are always a source of inspiration for me.  Pictures of a wonderful kid space can often be a starting point for me in terms of color and character.
Some of the most beautiful books of kid spaces are available over at the Yvestown blog.  There are several books in this Japanese series of European kids rooms.  […]

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This weekend the gorgeous store Olio United is having a one year birthday party.  I have some paintings hanging and am also selling prints.  Stop by and see all their amazing stuff.  This paper airplane mobile used to hang in their window, how fun would that be in a boys room?

 Also, tonight they are having a […]

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As I am sure you have heard, today is nie day in the blog world.  As a regular reader of nie nie’s blog I, like everyone, was stunned a few weeks ago to read of the tragic crash they were in.   I intend to go and cruise all the amazing auctions happening here and hopefully pick […]

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this month our little guy underwent a pretty major surgery.  While he has no memory of it, we will never forget it and the wonderful doctors and nurses that took such great care of him.   The reason I mention it is that I was recently contacted to donate a painting to an auction that benefits the children’s […]

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I hadn’t used my holga camera for a few years, four actually.  But I took it with us recently on vacation and am really impressed with the results.  I only wish I had brought more film.  It’s pretty amazing what you can capture with a plastic camera…

(this one was an accident, but a fun one)

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Today we went downtown to the Oregon Historical Society to see the exhibit of Michael Curry’s puppetry.  His work is probably best known for the Broadway show The Lion King.  I highly recommend heading down to see it if you are in the Portland area.  You are allowed to touch and actually work some of […]

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I thought this was a fresh look for a child’s room via the current issue of Cookie magazine.  It got me thinking of ways to give my guys bed a little more personality.

These are the fabrics I like for his room (the lumpy’s, er elephants are a particular favorite of his). via purlsoho and buyfabricsonline
and speaking […]

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I’ve been really inspired recently by some beautiful home shots in blog land.  I’ve been particularly taken with all the white painted floors recently.  I did this in my daughter’s room, and I’ve always had floor envy.  I wish I could do this to all of our floors.  I’m thinking it would be especially nice come mid-January…

(via […]

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My favorite flowers are in full bloom in our yard!  Now if I can just get myself out there to do some weeding, sigh.

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My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary tomorrow, so we will be celebrating with them on a weekend trip.  I made this for them from one of their wedding photos.

I hope they like it!
 Happy weekend!

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I saw this over at minor details, it’s fun, easy and free!  Turn your modern pics vintage…

(via minor detais via the apartment)

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This is my favorite image from the June issue of Living etc.  I love the black bunny lamp.  I wonder how hard this would be to recreate oneself….

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I am sitting here waiting for some paintings to dry, the kids are at a playdate and I am doing a bit of virtual window shopping.  Ah how I wish this lovely shop was just down the way…

(petite aime via modeco kids)
…happy weekend!

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I can’t believe it has been five years since this guy came into my life!  He is amazing.  In his first year he faced several surgeries (one major) and through it all has kept a smile on his face.  He makes me laugh more than any other person I have ever met.

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I just picked up my first issue of the french magazine Milk at the bookstore yesterday.  It’s sad I suppose that a magazine can make my day, but I am so excited they finally carry it in the stores here!  It did not let me down.  It is just absolutely GORGEOUS!  I may even brush up […]

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We are heading south next month for a week of beach life, can’t wait.  I saw this picture the other day and love everthing about it, not the least of which is that amazing vintage swim cap.

(via Black Eiffel,via Urban Grace Interiors + House & Life)
So I have been hunting around and saw this, pretty […]

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We brought out this charming little 2bdrm house for the kids today.  It was my moms and has been in safe keeping ’til now.  It needs a little tlc but look at those details!  My mom got it for Christmas when she was a child and I just think it’s so sweet.  The door mat […]

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in my imaginary studio.  Here are some pictures of some lovely places and items that would be wonderful for a studio.  Soon, hopefully, I will share a few pics of my space.  It is a work in progress…

a nice light…

a little trolley for keeping supplies close at hand… (available at bailey’s  via housemartin)

lovely little work space…(via […]

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I have been playing around with the objects on our mantel, finding toys and every day objects and creating little tableaus.  Here are a few:

 ’what, this nut?’

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If you haven’t seen this, you need to.  It is such a beautiful film.  We caught it this morning…
 

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