blog archives

January 2008
14 Jan

Giveaway WINNER: Write On and More

categories: hwtm

423 entries – WOW! This is a new record for HWTM giveaways and so great to see – thanks so much to everyone who entered the Write On and More Surprise Giveaway! And now for the lucky winner…who is: annayeager, from Chicago, who said:“Awwwww, so many fabulous things, my favorite’s the stainless steel wallet! no, [...]

14 Jan

e.k.g. clothing

categories: baby shower gifts, fabulous gift ideas

With what seems like a zillion new babies and babies-on-the-way arriving among my friends, I’m constantly on the lookout for cool & unusual baby shower gift ideas. I came across these super modern onesies from e.k.g. clothing recently and fell in love with the contemporary silhouette graphics and vintage denim patch embellishments!
Onesies also make great [...]

11 Jan

new (and fabulous!) from cb2

categories: dinnerware

I’m absolutely head-over-heels for this brand-new bubbles dinnerware from cb2. Not only is the design ultra-modern… the price is ultra-affordable! $4.95 dinner plate, $3.95 salad plate, and $2.95 bowl. Get complete service for 8 for less than $100!! I’m going to need more cabinet space…

11 Jan

urban chic

categories: dinnerware, serveware

More new & swoon-worthy picks from cb2:

graffiti-inspired tag platter & appetizer plates ($15.95 / $4.95)
glazed slab mug and slab bowls ($1.95 to $2.50) Seriously these prices are ridiculous!
wood veneer scroll serving tray with a bright orange finish ($15)
oh-so-clever carton vase, “perfect for dunking one, two or three flowers” ($6.95) These would make SUCH cute table [...]

10 Jan

REAL PARTIES: whimsical garden baby shower

categories: baby shower ideas, real parties

I designed a baby shower for some friends a few months that was particularly special because of the circumstances… The couple had been trying to get pregnant for several years without success, so when it finally happened for them and they found out a little girl was on the way – mom-to-be described [...]

9 Jan

from Christmas to Valentine’s Day

categories: christmas, decorating ideas, valentines day

I recently stumbled on this beautiful holiday tabletop designed by Sandy of the sugarpond blog and instantly fell in love with the modern simplicity of it all…not to mention the fact that she’s using the gorgeous Classic Century dinnerware from Crate&Barrel that I’ve been lusting after for quite a while!
You could easily translate [...]

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  • Charming Cards
  • Gifts Define
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  • Lollipop Events
  • Hostess Jo
  • BadaBadaBride
  • Tiny Prints
  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Design Dazzle
  • Wicked Good Dinner
  • Shades of Light
  • The Puppet Store

recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
  • Better-than-Classic Butterscotch Pudding
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask