tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66451300677353280332024-03-13T04:43:36.437-07:00Little Mamas!Crafts. Cuteness. Color.LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-9492627202671906212010-10-23T10:42:00.000-07:002010-10-23T10:42:41.479-07:00I Need a New Bag, Dammit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.172490045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>It's true, I really do need one. I seriously haven't bought myself a grown up lady bag in a long time, maybe ever...:( Oh, the tragedy.<br />
I was obsessing about this <a href="http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/4/7/4/0/7/9/webimg/371695103_tp.jpg">Michael Kors</a> bag that lovely Marshall's was selling for about 40% off retail price, but the obsession has passed. I realized that maybe I want something not manufactured in China. Also, I really find Michael Kors to be irritating on <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway">Project Runway</a>.<br />
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I'd be happy to receive or purchase any of these lovelies...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59220014/beautiful-leather-tote-brown">Smadar Shani </a>leather tote</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57484899/vivien-satchel-handbag-shoulder-bag">Ekaa</a> leather bag</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1704359491">Marketa </a>leather mini clutches</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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</div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-67148869276816240042010-10-11T15:11:00.000-07:002010-10-11T15:12:43.595-07:00Color Inspiration: Yellow and Gray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Mega-hearting this color combo. Sigh...<br />
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</tbody></table>My husband, who I lovingly refer to as my hunky piece of <i><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="color: black;">man-meat</span></span></i>, and I <a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v349/83/53/512505260/n512505260_4435316_1732.jpg">were married two years ago</a>. Between the two of us this was 4th time we were experiencing a marriage ceremony so we decided to scrap the well-planned, gorgeous, detail oriented affair that I would have dreamed of doing (again...ahem) and sign ourselves up for a courthouse affair.Cost: $80!<br />
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Our guests, which numbered around 40, were invited via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook </a>and arrived at the courthouse at 8:00am sharp in order to be processed through <a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v361/83/53/512505260/n512505260_4791749_7997.jpg">federal security</a> (most weddings don't have security guards, so clearly we high rollers here). Due to the large number of attendees our lovely judge allowed us to get married in the courtroom rather than his cramped chambers.<br />
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Alas, the amount of wedding guests streaming into the courtroom inspired a variety pack of "interesting" witnesses who were seeking judgments, court-appointed attorneys and restraining orders to follow our group. Thus we were married in front of <a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v361/83/53/512505260/n512505260_4791741_5454.jpg"><span style="color: purple;">family, friends and felons</span></a> on October 10th, 2008.<br />
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So, despite the fact that "wedding season" is over I dedicate this post to sweet finds for all those courthouse brides and grooms. Love you<i><b> </b>man-meat</i>! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58416393/poison-aqua-raw-silk-bolero"></a></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-85843919185261231382010-10-05T15:23:00.000-07:002010-10-05T15:28:42.224-07:00Camping: Another great reason to stay at the Hilton.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Veo7-13rUUI/TIdS7mN-PuI/AAAAAAAAApc/qHNSvBouwV0/s1600/i-love-not-camping-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Veo7-13rUUI/TIdS7mN-PuI/AAAAAAAAApc/qHNSvBouwV0/s400/i-love-not-camping-300x300.jpg" /></a>So my oldest stepson is in the middle of his week-long Outdoor School experience somewhere in the great Oregon outdoors. He seemed excited enough, you know since he's a boy and, inexplicably, enjoys camping. As he departed I was struck by the memory of my own Outdoor School experience in sixth grade. That was back in the early 90's, pre-widespread general use of cell phones and email. I distinctly remember feeling that I would probably never see my mom again since wherever I was seemed eons away from our comfy Portland home. In fact I was only 30 miles away from home. But still...<br />
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Anyone who sort of knows me is well aware that I still HATE camping with a visceral passion that runs deep in my city girl veins. It's not the wilderness or nature or feral animals that bother me, I'm just fine with those things. It's the waking up in the middle of the night freezing, needing go to the bathroom sans indoor plumbing, runny nose and cold toes (hey, that rhymes), campfire-smell-that-never-leaves-your-clothes part that really irks me. Also, it's 2010, why are people sleeping in the woods? Shudder...<br />
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Now I'm not trying to turn a new leaf or anything (yes, that was an attempted pun), but I thought I would try to find some elegance in this entire<strike> hell on Earth</strike> camping thing people seem so jazzed about. Rusticism (as long as it's part of well-intentioned decor and not too far from a Hilton) lives! <br />
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Blessed Fall is upon us!<br />
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Colorful leaves twirling to the ground, crisp Autumn afernoon strolls through the park and all that other poetic stuff that people say about this time of year. Yippee!<br />
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My new favorite color is coming back into season: <span style="color: orange;">orange</span>. A difficult color to pull off sometimes, but worth the risk when it's done right. <br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54923707/wind-of-change-orange-cotton-dress?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=orange&ga_search_type=&ga_page=2&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title"></a></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-17048800157531962672010-09-24T18:53:00.000-07:002010-09-24T21:51:12.506-07:00Let's Eat!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ18ZHmMSlI/AAAAAAAAAFg/bZlt3ImdWes/BC-LETS-EAT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 300px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ18ZHmMSlI/AAAAAAAAAFg/bZlt3ImdWes/BC-LETS-EAT.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Ahem, I've been gone for quite some time. Please forgive me. In the past 18 months I've gotten pregnant, had a baby, adjusted to lack of sleep and free time due to raising a baby and have generally been the busiest bee I know.<br /><br />Now that the cooler weather is upon us; the air is crisp, the leaves bright and I've successfully lost all of my baby weight (!) I've been thinking a lot about food. MMMMM.... food. Apple cider, pumpkin spiced lattes and other pumpkin-y baked goods, elephant ears at the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.portlandmaze.com/">Corn Maize</a>, soup in bread bowls.... yum.... Plus, I've been thinking about adding some food-theme items to my collection of appliques on <a href="http://www.littlemamasdesigns.etsy.com/">etsy</a>.<br /><br />Here's some inspiring food finds this week. Enjoy!<br /><br />Felt foods are so super cute they make me squeal! Check out these lovelies from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fairyfox?ref=seller_info">Fairy Fox</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-LhhLwBI/AAAAAAAAAF0/1-wezfJJRTg/il_430xN.155493546.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 207px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-LhhLwBI/AAAAAAAAAF0/1-wezfJJRTg/il_430xN.155493546.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-LkwwvnI/AAAAAAAAAF8/OXJHpdC-Nm0/il_430xN.166550392.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 207px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-LkwwvnI/AAAAAAAAAF8/OXJHpdC-Nm0/il_430xN.166550392.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-L8Xh3vI/AAAAAAAAAGA/AhBsfEuoiLc/il_430xN.175724612.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 223px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1-L8Xh3vI/AAAAAAAAAGA/AhBsfEuoiLc/il_430xN.175724612.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTinyFig?ref=top_trail"><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTinyFig?ref=top_trail">The Tiny Fig</a> sells squeal-worthy jewelry, t-shirts and other items of cuteness. I particularly like these french toast studs.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTinyFig?ref=top_trail"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1sPkHSiOI/AAAAAAAAADI/6EnpO0sejb8/s200/il_430xN.177556223.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520687732874184930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Um, I'm sorry but these minis are pretty much the cutest things ever! Bravo to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alliesminis?ref=top_trail">Allie's Minis</a> for clearly having much more patience than I do.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1unpIuNWI/AAAAAAAAADQ/eiaEXnQxzVQ/s1600/il_430xN.156522964.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 167px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1unpIuNWI/AAAAAAAAADQ/eiaEXnQxzVQ/s200/il_430xN.156522964.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520690345562486114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1u1Y9SYUI/AAAAAAAAADg/wcY4P-kEy58/s1600/il_430xN.174046902.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 167px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1u1Y9SYUI/AAAAAAAAADg/wcY4P-kEy58/s200/il_430xN.174046902.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520690581737726274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1vFTe86fI/AAAAAAAAADo/Cvt-PPZYR_s/s1600/il_430xN.151122209.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 167px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1vFTe86fI/AAAAAAAAADo/Cvt-PPZYR_s/s200/il_430xN.151122209.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520690855146220018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I need these booties for my baby. Now. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sushibooties?ref=seller_info">Sushi Booties</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1zCoU4hqI/AAAAAAAAAEA/oWyAF14tUGM/s1600/il_430xN.177576160.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 242px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ1zCoU4hqI/AAAAAAAAAEA/oWyAF14tUGM/s200/il_430xN.177576160.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520695207248037538" border="0" /></a></div><br />Twin sets by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bambinamia?ref=seller_info">Bambina Mia</a>. Makes me want to find some twinsies to give these to.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ18ZdybluI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Uo7UO5uBBGk/il_430xN.144656500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 362px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ18ZdybluI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Uo7UO5uBBGk/il_430xN.144656500.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ11go2PryI/AAAAAAAAAEY/IRVXvde7Igw/s1600/il_430xN.144656500.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r3i1_NxK6Go/TJ18ZdybluI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Uo7UO5uBBGk/il_430xN.144656500.jpg"><br /></a></div></div></div></div></div> </div></div></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-7780284935252904912009-02-12T14:46:00.000-08:002009-02-12T15:26:03.893-08:00The Sweetest of PeasI'm in a super crafty mood lately. Looking for inspiration everywhere, anywhere, you know?<br /><br />What better place to find fabulous creative ideas, but from your loved ones. Mine is my husband, a.k.a, my Sweet Pea.<br /><br />I'm working on a Sweet Pea collection for my <a href="http://littlemamasdesigns.etsy.com/">Little Mama's Designs</a> shop. Hopefully it will be up soon.<br /><br />In the meantime here are some cuter than average Etsy finds. Sweet Peas!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20904713"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 403px; height: 274px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.56824128.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20922892"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 229px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.56885556.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20883652"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 229px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.56754173.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20926574"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.56897705.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20462486"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.55347891.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20904796"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 192px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.56825308.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_18&listing_id=20863905&ga_search_query=pea&ga_search_type=tag_title"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 185px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.56689197.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_13&listing_id=20685256&ga_search_query=pea&ga_search_type=tag_title"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 185px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.56092168.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-49560482392436624062009-01-22T09:17:00.000-08:002009-01-22T10:17:05.282-08:00Nesting...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/46629_PE143424_S3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 317px;" src="http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/46629_PE143424_S3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My husband and I were at Ikea the other day, shopping for...why were we there again? Sometimes we just go there to rekindle our matrimonial romance over Swedish meatballs and Lingonberry sauce.<br /><br />Anyways, I saw these adorable Matryoshka nesting dolls sitting in the decor department. I don't know where they would go in our tiny (read: 900 square feet) house, but aren't they cute?<br /><br />Out of curiosity I Googled them and found this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matryoshka_doll">tidbit </a>from good ole' Wikipedia. Apparently these cuties have affected design principles for the last century. Good job girls!<br /><br />I don't know what it is, but I adore these dolls. They're cute factor is way high. At this point, I'm attempting to not add to my collection of nicknacks or baubles, but...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Check out these tributes to the Matryoshka!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_20&listing_id=20047736"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.53963237.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=17994613"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.51751311.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18435331"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.48611322.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=20027942"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.53896533.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_9&listing_id=16234127"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 138px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41329927.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_16&listing_id=20019207"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 138px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.53866906.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=11860223"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 138px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.27089791.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_20&listing_id=19926791"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 163px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.53558574.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_13&listing_id=16407856"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 163px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.41901453.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=16642598"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 162px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42665256.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_9&listing_id=19775436"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.53049305.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.53200321.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 119px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.53200321.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-7902439498782899502009-01-14T20:53:00.000-08:002009-01-14T22:31:41.107-08:00January: Thank You note season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/images/arts_daring_3rd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 166px;" src="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/images/arts_daring_3rd.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />From the age we could write my dear Momsters monitored the writing of precise thank you notes by my brother and I. They were always the first thing we did after any present was received, a detailed list of what we were given by whom was our guidance.<br /><br />Well, now I'm an adult and I still consider myself a well-trained thank-you-note-writer, however I am not a punctual as I used to. You see, I always run out of stamps or notecards, or the envelopes go missing or the detailed list of presents received is accidentally recycled, or I can't find the address to that one gift-giver who keeps moving. You know how it is right?<br /><br />So I am attempting to find a solution by buying super cute stationary that will inspire me to write beautifully thankful thank you notes. Fortunately there is an abundance of amazing stationary out there. So pretty, it's a shame to use it on thank you notes...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6170103"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 200px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.37096215.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6170103"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.36935690.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6170103">Shop Heats & Anchors</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5059493"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 273px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.48641628.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5059493"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 272px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50544535.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5059493"> Orange Beautiful</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.51224200.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 136px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.51224200.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41264954.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 136px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41264954.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41265466.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 136px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41265466.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5364464">Sweet Beets</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5641140"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 204px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.45026577.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5641140"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 204px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.36835888.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5641140">Lucky Bee Press</a><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5406390"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 160px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.50777389.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5406390"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 160px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.52588262.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5406390"><br />Dozi</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-64944429250254485402009-01-13T08:31:00.001-08:002009-01-14T22:32:37.466-08:00Cupcakes Are My Favorite!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.cityvoter.com/GetImage.ashx?img=00/00/00/06/35/25/63525-159372.jpg&w=294"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 247px;" src="http://static.cityvoter.com/GetImage.ashx?img=00/00/00/06/35/25/63525-159372.jpg&w=294" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Whenever I throw a party, get invited to a potluck, celebrate a birthday my mind instantly goes to cupcakes!!! What flavor of cupcake? What type of frosting? Store-bought? Bakery-made? From a box? From scratch? So many questions that lead to the final glorious cupcake that will be served.<br /><br />Recently, I've turned to the box mix, without shame. Betty Crocker's my fave. Duncan Hines and Pillsbury not so much (too fake sugary, in my opinion).<br /><br />However, I do adore purchasing beautiful, perfect, wonderful cupcakes from Portland's<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.saintcupcake.com/">Saint Cupcake</a>. I highly recommend them for daily treats or big events. They very professional, punctual and they've just got it together business-wise. Plus, the cupcakes are extra-grande with lots of frosting. Yum!<br /><br />I have gathered a collection of wonderful items to celebrate the glory of the cupcake:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19573454"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 122px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.52377282.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19339577"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 123px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.51603509.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19588526"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 123px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.52427580.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Soaps<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19568208"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 162px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.52360355.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19489814"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 162px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.52098887.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_19&listing_id=19639013"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 164px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.52597184.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Pincushions<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13181083"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 152px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.31358679.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14563985"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 151px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.35834906.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Paintings<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_5&listing_id=19674876"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 206px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.52716322.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_5&listing_id=19674876"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 206px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.52716321.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Ornaments<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19430062"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 176px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.50742565.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_4&listing_id=19663405"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 177px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.52678224.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hats<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_8&listing_id=19644306"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 163px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.52615038.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_13&listing_id=19175726"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 163px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.51061793.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=18262635"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 163px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.48042788.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Plush and Softies<br /><br /><br /></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-64872745076889274012008-12-30T08:55:00.000-08:002008-12-30T13:05:32.621-08:00Wham-A Whale of a Ham<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/RamsesFlores/MrBlandingsBuildsHisDream31265_f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 377px;" src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/RamsesFlores/MrBlandingsBuildsHisDream31265_f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />When I was a young lass my Momsters and I watched lots of old movies. One of our favorites was "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/">Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"</a>, starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.<br /><br />Throughout the movie Mr. Blandings has to deal with the still-relevant ins and outs of building a home. Concurrently, he also has to work full time as an adverstising agent. His charge: to come up with a slogan for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Wham</span>, a product intentionally similar to Spam.<br /><br />One of his not so brilliant ideas was, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"Wham, a whale of a ham"</span>. This slogan didn't fly, but it still makes me snicker.<br /><br /><br />In honor of Mr. Blandings and his Wham I have curated a bevy of Whale goodies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50702595.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 235px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50702595.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Felted whale pursie <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_21&listing_id=19067581">Made by Jaz</a><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50858647.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 233px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50858647.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=19114134">Chet and Dot</a> handmade buttons<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.40632927.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 317px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.40632927.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Earrings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=16021932">Imogene and Annie<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.50752166.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 276px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.50752166.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Corduroy plush by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=19082129">The Sleepy Fox</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_11&listing_id=19076405"> </a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.50732738.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 247px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.50732738.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_11&listing_id=19076405">AndWabasabi's</a> whale cross stitch </span>pattern<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50794415.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 279px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50794415.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Whale hat by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=19094789">Black Sheep Barn</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.50251813.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 310px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.50251813.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Necklace <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=18929719">Loyalty and Blood</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38467567.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 215px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38467567.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Whale hair clip <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_13&listing_id=15368401">Pammy Dawn</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-7948537914821153122008-12-24T16:27:00.001-08:002008-12-24T17:34:16.090-08:00St. Johns Pride<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://columbiariverimages.com/PennyPostcards/Images/PC_st_johns_bridge_with_USSPortland_ca1930.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 272px;" src="http://columbiariverimages.com/PennyPostcards/Images/PC_st_johns_bridge_with_USSPortland_ca1930.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />When I taught 3rd grade my students and I studied the bridges of our fair city, Portland, Oregon. This awesome suspension bridge in North Portland, the St. Johns bridge, proved to be the most popular amongst my students. It certainly had the most "ooh and ahh" factor.<br /><br />Even though I grew up in Portland I never went over this Gotham City-esque bridge until I was in high school, when my friends and I would eagerly drive around any part of the city as long as we were seemingly" independent" of our parents.<br /><br />As North Portland's popularity grows and grows (a.k.a. gentrification) the bridge becomes more of a recognizable and celebrated icon of the NoPo, and of the city at large.<br /><br />As a tribute to my beautiful city and it's beautiful bridge I have found some excellent St. Johns' eye candy:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.47075636.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 255px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.47075636.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Rad, rad, rad! I just purchased this letterpress card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6365434">BitterSugar</a>. Like many crafty folk I love my letterpress, but this takes the proverbial cake. Such a simple and delicate image.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=18837125"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 410px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.49943587.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out this sweet Gocco print from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5285680">Art Shark Designs. </a> It's entitled Portland Love. The red umbrellas are super cute. Artist Megan Nolton has a series of "City Love" prints on her site. Check it out.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_4&listing_id=9745230"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 304px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.20136573.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Get your very own organic cotton "Johnny" pillow by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5276605">Crazy Coconut</a>. The shop also carries another version of the pillow featuring tiny St. Johns bridges.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=9337255"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 437px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.18807611.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=84258">Michelle Ramin</a> does great mixed media work. Here is her "St. Johns Bridge in Purple Sky".LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-73644317784710134832008-12-22T11:28:00.000-08:002010-09-26T19:01:44.973-07:002009- Year of the Octopus!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:eEEK4TdTeNM8IM:http://picture-book.com/files/userimages/852u/octopus.jpg&t=1" width="186" /><a href="http://www.clipartguide.com/_small/0512-0806-1016-5352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.clipartguide.com/_small/0512-0806-1016-5352.jpg" style="height: 183px; width: 127px;" width="222" /></a><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1159/1147552247_e2e4ad24fe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1159/1147552247_e2e4ad24fe.jpg" style="height: 183px; width: 140px;" width="244" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">So the octopus is the new owl (popular animal icon of 2008), which subsequently replaced the bird (popular animal icon of 2007). Word.</div><br />
During the past few (snowed-in) days I have collected a vast amount of evidence that points to the advent of the octopus! So be prepared to find this 8-tentacled creature out and about in 2009.<br />
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What a delightful Gocco print from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_19&listing_id=18958159">Sepia Lepus'</a> shop. Notice the octopus is having a tea party with a mini-submarine, thus proving that under-water inter-species friendship is possible!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_12&listing_id=18936470" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.50273741.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 362px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 272px;" /></a><br />
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Check out these swanky Octopi ties from Detroit-based <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58778">Toy Breaker</a>. Now you or your man-friend can look stylish while ringing in the New<br />
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Look, look, look! It's an Octo-Owl! See, here's proof that the two power animals are battling it out for animal icon of 2009. Whoever thought of this must be on a wave of genius. Be the first on your block to have an Octo-Owl babydoll top from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5448347">Dead Worry's</a> shop.<br />
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Need a housewarming gift? How about this guy from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5371675">Artisan Wood Crafting</a>? He's cute and squiggly and made of wood. Who doesn't need an octopus to protect their home?<br />
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Spread the octopus love with this cute red tote bag from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5475431">Margaret Kelly's</a> shop. No one will mess with you if you're carrying this baby around.<br />
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Look at this sweet plush softie. His name is Hans and he comes from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5349272">Dolls for Friends'</a> shop. He looks like he's been through a lot of hard times, so if he becomes yours, take care of him, okay?LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-5505716472316260202008-12-18T14:02:00.000-08:002010-09-26T16:16:23.524-07:00Softies, Blankies and Things We Love to Love<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/?source=9781580088329&height=300&maxwidth=170" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/?source=9781580088329&height=300&maxwidth=170" width="240" /></a>I just bought my oldest stepson <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.powells.com/images/blog/blog_kidsnews_mousie2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.powells.com/blog/%3Fp%3D3514&usg=__FC5e7dYs4nlXi-E65IGfmij0Uuo=&h=397&w=300&sz=11&hl=en&start=6&sig2=22kMr0G8VDWj4bcHpA1FhQ&um=1&tbnid=uf7Ei-BIbTrxBM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=94&ei=mclKSfTWLpCktQPHvNCeDQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddirty%2Bwow%2Bwow%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN">Dirty Wow Wow</a>. It contains professionally photographed childhood stuffed animals and blankies and other things people loved and still love. Ezra still carries around his Titi blankie. Unconsciously he rubs the satiny blankie edges between his fingers. It's pretty freaking cute.<br />
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Admitedly I still have my childhood blankie PomPoms. The thing I love the most about my blankie is that he features fabric with <span style="font-style: italic;">skateboarding frogs</span> on it! I like to think that the skateboarding frogs were a premonition of my marriage to my skateboarding husband. Not to be forgotten is my Tigger stuffed animal I got when I was 7. It was a gift from my Auntie Annie on our trip to Disneyland. I've always felt a little concerned that Tigs might feel a bit insecure as he arrived 7 years after PomPoms, but I believe they've gotten used to each other by now.<br />
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Many of my friends still have their childhood blankies and stuffed animals. Most don't readily admit it, but eventually it comes out. I'm loud and proud about mine. I sleep better when PomPoms is tucked under my chin and Tigs is nestled against my chest.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">In the spirit of embraci</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">ng the love of childhood objects of comfort I have found a melange of sweet things to gift to the next generation.</span><br />
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Here's Owl Mama from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5318859">Needlings</a>, a Canadian maker of hand-sewn plushies and other cute things. She makes me go, "Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh...." and smile.<br />
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Wow! At first I thought this softie from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=72244">Danielleorama's</a> shop was a pug-like creature, but I came to find out it is called Garvy Beaverling. Huh, what's that? Still, super cuterific.<br />
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Look at little Bugbear from Portland's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=12782">Perfect Children</a>! I'm guessing it's a bug/bear combo. What a happy mixed breed!<br />
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Sweet, it's Darcy! Isn't she darling? I really think that she could out-cute everyone else here. I especially love her bow-leggedness. She comes from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5004721">Morning Glori's</a> shop in Cinncinnati, Ohio.LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-86918261376085627862008-12-17T14:43:00.000-08:002008-12-24T17:39:37.830-08:00Lookin' good in the winter. Is it possible?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vagabondish.com/wp-content/uploads/helsinki-finland-street-fashion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 394px;" src="http://www.vagabondish.com/wp-content/uploads/helsinki-finland-street-fashion.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Listen, I adore Stacy London and Clinton Kelly from TLC's <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/whatnottowear/whatnottowear.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">What Not to Wear</span>. </a>I watch rerun marathons of their show. Their fashion-based snarkiness is just what mamas likes here. However, the fashionable duo would undoubtedly scoff at lowly peeps, like myself, who are oblivious and are still wearing last year's Gap sale sweaters ($23.99 and still going strong-ish).<br /><br />Now that the Pacific Northwest has turned itself over to <span style="font-weight: bold;">"winter storm watch"</span> hysteria everyone is looking fugly. You know who you are. Mismatched hats, gloves that have a Napolean Dynomite quality, down jackets that smell like last year's wintertime bonfire/your basement. That's me, too. My down jacket's lining is tearing apart and I've got a wool hat that <span style="font-style: italic;">was </span>pink back in 2004, when I bought it, but has now taken on a dirty, stained mauve tone.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So, in light of the "winter storm" outside I gathered together some cute wintry weather gear, all from small-time craftsters and artisans. Take a look:<br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18739585"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 457px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.49623887.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5935083"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Katherine McConnell</span></a><span> </span><span>makes cute</span><span> and reasonably priced clothing here in Portland. Her Etsy shop has nicely tailored things for women.</span><span> Cle</span><span>an, simple lines and neutral, earthy tones that most can pull off without a problem.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18653398"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 384px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.49335485.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5978864">Sarah Seven</a> has pretty little things for dainty-like ladies. I <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_17&listing_id=18705753"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 384px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.49509396.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>like this wooly-cashmere ruffle scarf. Her full collection can be seen <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5978864">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am predicting that this year's owl is the octopus. You know what I mean, right? First it was the bird, then the owl, now the octopus. Seattle-based <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=43161">Chickabird </a>makes cute men's zip-ups and hoodies like this one.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat2_galley_16&listing_id=18615432"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 256px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.49208891.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out these cuties! Candy-striped mittens are the new black. I swear! See what else <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5508801">Felt Sew Good's</a> shop has to offer.LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-39086346529913273892008-12-16T15:47:00.000-08:002010-10-01T19:12:39.455-07:00Geekery for Geeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x133/2bers/computer_nerd.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x133/2bers/computer_nerd.png" width="320" /></a></div>I live with three hardcore geeks. Hours can pass and all I hear are snippets of conversations about <span style="font-weight: bold;"> circuits</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">space-time</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">continuum</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">portals </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">to the 17th dimension</span> or someplace, <span style="font-weight: bold;">robot</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">science</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">prehistoric mammals</span>, the freakin' <span style="font-weight: bold;">Silmarillion</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">SERVER</span>.....blah,blah,blah.<br />
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If I were really listening I might learn something about such things, but instead I usually just start sewing or knitting or contemplating tea parties with my yet-to-be-conceived girl children.<br />
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So as this is the gift-giving time of year I thought I would compile a <span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Geekery Gift Guide</span></span>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">For the developing nerd mind, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5002595">Electric Boogaloo's</a> Nerdy Baby ABC Flashcards. Note: B is for Binary Code, another topic of discussion in my house. Snore...</div><br />
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For the geeky lovebugs <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5130230">Builder's Studio</a> has created a sweet nerdy buggy wooden cake topper. If you have an entomologist bride or groom-to-be in your life this may be the perfect pre-wedding gift.<br />
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For the retro geek who has an interest in home decor how about these Pacman coasters?<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6248408"> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6248408">Just Beaded</a> makes crafty things out of perler beads, and guess what? The shop is owned by a 10-year! Snaps!<br />
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For the Japanese culture-obsessed geek (and there seems to be no short supply of those) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5695348">River Kat</a> makes a series of sushi USB Flash Drives (2GB). Now your geek can transfer his or her REALLY IMPORTANT information in sushi style.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18784233" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.49769784.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 201px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 232px;" /></a>Finally, do you have a geeky lady in your life? I'm sure you do, but it's not me, that's for sure. So if you're in the market here is a fabulous fabric-button robot bracelet from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=19310">Fluffington</a>.LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-34642145992943723792008-12-16T08:39:00.000-08:002010-10-01T19:20:28.010-07:00Pug vs. Weiner vs. Baby OpossumAn analysis of cuteness factors:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Pugs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iwannapet.com/pug.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.iwannapet.com/pug.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 184px; width: 246px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18600664" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.49159420.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 185px; width: 250px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Cuteness Factor: 9</span></div>Truth be told I've been yearning for a pug since way back in 2006. I know, it's been an agonizing 2, almost 3 years. Can't really remember the first time I laid eyes upon a pug, but once I did I knew I had to have one.<br />
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Through my constant chatter on pug-related topics my stepsons have become equally enthralled with the idea of becoming a pug-owners. The husband, not so much. Apparently pugs are loud breathers and sometimes their <span style="font-weight: bold;">ey</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">es bug out of their heads so much that they actually become dislodged from their eye-hole</span> and need to be pushed back. Yuck!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Weiners</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v128/146/120/643399564/n643399564_147995_3185.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v128/146/120/643399564/n643399564_147995_3185.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 184px; width: 245px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=18564069" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.49039046.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 184px; width: 245px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Cuteness Factor: 7</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">My Momsters owns a weiner dog named<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Rudy</span>. It was her life long dream to own one and as soon as I was out of the house she adopted the requisite canine replacement child. Rudy is cute, but he is also a very bad dog. Recently he bit my husband's leg so bad that it swelled up and got pussy and gross. However, Rudy still has the cute factor and can get away with it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Rudy was asked to leave puppy-training school after one class. Hmmm...<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"></span></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Baby Opossums</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081062_4604.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081062_4604.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 142px; width: 190px;" /></a><a href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081071_7204.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081071_7204.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 141px; width: 188px;" /></a><a href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081070_6897.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v285/83/53/512505260/n512505260_3081070_6897.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 141px; width: 155px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Cuteness Factor: N/A</span></div>And now for the opossum. Why a opossum, you ask. Well, this past spring the husband and <span style="font-weight: bold;">stepsons found a baby opossum</span>. Somehow they managed to coax the poor thing into a box. Now what to do with it? Why make money off it, of course! The boys figured they could charge viewing fees at the local New Season's market. Which they did and turned a tidy profit of $5 or 6.<br />
Baby opossum, who had by then been given the family name of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jethro</span>, was soon released back into it's naturally disgusting habitat. I'm sure the $5 or 6 went to Legos or something, but still, I've never made $$$ off an animal before.<br />
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Obviously my first choice is the beloved Pug! How about you?LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-86266703335990209482008-12-15T17:16:00.000-08:002008-12-19T07:44:38.701-08:00I Heart Nikki McClureI first discovered <a href="http://nikkimcclure.com/">Nikki McClure</a> in a little PDX gift shop. I love the bold lines, simple colors and crispness of her work. Much of her artwork carries a sense of home and domesticity.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/treasure_lg.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 212px;" src="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/treasure_lg.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/girlandboy_lg.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 212px;" src="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/girlandboy_lg.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/gravity_lg.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 214px;" src="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/portfolio/images/gravity_lg.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />So she creates these by cutting from a single sheet of paper with an X-acto knife. And I thought I was detail-oriented. Her work trumps my handstitchery any day!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.buyoly.com/nm009_med.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 251px;" src="http://i.buyoly.com/nm009_med.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.buyoly.com/nm06_med2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 251px;" src="http://i.buyoly.com/nm06_med2.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.buyoly.com/nm03_med2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 251px;" src="http://i.buyoly.com/nm03_med2.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Find her online shop <a href="http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Artist=Nikki+McClure">here</a>! She has prints, cards, books, calendars, and more!LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-12936027838754537572008-12-15T10:30:00.000-08:002008-12-24T17:42:59.840-08:00It's Baby Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.babyphotospictures.com/thumb/baby-girl-flower-cap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 260px;" src="http://www.babyphotospictures.com/thumb/baby-girl-flower-cap.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />In the last few months I have had so many friends get pregnant or give birth. Interestingly enough they have all had or are expecting little girls (sigh of envy)....<br /><br />Somewhere I heard or read that in times of war women get pregnant with boys more frequently. If I were more interested I would research this claim, but I'm not. So why so many little girls now? Aren't we still at war or something ?<br /><br />Anyways, as the stepmother of two lovely boys, my heart goes pitterpatter with sweet heartbeats every time I see a baby girl.<br /><br /><ul><li>Here are some of the cutest little girl items I've found on this wintry, it's-too-freaking-cold-to-go-outside day. Enjoy!</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18360908"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 243px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.48369111.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5008430">Blackbird Fashions</a> makes super cute softies, etc. This one is sassy. My type of softie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.46102296.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 185px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.46102296.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5517499">Bella Taylor's</a> kitty cat booties in pink and chocolate brown make my toes curl.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bonnyfrances.etsy.com/">Bonny Frances' </a>shop has crocheted cuteness times 1,000 ! She has lots of baby eye candy to boot.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18305794"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 195px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.48185803.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18728821"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 194px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.49586338.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17921587"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 194px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.46895283.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5377825">Lab Partners</a> features whimsical colorful prints that would be perfect as artwork for a modern nursery. Just get some cheap frames from Ikea and call it good!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18485207"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 265px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.48777049.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645130067735328033.post-10657737202887543782008-12-14T21:27:00.000-08:002008-12-14T21:29:15.963-08:00Welcome!Thanks for checking out my blog. I intend to use this a space to collect, share and discuss all things cute.LMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846783349587221834noreply@blogger.com0