Yearly Archives: 2007

I was browsing Google Images for oak leaf designs and found photos of these incredible old porch brackets. Aren’t they gorgeous!? Click here for a closer look. I think I’ll try converting this design in Illustrator to use for the letterpress wedding invitations? It would be a great tie in with the oak tree and…

I haven’t done much wedding registry work yet, but I do have a few distinct ideas about what I want. One thing was a set of nice versatile glasses that could be used for wine, water, etc. More specifically, the exact shape of glasses that made appeared in both Something’s Got to Give and Sweet…

There is something about a housewarming party that makes me think about vintage style. I guess it is the influence all those 1970’s hostess ensembles! Laura has a fun request for her upcoming housewarming party: I am having my very first housewarming party next weekend and I don’t know what to wear. I want a…

Back in August, my friend Margaret came for a visit and we tried Domino magazine’s instructions for French-style flower arrangements. Basically, you make a nicely rounded bouquet, tie it with a ribbon and throw it in a vase. I’ve been making ribbon tied arrangements ever since. Last weekend, I made a looser version with tulips…

Catherine from FoodMusings tagged me for five more random facts. I did this back in January, so this is my second go at self-revelation: 1. I have a tendency to carry large items home via public transportation. A 42″ curtain is picture here. I’ve also carried home an elfa storage system and a sapien bookcase…

Anne has a big business trip to the Hamptons coming up. Unfortunately, all that glamorous business travel doesn’t come with an expense account for new outfits. Here’s her request: I have to help out at a posh event in the Hamptons in two weeks, and have no clue what to wear. The attendees will be…

If you have somewhere between $300-$500,000 to spend on an apartment in San Francisco, the real estate market is an oppressive series of tiny, run down and “fixer-upper”/”starter home” listings. Places where you would never want to live, let alone pay the price of a small used car for each month. But, oh to have…

After a stressful week, it was nice to have a few quiet days at home. The terribly cold weather had Rob and I housebound for most of it and we had a chance to catch up on some much needed sleep and reading. Friday night, we met Matt at the climbing gym after work. I…

There’s something so romantic and simple about a courthouse wedding. Reader Zakary (isn’t that cute!) has the big day coming up quickly: I need help! I am slightly pregnant and getting married at the courthouse next week during the day. I’m only 3 months along, but I might be having twins! I found this lovely…

Pantone just added 56 new shades to their latest collection of spot colors. I love them all. Click to see them up close and feel inspired. I especially like that olive green and coral combination toward the bottom. It’s like those old fashioned candy buttons…but more colorful and for designers instead of kids 🙂