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June 2010

Would You Like To Advertise on Design Mom?

June 11, 2010

Would you like to advertise on Design Mom? For details, please send me an email at: designmomads@gmail.com. I’d be delighted to start a conversation with you — I’ve got ideas and special offers that small businesses will love. My readers are savvy and they love good ideas and beautiful things. I’m sure they’ll love your [...]

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Storkie Giveaway

June 10, 2010

Today’s Giveaway is sponsored by stationery printer Storkie Express. They’re offering a $100 gift certificate to the lucky winner. Storkie Express has been printing custom baby shower invitations, birth announcements and Christmas cards for over 20 years. They offer a great selection of designs and you can easily customize all of the text and layout [...]

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Fine Photography

June 10, 2010

What is it about the photos of this couple that is so charming? Is it the stripes? The laughing? The longing gazes? Don’t they make you want to go give your lover a squeeze? All the photos were shot by Fine Photography. I think they did a such wonderful job of capturing an intimate moment [...]

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Interior Design To Go

June 9, 2010

The other day, I was looking at images of my sister Jordan’s living room. Jordan hired Jenny of Little Green Notebook to assist with the interior design. Jenny lives on the opposite coast from Jordan, but offered up her services via email and phone. Jordan loved working with Jenny and the room looks terrific. I [...]

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Next Clothing

June 9, 2010

Did I miss the memo about Next? Apparently, it’s a UK based shop that offers $5 flat rate shipping. That’s dollars, not euros. I’ve never heard of it before, but I think I like it. The collection of boys shoes is especially excellent. Thanks for the tip, Bridget. Share and Enjoy:

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Dad Gift Idea: Helveticards

June 9, 2010

Isn’t this the coolest deck of cards ever? I thought it would make a fun gift for any hipster husbands out there. I’ve never really offered a Father’s Day gift guide, but I thought I’d share a few ideas this week if inspiration hits me. Are you a Helvetica font fan? Or a Helvetica-hater? Share [...]

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Interview at Bells On Their Toes

June 8, 2010

Two years ago Allysha of Bells on Their Toes interviewed me. But one thing led to another and the interview was posted just last week. It was so fun for me to read the answers to see if they’re still relevant — if I feel now what I felt then. I think this is probably [...]

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Basement Inspiration

June 8, 2010

I saw this image on Haphazardly Happy. What a cool space — even with low ceilings and not enough windows. Impressive. It brings back fond memories of our dungeon-like basement in New York. We attempted to make it more liveable but it didn’t end up nearly as cool as this. Do you have a hard-to-work-with [...]

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June’s Birth Story

June 7, 2010

Today, Flora June Blair is one month old. I can hardly believe it. What was our family like before June arrived? I don’t even remember. To mark the day, I wanted to write down her birth story before I forget the details. Share and Enjoy:

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A Few Things

June 4, 2010

Hello, Friends. Did Friday sneak up on you after the four-day work week? Do you have any fun plans this weekend? I just bought a pretty glass drink dispenser and plan to fill it up with fresh lemonade and lots of lemon slices. I’m daydreaming about an hour in the hammock with a book and [...]

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Evo Conference Giveaway

June 4, 2010

Good news: I’ve got a second giveaway for you this week. One lucky winner will receive a free registration (worth $349) to the Evo’10 Conference in Park City, Utah. Have you been to a blogging conference before? They’re so much fun. And Evo looks to be especially good. Learning, camaraderie, fresh mountain air…it’s like summer [...]

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Felt Dolls

June 4, 2010

I like the primitive look of these felt dolls. Is that a little Max in a wolf suit I see? Share and Enjoy:

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Minted Giveaway

June 3, 2010

Remember when I was the guest judge for the Minted Birth Announcement Challenge? Well, I was asked to judge the Make A Wish Birthday Party Challenge as well. And it’s a tough one. There were almost 400 submissions and so many amazing designs. What a challenge it’s been to narrow down my favorites to the [...]

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June’s Baby Portraits

June 3, 2010

Two weeks ago, between photoshoots in New York and Australia, Wendy from Blue Lily flew in from California for a photoshoot with June. Wendy is all about color. And I’m a color addict too. So it was a good fit. Wendy came in with armloads of props and equipment, assessed the light in the house [...]

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Need a Moment’s Peace?

June 2, 2010

Need a Moment’s Peace? Kirtsy has the perfect contest going on to bring a little calm to your life. You could win a Chillax Package of Awesomeness. The Grand prize? One lucky winner will receive an Evening with Elizabeth Irvine, author and educational partner for Andrew Weil’s Weil Baby. Elizabeth will come to you…wherever you [...]

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Long Distance: Keeping Connected to the Cousins

June 2, 2010

Do you live near your parents? Near your brother or sister? Your favorite cousins? Your grandparents? I (mostly) do not. Things like graduate school and work have taken us far from home. And who knows where home is anyway? My parents are no longer in my hometown of St. George, Utah. Two out of 8 [...]

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T.ruffles Birth Announcements

June 2, 2010

How sweet are these birth announcements by the t.ruffles girls? They’re so fresh — great writing, great photography. I haven’t seen anything like them. Share and Enjoy:

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June’s First Bath

June 1, 2010

These are photos from June’s very first at-home bath. Here in high, dry Denver, the pediatricians recommend minimal baths for babies. So June has only had a handful so far. But I love it when it’s bath time. I can not get enough of this baby and her fresh, clean baby smell. Speaking of baths, [...]

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U2

June 1, 2010

Did I tell you about our awesome scheme? That was totally unraveled last week? Here’s the synopsis: Last November, Ben Blair bought tickets for the 2010 U2 Tour. He bought 5 tickets so we could take the 3 oldest kids to the June 12th concert in Denver. But we didn’t tell them. We waited for [...]

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Garden Inspiration

June 1, 2010

Happy June, Friends. I hope you had a lovely weekend. Door Sixteen posted this garden image and my heart went pitty-pat. It’s a small space — it’s actually the backyard of Jenna Lyon’s brownstone in New York — but it’s packed with beautiful elements. Every inch seems use-able and enjoyable. Our baby’s arrival has meant [...]

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June 2010

Would You Like To Advertise on Design Mom?

Storkie Giveaway

Fine Photography

Interior Design To Go

Next Clothing

Dad Gift Idea: Helveticards

Interview at Bells On Their Toes

Basement Inspiration

June’s Birth Story

A Few Things

Evo Conference Giveaway

Felt Dolls

Minted Giveaway

June’s Baby Portraits

Need a Moment’s Peace?

Long Distance: Keeping Connected to the Cousins

T.ruffles Birth Announcements

June’s First Bath

U2

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