Peaceful Tree Series

 

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

Simplifying Your Closet

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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

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

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

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

Good luck!

ABC's and 123's

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

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

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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

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

Motherhood

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

Love: Petit Collage

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

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

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

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

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.)

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