From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Simple Art/Learning project for the summer — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 22, 2008

A really simple project Finn and I worked on recently was to make a feeling/emotion wheel. We took two pieces of cardstock, no actually we cut two identical circles from our cereal box and used the blank sides. I used my xacto knife (don’t ya just love any excuse to get it out?) to cut [...]

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Books of the Week — Bob Gill

May 22, 2008

I love these books so much! And was delighted to find that Phaidon just reissued them. I think Bob Gill is a genius. He was a freelance illustrator in New York before he moved to London in 1960 — where he started a design firm that eventually became Pentagram(!). What a cool guy. I love [...]

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Back to Business

May 22, 2008

I’m back from another great trip to Houston. Fun fact: did you know Houston has just bypassed Chicago as the third largest city in America (following NYC and LA, of course)? And did you also know that it is really hard not to eat really well in Houston? Excellent restaurants are plentiful and you would [...]

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Grow Them Well — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 21, 2008

There is something amazing about the introduction of summer. The knowledge that is is right around the corner is enough to make us purr. The sunshine rubbing all over me last weekend reminded me of how very special this summer will be. My son is old enough this summer to really invest in summertime, but [...]

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Creative Spaces — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 21, 2008

I love when Cookie and Wondertime magazines show us the little reading nooks of readers. I daily browse OhDeeDoh to see what innovative and gorgeous kid rooms they will post. I love seeing creative spaces for others. Kids rooms and homes that are family centered make me happy. I love day dreaming of having this [...]

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Great Art Supplies — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 20, 2008

Need some supplies to get you started on your Artsy Fartsy Summer? Here are a few inspiring picks: Modern Kids Twist CrayonsFunky Brushes Stockmar CrayonsFinger Paint Share and Enjoy:

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Create An Artsy Fartsy Summer for your Family! — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 20, 2008

Some sample art projects I’ve done with my kids. Virginia Woolf said, “Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order.” Art is a natural tool for teaching. Children are open and creative without effort and adding art into their life can only increase and stimulate their young brains — and [...]

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Inspire Yourself — by Guest Mom Amy Sharp

May 19, 2008

I try and live a wonder filled life. I try and stay true to my artist soul. My family typically creates something each day together. It may be an art project, a poem, or a cake, but we try and use the spark daily. I think the spark is the magic in your day, the [...]

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Welcome to Amy!!

May 19, 2008

About Me: I am the proud and wild mama to two wee ones, Finn and Blaise and doting wife to Joseph the carpenter. I am a part time freelance writer and full-time mom in Ohio. I left my career in education last summer to stay home with my children. I am loving the freedom in [...]

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Three Things

May 19, 2008

1) I’m heading to The Stationery Show with Jordan this morning. I am soooo looking forward to this. The Stationery Show could easily be my favorite trade show of the year. It’s big but not too big. And it’s oh so inspiring. This visit will be even more fun because I’ll be with Jordan. Yay! [...]

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Mini Bento Boxes

May 16, 2008

I’ve posted about Bento Boxes before — I am completely enamored with them. Besides being absolutely charming, they are a good-looking and practical lunch box option if you’re trying to go plastic bag-less. But I’ve never seen any this small before. Perfect for a snack or a small appetite. And I love the colors! found [...]

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Organize Magazine

May 16, 2008

The latest issue of Organize Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. Awesome! I know what I’ll be reading in bed tonight — while Ben Blair is in the wilds of New York with Ralph and Oscar on a Father/Son campout. (Reading about organizing things on Friday night is hot! Super hot!) If you are as [...]

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Nesting

May 16, 2008

Starting yesterday, I’m an official contributor to Cookie Magazine’s Nesting blog. I’m very excited about this. My first post went up here. To start, expect to see my contributions there on Thursdays — only you may not know it’s me. Why? Because (despite the fact that I have never met them) the team of editor’s [...]

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Hello Moses!

May 15, 2008

Jordan and Paul — and baby Moses(!) — just arrived this morning. Moses is adorable. I’m going to go pull out the exersaucer so that he’ll have a throne where we can worship him. They were on a red-eye and are catching up on sleep now. But I can’t wait to hang out — I [...]

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Mod Mom Furniture

May 15, 2008

I exchanged emails with the super-cool Kiersten of Mod Mom Furniture a year or so ago and her fabulous wares have been on my must-blog-about-list since then, and somehow I just haven’t managed to make it happen. So I need to apologize to you, dear readers, because I hate to think I hadn’t shared such [...]

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Betty’s Birthday Report

May 15, 2008

What is it like to be the youngest of five? Just ask Betty. Who turned two last Friday and who’s elaborate celebration involved having the cousins over for creamsicle floats (creamsicle floats = vanilla ice cream + clementine Izze — delicious!). There wasn’t even a cake. I pulled out a frozen waffle (with whip cream [...]

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Fine Dining Disney Style

May 14, 2008

Last Wednesday I was invited to attend a dinner at the James Beard House. I am kind of an idiot. And had never heard of James Beard. Or his home. And just figured it was the name of a restaurant. And then I arrived at the Village address, walked into the brownstone and realized it [...]

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DB Clay Wallets

May 13, 2008

I have vowed to get a head start on Fathers Day this year. I’m eyeing these gorgeous screen-printed wallets by DB Clay. They look so interesting and masculine and not at all boring. My very favorite is the Time To Swim. Plus, they’re made from an eco-friendly synthetic (instead of leather) called tope. What is [...]

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Growth Chart

May 13, 2008

How cute is this growth chart kit? It’s a 4 foot long jute piece, mounted on wooden dowels and hung with a red ribbon. Twenty tags are included (ten in red, ten in manila) with space to mark your child’s name, age, and date of measurement. The little muslin bag is full of large safety [...]

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Goodbye Curls

May 13, 2008

The real sign that warm weather has arrived is Ralph asking for a haircut. This is the longest he’s ever grown his hair — and I think it looked great! But he looks great no matter what. He’s just a handsome kid. The haircut was a family affair. Ben did the actual snipping. All the [...]

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