top so the cookies could [...]

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Random Giveaway: Moda Home Tablecloth

February 20, 2007

It’s a really good giveaway today. Enter now, and then take all the time you want deciding which REPRODUCTION TABLECLOTH FROM MODA HOME you’ll choose if you win!It’s just like choose-your-own-adventure, only way better, with way more choices. If I was choosing, I’d narrow it down to these four beauties: From Moda Home’s Sliced Bread [...]

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sk*rt

February 20, 2007

Way back in January, I posted about tools and sites I use to make the most out of the internet. I mentioned Digg, and said that if there was a Digg that had content for women (instead of for techie men) I would go there first everytime I sat down to go online. There is [...]

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Custom Silhouettes

February 20, 2007

Land of Nod is offering a wonderful service. Send in a picture of your child’s profile, and they’ll turn it into custom artwork. See the blue here. The pink here. Rad. via factotum Share and Enjoy:

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Happy President’s Day

February 19, 2007

My kids are out of school this week for winter break. Maybe we’ll pull out the glue gun and make these cute penny lapel pins to mark President’s Day. Enjoy your day off! Share and Enjoy:

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Red Room

February 19, 2007

A dear and stylish friend gave me a subscription to Mary Englebreit’s Home Companion Magazine for Christmas. I confess I was a little surprised — though Mary Englebreit is an acclaimed illustrator, she really doesn’t seem like my style. But. I trust this friend’s design instincts implicitly. So when I received my first issue, the [...]

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Lace Tape

February 19, 2007

Remember Rockett St. George? I was just browsing their new wares and fell immediately in love with this lace tape. I have no idea what I would do with it, but I think I want some anyway. Share and Enjoy:

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Hostess Blog Giveaway

February 19, 2007

More Giveaway fun:Hostess with the Mostess has just started her own surprise giveaways — and her first prize is a hostess package from the always fabulous Darlybird. Hooray for giveaways! Hooray for Darlybird! Don’t miss out. You can enter by commenting thru Tuesday 2/20 on HWTM giveaway post. Good luck!! Share and Enjoy:

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A beautiful Baby Journal

February 16, 2007

Awhile back I posted on an extravagant and beautiful baby book. In the comments of that post, Laura asked if I knew of a good-looking baby book that was more affordable. I’m delighted today to showcase another fantastic baby book — that’s priced at a very reasonable $13. “Nikki McClure’s beautifully detailed illustrations divide this [...]

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Design A Snowflake

February 16, 2007

My recommendation for getting through an icy February weekend: design some snowflakes! Warning: this is very fun — but addictive — for all ages. Share and Enjoy:

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Beehive Co-op

February 16, 2007

I’m so impressed with the concept behind Beehive Co-op. I grabbed this description right from their “about” page: Beehive Co-op opened in Atlanta in 2004 to rave reviews. Atlanta Magazine reported, “It’s a simple concept, brilliantly executed: Gather the cream of Atlanta’s artisan crop and rent them booths in a former gallery space for a [...]

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Where did the morning go?

February 16, 2007

My apologies for the lack of posts this morning. My excuse is this: I’ve been working on a project that has taken me so far out of my comfort zone that it temporarily ursurped my entire life. But I’m back. And I’ll attempt to put up a few posts in the next couple of hours. [...]

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Giveaway at Blog con Queso

February 15, 2007

I’ve got some good news and some better news. Good News: Girl con Queso has a Giveaway going on today. You know the drill, just comment to enter. Better News: The Giveaway involves “super delicious champagne chocolate” from a easy-to-love boutique bakery. I’ll meet you at the Queso. Share and Enjoy:

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The Minimalist Family

February 15, 2007

It’s a very cool day. I’ve got a home tour for you that will delight and amaze. Sara and Travis have kindly agreed to give us glimpse of their ultra modern, ultra sleek home. And. We get to see both the before and after shots. Travis has been described as having “a near zen like [...]

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Apartment Therapy: Nursery

February 15, 2007

Apartment Therapy fans are in luck. A new AT has been born: Apartment Therapy Nursery. Sure to be an inspiration to parents everywhere. Check it out. Share and Enjoy:

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Book of the Week: The Fantastic Mr. Wani

February 15, 2007

I first came upon The Fantastic Mr. Wani on an exploratory trip to the bookstore. I was looking for a gift and didn’t have a particular book in mind. The cover of Mr. Wani caught my eye so I read it then and there and loved it immediately. It has become one of my favorite [...]

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Valentine’s Day Revisited

February 15, 2007

My mom posted this rad picture on her blog yesterday. It made me so happy. This is me (circa 1980?) holding my baby sister Jordan. Or. For those of you who are in the blogging know, this is Design Mom holding Oh Happy Day. This could totally be my daughter Maude holding her baby sister [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2007

I heart Design Mom Readers. Were I able, my Valentine to you (inspired by the very wintery day here in NY) would be a pair of super-feminine, embellished slippers that you could wear while curled up on the sofa with a cozy blanket and a mug of steamy cocoa. And hopefully the slippers would make [...]

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Vacuum BBs

February 14, 2007

A darling friend recently brought me a jar of Meyer Lemon Vacuum BBs from Restoration Hardware. You add a handful directly to your vacuum bag. Or, more fun for the kids, you spread a handful of BBs around the carpet and vacuum them up. They turn your vacuum into a “scent-spreading diffuser.” Available in several [...]

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