Share the Love

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

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

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

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

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

 

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.