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Splash of Color

Tuesday, July 15, 2008    Decorating, Organizing    Add a comment »

Splash of Color

I’m thinking these Office Basics magazine holders would be a fairly inexpensive way to add a nice splash of color on top of my newish desk. And Pottery Barn’s Bridget Rug would add even more pop to the room. And look how great they’d complement each other. A sign I’m mean to bring them together, [...]

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Colors of the Sea

Wednesday, July 9, 2008    Decorating    Add a comment »

Colors of the Sea

If you want to bring a coastal feel into your home but don’t feel like sifting through a gajillion color chips, Sunset Magazine and Kelly Moore Paints put together this palette of 20 seaside colors.
More beachy decorating tips at Sunset.com

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Deciding on a big boy bed…

Monday, July 7, 2008    Decorating, Kids    Add a comment »

Deciding on a big boy bed...

My son is just about to graduate from his toddler bed to a honest to goodness big boy bed. So now I’m trying to decide what’s best. A bunk bed that would be fun when he’s older and has friends sleep over? A trundle bed to store the extra sleeping space away when it’s not [...]

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Chalkboard Magnet Coasters

Wednesday, April 23, 2008    Decorating, Gifts, Organizing    3 Comments »

Chalkboard Magnet Coasters

I love the multipurpose-ness of these chalkboard magnet coasters. I’ve had the chalkboard/magnet combo on my mind lately, since learning about Yoyamart’s Chalkboard Magnetic Paint (which I plan to paint a puppet theater with soon). Then I came across these little discs which take it a step further. When you’re not using them as a [...]

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Dreaming of Breakfast in Bed

Thursday, April 10, 2008    Decorating, Food & Drink, Organizing    2 Comments »

Dreaming of Breakfast in Bed

Mother’s Day is May 11. If you’re hoping for breakfast in bed, what better hint to drop than having this bed tray sent to your honey? Or at least print out a photo of the tray, scribble down the ingredients for your favorite breakfast, and leave it in a conspicuous spot.
$29.95 at CB2
via Cool Mom [...]

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Custom Outdoor Tablecloths

Sunday, March 30, 2008    Decorating    Add a comment »

Custom Outdoor Tablecloths

I cleaned off the back patio today, and it is now worthy of being accessorized with pretty outdoor tablecloths. On my wish list are some tablecloths from Outdoor Living Tablecloths. Here, you can choose your tablecloth’s size and shape and have it custom-made in Colorado. They use only Sunbrella outdoor fabric, and it comes in [...]

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Montana Jars

Wednesday, March 12, 2008    Decorating, Organizing    2 Comments »

Montana Jars

The day will soon come when I will organize my kitchen. When I do, I’d like to get some Montana Jars and free my flour and sugar from the pantry. I read about these on one of my new favorite blogs, Stephmodo. Available at Target, or…
$14.99, $17.99 and $19.99 (1.5, 2, and 2.5 gallon sizes) [...]

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Natural Easter Baskets

Thursday, February 28, 2008    Decorating, Food & Drink, Kids    Add a comment »

Natural Easter Baskets

Boil your eggs with these natural plant-based dyes for pretty, edible Easter eggs. I think the packaging alone is frame-worthy. If you’re feeling particularly Martha, Whole Foods has some great ideas on how to naturally dye your easter eggs with food items from your kitchen. Nova Natural Toys and Crafts also sells the [...]

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Accessorize Your Serving Dishes

Tuesday, February 19, 2008    Decorating, Food & Drink, Gifts    Add a comment »

Accessorize Your Serving Dishes

I got an email today from Nora Fleming inviting me to take a look at her products. She has come up with such a smart concept, offering a limited selection of white ceramic serving pieces - with holes in them. And to fill those holes, she’s designed a wide range of ceramic pieces called Minis [...]

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Need something to put those flowers in?

Wednesday, February 13, 2008    Decorating, Gifts    Add a comment »

Need something to put those flowers in?

Happy Valentines Day! I am in such a spring mood these days - must be the gorgeous 70ish weather in Arizona. I’m looking up at the yummy fresh-smelling roses my husband brought home tonight. They would look lovely in one of these Haws watering jugs. They’re made in England, so they come in more subdued [...]

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