From the monthly archives:

May 2010

Birth Story from Melissa Wood

May 10, 2010

I’d like to sum up the experience in a popular saying: LIFE STYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS. Seriously. I had the ROCK STAR treatment all day. I can’t imagine it going ANY better than it did. And, thus we begin the story of the perfect delivery of a perfect baby boy, Calvin. We knew [...]

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Birth Story from Jessica

May 10, 2010

I scanned my inbox, an open yogurt balancing on my belly shelf.  I licked the spoon, and stopped.  What was this?  My midwife was breaking up with me?  By email?  With six weeks (or so) left in my pregnancy? I dropped the spoon. She’d been hard to get a hold of, and I finally asked [...]

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June Blair

May 9, 2010

Introducing Flora June Blair. But we call her June. She was born Friday night, May 7th, a little after 9:00. She weighed 6 lbs, and she’s 19 inches long. We adore her. And think she’s extra cute when she yawns. PS — I’ll be taking a blogging break this week. But Monday to Friday, I [...]

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A Few Things

May 7, 2010

My embarrassing story of the day: I woke at 2:30 last night and my contractions were off the charts ouch. I called the midwife and she said come in right away. I checked into the hospital and everyone agreed this baby was on its way in the next couple of hours. And then the contractions [...]

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Fabric Boutonnieres

May 7, 2010

Sommer made these charming little boutonnieres for baby shower favors. My niece Rachel, and nephew Matt, both have prom dates this weekend. Wouldn’t these be a fun alternative to pin to a lapel? Know anyone going to the prom this Spring? I can’t wait to see my niece and nephew all dressed up. Share and [...]

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Restaurant Bingo

May 7, 2010

Knock Knock carries clever things. I like these bingo cards to entertain kids at a restaurant. Do you eat out with your kids? What are your favorite kid distractions/entertainment while your wait for your food? Share and Enjoy:

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Giveaway: DownEast Basics

May 6, 2010

Does your warm weather wardrobe need a boost? (Mine too!) Then here’s the perfect giveaway. You could win a $150 gift certificate to DownEast Basics. Pretty prints. Great prices (so many great options for $30 or less!). I would wear one of their fresh summery skirts every single day. And I think this Watering Can [...]

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Minted Birth Announcement Contest

May 6, 2010

I’m so excited! I’m the guest judge for two Minted Design Challenges. One is for birth announcements. And one is for birthday invitations. With so many amazing designs and over 400 entries it’s been hard to narrow down my favorites to my top 6. But the fact is, I’ve been charged to pick a winner, [...]

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Shorty Pants

May 6, 2010

Seriously. The cuteness in my inbox this week is killing me. Take a look at these Shorty Pants by Sunja Link. Aren’t they the sweetest things ever? Those little horsey buttons! How do you like to dress your babies (I’m thinking after the newborn stage — once they’re crawling and toddling)? Are you traditional? More [...]

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Artocrat

May 5, 2010

Too sweet! These 2D/3D pieces by Pragya K are so cheery. Wouldn’t you love something like this in a nursery? P.S. — Still shopping for Mother’s Day? Chelsea is posting a series of gift ideas from different bloggers and she included one of mine today. (Did you know I was addicted to my Clarisonic? Chelsea’s [...]

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The Vamoose

May 5, 2010

I saw this rope jewelry on Sub Studio and wanted to wear it immediately. The white ropes also make me want to buy a sailboat. These pieces are made by The Vamoose. More photos of the collection here. Share and Enjoy:

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Birth Story from Shawni Pothier

May 5, 2010

The birth story I would like to relate wasn’t in any particular way out of the ordinary…if you can call bringing someone into the world ordinary.  (Which you can’t). But the actual birth of my fifth baby went pretty much like clockwork the same as the others: Mother starts trembling and shaking in pure glee [...]

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Birth Story Once Removed from Allison McClymont

May 5, 2010

Today, my sister had a baby. A real, live, honest-to-goodness baby with perfection in every square inch of him, and I was there. At four am this morning, when the telephone rang, I woke with the words on my heart: I am going to be an aunt today, and please God let me deliver the [...]

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Mother’s Day Brunch

May 4, 2010

Hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch? I like Kathleen’s cute (and easy) idea for serving cheese and crackers. This would be pretty for a dinner party as well. Or maybe a baby/bridal shower. You can find her instructions here. Share and Enjoy:

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Smock

May 4, 2010

I love the colors on these letterpressed Mother’s Day Cards by Smock. The paper looks so luxurious — I want to reach out and touch the screen. Know what else I love at Smock? The designs for their Write Collection. So pretty! Have you picked out a card for your Mom yet? Are you doing [...]

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Book of the Week: Clock Without a Face

May 4, 2010

Here’s the latest edition to our library. The Clock Without a Face. Mysteries to solve, puzzles to figure out, and teeny-tiny details to study in the fantastic illustrations. This is a very cool book for the tween set (think 9-12). And really, any teens or adults that have browsed the book in my living room [...]

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Drew Danburry

May 4, 2010

I’ve been admiring how musician Drew Danburry and seamstress/artist Lady Danburry work together. Drew’s latest album, Hello Dannii, was just released with a limited edition book. And Lady Danburry did all the illustrations for the book. I love it when I see good husband-wife collaborations. It’s great when you can find something you can work [...]

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Eco Diapers

May 3, 2010

This is super cool. Some friends of mine in New York are working on the packaging for a brand new product: disposable diapers that are fully biodegradable and sustainable. I can’t wait to try them. The design team for the diapers would love your feedback on the package designs. So they created a survey here. [...]

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Color in Cultures

May 3, 2010

Nikki sent me the link to this circle graph. It details the meanings of colors in different cultures. So interesting. Blue for me doesn’t necessarily mean the same as blue for you. I remember reading once that in another century pink was considered a masculine color. I wonder if that’s true? Share and Enjoy:

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Baby Bloomers

May 3, 2010

Hello Friends! How was your weekend? Mine was great. We cleaned out the garage and did a whole bunch of yardwork with perfect weather as a background. Highly satisfying. But I have a confession: in my head, our baby was totally going to arrive this weekend. I don’t know remember why I got these dates [...]

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