Category Archives: living

Jennifer Murphy Decorations

I know – Christmas was just one month ago, but you have to look at Jennifer Murphy’s new decorations collections. Produced by Midwest of Cannon Falls, there are three adorable vintage-inspired collections: Christmas, Halloween, and Frozen Charlottes (read the story about how Frozen Charlottes got its name). I am totally smitten with three items from […]

Dozen Cupcakes

Welcome back! I am launching a brand new feature today. As many of you know, in addition to my stationery addiction, I also suffer from a bakery “problem” – cupcakes, scones, and cookies are among my favorite foods, and it is hard for me to pass up a charming bakery. I love to read about […]

Lipstick Queen

I know where I’m headed on Saturday! After a scrumptious breakfast at Southport Grocery, I’m going to Barneys. Poppy King is debuting her Lipstick Queen lipsticks between 10:30 and 1:30. I’ve been eyeing them online, but I’m better at picking colors in person. Two lines; saint and sinner. Saint is sheer; sinner is matte. Of […]

Kiddley

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Check out Kiddley – chock full of projects, like today’s feature, Aunt Sarah Dolls. My personal favorite is the paper doll templates: check them out here. Kiddley updates almost daily – I’m looking forward to the Valentine’s Day posts! Sorry for the late post – I […]

Back to winter

Yesterday’s snow is still around, and that’s not all bad, especially since I have the new Klehm’s Song Sparrow catalog to plan my spring garden acquisitions. Klehm’s has a wide selection of peonies, and you just can’t go wrong with peonies in a garden. Brief is their reign, but it’s a glorious one! I’m considering […]