Deep New Year's Thoughts

The other night Scott and I rented Julie and Julia...or is it Julia and Julie?!? Anyhow, after previewing about 17 other movies I settled on it with much less enthusiasm than I would, say, NEW MOON, but I was interested. To back up, I'm not a Food Network fan. Don't get me wrong, I'm a food fan and I like to cook when I don't have toy box deadlines and have to help kids with homework. But I don't watch TV or movies about food, generally speaking.While watching the movie, I felt some at-one-ness with Julie. Except she was cooking. And me,...

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POUF-MAN!

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I love these little retro cassette purses by Marcella Foschi.. very co...

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Brighton Furniture

This authentic F-4 ejection seat office chair is quite interesting.. also quite ug...

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The LA Times likes Riley...they REALLY like Riley!!!

Massive big thanks to Lisa Boone who unbeknownst to me has been checking in to see what crazy thing I'm doing in my garage. I woke up this morning to find this article and truly had no idea she was even cooking it up. THANK YOU LISA!! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/12/latest-from-mod-mom-.h...

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The first local store to carry the Reclaimed Wreckage brand

new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(8160040, 'shop','thumbnail',2,5).renderIframe(); Well the good news is I got into 2 stores this week and I'm a featured artist at the y2y Gallery for their event on Dec 19th! Things are going great and I hven't even crated a look book yet. I have a portfolio with no photos in it yet but I've basically been working off referrals.When I was doing my first market at Trolly Square downtown I got bored...

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My Cup Runneth Over

My drinking problem. Yes, they are all half full. And yes, they're all days old....

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Showcase Interview - The Man Behind The Camera At Todd Smith Photography

Image featured in Todd's 2010 Wall Calendar.I first met Todd from Todd Smith Photography when he left a lovely comment on my blog quite a while ago. Wanting to know who this great sounding fellow was, I checked out his photography website, browsed his blog, and was impressed enough to immediately subscribe and sign up for his newsletter.And, I'm now very pleased to see that Todd has opened up a magnificent Etsy store!...

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Finally....a NEW piece!! Introducing The Riley Paige Toy/Storage Box

I've had this design in my head for a LONG time. Just didn't have time to work on it. I'm still figuring out pricing and getting permissions for patterns but I'm hoping to have this on my online store within the next few weeks.A couple things I wanted to mention and get your opinion on....Current Options:1. Casters or Mid-century style legs2. Dimensions are the same as the Owyn: 29.5 inches wide by 14 inches deep x 15/12...

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Strep! Toy Boxes! Christmas!

I'm alive!!! And back in the saddle again. Damn strep throat (with vomiting - who knew?) knocked me on my rear last week. My mind is all over the place today so I thought I'd post some cool stuff going on in bullet form...NEW TOY BOX COMING SOON! I posted a preview of a new toy box I'm finishing on Facebook. Look for more info soon. :)Thanks so much to Darryl Masterson for featuring my work on his blog. Darryl is a fellow woodworker that I met through Lumberjocks. www.anetsyfavorite.blogspot.comA new store called Baby Bot in Canada is officially...

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Stacey Malis: My inspiration for the Susan G Komen 3 Day

new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(8160040, 'shop','thumbnail',2,5).renderIframe(); Stacey has always been a HUGE part of my life. Even in times where we don't talk as often as we should, she's been there for me whenever I've needed her. When my family was about to disown me because I got pregnant out of wedlock (ridiculous) she was the only one to really stand up for me and the only reason I still have a relationship with my family today. When I was a little kid, she always gave the best Christmas presents and took me to theme parks and out to do cool things....

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A Schmooze Of Bedrooms....

Image from A Beach Cottage.'A what?' I hear you say!A schmooze...... a smooze, a snooch...... something like that.A bit of background.... ('Thank goodness!' you say).A few weeks ago I was reading an article in the newspaper (like this one)about all the words that've recently been admitted into the Macquarie Dictionary and classed as 'real' words instead of just modern slang.Words and phrases like 'skinny jeans' and 'boyzillian...

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The Wonderful Workspace of Nest Pretty Things

Today I'd like to introduce you to the glorious studio of Tamar from Nest Pretty Things. I found Nest Pretty Things via my Etsy newsletter, and spent ages browsing Tamar's Etsy shop and blog. She also has her own website/Big Cartel shop!After reading the newsletter I gleaned that as well as creating and selling beautiful jewellery, accessories, and home decor, Tam is an interior designer whose home is eclectic,...

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The Bertie is Featured in Chilean Magazine: Revista Vivienda Y Decoracion

A couple of weeks ago I received a very kind email from a woman who works in Chile for Revista Vivienda Y Decoracion magazine. She asked if I would supply her with photos of my work for a feature in an upcoming issue. Two things surprised me: 1.) that the woman somehow found my work in the first place, and 2.) that two weeks later, when I checked out the magazine online, I found my Bertie Box already in the magazine. I'm always so amazed and excited when people in other countries stumble upon my toy boxes. And then, of course, I get all cocky....

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Big or Small, In The Most Interesting Places...... Isn't Colour Great?!

Big and small..... colour can be found in the most interesting places! In your hand, or in the sky..... On a plate, or on your wrist.....Colour surrounds us everywhere!Image from We Heart It via Pixdaus.Image from Bostonist.com.Image from Deviant Art.Image from Deviant Art.Image from Flickr.Image from Party Bella on Flickr.Image from We Heart It.I love colour!!!Cheers,Linda.******Visit 3 More Of Heartfire's Most Colourful...

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