Sugar Fresh

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2012-01-15T00:26:00.001-07:00

I just added this design to the shop today, available in three color choices. Of course, customizing the colors is also available.

It's funny how I have been carrying the idea for this print around in my head for what seems like forever. Months and months have gone by and I just didn't have the inspiration to put it together. The other night I was exhausted and dying to get in bed, and the idea for the design just popped in my head. Of course I couldn't sleep after that. A late night or two later this is what I came up with, and I'm so happy with how it came together.

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a favorite song to many, but it's extra special to me because it is a song we chose for our wedding. I chose this particular verse because I find it to be inspiring, especially for a young child with big dreams. I am planning on putting a copy of this in the baby's room....I'll share photos soon.

Just Added

2012-01-07T14:39:00.000-07:00

Some new work added to the shop!

Butterfly I

Butterfly II

Butterfly III

I actually finished this Butterfly Series a while ago and have it hung in my daughter Lily's room above her bed (see top photo). I wasn't sure if I was going to add it to the shop, but the more I look each day in her room the more I love it. I'm hoping you will, too.

I also added the "Miracles" print to the shop. This was a design I finished a year ago for charity. It is still a favorite of mine so I decided to make it available for purchase again.

With the move, being 8 months pregnant and chasing a toddler around I haven't had as much time/energy as I would like to create. I have really missed coming up with new designs and am hoping to find some time in the next few weeks to sit down and put the ideas in my head into Illustrator. Only a few more weeks until baby girl arrives and the craziness starts all over again!

Parker's Nursery

2012-01-05T16:21:00.001-07:00

Bridget who blogs here posted some lovely photos of her son Parker's nursery. I just love the color scheme she used and am thrilled that my Child of God print was included. You can check out details and more photos of the nursery here.

Our Home

2011-11-21T22:54:00.003-07:00

We have been in our new home for two months now! We absolutely love it. I am not that creative or decisive when it comes to decorating, so I'm just telling myself there is no rush and to do a little at a time. I had planned on taking photos of our house when it was "done", but let's be honest that would probably never happen. Luckily our builder sent a photographer over to take photos for their website, so now I have some to share with you!

Lily's room and the nursery are still works in progress. Only three months to go until the baby is here, so I need to get moving!

Photos by Craig Hall

Bijou!

2011-11-10T22:46:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! Sugar Fresh will be a participating vendor at the upcoming Bijou Market. I participated last year in the Provo show, but this year I will only be at the Salt Lake City show. I am so excited to see what the other vendors have come up with. There is so much talent and creativity at Bijou. Come and visit me on Saturday November 26th at Aspen Landing, 6388 South Redwood Road. Can't wait!

My Little Owl

2011-11-04T22:30:00.000-06:00

I realize Halloween is old news, but how cute is Lily in her little owl costume? She has worn it around the house every day since, so I guess we're still in the Halloween mood around here!

Updates!

2011-10-09T16:34:00.002-06:00

Things have been crazy around here lately, as you can probably gather from my lack of posting. Very exciting things have been going on with our little family. We are expecting another baby in February! We recently found out it's a girl, and we couldn't be happier. I'm well into my 2nd trimester and feeling great. I am just trying to wrap my head around the fact that there will be a newborn around here soon!

We also just moved into our brand new house. Hooray! We built our home with Castle Creek Homes, and they did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking to build in the Weber/Davis area. Trying to put this place together has been quite overwhelming. We are basically starting from scratch since we sold everything when we moved to and from Hawaii. Furniture, decor, kitchen supplies...we are starting new with everything. It has been fun and exhausting at the same time. I am hoping to get this place in shape and have some photos soon!

My little Lily turned 2! What a fun age! I took her to get her 2 year old photos done by Megan Hauze Photography. She did a fabulous job, and I love each and every one! I had to share!

P.S. I have been dying to finish up a few new designs I've been working on. Hopefully I'll get them finished and added to the shop in the next little while...if only there were more hours in the day!

Recent Custom Orders

2011-08-23T00:10:00.000-06:00

I get requests for custom orders almost daily. Most customers want to match my prints to a bedding set. I love doing these orders because the customer seems to always end up happy. Putting together a nursery can be a lot of work, and being able to find some art that matches can be a big relief!

I do quite a few custom orders each week, but I thought I'd share these few recent ones with you:

Dwell Studio Zinnia Rose Bedding
Shown with Alphabet Soup & Number Jumble

Serena and Lily Kate Bedding
Shown with Alphabet Soup & Number Jumble

Restoration Hardware Flax Stripe Bedding
Shown with Alphabet Soup & Number Jumble

Restoration Hardware Belgian Linen Strip in Lilac
Shown with the Peaceful Tree Series


Serena and Lily Ben Collection Shown with Alphabet Soup and Mister Numbers

Please email me if you are interested in a custom order.

Real Nurseries

2011-08-18T23:18:00.000-06:00

I'm so excited to share these two beautiful nurseries with you. I love seeing my art hanging in a child's room, it is so rewarding!

This first nursery belongs to my dear friend Haley of over 20 years (oh my, I'm old!) and her beautiful baby Devery. Haley is a seriously talented interior designer, as you can see from the photo below. (I am in love with this nursery, if only I had a fraction of her talent!) She sent me a photo of the nursery and I created the matching prints. They are framed in white and sitting on the mantle.

This next photo is from Molly at My Happy House. I just love the color scheme of this nursery. In fact, this order was very memorable because I loved the colors she requested, and thought the finished product turned out so great. So happy to be able to see the nursery the prints were made for!

If you have a room with art from Sugar Fresh that you would like to share, please email me at sugarfreshdesigns@gmail.com. It will make my day!

Serena & Lily - Make Your Bed

2011-07-29T14:03:00.000-06:00

Just when I thought I couldn't love Serena & Lily any more, I discover the Make Your Bed page on their website. You can mix and match duvets, euros, pillows, sheets, etc. and it puts it all together for you. Which is perfect for someone like me who has a hard time visualizing and making decisions. Try it out here.

Lions Tigers and Bears

2011-07-28T13:11:00.001-06:00

I just realized it's been over a month since I last posted. Time is flying this summer! I spotted these fun greeting cards from Mitchell & Dent on Paper Crave and thought they were too cute not to share. Love that colorful diamond pattern on the back, too.

Sugar Fresh on Studio 5

2011-06-21T14:29:00.003-06:00

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Kirsten from 6th Street Design School did a segment on KSL's Studio 5 about her favorite places to find artwork on Etsy. So thrilled that she included Sugar Fresh in her list of favorites! She showcased The Counting Peacock and Together Forever. Thanks, Kirsten!

Holly Mathis Design Board

2011-06-20T13:20:00.002-06:00

Love this design board Holly from Holly Mathis Interiors put together. The room is for two little girls, and their mom requested a room that can grow with them and last. I love the idea of putting a bold wallpaper behind the bed, and using simple bedding along with bold drapes and accessories. Holly is so great at putting together children's rooms. I love that she chose to incorporate my Peacock print, I think it coordinates so well.

You can view all the sources for her design here.

Utah Valley Parade of Homes

2011-06-16T16:40:00.004-06:00

Well after a year of living in limbo while Jason finished school, we finally are able to buy a place of our own. We have decided to build and are now going through the process of picking everything out, which has been fun but stressful at the same time. So we decided to head down to the Utah Valley Parade of Homes to get some inspiration. All of the homes were of course beautiful, but the clear favorite for me was this coastal-inspired craftsman owned by Cristi of Hiya Papaya. The home was built by Hatfield Homes and most of the furnishings came from Four Chairs Furniture. We were totally blown away, oohing and ahhing over every room.

Gorgeous, right!? I was so happy and surprised to turn the corner out the master bedroom and see my Love print. I thought it went with the style and color scheme of the home so well. I had to snap a photo.

And also of my Home print in the entry.

If you want more info about the house there is a great write up over at House of Turquoise, but if you're in the area you really should go see it in person!

Photos by Hiya Papaya

More Hawaii Highlights

2011-05-31T21:58:00.000-06:00

We've been back from vacation for over a week now, but between unpacking, laundry, and catching up on orders/emails I haven't had a chance to go through our photos until now. We had such a great time in Hawaii and are already trying to figure out how soon we can return. Coming back to the cold and rainy weather in Utah has been a bit depressing!

These photos are from our time on Oahu. We had an awesome time there, but Big Island will probably always be our favorite...

Hawaii Highlights...So Far

2011-05-17T22:07:00.003-06:00

Wow. What an amazing vacation we've had so far! Being away from Hawaii this past year helped me to see it's beauty with new eyes. The beaches, flowers, sunsets, weather...it's all truly breathtaking. I thought I'd share a few photos of what we've been up to so far.

Watched the sun set over the Kona coast

Introduced Lily to these cute sea turtles

Lots of hours at the beach

Jason officially became a Doctor of Pharmacy!

I've taken a million photos so far, I'll share more when we return!

And we're off...

2011-05-09T06:58:00.007-06:00

Leaving tomorrow morning for Hawaii and I can't wait. I have been so homesick for the weather, the sights, sounds and even smells of our old home. We are spending one week on the Big Island and another on Oahu. Heaven. But the main event is that I'll get to see my husband graduate from UH's pharmacy school. I'm so proud!

mauna kea resort photo by me

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T14:22:00.000-06:00

I love that we get to spend today celebrating mothers! I am so thankful I get to be my little Lily's mama.

Motherhood is such a blessing.

Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

This made me laugh.

2011-05-05T20:42:00.000-06:00

Loved this article on Babble. Oh, the joys of having a toddler.

Mother's Day Free Printable

2011-04-25T22:45:00.002-06:00

Now that Easter is behind us, it's time to look forward to Mother's Day, which is already less than two weeks away!

I decided to design a print that you could hang in your home or give as a gift this Mother's Day. I love the saying, "God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers", which comes from a Jewish proverb. Being a mother is truly a divine calling, and this saying is a beautiful reminder.

Feel free to download, print, and share. All images are 8x10 jpegs and are for personal use only. If sharing or posting on a blog, please link back to this post. Thank you! Enjoy!

Babyology Feature

2011-04-25T11:10:00.000-06:00

Love this post Babyology wrote about Sugar Fresh. I have been a Babyology fan for a long time, so I am thrilled to have the shop featured on their site!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T12:09:00.003-06:00

We have had a great holiday weekend with lots of egg hunts, family time, the Easter Bunny and way too many treats. Lily is still too little to understand the concept of Easter, but she loves hunting for eggs - and she definitely understands candy. :)

Hoping all of you have had a wonderful Easter weekend also!

RH Baby&Child

2011-04-21T11:28:00.001-06:00

A few of the many adorable items available at Restoration Hardware's Baby&Child. I had no idea they had such a great children's line. Where have I been?

Left to right: sky king tricycle, cherry blossom pillow covers, vintage city print, scalloped chalkboard, industrial toys basket

TypArchive

2011-04-12T12:57:00.000-06:00

Lately I have been loving TypArchive, a site filled with images of hand painted and three dimensional lettering from around the world. Or as better described on the site, "a source of inspiration for new typefaces, or just eye candy for the type obsessed." If you are a typography lover like me you should check it out, looking through the collection always leaves me full of inspiration and ideas.

Hello J. Crew Swim

2011-04-08T09:04:00.001-06:00

In May we will be heading back to Hawaii for a couple weeks and it couldn't come any sooner. But I am realizing it's only a month away and I should probably find a swim suit slash lay off the ice cream. I am loving J. Crew's swimwear this season, so stylish yet modest.

images via j.crew

Spring Sale!

2011-04-04T10:41:00.001-06:00

Time for my 2nd annual Spring Sale! Get 15% off everything in my shop now until April 17th.

Here's hoping we'll have more beautiful spring weather like last week, and that it will stick around this time!

Custom ABC's & 123's

2011-03-06T23:34:00.000-07:00

I receive a lot of requests to match my ABC/123 prints to nursery bedding. I really love having a visual to work with and always enjoy doing these custom orders. Here are a few examples of the work I've done:

Pottery Barn Kids Brooke Quilted Bedding

Land of Nod All Aflutter Butterfly Crib Bedding

Pottery Barn Kids Eli's Elephant Nursery Bedding

Pottery Barn Kids Penelope Nursery Bedding

Bananafish Nantucket Crib Bedding

(I'm not sure where these last two bedding sets are from)

If you are also looking to coordinate any of my prints with your decor just email me with a photo. I love custom orders!

Twinkle Twinkle

2011-03-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite lullaby to sing to Lily. Just listed in the shop today, along wth a newly expanded color chart.

Seattle

2011-02-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

We are in Seattle! I snapped these photos on Saturday during our visit to Pike Place. We are staying right on Pike Street and it has been fun to be so close to the sites. We have visited the Space Needle and the Seattle Aquarium and are hoping to take a ferry ride tomorrow. What a beautiful city this is!

Together Forever

2011-02-22T15:53:00.001-07:00

I have been working on this design in my head for months, so I am very happy it's finally finished! 'Together forever' has special meaning to me, because in my church we believe that families can be together forever. I think it would make a great wedding gift or would look nice framed with a collage of family photos.

I just added it to my shop today, and it can be customized in any color.

Project Nursery Feature

2011-02-22T14:23:00.001-07:00

So happy to be featured on one of my favorite sites today, Project Nursery!

Still Winter

2011-02-20T22:16:00.001-07:00

After a week of sunshine and spring temperatures we woke up to six inches of fresh snow. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, that's Utah weather for you. Sunny one day, blizzard the next. In fact I think it snowed in May last year, which was a nice welcome for us as we moved from Hawaii.

The snow is very pretty though, I must say. There were a bunch of birds outside Lily's window, so as she was pointing and yelling, "tweet tweet! tweet tweet!" I grabbed my camera and snapped a photo of this little guy. I think he's cute, plus he reminds me that spring could really be just around the corner.

I will hopefully be adding two new designs to the shop this week. We'll see if I can find the time to finish them up!

Organizing Ideas

2011-02-19T07:58:00.010-07:00

Call me a nerd, but sometimes I look at the Container Store for fun. Just look at these great ideas I found!

A craft station! If only I were this organized.

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Is it the closet or the clothes I love? Either way it looks great!

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Whoa, this is cute!

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Maybe I would like doing laundry more if I had a laundry room that looked like this.

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Toy storage! Seems like I struggle with this daily.

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And I'm sure I could find a use for this leaning bookshelf.

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Getting Bigger

2011-02-16T20:01:00.000-07:00

My little Lily is growing up too fast.

I have been thinking it would be fun to track her growth on a growth chart. Here are some I found that I love, but it's such a tough decision! Which would you choose?

left to right

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Valentines Cards

2011-02-10T14:32:00.003-07:00

I am really loving these Valentine's Day cards from Rifle Paper Co.

Nursery Inspiration

2011-02-07T07:52:00.002-07:00

Isn't this nursery just dreamy? You can see more photos and details at Lay Baby Lay.

The TomKat Studio

2011-02-06T14:02:00.002-07:00

I am a big fan of The TomKat Studio.

If you need help putting together a party this is your place. Visit the shop to purchase printable banners, cupcake toppers, invites, etc....or to just get inspired.

Big thanks to TomKat Studio for featuring my shop this week!

Etsy Love: Amelia Kay Photography

2011-02-03T14:18:00.003-07:00

I stumbled across Amelia Kay Photography today while browsing Etsy and fell in love.

In her shop you will find nature, abstract and travel fine art photography. You can take a look here.

Rockstar Giveaway

2011-02-02T13:48:00.002-07:00

Do you read Rockstar Diaries? Head over there before the 4th to enter to win 2 8x10's from my shop. While you're there you can get a glimpse of their beautiful new baby girl!

So Sweet

2011-01-28T14:01:00.002-07:00

Here's a tip - don't browse the Food + Drink section on Pinterest when you're hungry. That's what I did earlier and I was pretty much drooling. I came across some pretty amazing looking desserts, wouldn't any one of these be perfect for v-day?

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Sugar Fresh Turns One

2011-01-26T22:28:00.001-07:00

Wow, I can't believe it's been one whole year since I opened my shop! I never would've dreamed my little hobby would grow into a business that I am truly proud of. I can't tell you how grateful I feel to be able to do something I love. It's been a fun year and I am excited to see where things will go from here.

Thank you for all of your support!

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Art For Molly

2011-01-25T15:02:00.001-07:00

This adorable baby is Molly Campbell. She was born on November 23rd, 2010. On Christmas Eve she was running a fever so her parents took her to the emergency room. After hours of waiting and numerous tests, a parent's worst fear became a reality. Molly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells that was rapidly filling her little body. At only 28 days old her sweet life had barely begun.

Molly is two months old now and doing well. She lives each day at the hospital, undergoing chemo therapy and countless other treatments. She is expected to remain at the hospital for the remainder of her first year of life, if not longer.

You can read more about her story and how to help here. There are lots of people coming together for fund raising events for Molly. An Etsy shop called Art For Molly was opened for her cause, and I have donated a design that will be sold exclusively in the shop. This design was originally a custom order for a mother of twins. I thought the saying was fitting and would be a good addition to Molly's shop.

To find out how you can help, visit Molly's website. If you have an item you'd like to donate for the shop or if you want to purchase an item, you can visit the Art For Molly shop here. The shop is stocked with handmade art, jewelry and baby items from other Etsy sellers. All the proceeds from sales will be donated to Molly's fund.

Language of Love

2011-01-17T11:30:00.002-07:00

Love in 26 different languages.

New in the shop, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Available at Soel Boutique

2011-01-12T16:32:00.003-07:00

You can now find my prints at one of my favorite Utah boutiques, Soel Boutique. If you're ever in the Provo area you can visit Soel in the Riverwoods Shopping Center.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T00:01:00.001-07:00

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Wishing you all a happy New Year!
Welcome 2011...hoping you'll be just as awesome as 2010.

Shine

2010-12-30T21:02:00.001-07:00

Thanks Kirsten for introducing me to Shine by S.H.O.

So many unique, beautiful and bold pieces that I've been drooling over.

I believe you can purchase their products through Alice Lane Home.

New year, new look, new website

2010-12-26T23:50:00.004-07:00

Things are looking a little different around here! I decided it was time to remodel... a new look for the new year! I also have finally launched sugarfresh.com. It is still in it's beginning stages, but will hopefully evolve with my business over time. I have a lot of new work I am hoping to add to the shop in the next few weeks, so keep checking the blog, I'll post it here first!

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

Custom Color Monogram

2010-12-26T23:42:00.004-07:00

Now you can make a custom monogram for your child's room or nursery! New in my shop today.

Bloggers Give Back

2010-12-10T09:48:00.005-07:00

Have you heard about Bloggers Give Back? It is an amazing project put together to help a family in need each year. This family lost everything in a house fire and were left with only the clothes on their backs. Donations have been made by bloggers and crafters which will go up for auction on December 15th. Proceeds will go to the family. How wonderful!

I am auctioning two 8x10's to one lucky bidder. As of today there are 43 items up for auction, and more are added each day. You can give your support by bidding on the 15th!

On Vacation

2010-12-05T16:03:00.003-07:00

We are in California! We have been having a wonderful time soaking up the warm sunshine.

I decided to keep my shop open, although any orders placed through the 10th won't be shipped until Monday the 13th.
(Unless I decide to stay here through the winter, which I am tempted to do!)

Holiday Finds

2010-12-02T17:07:00.001-07:00

Sooo many darling holiday products around right now! Here are a few that caught my eye.

Christmas Countdown Calendar, Land of Nod

Nutcracker Serving Platters, West Elm

Flurries in a Hurry Garlands, Land of Nod

Nordic Snowflake Holiday Photo Card, Minted

Vintage Icon Snowman Stocking, PB Kids

I ordered Lily the snowman stocking and it just arrived today. It is so cute and just what I was looking for. And the bells sound like real jingle bells, I love it!

Bijou Market Pics

2010-11-26T23:42:00.004-07:00

This past week has been an extra busy one, which is why I'm just now posting pictures from the Bijou Market. The show was amazing! I was so happy with the turnout and just loved meeting some of the other vendors. Thank you to all of you who purchased my prints, and also to the lovely ladies who ran the show. Here are a couple snapshots of my table as well as some of my favorite displays (sorry about the quality, poor lighting.)

Opal Never Shouts

2010-11-17T21:01:00.002-07:00

I am so happy to introduce you to Opal Never Shouts, a new design blog by Jana Romney and Jen Adair. Not only is their site so lovely and well put together, it is just packed with design tips, how-to's and beautiful photos. Just read their first few posts and you will see that these girls really know their stuff. I am so excited to have found them and wanted to spread the word.

Opal Never Shouts is hosting a giveaway for my shop this week, click here to enter!

Home...

2010-11-14T19:30:00.002-07:00

...is where your heart is. New in the shop today in two color choices.

Bijou Market

2010-11-02T23:17:00.001-06:00

I am happy to announce that I'll be a vendor at the upcoming Bijou Market holiday show, held November 19th & 20th at Historic Southworth Hall in Provo, Utah. Click here for the list of vendors. I can't wait to participate in my first show, and to also do a little holiday shopping!

Nursery Finds

2010-10-30T22:17:00.001-06:00

A few things that caught my eye this week while browsing design blogs....

DwellStudio's new collection of mobiles:

This darling Skip Hop Flower Burst bedding which will be in stores later this year:

And these awesome wall panels by Twelve Timbers. How great would one of these look behind a crib in a nursery?

Custom Birth Poster

2010-10-19T22:58:00.002-06:00

I have been kicking around the idea of offering a custom birth poster for awhile now. I attempted a few different designs, but never quite loved the finished product. I just finished this design today and think it turned out just right.

Shown in 'lemon', but offered in an assortment of custom colors in my shop.

Loving Fall

2010-10-19T22:09:00.001-06:00

Oh how I love the fall. I never knew I loved it until we didn't have it for three years while living in Hawaii. Now I find myself staring at the pretty colors of the changing leaves, and loving the chill in the air because it means I can throw on a cozy sweater. We did a hayride to a cute little pumpkin patch and picked out a daddy, mommy and a baby pumpkin. It was so much fun, and may top my list as one of my favorite fall activities.

Share the Love

2010-10-12T23:32:00.009-06:00

Let me introduce you to Emily of Anderson Family Crew. Her family is in the process of adopting a little girl named Elsa from Ethiopia. International adoption is expensive, and they are lacking the funds needed to finalize the adoption and bring her home. Her friend Amy had a wonderful idea to do a fundraiser by raffling donated handmade items on Emily's blog. When I was first contacted to be a part of this special project I knew I wanted to help.

Visit Emily's blog where you can enter to win any of the five awesome bundles of goodies which include two of my prints.
Check out the details here.
What a great cause. Best wishes to the Anderson family!

Etsy Love: Halloween Costumes

2010-09-28T22:22:00.006-06:00

The question on my mind as October approaches: Lily's Halloween costume, to make or to buy?

After seeing these creative costumes on Etsy, I might be leaning towards buy.

1. Monarch Butterfly 2. Dorothy 3. Little Red Riding Hood 4. Baby Chick 5. Witch

Featured on ohdeedoh

2010-09-24T13:42:00.002-06:00

I'm not sure how this trend started, but it seems like mustaches are all over the place these days. One of my favorite children's design blogs ohdeedoh put together a cute little collection featuring Mister Numbers. Check it out here.

6th Street Giveaway

2010-09-23T22:37:00.004-06:00

Head over to Kirsten Krason's blog, 6th Street Design School, before September 27th to enter to win one 8x10 and one 5x7 from my shop. While you're there, peruse her beautiful blog and be inspired by her amazing talent as an interior designer. A big thanks to Kirsten for hosting a giveaway for Sugar Fresh! ♥

In Stores

2010-09-21T09:12:00.005-06:00

My prints will soon be available for sale at Covet in Arlington, Virginia

Covet is a hip art boutique specializing in local artists creating unique jewelry, one on a kind furniture finds, handmade bags and trendy accessories. Covet also exhibits modern, whimsical sometimes edgy artwork by local and national artists.

And also at The Spotted Goose Co. in Cincinnatti, Ohio

The Spotted Goose is a classic childrens boutique with a modern twist. It a great place to find high-quality unique merchandise such as baby supplies, specialty clothing and gifts.

Peaceful Tree Series

2010-09-14T23:13:00.005-06:00

Available today in my shop, in a variety of custom colors.

Simplifying Your Closet

2010-09-05T00:12:00.008-06:00

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I love love love organizing and de-cluttering. I think it's fun to clean out old items to make room for the new. I am not the type of person who gets attached to things like clothes or shoes, so when I feel like it's time to get rid of something, I toss it in a bag for goodwill and move on. And I enjoy it, too. I came upon this list at Young House Love and think it's a good rule of thumb to keep in mind when organizing your closet. I definitely need to work on a few of these:

If you’re unsure about a big ticket item, put it on hold for 24 hours and think it over.
Don’t buy anything that doesn’t flatter you or isn’t comfortable, no matter how of-the-moment it is.
If you have to talk yourself into a purchase in the dressing room, pass on it.
If there’s nothing in your closet to wear with it, skip it.
Never purchase something just because it looks good on someone else.
Don’t save a pair of jeans for that anticipated five-pound weight loss. Owning them is bad for your psyche. If the time comes when you drop a size, chances are you won’t hesitate to run out and buy a new pair.
If a stain didn’t come out at the cleaners or when you toiled over it in the sink it’s permanent. Time to let it go.
Don't buy anything on sale that you wouldn't consider at full price.
If we kept every item of clothing with a memory attached, we’d be buried in clothes.
Ask yourself if each item of clothing in your closet: 1) flatters your shape, 2) fits perfectly or is fixable, 3) is the right color for you, 4) has been worn in the last two years – only things that get four yesses should stay.

One Year

2010-08-13T13:58:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet Lily! I love this girl more than I can say. She has the sweetest, funniest little personality and she makes me laugh every day. I am so lucky to be her mom. I love you, Lily!

Etsy Love: Lola's Room Photography

2010-08-09T20:35:00.002-06:00

Next time you are browsing around on Etsy you should check out Lola's Room Photography. I just love the soft colors and vintage feel of her photos. Beautiful!

Bloom Giveaway

2010-07-30T15:06:00.001-06:00

One of my favorite blogs, Bloom, is hosting a giveaway for Sugar Fresh! Go here to enter.

Good luck!

ABC's and 123's

2010-07-29T21:40:00.007-06:00

Alphabet Soup and Number Jumble

I'm really excited about these two new designs! I am offering them in a few different color schemes as well as a custom color option, so they will match any decor.

New in the shop today.

A Refreshing Front Page

2010-07-29T21:39:00.002-06:00

From left to right:

Shoulder Bag by sineminugur
Flower Serving Bowl by oneclaybead
Nautical Theme Patchwork by merriweathercouncil
Pink Vest by yuan123
Fig Leaf Shea Butter Soap by sweetpetula
Mid Century Modern Paintings by focuslineart
Recycled Fresh Sign by thesteelfork
Love Life Pillow by threeredapples
Modern Patchwork Pillow by fromtheselvedge
Insalata Nocturna Scrub by gloilocksandbody
The Counting Peackock by sugarfresh
Chinese Seal by baisimu

Utahns

2010-07-22T11:26:00.004-06:00

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Hard to believe it's already been two months since we moved from Hawaii. I guess you could call us Utahns by now. I don't know if the homesickness for Hawaii will ever go away, but I have definitely discovered a new love for Utah that I never had before. I always took for granted the beautiful mountains, dry climate and long summer days. And let's not forget that extra holiday in July. :) Summer time in Utah is my very favorite. We have been enjoying the outdoors with hikes, evening bike rides and walks. What a beautiful place this is, and what a blessing to be able to see it with new eyes.

Lily cooling off in the shade

Hiking Waterfall Canyon

Biking the Ogden River Parkway

Featured on Babble

2010-07-09T20:08:00.001-06:00

Mister Numbers was featured on the Babble Family Style blog today. Check it out here.

Motherhood

2010-07-02T22:24:00.002-06:00

I love this video from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland about motherhood. Such a powerful message and so inspiring.

Love: Petit Collage

2010-06-28T21:46:00.007-06:00

I am a big fan of all things by Petit Collage. Especially their newest print "It Takes a Village".

I saw these books one day while browsing in Borders. Come to find out they are illustrated by Lorena Siminovich, the designer behind Petit Collage. No wonder I loved them! I might pick a couple up for Lily. I have all her books memorized frontwards and backwards, time for something new!

In My Tree

In My Flower

West Coast Classic Kitchen

2010-06-28T21:07:00.004-06:00

So simple, clean, elegant... and just my style. Actually, all of the designs in Sarah Richardson's Portfolio are right up my alley. I guess she has a show on HGTV? I haven't seen it yet, but I love her already.

Featured in The Storque

2010-06-20T00:16:00.004-06:00

Mister Numbers was spotlighted in The Storque today in Etsy Finds: I See France. I am just loving all the moustache-themed items and think those florals are so so pretty.

In the Finals

2010-06-20T00:05:00.000-06:00

My NOEL card design made it into the final voting round for the Minted Holiday Card Challenge. I am thrilled to be in the running with so many awesome designs! Seriously, you should head over to Minted and check them out - they are beautiful! If you want to vote for NOEL, go here.

Minted Holiday Challenge

2010-06-10T19:49:00.010-06:00

Christmas in June? You bet! I designed two holiday cards for the Minted 2010 Holiday Card Spectacular. With over 1300 submissions, competition is fierce. I am so amazed by all the beautiful designs and awesome talent. This is my first challenge and I'm still learning the ropes, but it was a lot of fun. If you feel like it, head on over to the Minted website to vote for my designs!
(Use the links below.)

Vote Here

Water Lilies, Island of Kauai

2010-05-19T01:01:00.003-06:00

We are vacationing in Poipu for a few days before heading to Utah. This morning I went out walking and came across these pretty water lilies. Aren't they just perfect? I think I have an obsession with water lilies. (And I'm quite impressed with my little point and shoot!)

Aloha Oe

2010-05-13T00:07:00.001-06:00

My favorite photos I've taken during our 3 years living on the Big Island of Hawaii. As you can see, this island is absolutely amazing and unlike any other place on earth. I am going to miss it here so much.

Enjoy ♥

Jennifer Tigley Photography

2010-05-12T20:37:00.001-06:00

I really wanted to have our family pictures taken here in Hawaii before we moved. I was searching for photographers here in Hilo and just didn't find anyone that I thought fit our style. Since we were going to Oahu in April I decided broaden my search and look for a Honolulu based photographer. I was browsing Flickr and randomly found Jennifer Tigley Photography. I knew right away she was what I was looking for. This girl is such a doll. She is a full time mommy and an amazing photographer. She spent over an hour with us and patiently dealt with my hair flying all over in the wind and Lily pulling some pretty funny faces. I know we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives. Thanks again, Jen!

Big Move

2010-05-06T11:21:00.002-06:00

Well, the time has come for us to say goodbye to our little house in Hilo. In 2 short weeks we are leaving Hawaii and moving back to Utah. We have loved our time in Hawaii and are very sad to go. My husband has finished school, and we don't really have a choice but to move due to the lack of pharmacies here on the Big Island. We both grew up in Utah so it will be nice to be near our families again. Lily will love seeing her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, and I will love the many available baby-sitters! I have a million things to do so I might close up the shop for awhile. We'll see. Wish us luck!

Love Is Spoken Here

2010-04-29T12:38:00.005-06:00

New in the shop today.

Home Inspiration - White

2010-04-28T20:42:00.002-06:00

I am loving all the white I'm seeing in home design lately.

{ via So Binique }

{via Caitlin Wilson Design }

So light and refreshing. Kid friendly? Probably not. :)

hapa | hale

2010-04-15T15:31:00.009-06:00

Today my shop is being featured over at hapa | hale. Leigh, the creator of hapa | hale, put together this wonderful website which features modern designs and handmade items from Hawaii. The site is so lovely and is filled with beautiful photos and thoughtful, well-written posts. Ever since Leigh introduced me to h | h it has become one of my favorite daily reads. I am thrilled to be featured on such a fabulous website. Thanks, Leigh!

You can read the Sugar Fresh feature here.

Paint Me A Picture Feature

2010-04-13T23:05:00.008-06:00

Lindsay from PaintMeAPicture featured my shop on her blog today. Check it out here.

You should also browse Lindsay's Etsy shop while you're at it. She creates the most adorable paintings for children. All of her art is original and hand painted on stretched canvas. What talent!

Pink Bird by Heather Brown

2010-04-10T01:56:00.001-06:00

We just picked up this print from a little art gallery in Waikiki:

I am a Heather Brown fan and just couldn't resist this lovely piece.

We are having a wonderful vacation so far, although it's going by way too fast. Only a few more days in busy Honolulu before heading back to Hilo town. It better not be raining when we get back... :)

Another Fabulous Front Page

2010-04-09T02:27:00.006-06:00

To have my Sunshine print featured on Etsy's front page twice in one month is quite an honor. Check out these other bright and cheery items in the collection:

(From left to right)

You Are My Sunshine by sugarfresh
Olde Cataloochee by katherynmd
Sunflower Dress by ShugaRose

Bumblebee Babe Heels by blueberryshoes

Heidi Hair Pins by ShelleAnne

Dove and Earth Tea Towel by hometoroost

Spring Sunshine Giclee by karenfaulknerart

Sunshine Serving Bowl by magnoliapottery

Think Happy Be Happy by theloveshop

The Warmth of Sunshine by lizzybrookes

You Are My Sunshine by jessgonacha

Kid's Chunky Asymmetrical Cowl/Poncho by knittles

Happy Easter Weekend

2010-04-04T02:16:00.007-06:00

Wishing everyone a happy Easter tomorrow. I am looking forward to spending the day with my family and watching General Conference. And maybe I'll do a little packing. We are heading to Oahu for a week long vacation with family and I can't wait.

{ I am sort of obsessed with this print by FloraBella Collection. Along with this, this, and this one. Can I just have them all? }

Easter Sale

2010-04-02T02:20:00.001-06:00

I am having an Easter Sale at my Etsy Shop!

Buy one get one 50% off - now through Saturday April 3rd.

Please see my Shop Announcement for details.

Enjoy ♥

Search Ponder and Pray

2010-03-31T23:42:00.009-06:00

New in the shop today.

Weekend Project

2010-03-31T00:21:00.005-06:00

I saw this idea here that I thought was brilliant. Say you have a few empty bottles lying around that you've been meaning to recycle. Why not turn them into pretty vases that match your decor? All you do is pour a little of your perfect paint color into the bottle and swirl it around until it coats the inside. Dry, and you're done! What I love about this idea is that it's super easy - which means I'm more likely to actually do it. Can't wait to try this out.

(Originally appeared Canadian House and Home and Real Living)

While Out Walking

2010-03-30T23:43:00.006-06:00

Some days just seem to drag on and on, and today was one of those days. We still had an hour before Lily's bath time and were completely out of things to do. The weather was nice so I grabbed my point and shoot and strapped Lily in her carrier and out the door we went. We walked up and down our street and snapped a few photos of the beautiful plants and flowers that are all over here in Hawaii. It was so nice to get some fresh air and enjoy this beautiful place we're so lucky to live in.

Cinnamon Girl

2010-03-26T14:39:00.003-06:00

We spent the weekend in Waikoloa with my sister and her husband visiting from Utah. What a wonderful time we had! While we were there I went strolling around the Kings' Shops with Lily and walked into one of my favorite local boutiques, Cinnamon Girl. I always stop by when we are there and usually leave being completely obsessed with a few items. The whole shop is filled with unique treasures you don't see anywhere else on the island. Their clothing is very feminine and some items are Hawaiian themed, but not overwhelmingly so. They also have a very nice selection of jewelry, accessories, bags, and dresses. They even have mother/daughter dresses in similar styles. If you are ever on the Big Island or near any of their 6 locations, stop by and take a look. You'll be glad you did.

Seven Months

2010-03-14T12:52:00.002-06:00

Happy 7 months, Lily!

My baby girl is getting so big. She is on the verge of crawling, and it is the cutest thing ever to see her rocking back and forth on her knees. One of these days she's going to take off and there will be no turning back. Why can't she stay little forever?

Thinking Pink

2010-03-13T14:48:00.002-07:00

This cute girl included my Choose The Right print in a beautiful collage celebrating pink. Check out her blog, she has a darling line of craft products.

Mister Numbers

2010-03-10T14:19:00.005-07:00

New in the shop today. My husband's favorite.

Choose The Right

2010-03-09T16:02:00.002-07:00

In my church Choose The Right is a popular saying we teach our little ones. I wanted to create something simple and modern to put in my daughter's room as a reminder. Don't worry, there is also a blue version for the boys. :)

Here Comes the Sun

2010-03-09T14:51:00.002-07:00

What an honor to have my You Are My Sunshine print featured on Etsy's front page today among all these beautiful items. Seeing this really brightened my day!

Displaying your Kid's Artwork

2010-03-08T18:26:00.002-07:00

My daughter Lily is far from the age where she'll be creating masterpieces with crayons and paper (she's only 6 months old) but I'm already looking forward to her works of art. I know when I was a kid coloring picture after picture never got old.

So how does a parent store, display, and keep track of all this precious art? I saw an awesome idea here. Basically you and your child choose your favorite pictures, scan them, put them in Photoshop, and make a collage. When you are done you print, frame, and hang! How cute (and easy) is that??