From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Halloween Costume Checklist

October 24, 2007

I’m having fun this week putting together the Halloween costumes for my kids. Last night, I finished making the embellishments for Olive’s Witch and Maude’s Mrs. Frankenstein. I also researched how to do a beehive hairdo for Maude. This site seem to have the clearest instructions and just seems like a cool site (note to [...]

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Skirt Spot

October 23, 2007

New source! New source! I am loving the selection at Skirt Spot. Lots of choices. No. Tons of choices. Reasonable prices. Just skirts. I have too many favorites to post them all. Based in LA, all designs are original to Skirt Spot. So you won’t be matching with every other woman at the mall. And [...]

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Some Stuff About Some Websites with Stuff

October 23, 2007

Mighty Junior launches today. I was already a fan of Mighty Goods, so it was kind of no-brainer that I would like it’s offspring. But when I had a sneak preview a few days ago I realized that the authors (Maggie Mason of Mighty Girl and of Melissa Summers of Suburban Bliss) and I share [...]

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Simms Taback — by Guest Mom Katherine Center

October 23, 2007

I’m always looking for those Big Three in children’s books: story, language, and art. And in Simms Taback’s books, the story and the language ARE the art. And the art is the art, too. The illustrations are bright and folk-y, in paint and colored pencil, with found images and collage. The pages are colorful and [...]

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Swing Lamp

October 22, 2007

I had no idea how badly I wanted to swing in the dark until I saw these images. I can’t tell if it’s even for sale, but the SwingLamp by BCXSY is officially the first thing on my Christmas wish list. via torq Share and Enjoy:

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Building Cards

October 22, 2007

I walked by a Pottery Barn Kids the other day and these building cards caught my eye. So pretty. I have a thing for building cards, and I thought these were especially fun because they’re oversize. And because the colors are delightful. And because they’re made of wood. I only wish the photo showed their [...]

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Pirate Girl — by Guest Mom Katherine Center

October 22, 2007

Now that I have kids (ages 2 and 4), I read a lot of children’s books. And it’s always such a pleasure to find ones that work on more than one level: great stories, great illustrations, great language. If I can get at least two of these things in a book, I feel lucky. If [...]

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Welcome to Katherine Center

October 22, 2007

How exciting! A Guest Mom is here this week. The beautiful Katherine Center. Red hair. Talented writer. (Is there a connection?) Here are the impressive nuts and bolts on Ms. Center:Katherine Center graduated from Vassar College, where she won the Vassar College Fiction Prize, and the University of Houston, where she received the Delores Welder [...]

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Sk*rt Maker Faire Giveaway Item #11: Mixed Media Fine Art by Kelly Rae Roberts

October 19, 2007

Kelly Rae Roberts, a Portland-based artist, social worker and all-around lover of life creates mixed media works, prints, and prints on wood in an effort to express connectedness and a sense of vitality in her art. She succeeds. And she does so beautifully. You can read more about her story and her work here. And [...]

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Baby Brewing Brews Up A Fantastic Addition to the Sk*rt/Maker Faire Giveaway with Item #10

October 19, 2007

I love Baby Brewing. Partially because it’s the brainchild of brilliant Kristin Hammond of Mommy Needs a Cocktail. And partially because she knows pregnant women and tiny babies deserve cool comfy tee shirts and gear. (And when you think about it, who deserves to be more comfy than prego and newborn people?! I can answer [...]

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JK Rowling Report

October 19, 2007

We just got home and I wanted to report while everything was still fresh. Be warned, spoilers ahead. The reading itself was fantastic. She read the part of Book 7 where Ron returns to Harry and Hermione (part of the Silver Doe chapter). She was great. And the audience just ate it up. I didn’t [...]

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Ayumi Horie

October 19, 2007

I recently received an email from ceramic artist Ayumi Horie. I think her work is lovely and I especially like how she incorporates typography. With the animals and the numbers and the letters and the dots, her pieces look like they would be comfortable in a house with children. Today, she’ll be putting up something [...]

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May Papers

October 19, 2007

Back in July, at BlogHer, I met a bazillion stand-out women. And one that has especially stood out for me is Tracey Clark. Every so often I feel like I discover something more about her that deepens my admiration. For example, I just figured out this week, that in addition to being an artistic and [...]

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Brilliant Lego Ads

October 19, 2007

My husband, Ben Blair, sent me a link to these Lego Ads. I wonder if they’re available as posters. So freaking brilliant. And beautiful. Share and Enjoy:

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JK Rowling at Cargnegie Hall

October 19, 2007

I’m so excited! Tonight, I’m taking Ralph and Maude and their cousin Roxcy to see JK Rowling read from Harry Potter Book 7 at Carnegie Hall. Three cheers for Esther at Scholastic for hooking me up with tickets. Share and Enjoy:

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Wolfie and the Sneak: Sneaking In at Sk*rt /Maker Faire Giveaway #9

October 19, 2007

Who are Wolfie and the Sneak? Well it seems they are two crazy kids in love, who also love making things. Here’s what they say about it all… Renee went to art school to become artsier and fartsier, while Charlie was professionally trained in photography. They met on a blind date at a little country [...]

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Darleen Meier, Swanky Handcrafted Jewelry, Gives the Sk*rt/Maker Faire Giveaway #8 Some Serious Bling

October 19, 2007

From a very early age, Darleen Meier had flair for fashion design, which eventually brought her to New York to pursue a career in fashion. She eventually moved in the jewelry direction and lovers of the bling will be forever grateful. Because her work is fantastic. Here’s more detail from her website. Darleen’s jewelry features [...]

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Jump Up and Down For Sk*rt/Maker Faire Giveaway #7!

October 18, 2007

Jump Up and Down. It’s not just a great thing to do. It’s a fantastic little company that makes wonderful things. Things like this stylish bag they’re offering up to one lucky winner in celebration of Maker Faire Austin. Isn’t it fab?! I think so. It’s made from Amy Butler Water Lotus and Imperial Fans [...]

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Book of the Week: The Daring Book for Girls

October 18, 2007

My home acquired a copy of The Daring Book for Girls last week and it was an instant hit. Not a big surprise — we were already fans of The Dangerous Book for Boys and couldn’t wait for the girl version to come out. It’s written by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz. I know [...]

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Pop-up Book Video

October 18, 2007

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXM5LGfpmrE] Hailey sent me a link to this music video. So smart. I would love to make a movie like this as a holiday greeting, or just as a project with the kids. Share and Enjoy:

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