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somewhereinmiddleamerica.wordpress.com
somewhereinmiddleamerica.wordpress.com
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My personal experiences adjusting to a new house, new dog and new husband in a new city. An online collection of my favorite paper, prints and designs.
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new URL

Somewhere in Middle America has a new URL — www.somewhereinmiddleamerica.c om. Be sure to change the RSS feed in your reader if you’re a subscriber. See you over there! Posted in web surfi...

05 mar 09

until we meet again

On March 1st, Somewhere in Middle America will have a new URL — somewhereinmiddleamerica.com — so don’t forget to change your bookmarks! Until then I’m signing off to work on ...

16 feb 09

personal library

I’m looking to grow my library of self-improvement books. Can anybody recommend books in the following categories? Photography: Books on composition and lighting, Photoshop for beginners and th...

15 feb 09

love medicine

This morning I woke up and wished my husband was in bed next to me. Not because it’s Valentine’s Day, but because I was feeling sick and wanted him to take me to the doctor. My throat was...

14 feb 09

cover it up with a robe

Do you ever wear a robe? I’m in the market for a new bathrobe, something to wear while I do my hair and makeup after my shower/before I get dressed and at night over my pajamas. But I’m n...

14 feb 09

another snow day in omaha pt. 2

If those were the before photos, these are the during/after photos of the snowstorm in Omaha today. Posted in daily happenings, mostly photos Tagged: snow

14 feb 09

snow pup

Briscoe sure does love snow. And that’s a good thing because we might get 6 inches of the white stuff. Posted in briscoe Tagged: snow

13 feb 09

another snow day in omaha

Another snow day in Omaha. This morning I received an automated call from the Omaha Public School district letting me know that school was canceled today. A) I don’t have any children. B) When ...

13 feb 09

the return of J

If plans don’t change, J is scheduled to return home from his deployment in just under a week. I’ve been thinking about what I can do to celebrate his homecoming. Last time we were living...

13 feb 09

blogging hiatus

Beginning on February 15, Somewhere in Middle America will be offline for a couple of weeks getting a facelift. When we return on March 1, we’ll have a new URL (SomewhereinMiddleAmerica.com) an...

12 feb 09

craft night

This evening I’m hosting my first ever Craft Night. I’ve invited my most crafty friends to bring whatever projects they’re working on — be it knitting, crocheting, sewing, qui...

12 feb 09

advertise on somewhere in middle america

On March 1, Somewhere in Middle America will have a fresh new look with some special features and will begin accepting advertising. Rates start at a very reasonable $15/month for a 125 x 125 ad. This...

11 feb 09

do you use bookplates?

When I worked in publishing, many of the books I acquired were first editions and/or signed by the author. After reading them I immediately placed them in my bookcase to avoid any additional damage t...

11 feb 09

more office art

I found another photograph that would look fantastic in my office thanks to the art savvy Holly Becker of Decor8. This print, called Solitude, is by the very talented Yvette Inufio of Miami. Posted i...

11 feb 09

making sweater dog toys

Inspired by a recent Craftstylish post on dog toys made out of sweaters, Lynn and I decided to get crafty on Sunday. She brought over her sewing machine; I borrowed one from another friend. We hit up...

10 feb 09

laser-cut steel home accesories

I love this laser-cut steel basket by Megan Auman, but I wish it didn’t have to cost $180. So pricey for a magazine/book holder! Posted in design+decorating

10 feb 09

99 things

Saw this here, and thought I’d play along… 1. Started your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band 4. Visited Hawaii 5. Watched a meteor shower 6. Given more than you can af...

10 feb 09

go thank alice

A big thanks to the very sweet Alice Kim from Trocadero for having chai lattes with me this morning. It was lovely to finally meet you! (image source) Posted in deep thoughts

10 feb 09

office art

This scanned image from O at Home magazine’s Winter 2008 issue is my inspiration for decorating my home office, which I painted in Benjamin Moore’s Dill Pickle. I love the combination of ...

09 feb 09

briscoe’s swedish relatives?

(via smosch.com) Posted in briscoe, mostly photos

09 feb 09

new to the blogroll

Check out some of my new favorite blogs just added to the blogroll! I *Heart* You Little Brown Pen PostcardsfromOMAHA olio katy elliott Miss Jane dozi Posted in web surfing

08 feb 09

hearts aflutter

We’re one week away from Valentine’s Day. Have you made plans with your loved ones yet? If so, what will you be doing to celebrate? Unfortunately, some of our significant others won’...

07 feb 09

amor verdadero necklace

My Amor Verdadero (True Love) may be returning home from his deployment in as little as two weeks! Perhaps when he gets back, he’ll buy me one of these lovely little 14k gold-fill discs from An...

06 feb 09

the emperor’s new clothes

PetSmart was having a 50% off sale on dog apparel, so I picked up a sweater and a jacket for the little man the other day. Don’t want him to be cold now that he’s without half of his fur ...

06 feb 09

crafting for the dogs

Craftstylish recently featured some fantastic crafts you can make for your pup, including the sweater shown above and the toys below. Braided fleece rope toy Sweater bone toy Recycled dog sweater A f...

05 feb 09

courage my love

Thanks to Modish, I discovered this morning a new photographer on Etsy, Courage My Love. I love the muted colors and the somber mood of Madelyn’s photos. I’m debating which of these two p...

05 feb 09

go go gadgets

I want: A Flip video camera to record Briscoe’s funny moments (via Amazon) An iPod touch to watch movies and TV shows on airplanes (via Apple) An iPod shuffle to take to the gym (via Apple) A B...

05 feb 09

polling

As I prepare to make some changes to my blog, I’d like to get your thoughts on the types of posts you enjoy the most. Won’t you please take 25 seconds to click here and participate in my ...

04 feb 09

i desire… this office

As I put the finishing touches on my home office, I’m constantly looking for inspiration from photos of other people’s offices. This one, belonging to Kim from Desire to Inspire, is right...

04 feb 09

briscoe’s day of beauty 2

Briscoe had his second grooming appointment yesterday, this time with Lori at Pet Grooming by Audrey in Omaha. I was so pleased with the results! See for yourself: Of course I immediately sent photos...

04 feb 09

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