Category: Honor Roll

Honor Roll
- Thank you for all of your comments and advice on the built-ins this week.
  
  I’m not usually so emotional over things, but I took a little time to step away from the project (and away from the computer), and I’m feeling better. The beautiful weather outside isn’t hurting either. Brandon and I are going out tonight, tomorrow I have a date with Eleanor, and I’m looking forward to a show at a new spot in Berwyn on Sunday night with my sister. Things are good, despite some stupid and costly mistakes on a house project.
  
  I have a couple of bloggy/introspective links to share today…
- Can a blog die? Of course. Should it? Sometimes.
- A reminder: Writing a good life requires living that life.
- Get the look: Ione Skye’s bedroom.
- Need some stylish storage? I’ve rounded up a dozen of my favorite pieces.
  
  I’m loving that sunburst armoire. I’m sure it’s not to everyone’s liking, but I think it’s charming.
April 11, 2014
Honor Roll
- Pixel and Dimed. The gig economy is, in theory, praised by a lot of people. Relying on it in practice is another story.
- How did famous people spend theirs days?
- What is your time worth?
- These are not the droids you’re looking for.
- Metal Cats!
- Remembering the Walled City.
- Kim’s new studio workroom looks like a happy place to prepare orders. And pink, hooray!
- What’s the problem with pink, anyway?
- What has become of our brains?
- I have two “Get the Look” posts to share this week! The first? A dining room where industrial meets mid-century modern.
- The second? Think pink! (Clearly, I need to bring more of this color back into my life.)
April 4, 2014
Honor Roll
- Those shower tiles sold me for sure, but everything else about this bathroom is pretty amazing too.
- Fast fashion’s effort to be more ecologically sustainable.
- Is finding the mathematical formula to hack the perfect profile on OkCupid our modern path to true love?
- DailyCandy and TWoP: gone.
- These Adventure Time opening title cards are so great.
- The best orange candy! (In case anyone else is as obsessed with citrus as I am right now.)
- The fastest, easiest way to bring a big dose of pattern to a space? Bring in an amazing graphic, patterned rug. (And I’ve already picked the best ones for you…)
March 28, 2014
Honor Roll
- “The Land,” and the overprotected kid.
- Suzanne Heinst is Playing House.
  I heard in an interview with the artist that she had to abandon her ‘family’ in Paris because it was going to cost too much to ship them back home. But! She has secured replacements, and is continuing the project.
- Photographing “The President” for the first time in its entirety.
- And some tips on editing photos on your phone.
- The Mending Project.
- At least I don’t have to worry about my timbits!
- How to get the look of this favorite, inspiring bathroom by Rita Konig for Deborah Needleman.
- Spring is here! Let’s spruce up our outdoor spaces!
March 21, 2014
Honor Roll
- Sarah Jessica Parker came across as really sweet and likeable in this clever 73 question interview, but come on! We all want to see more of her home now!
- Wes Anderson’s music supervisor on their 12 most memorable scenes.
- Creative types: do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Creative Block.
- Pretty sure I would not ride in an elevator with this thing.
- “I know Garfield minus Garfield was the one that got a real book and everything but Garfield without Garfield’s Thought Balloons is way funnier to me.” Yes.
- All the greenery outside is still brown, trees have yet to sprout new leaves, and there’s plenty of slush on the ground. But! Spring flowers are popping up for sale! Time to find some really pretty vases for them.
March 14, 2014
Honor Roll
- Emily Gould, on the real cost of her novel.
- I’ve seen too many articles this week on how messed up our attitudes regarding body image and appearance can be. (So… sharing them with you. Yay?)
  Limiting yourself to 1200 calories a day.
  
  Not being fat, but not being skinny either.
  
  The reaction to Kim Novak’s appearance.
- Thoughts on creating a maker space for your kids.
- Casting for Flavor of Love!
- This looks like kind of a painful photo a day project.
- Martha Stewart’s AMA!
- I’m this week’s guest on The Lively Show! Jess and I talked all about blogging and its monetization, along with our thoughts on what’s coming up and how to adapt.
- So many beautiful wall mirrors out there.
- Ceiling medallions as art — an idea that has been around for a while, but that’s making the rounds again.
March 7, 2014