Archive for September, 2011

Seven Months Old (August’s Monthly Photo)

September 8, 2011

Seven Months Old (August's Monthly Photo)

I’ll be taking a photo of August sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing his pin each month until he’s two years old. I also took monthly photos of his older sister, Eleanor, until she turned two. Previous Photos One Month Old • Two Months Old • Three Months Old • Four Months Old • [...]

Parenting | 23 Comments »

Rule Breaking

September 8, 2011

She Looks Up to Me

Do people still observe the “no white after Labor Day” rule? If so, whoops. On Eleanor: Sweater Dress, Target; Cardigan, Old Navy; Leggings, H&M; Shoes, Nordstrom. On Me: Dress, DownEast Basics; Tights, Hue; Shoes, Seychelles

Parenting, Style | 24 Comments »

In Search of a Brass Floor Lamp

September 7, 2011

Brass Floor Lamps

I’ve turned my attention to this corner of the living room. It needs a little something-something. The previous chair had been great, but the crazy multi-colored floral is where my taste lies these days. I still plan to paint the trim white, it’s probably time to switch out the art, and the chair needs a [...]

'L' for Lighting, Filing Cabinet, Living Room | 41 Comments »

Extending the Long Weekend

September 6, 2011

Summer is Slipping Away

I hope you’ll indulge me for a day. We spent Labor Day weekend at the fair (Eleanor rode a pony while her great-grandmama yelled “giddy up!”), we went shopping, headed out to the farmer’s market, walked around our neighborhood for hours, spent time with a friend from out of town, did a lot of cooking… [...]

My Life, Parenting | 19 Comments »

Honor Roll

September 2, 2011

Zombie Engagement Photos

Enjoy the long weekend, everyone! I’ll see you back here on Tuesday. The best engagement photos ever. Here’s a great interview with Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann. I still have Ben’s business card from the first Alt Summit. It was from his day job, and he just wrote “pinterest.com” in pen on the back. Now the [...]

Honor Roll | 20 Comments »