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Two things...

1. A cup of coffee with a dear friend in my new to me mugs. 

2. Cheers! My latest project, a rousing success, was featured in the December 2011 Good Housekeeping (page 34). One of my freelance design clients is a company called DRINK FLAIR®. Two enterprising local women who came up with an idea to create a line of reusable drink labels. Totally cute! I've been working with them for almost three years now and have enjoyed every moment, even the late night deadlines. So... eight weeks ago GH approached them about creating a holiday set to appear in a feature that they were doing on setting up your holiday bar. How cool is that? Very. Pay attention though, beacause this is a limited edition set. Once they're gone, they are gone. Did I mention reusable? Yes, you can bust them out every year! At only $5.00 for a set of 12 you should click here to order yours now. (And yes, I designed their website too and would love for you to check it out!)

the spectacular dahlia

These babies are bright, beautful and that yellow one in the front is as big as your face. Yowza! And today they are all sitting on my desk as I type this. I did not grow them. Nope, not this little novice gardener. They were a gift from a friend who has an amazing garden. Thank you!
You can read more about them here.

outtake

An outtake from a recent photo shoot for an as yet unannounced work-related project. Mmm... it includes my own recipe for a Blueberry Blackberry Free Form Pie. Oh, yes. Stay tuned for more details and maybe the recipe! 

one two three

One :: One trip to the thrift store and I snapped up this set of six cups in my favorite shade of aqua blue. Delish!

Two :: Two weeks away and zero dead plants! That's right, our house plants survived the first trip of the summer (much thanks to my little sister who watered them for us). I really love the gray crocks mixed with the white milk glass. All containers were found at thrift stores, flea markets or estate sales.

Three :: After three years here I finally found the right rug for the living room. 

springtime in the house

j o s e p h

Happy Valentine's Day

It took all my strength not to write Valentime's Day up there in the title. I've had this clip from 30 Rock running through my head all morning. And I love it because Mark keeps correcting me when I say it. Just knowing that my mispronouncing the word is even the slightest bit irritating to him really makes my day. Ahh, love. 

Three Months And Counting

When it comes to keeping my house plants alive and well I'm trying to turn over a new leaf (both literally and figuratively). This orchid loves living in my office and I love that I haven't caused it any harm. 

best VW commercial ever

winter dressing

Dressing the table... lilies in one of the old crocks that I somehow can never resist picking up at flea markets and yard sales.

Dressing the wall... a print given to me by one of my favorite interior designers and flickrers: the 10 Cent Designer.

Dressing the bedroom... Mark finally hung this mirror for me. I acquired it for a mere $5 at a yard sale 2.5 years ago. I love it and he loves me so up it went.

 

p.s. All of this dressing was for something pretty awesome but I can't/won't say anything more about it just yet. Eep.