From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Book of the Week: Robots

November 9, 2010

This week I’m featuring The Robot Book by Heather Brown. I think of it as a really good-looking version of a book-with-moving-parts. We just got this and I’ve decided to save it for a Christmas gift for Oscar. I think he’ll love it! There are lots of 3-D pieces to rotate, push and pull. Windows [...]

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Car Kit

November 9, 2010

I talked about our Tool Kit remake yesterday, and today I’m going to cover our Car Kit. I’m a big car kit fan. I like to know I’m prepared for an emergency. In our old Eurovan we had an enormous trunk and I used the space to store a mid-size rubbermade bin with everything I [...]

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Oscar Style

November 9, 2010

I have to tell you about a remarkable meal we enjoyed at The Oceanaire on Friday night. Our server recommended that Ben get his ribeye “oscar style”. I had never heard of oscar style before, but now it’s my new favorite thing (because um, Oscar). Apparently it’s an old school steakhouse term and it means they top [...]

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Ask Design Mom: Products for Curly Hair

November 8, 2010

Question: Hello Gabrielle. I have curly hair too and I’d love to hear your recommendations for hair products. Thanks, Angela. Answer: Thanks for your question, Angela! Great timing. Since I chopped my hair, I’ve had to change things up a bit. What’s working for me now: My hairdresser, Melissa, started taking curly hair classes from [...]

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Tools

November 8, 2010

Two of the projects I wanted to accomplish during my time as a True Value Blog Squad Member were putting together a great tool kit and a great car kit. We’ve had both in the past, but they were long overdue for an overhaul and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. If you’re interested in [...]

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Stripey Ornaments

November 8, 2010

Hello Friends! I am feeling so good today. I think it’s because the house is still sparkly clean from our weekend of scrubbing. I love waking up in a clean house. Also. Look what I found at Target. Stripey ornaments! I swear, I never buy Christmas stuff this early on — my mind is totally [...]

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A Few Things

November 5, 2010

My week was dedicated to all things Alt Summit. There were phonecalls, planning meetings, website fixes and exactly one million emails. Much of that work was done by my new assistant, Melanie of You Are My Fave. She is such a help! I can’t remember how I managed without her. What does she do exactly? [...]

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Fresh Press

November 5, 2010

For me, media mentions seem to come in waves. Three highlights from this fall: 1) In the October 1st issue of Woman’s Day magazine, I was featured in a fashion article where I recommended comfy picks for working from home. You can find the article here. My friend, the stylish Christine of Boston Mamas, was [...]

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Paloma’s Nest Giveaway

November 4, 2010

For the second giveaway today, fine handmade goods boutique, Paloma’s Nest, is offering a $100 gift certificate. Yay! Paloma’s Nest makes really unique, lovingly designed items. I always recommend them to friends looking for out-of-the-ordinary baby gifts. For the holidays, Paloma’s Nest offers an original ornament collection. They create new pieces each year. Such beautiful [...]

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The Vintage Pearl Giveaway

November 4, 2010

I’ve got two excellent giveaways today. The first is sponsored by everybody’s favorite, The Vintage Pearl. They are offering a $75 gift certificate to a lucky winner. The Vintage Pearl offers so many choices. You’ll love wearing their necklaces every day. My favorites are the mama bird, the baby feet and the vintage lovebirds. Such [...]

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Ask Design Mom: Rocking Chairs

November 4, 2010

Question: Hi Gabrielle. I’m looking for a good looking glider/rocking chair for my son’s nursery. Something that doesn’t scream BABY! and looks smart, modern, but comfortable. Do you have any advice? Thanks — Sarah Waldman Answer: Great question, Sarah! The search for the perfect rocking chair or glider is an ongoing treasure hunt for parents everywhere. [...]

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Two Things in the Kitchen

November 3, 2010

Can I show you two new things in my kitchen that I’m happy about? First, this dishtowel from World Market. It is $6 and really good-looking. You should go get one because it will make you happy every time you dry your hands. Second, our new kitchen table! You will laugh, but up until a [...]

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Advent Calendar

November 3, 2010

Are you already thinking Holiday Countdown? Here’s a pretty advent calendar by Uusi. It’s unlike any I’ve seen before. P.S. — Find more advent calendar ideas here. Share and Enjoy:

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Make Your Own Mobile

November 2, 2010

I love these Make Your Mobile kits from Banquet Atelier. There’s a forest theme and a fairy theme version. I bet my kids would love putting together their own mobile and hanging it by their bedroom window. What about you? Do your kids like DIY kits? Share and Enjoy:

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Kirtsy Girls

November 2, 2010

Laurie Smithwick and Laura Mayes were here the weekend before Halloween. We were having a little retreat to talk about what’s next for Kirtsy, the site we started years and years ago. They have been my business partners for ages, but this was the first time they had met my kids. I was so happy [...]

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Election Day

November 2, 2010

Isn’t it great that we get the chance to exercise our voting muscles today? This poster was designed by Shepard Fairey of Obey. P.S. — I vote Sufjan! We have tickets to see him tonight. : ) Share and Enjoy:

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Jen Talbot

November 1, 2010

Wow! I love this paper bird installation by Jen Talbot. Isn’t it fantastic? Jen is the creator of the legendary felt wall globe. She has a really fun portfolio. Something like this would be fun in a child’s bedroom. P.S. — I just posted about some coordinating mother-child swimwear on Babble. I’d love to hear [...]

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Ask Design Mom: What Do You Do With Halloween Candy?

November 1, 2010

Question: With six kids, you must get lots of candy from trick-or-treating. I’m curious about your candy policies. Do you limit how much the kids can eat? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you. — Candace Answer: Great question, Candace! That is certainly the topic on my mind this morning. I haven’t vetted this with [...]

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