December 19, 2008 – 5:00 am
Here we are: my final blog post for 2008. Today is also the last day of school (unless the predicted snow day happens) and then it’s two weeks of family time and holiday activities, like cookie baking, hot chocolate drinking, present opening, lots and lots of eating, and some decadent laziness (you gotta dream).
I’m also [...]
December 18, 2008 – 7:00 am
photo from craftdesigntechnology.co.jp
More organizational coolness from Japan: Box files from Craft Design Technology. (Also available at DWR.)
December 18, 2008 – 6:00 am
fixins set, $25
photo from sketchicecream.blogspot.com
How badly do I wish I could hop on my Segway (sorry, watching waaay too much Arrested Development right now) and ride on over to Sketch Ice Cream to pick up a “fixins” or “faves” gift set? Very badly. Salted caramel sauce craving badly. Check it all out here.
faves giftbox, $20
photo [...]
December 18, 2008 – 5:00 am
And we’re slated for yet another snow storm today, starting at 3ish. (Nice how it always seems to coincide with carpool duty …..) Before it hits, I have to celebrate Magazine Thursday (pick up Vogue; drop off a card and gift) and stop off with some treats for the bakery. That’s right, I’m bringing treats to [...]
December 17, 2008 – 8:00 am
photo from styleguide.com.au
The Summer issue of Wedding Style Guide is online. Check out all of the darling features, including the carnival themed bridal shower pictured above right here. And don’t miss these nifty downloadable ticket/labels. (pdf)
I cannot wait for the Spring issue to arrive at US newsstands in early January ….
December 17, 2008 – 7:00 am
love this linen apron
it has january birthday present written all over it
photo from jewelweeds.etsy.com
Loving the simple + gorgeous options at Jewelweeds’ etsy shop. Perfect linen accessories.
poppy linen sachet
photo from jewelweeds.etsy.com
via the Moontree Letterpress blog
December 17, 2008 – 6:00 am
Abner the elf showed up on Monday to keep us company until Christmas. His first present was the book “A Child’s Christmas in Wales“, which we read together and started a new holiday tradition.
December 17, 2008 – 5:00 am
As there are three days of school left in 2008, it’s time to get teacher gifts ready + delivered. I cooked up some quickie personalized stationery and had my son write notes of appreciation to his two main teachers (when I taught – 11 years ago! – my favorite present, above everything, was a note [...]