Monthly Archives: August 2008

August 6, 2008 – 11:32 am

John Derian at Target!

I can’t find any photos online, but the September issue of House Beautiful features four melamine trays from John Derian for Target. I am all over this ….. prices were in the $13 – $17 range. Target.com shows a photo-less set of blue butterfly coasters. Update: 8/10 – the September issue of Elle Decor says […]

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August 6, 2008 – 7:51 am

Spring Come Rain Fall

photo from springcomerainfall.com Loving this cereal bowl from Spring Come Rain Fall. (under products/kitchen) photo from springcomerainfall.com And another linen placemat to entice me as well! SaveSave

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August 6, 2008 – 4:52 am

Egg Press 2009 calendar

photo from eggpress.com Let the calendar watch begin: Egg Press features a seasonal letterpressed calendar for 2009. Each design is simple and calming. Fall (which to me evokes a pomegranate) is featured above. Get yours at eggpress.com. SaveSaveSaveSave

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August 6, 2008 – 4:00 am

A nice surprise

I should have known: there was no five o’clock (am) alarm. No rushing through the house to leave before seven. My husband was taking the day off. It was nice to have him around. As it was hot and humid (very humid!), we spent part of the afternoon clearing out the well air-conditioned basement, making […]

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August 5, 2008 – 7:41 pm

The search for placemats begins

the ne plus ultra option photo from foglinenwork.com even the meal looks pretty Now that it has been established that our new kitchen countertop is gorgeous, but also a scratch and stain magnet (repair job #1 took place on Tuesday to hide the construction damage), I need to assemble an arsenal of placemats and napkins. […]

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