From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Reflection on Motherhood from Miranda Anderson

November 18, 2009

When my six-month-old Milo was only 4 weeks new I took a few minutes to reflect on his arrival. I am so glad that I did. I posted it on my blog back then, and thought it would be fun to share with you: Friday May 29th, 2009 One month and I can’t even remember [...]

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Say Hello to the Kirtsy Book

November 17, 2009

It’s a big week, friends. So big that all I want to do is blog about the bigness. And so big that I am finding it hard to squeeze in blogging time. Which is just how it goes, isn’t it? In this post I’ll just cover 2 of the big things. 1) Ben Blair is [...]

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A Paper Holiday: Photo Cards — by Guest Aunt “PaperGirl” Lyndsey

November 17, 2009

I love getting holiday cards. As a kid I’d pore relentlessly over the hundred Christmas cards my mom received each year, studying family photos, analyzing card layouts and even reading every word of those oft-criticized Christmas letters (some people hate them, but I love ‘em!). I think there’s something so fun about getting to catch [...]

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Ask Design Mom — Embroidery on Stockings

November 16, 2009

Ask Design Mom Question:I’ve made felt stockings for Christmas and want to embroider our names on the top. Any suggestions for how to do this without an embroidery machine?? I want a chic style (I think I have the ability to do a satin stitch on my machine though…) Thank you so much. — Carissa [...]

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Ask Design Mom — First Christmas Present

November 16, 2009

Ask Design Mom Question:So, here is my dilemma. Because of when my baby is due — and the latest date my doctor will let me go before inducing — the little guy’s first Christmas will be when he is at most a few weeks old and at least, 3 days old. So what to do? [...]

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Ask Design Mom — Dinner Help

November 16, 2009

Ask Design Mom Question:Dear Design Mom, dinnertime and menu making is my nemesis. How do you handle your dinner planning? — Margo Design Mom Answer:Oh Margo. This is a question I should be asking. Dinner is my nemesis too! Tonight we ate spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread — so exotic. I have a few [...]

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Tiny Sprouts Giveaway

November 13, 2009

Another generous Giveaway today — from Tiny Sprouts. Where the lucky winner will receive a whole lotta goodies. (As in $486 worth!) Take a look at the list of prizes: -Grow With Me Chart-Take Me Home Outfit & Blanket-Hand Embroidered Hand Prints-Crayon Tote-Nightgown & Booties setPlus.-A $200 gift certificate to Tiny Sprouts — to pick [...]

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Book of the Week: Archie & The Pirates

November 13, 2009

Marc Rosenthal — who I became a fan of when I discovered Phooey! — sent my kids his latest book, Archie and the Pirates, a few weeks ago. It is adorable. Resourceful Archie finds himself stranded on an island but doesn’t despair. He cleverly uses what he finds to make a trim little house, all [...]

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How I Spent Yesterday

November 13, 2009

Before Noon:-Clean the house. -Shower and get pretty.-Entertain Oscar & Betty. Noon – 3:00:-Welcome the crew from DECA to our lovely home — director Kyle and cameramen Josh and Dave.-Work with the crew rearranging furniture and displays to make our home even more lovely (at least from certain camera angles).-Run a couple of errands while [...]

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Crewcuts Catalog

November 12, 2009

Did you see the cover of the latest Crewcuts catalog? I am in love. For your next family pictures, promise me you’ll fly to Chile and pose the shots in a red row boat in the middle of a snowy forest. Then cross your heart and hope to die. Stick a needle in your eye. [...]

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24 Little Doors

November 11, 2009

Oh look! A little tiny advent calendar. A Christmas celebration for your desk. From Pinkerton Design. Order it now so you’ll have it in time for December 1st. (Don’t you just love advent calendars? What is it about the little doors?) Share and Enjoy:

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On Roots — by Juli Fraga

November 11, 2009

Before my mother adopted me in 1974, I came to her via letter, delivered by the postal service, along with a picture on a black and white Polaroid. My three month history was less than 500 words. I came to her as “Sun Ok Park,” but she named me “Juliann.” I traveled the ocean waters [...]

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Birth Story from Michelle Jammes

November 11, 2009

There are few pictures of me pregnant and with good reason. I fell into that category of not happy pregnant people. My pregnancy came as a surprise two weeks after my 30th birthday and it did not suit me one bit. All those tales of a glow and energy and life inside you…..hmmmm. How about [...]

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Paper Crafts

November 10, 2009

I like the idea of a Christmas Tree full of these winter-y creatures. Or maybe place setting name cards made from these little owls. By Mibo Studio. You can download and print your own. Share and Enjoy:

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A Love Song

November 10, 2009

Awwww. Drew loves Lynette. How sweet is this? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGydR68CsFA] Share and Enjoy:

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Moose

November 10, 2009

Going through my email this morning I found this image. A moose light. It made me happy. Doesn’t it seem like a good fit for a house in Colorado? What do you think. Would this work in any of the rooms in your house? From Atelier Abigail Ahern. Share and Enjoy:

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For the Holidays

November 9, 2009

Look at the dress we found for Betty at Target on Saturday. So luxe looking, no? I love the peter pan collar — I put Betty’s hair up when she wore the dress to show it off. I’m impressed with the lining, considering the price. And it was a bargain. If you have a toddler-size [...]

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The Best Boring Weekend Ever

November 9, 2009

We did not do anything special this weekend, but I was telling Ben Blair that it felt like the best weekend ever. And then I figured out it was because my energy was up — from like 15% to 60% — which feels amazing. We did laundry! We did the grocery shopping! We put away [...]

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Ask Design Mom Week — Baby Names

November 6, 2009

Question:I’m wondering about baby names. I love love love your kids names and wonder where you got them. Is there a story behind each one or are they just favorites? Also, do you have any favorite resources for baby name finding? Ideas for baby #6? Thanks! — Sarahphoto credit here Answer:For Ben Blair and I, [...]

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Ask Design Mom Week — 6-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas

November 6, 2009

Question:My niece is turning 6 next year and I’d like to plan a birthday party for her. Do you have any suggestions for party plans? I’d like to know! — love, PrisciliaAnswer:What a nice Aunt! Here are links to some of the favorite parties I’ve hosted or posted about over the last few years. Any [...]

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