“Forgiveness is the fragrance
that the violet sheds
on the heel that has crushed it.”
-Mark Twain
(photo credit - Oleg Sidorenko)
Yesterday I got out our giant craft box, handed Ava a bunch of supplies, and watched her create these ‘Ava & Pixie’ paper bag puppets.
I helped by cutting out a few things she requested [hair, ballet shoes, etc] and she did the rest herself. I think they are pretty cute and wanted to see what kind of paper bag puppets other people were making. I’d love to see some of your own creations too!
I love this pirate! By Amanda Formaro on Kaboose
From ‘The Star Wars Craft Book‘ by Bonnie Burton, Admiral “Sackbar”! LOL [via boingboing]
Toothy Guys by Michelle M. of Isle Tri
Rrrribit! Cute and Simple Froggie from Learning Ideas
I am crazy about this owl made by Denise Sharp. I think I’m going to buy a pack of brown paper bags today!
I am in love with air plants. They are virtually un-killable, which is perfect for someone [like me] who always forgets to water the plants. They have a lot going for them – durability, a unique look, and so versatile. The perfect plant. How do you display yours??
Pink Sea Urchin & Air Plant combo by toHOLD
Hanging Pods & Baby Head by mudpuppy
Whimsical Giraffe Planter by BoyGirl Tees
We used glass globes from West Elm filled with plants from Air Plant Supply Co to fill a blank wall.
Light Bulb Terrarium by Ryan’s DIY Craft Supply
Domsai Terrariums by Matteo Cibic [via GSelect]
My husband has a thing for Star Wars [gee, what guy doesn't?]. He has a few tees and some little figurines [that we keep in his upstairs office - aka out of sight] and he and Ava have Star Wars battles with the lightsabers he bought her. A little bit of novelty can be fun.
Like this print from Restyle Prints that I bought & framed and allowed into our living room.
I actually kind of like this Imperial Forces Wallpaper from Super7.
And this nursery featured on Apartment Therapy? Almost makes me want to make another baby.
Another bedroom – by Mary of Quite Contrary.
At -At Walker lamp —- I LOVE IT! (via Life Goods)
I just came across these prints by Amanda Catherine Designs and had to share.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day … or any day. (Love you, MS)
I love this app! Choose a photo from your iPhone or Android [or send from the internet], specify a recipient, type a message, and Postagram will send it as a cute little postcard!
Just 99 cents to send a bit of love. And the photo is perforated so the recipient can pop it out and keep it! I especially love it because I don’t have to go to the post office. XO
This year we brought a few of our family members to tears with this gift -
A mini book about little miss Ava. It came out soooo cute! We did a pic or two for each month of her existence and a few extra pages for some of her artwork and photos with family members.
We used Blurb to make the books and were really happy with the outcome.
I’m sure we will be making more books in the future … I’m thinking a wedding book would be great since I know I’ll never get around to printing photos and putting them in an album.
You would think that after the holidays I would be all shopped out … think again! Now I have to spend Christmas cash and use up gift cards! It would be easy to spend it all and more at my latest shop crushes – Alder & Co and Leif. Alder & Co is in Portland [another love of mine] and Leif is based in my old hometown of Brooklyn. Both shops are full of simple and beautiful things … how can I resist?
French Linen Tote (Alder & Co.)
“KNOT” Rope Basket (Alder & Co.)
Sailcloth Pot Holder (Alder & Co.)
Gemstone Magnets (LEIF)
Batik Coffee Scoop (LEIF)
Chrysocolla Necklace (LEIF)
We have had her almost two years. Isn’t she just adorable?
She likes to jump on my chest at 5am demanding to be petted, never lets me use the bathroom by myself, and lets Ava chase her around the house and put bows in her hair. Meow.
I’ve never really been one to make New Year’s Resolutions, but this year I think I’m going to give it a try. And I figure, why wait until the 31st?
1. Update this blog! I have no problem changing my hair or my wardrobe or whatever else might not be ‘doing it’ for me anymore, so why not the blog? There are little things that have been driving me crazy about it for awhile – like this font. I hate this font now. I feel like making some minor adjustments will make me want to blog more …
2. Complete a blog post EVERY DAY. Even if it’s just a sentence or a photo. It will force me to take at least five minutes for myself.
3. Stop biting my nails. I have had beautiful nails only twice in my life and they only lasted for a few weeks and then I’m back to nipping them off again. If I can break this bad habit, I can break them all!
4. Continue working out a minimum of four times a week. I’ve been pretty good with this the past month or so and I’d like to see myself keep up the good work and get back into those ‘way before Ava was conceived’ jeans.
5. Finish what I start. My husband says I am an ideas person, and it’s true. I have lots of ideas, but very few of them ever come to life. I even had the idea to write them all down and publish a book of ideas for other people to follow through. Time to step it up!
6. Learn photoshop. Something I’ve been meaning to do for awhile now.
7. Read more. And not blogs or magazines – books.
8. Start writing in Ava’s journal again. While I was pregnant, I started a journal to give to Ava when she’s older. I haven’t written in it in almost year. [Yet another finish what I start issue.]
9. Hire a babysitter. Ava is three years old and we’ve never had a sitter. A few times, either my mom or Mike’s parents have watched her while we slipped out for dinner, but other than that the three of us go everywhere together. Time for a little one on one time with the husband [or some girlfriends]!
10. Go to the dentist, eye doctor, and general physician. It has been embarrassingly too long.
