Category: Honor Roll

Honor Roll
Faber Castell from eric yeo on Vimeo.
- Amazing. Don’t you wish you could draw like that?
- Do you mind when bloggers turn off their comments? Pugly Pixel just did so.
- On serving two vocations.
- I want Julia Rothman’s new book.
I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- Speaking of new books, did you see that Sharon Montrose has one out? It’s called Menagerie.
- Christmas ornaments, or dollhouse furniture? I suppose it’s all in the eye of the beholder.
- Channel your inner Laverne.
- Kate Spade surprised us with a big sale.
- Add a little character to your clothes. Literally.
- Hey, if the alphabet can line nursery and kids’ room walls, why not a parade of America’s leaders, past and present?
November 5, 2011
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- A Stormtrooper’s family album. Awwww. (More here.)
- Tips on unicycle riding. Surprisingly appropriate for everyday situations.
- A cozy solution for wire chairs in the winter.
- I love her look.
- I’ve been eying vintage luggage, but is it impractical? Probably.
I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- The mix of hard (stainless steel) and soft (hand-lettered calligraphy) is really beautiful.
- The prettiest camera straps. I want one for my point-and-shoot.
- You know how I said I was looking for vintage luggage? Well, I did find some vintage-looking suitcases.
- Yes! 25 ways to tie a scarf! I was in need of some new ideas.
- Cutie pie animal hats! I got the lion for August.
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October 28, 2011
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- I could move in here, no problem. Sorry, Jenny, but that whole “Welcome home, Mrs. Komenda” has the last name wrong. I think you meant to type “Mrs. Balch.”
- A giant “I’m a Giant!” update.
- I never have time to read like I used to, so an articles club sounds really appealing to me. What do you think?
- Watercolor invitations done in a modern way.
- I’ve been watching Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates, over and over again with Eleanor. I wish I could move like that.
I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- Baggu is known for their reusable bags, but have you seen their gorgeous new leather line? I like the pouches a lot.
- Pretty! Pointy!
- Sparkle, sparkle in your sparkly boots! And you can DIY if you can’t afford the $600 version (there are links to two tutorials).
- I’ve seen iPhone skins before, but did you know they’re out there for other gadgets as well?
October 21, 2011
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- Beautiful Imperfection. She’s gorgeous, right? That’s what the fashion industry considers a plus-sized model.*
- A nice Eames-y before & after. I’m not always a big denim fan, especially for interiors, but this redo I like.
- Kate Spade spring 2012 sneak peek!
- They figured out a way to make Ryan Gosling even hotter.
- I love seeing how a logo takes shape. Here’s a pretty floral watercolor, and also the evolution of the iTunes logo.
* Not to imply that plus-sized can’t be gorgeous. I just wanted to clarify in case it came across the wrong way.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- Do you tend to wear basic black for your winter coat? Here are 20 colorful options to go a bit brighter this year! (p.s. My coat was a splurge 8 years ago, but it’s eggplant with hot pink stitching and lining, and I still love it.)
- Yum. This clutch is as sweet as candy.
- Besotted Brand has opened its virtual doors, hooray!
- I love vintage bits and bobbins, all packaged up nicely.
- Oh my stars.
October 14, 2011
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- Men-ups! I think you can read a lot into these, but hey. They’re also just fun to look at.
- Such sweet little paintings. I think I need to make one for my dollhouse.
- I’m a sucker for non-functional objects too.
- Slimmons! I’m so jealous, Jenny.
- These are marketed toward children’s rooms? They’re so pretty.
- This was my favorite color combination when I was a tween. I hated pink, by the way.
I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- 20 awesome patterned chairs. Because you know how I love a good patterned chair.
- Speaking of which, did you see DwellStudio’s new furniture collection yet?
- I kind of can’t believe I want one of these.
- Let the dark side light up your table.
- This is my new favorite top. It was less than $20.
October 7, 2011
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- An open letter to carnations.
- Pink! Stripes! Sparkly things! Kate Spade-ish! How did I not see this sooner? It’s a blogger’s dream. (via Feminine Modern)
- Did you hear that Mindy Kaling will have a book out soon? Here’s an excerpt.
- A fantastic playhouse under the stairs. It’s a little magical, don’t you think?
I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…
- Just in case you need a reminder…
- Hold your horses.
- Everyone spends a lot of time there, why not make your kitchen sink cute?
- These blankets make recycling look beautiful.
September 30, 2011