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  • Cosmos

    I'm sure I planted them too late (I just took my chances with a $1 packet of seeds), but my…
    October 20, 2008
  • Do I Need a Maternity Coat?

    I'm rapidly outgrowing my clothes and I'm going to need a new winter coat. Should I buy a maternity coat,…
    October 20, 2008
  • Lighting Setup for Photographing Products

    FAQ: Product Photography (Part Two)

    In part one, I discussed a few different options for product photography. Here, I'll focus on taking a good photo…
    October 16, 2008
  • FAQ: Product Photography (Part One)

    A lot of people have asked me if I have any tips for taking product photos. I’m not an expert…
    October 15, 2008
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the…
    October 13, 2008
  • Early Nursery Ideas

    Thank you for all the kind words and well wishes! I don't know why, but I was nervous about announcing…
    October 9, 2008
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  • Cosmos

    I’m sure I planted them too late (I just took my chances with a $1 packet of seeds), but my cosmos are in full bloom…

    October 20, 200811 commentsOutside
  • Do I Need a Maternity Coat?

    I’m rapidly outgrowing my clothes and I’m going to need a new winter coat. Should I buy a maternity coat, or can I get by…

    October 20, 200864 commentsPregnancy, Style
  • Lighting Setup for Photographing Products

    FAQ: Product Photography (Part Two)

    In part one, I discussed a few different options for product photography. Here, I’ll focus on taking a good photo against a white background. That’s…

    October 16, 200849 commentsFAQ, Pink Loves Brown
  • FAQ: Product Photography (Part One)

    A lot of people have asked me if I have any tips for taking product photos. I’m not an expert photographer by any means, but…

    October 15, 200821 commentsFAQ, Pink Loves Brown
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the alcove in the nursery, but…

    October 13, 200829 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Nursery
  • Early Nursery Ideas

    Thank you for all the kind words and well wishes! I don’t know why, but I was nervous about announcing my pregnancy. Excited, but nervous.…

    October 9, 200873 commentsNursery
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