From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Water Bottles. Rethunk.

April 22, 2009

You know what else I think about on Earth Day? Water bottles. These light-weight, reusable plastic ones made by Bio-Green are new. And completely bio-degradable. Made in the USA. 5 different colors. A legitimate alternative if Sigg isn’t your thing. Share and Enjoy:

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Reuse and recycle (or borrow if needed) — by Guest Mom Beth Longtine

April 22, 2009

These days we hear a lot about going green, and that emphasis is beginning to hit the wedding industry as well. Many are trying to encourage less waste and to recycle when possible. The best way to go green? Use what you already have, and try to buy what you know you will use again. [...]

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Earth Day Spring Cleaning

April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day, friends! (And Happy Birthday to my brother Salem, too!!) I just finished up the deepest cleaning my kitchen has had since we moved in to this house 4 years ago. I wore my Method “Cleans Like A Mother” t-shirt to psyche me up for the big job. And it was a big [...]

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Last Weekend

April 21, 2009

We continue to say our goodbyes and pack in as much of the city as we can. Here’s a quick report on the weekend’s adventures. Thursday night I attended a Yann Tiersen concert with Katherine Kaneko at The Fillmore. I’m guessing about 75% of the audience spoke French — so the eavesdropping was extra lovely. [...]

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Venues — by Guest Mom Beth Longtine

April 21, 2009

With my son’s wedding we started out with a bigger plan than we ended up with, but the economy reared it’s head, and we pulled back. Way back. We went from a 100+ wedding, to 45 nearest and dearest. Which meant we had to rethink the venue because the ballroom we had reserved was a [...]

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Handknit Layette

April 21, 2009

The handknit layette at Zia & Tia has me all baby hungry. Gorgeous, right? Share and Enjoy:

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Simple Weddings — by Guest Mom Beth Longtine

April 20, 2009

We spend a lot of time in our house looking at wedding blogs, and we definitely have our favorites. Yes, maybe it has something to do with my being a wedding coordinator, but honestly I think it’s because I have four daughters. We all love to dream about weddings, and look at the lovely photos. [...]

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Hello Beth!

April 20, 2009

I’ve had a string of amazing Guest Moms lately and the trend continues this week with Beth Longtine. Hello Beth! My life intersected with Beth when my kirtsy partner, Gwen Bell, married Beth’s son, Joel Longtine. We had exchanged a few emails and I knew I liked Beth, but when we met at the wedding [...]

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Circus Party

April 20, 2009

Aren’t these invitations for a circus party adorable? They were designed and created by Caroline of Armelle Jewelry. You can see more invite details here and pics from the party here. Share and Enjoy:

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Lasers Are My Friends

April 20, 2009

Friends. Have you ever been so happy with a shop or a company that you wanted to dedicate a blog post to them? Me too. So this post goes out to my favorite hair removal establishment. Cross-my-heart I haven’t been paid a dime to write this. I just want to give my CB peeps a [...]

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Happy Weekend

April 17, 2009

This morning I was browsing through my delicious page and found tons of links I’ve been meaning to share with you. Here’s to some good weekend exploring á la A Cup of Jo and Rocks in My Dryer: -Take a peek at this scanned in sketchbook by Amy Kligman. Someday I want to create something [...]

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The one thing I hope you remember — by Guest Mom Amy Smart

April 17, 2009

Motherhood is good work — the best kind — but it’s work nonetheless. And sometimes it feels totally overwhelming. Having a creative outlet is the aspect of my life that has kept me sane. Sounds cliché, but it’s true. It’s therapeutic for me to have some short-term creative projects in the midst of the long-term [...]

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Paper Toys

April 17, 2009

I keep thinking about the Paper Toys I wrote about for Cookie last week. I really want this book/kit. Share and Enjoy:

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Yann Tiersen

April 16, 2009

Tonight I have a date with Katherine Kaneko. She is endlessly interesting to talk to and I never get enough time with her. We are going to see Yann Tiersen. I don’t know anything about him except that he did the music for Amelie but I’m quite sure I’m going to love the concert despite [...]

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How to make a messenger bag in 32 minutes — by Guest Mom Amy Smart

April 16, 2009

Today I want to share another simple, beginning sewing project you can make with your kids or for yourself. This is what we are giving our friends for birthday presents this year. It’s even cool enough for boys because it’s a messenger bag (not to be confused with a man purse!). Come visit me here [...]

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Smarin Design

April 16, 2009

My stylish friend Eliza sent me a link to Smarin. I’m fascinated by their products. I wonder if I will have a home where something like this might fit in. Which do you like more? The cloud-looking mobiles? Or the stone-inspired seating? Share and Enjoy:

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Wooly Pirate Hat

April 15, 2009

Spring here has been ridiculous. Far too cold to even call it Spring. Hats and coats are still required. I saw these hats at the Bubble Show and have been considering one for Oscar. They are made by Patouche of melton wool and lined in flannel with the intention of keeping a head warm. But [...]

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5 Easy ways to teach a girl (or boy) to sew — By Guest Mom Amy Smart

April 15, 2009

image credit, Amy Hackworth I think sewing is another great method for kids to express themselves creatively. I love this thought of teaching our children to sew as a means of being a “stabilizer” in their lives expressed beautifully by former first lady, Grace Coolidge: “Every girl should be taught to sew, not merely for [...]

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Goodbye to Rockwood Hall & Brooklyn Bridge

April 15, 2009

We are trying our best to stay true to our calendar. Last week we walked the Brooklyn Bridge and ate at Grimaldis. We stopped in the middle to make a wish. There was no line at the restaurant. A fact which I like to think of as a little goodbye gift from New York to [...]

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