Nick and I have made a somewhat crazy decision considering we will be getting married in 4 months. We decided to sell our condo. The time is right for house hunting, the spring market means a lot of ...
TaDa! Here is one of the other projects I have been working on these past few weeks. A new online magazine launched May 1st with my illustrations in one of the articles. Framework Magazine, founded b...
I think I owe you a "Since Ive Been Laid Off Update" just like I gave you a Wedding Planning Update and Ill have a more in depth one for you soon but for today I just wanted to let you in on ...
The wedding planning is coming along nicely. We have a lot of the important vendors booked but there is still a lot to do. The officiant is booked, he is actually the first person we hired after deci...
Remember how I told you that the Blogging Your Way NYC Road Trip workshop was so inspiring that my head was spinning. Well, I wasnt joking. I told you that the only photos I took were the few polaroi...
I want to be purposeful with my new found free time so I have been spending a few hours every afternoon developing my painting and sketching skills. I often put a lot of pressure on myself to cr...
Ive had plain cream colored curtains from Ikea hanging in my living room for many months. I came up with the idea that it might be cool to try and dip dye the curtains to create an ombre effect...
Water color doodling...
I have been trying to limit the amount of shopping I do at Forever 21 because, lets face it, the clothes are pretty much disposable. I am willing to break my Forever 21 ban for this new collaboration...
The Blogging Your Way NYC Road Trip weekend has ended and Im my brain is still buzzing from these two creative and inspiring days. I cant thank Holly and Leslie enough for including me in this specia...
Congratulations to... Melissa O! You are the winner of the Spanish Steps dress from Shabby Apple. I will be emailing you soon to get all of your information. For the rest of you that enter...
The weekend is almost here and I am particularly excited about this one. I will be spending Saturday and Sunday as a Teaching Assistant at Holly + Leslies NYC Blogging Your Way workshop. I am really ...
I decided to take this extra day of 2012 and use it to tackle one of my prior failures. My first attempt making French Macaroons was abysmal. The end result of my baking efforts was essentially Nilla...
Im so excited about todays post. This is the first sponsored giveaway for Design Evolution. Ive been approached several times in the past but the products never seemed to be a good fit for the blog. ...
After I shared the exciting news that I will be getting married this year I promised to share some of the wedding planning details. The first project I tackled after securing the location was c...
I recently received an email from Kate Maloney Interior Design about a the new decor shop opened on the second floor of their design studio. Stitch on Two, located on 875 Main Street in Cambrid...
I received an email from a reader looking for help picking out fabric to upholster some recent ebay/craigslist scores, heres what she had to say: "I recently purchased these wonderful pieces at r...
This hammered aluminum ANGENÄM bowl from Ikea designed by Nike Karlsson has a delicious matte black exterior contrasting the glam gold interior and its only $24.99. Related Posts: Delightful Deal - T...
tip·pler 1 noun a person who imbibes intoxicating liquor (aka - a drunk) A Tippler is also a new pub in the basement of Chelsea Market with a cool speakeasy vibe (there is no sign out front) and a m...
I mentioned yesterday that it is important for me to get dressed each morning and put on some makeup even when I dont have plans to leave the house. Its a nice boost to the self esteem to feel some w...
I just came across this great free printable from Silverbox Creative Studio via Jennifer Stuarts pinterest. It is intended for children to fill out when they come home from school but I think it coul...
This week is becoming Get Personal Week here on the old blog. Yesterday I shared some huge, exciting news and today I have some more life changing news to share. Unfortunately this news is a little l...
My Valentine surprised me with these adorable Baked by Melissa cupcake bites last night. Two yummy bites so you dont feel guilty trying two, or three, or four flavors in one sitting. Seriously, How c...
Its funny, before we left for our trip to Italy when I mentioned that one of the places we would be visiting was Venice everyones response was "A day and half is all you really need before you ge...
Remember 3 months ago when I was sharing some photos I took on our September trip to Europe. Yeah, probably not. Its been a really long time since the last post but I promise theres a reward for stic...
Ive got a great resource to share with you today. I stumbled across this site while visiting Anas blog (see I do read your comments and visit your blogs). School Outfitters is exactly what it sounds ...
Because I both dont have room for it nor do I have the means to get it to my house. Come on, $100!!! You are torturing me Pennsylvania craiglists seller who obviously have no idea how desired an almo...
Its not often that I have the time to send someone a hand written note but now that Ive discovered these bespoke note cards and lined envelopes from stripe & field I will certainly make the time....
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Im like a magpie with all things shiny these days. I love gold, brass, and other surfaces that sparkle and shine. Which is why I feel hard for this wall covered in brass tiles recently featured on Re...
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